Nature

Should coral reefs be declared global protected zones?

For

They are vital for marine life and climate balance.

Against

Local control might work better than global management.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • The Marshall Islands Marine Sanctuary is completely off-limits to fishing, making it a safe haven for marine life.
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  • We find that in fished sites fish-mediated nutrient capacity is reduced almost 50%
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Against

  • calling them an extreme measure that infringes on fishing rights.
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  • It seems this ban is motivated not by actual evidence but by wanting to appear to be doing something.
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