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marine protected areas

Discover 2 articles exploring marine protected areas, from foundational concepts to advanced strategies and real-world applications.

Biodiversity & Natural CapitalDeep Dive

14 min read·Feb 27, 2026

Deep dive: Marine & freshwater biodiversity

Examines the science and policy of aquatic ecosystem protection in depth. Only 8% of the ocean is currently in marine protected areas vs. the 30% target by 2030. Explores what's working in coral reef restoration ($10B+ invested), freshwater rewilding, and deep-sea mining governance gaps.

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Biodiversity & Natural Capital

12 min read·Feb 27, 2026

Marine protected areas vs other effective conservation measures (OECMs)

Compares strict marine protected areas with OECMs—including fisheries closures, indigenous managed areas, and military exclusion zones—across biodiversity outcomes, enforcement costs ($3-25/km²/yr), and scalability toward the 30x30 ocean target.

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