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Marine protected areas aren't in the right places to safeguard dolphins and whales in the South Atlantic, says study

The ocean is under increasing pressure. Everyday human activities, from shipping to oil and gas exploration to urban pollution, are affecting the marine environment. Extensive research shows how this combination of stressors represents one of the greatest threats to marine wildlife, potentially affe...

Marine protected areas aren't in the right places to safeguard dolphins and whales in the South Atlantic, says study
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The ocean is under increasing pressure. Everyday human activities, from shipping to oil and gas exploration to urban pollution, are affecting the marine environment. Extensive research shows how this combination of stressors represents one of the greatest threats to marine wildlife, potentially affecting biodiversity on a global scale.

Originally published at Phys.org

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