At least a fivefold gap in effective global marine protection
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 38, September 2026. SignificanceGlobal efforts to protect 30% of the ocean may substantially overestimate conservation success if outcomes are assumed rather than measured. Current assessments emphasize protected area coverage and stated protection levels instead of whether ...
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