WHY PROTECT 30%?
BALANCING ECONOMY & ENVIRONMENT
Experts agree that 30% of the ocean must be strongly protected in no-take Marine Protected Areas to maximize fisheries yield and safeguard marine resources.
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are a place in the ocean where human activities are limited. The most effective Marine Protected Areas prohibit all extractive use (fishing, mining, etc.).
BENEFITS OF 30% PROTECTION
Bigger, more abundant fish
Healthier coral reefs,
mangroves & seagrass
Improved fishing &
tourism livelihoods
Improved ecosystem resilience in the face of climate change
More opportunities for
future generations
