The self-governing British Isle of Jersey announced in late August it would increase its percentage of protected waters by 15%. Now, 21.7% of Jersey’s seas will be protected from trawling and other damaging fishing practices. Coming into force on September 1st, the new regulations target some of the most valuable and vulnerable habitat surrounding the […] The post Isle of Jersey Expands Marine Protections to Cover 21% of Territorial Waters appeared first on Good News Network.
The self-governing British Isle of Jersey announced in late August it would increase its percentage of protected waters by 15%. Now, 21.7% of Jersey’s seas will be protected from trawling and other damaging fishing practices. Coming into force on September 1st, the new regulations target some of the most valuable and vulnerable habitat surrounding the […]
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