Large ocean animals can be protected throughout much of their lifecycle by huge Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), new research shows
Large ocean animals can be protected throughout much of their lifecycle by huge Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), new research shows.
Scientists tracked sea turtles, manta rays and seabirds – all of which travel far and wide to forage, breed and migrate – in the Chagos Archipelago MPA in the Indian Ocean.
In total, 95% of tracking locations were recorded inside the MPA’s 640,000 square kilometre area – suggesting it is large enough to protect these wandering animals.
Read more at: University of Exeter
Manta ray. (Photo Credit: Leila Scheltema / Manta Trust)
