Oceans cover approximately 71% of Earth’s surface. The ocean and its ecosystems are a frequent
Oceans cover approximately 71% of Earth’s surface. The ocean and its ecosystems are a frequently overlooked asset to humans. The most obvious benefit is that it is an easily accessible food source. Australia has set a new precedent by creating the largest marine reserve network in the world in an effort to protect the approximately 4,000 fishes sustained in their portion of the global ocean by increasing the number of reserves in the network from 27 to 60 and increasing the square kilometers from 800,000 to 3.1 million. Australian officials believe that this will guard the environment by enacting such protections as restricting fishing and oil and gas exploration. By keeping 1/3 of their territorial waters as a reserve, Australian officials suggest that these measures will prevent overfishing and guarantee future fish stocks ensuring food security. All of mankind would benefit if other countries would follow suit and enact similar measures. Planning ahead for the future generations of humans and other species is a necessary expense! -Meghttp://www.centredaily.com/2012/06/13/3228308/australia-creates-largest-area.html -- source link
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