America’s plan to protect the oceans has a problem, some say: too much fishing
New details of the Biden administration's landmark conservation efforts, made public this month amid a series of other environmental announcements, have alarmed some scientists who study marine protected areas, saying the plan would designate certain commercial fishing zones as protected.
The decision could have a ripple effect around the world as countries work to meet a broader global commitment to protect 30% of the planet's land, inland waters and seas. That effort is considered historic, but the critical question of what exactly counts as conserved remains unanswered.
This early response from the Biden administration is concerning, researchers say, because high-impact ...