Establishes first oceanic no-take zones – Brazil makes history

Establishes first oceanic no-take zones.  No-take zones will cover 11,691,798 hectares (28,891,062 acres or 45,142 square miles), encompassing part of the islands, seamounts, and relevant features of the seabed, while the entire EEZ around the archipelagos will become multiple-use reserves, an additional 80,942,945 hectares (200,014,373 acres or 312,522 square miles) placed under sustainable use regimes.   A two-year campaign which united civil society organizations, researchers, and industry leaders resulted in a landmark achievement today as the President of Brazil, Michel Temer, published today in the National Federal Registry two decrees establishing the Marine Protected Areas of São Pedro & São Paulo and Trindade & Martim Vaz archipelagos, bringing the country´s MPA coverage to approximately 25% of its jurisdictional waters. The areas will be jointly managed by the National Biodiversity Institute and the Navy, which should develop management plans in the next 180 days.

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