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A Portuguese island leader who fell in love with the ocean as a teenage diver just created the North Atlantic's largest marine protected area network. The 287,000 square kilometer sanctuary protects whales, dolphins, and vibrant underwater ecosystems while balancing traditional fishing practices.
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South Africa's 41 Marine Protected Areas are proving the ocean can heal itself when given a chance. Fish populations are rebounding, reefs are regenerating, and a new global treaty is extending this hope to international waters.
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A Cape Town scientist is proving that ocean "savings accounts" can rebuild overfished populations in just a decade. His work shows marine protected areas are restoring species once on the brink while helping fishing communities thrive.