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The Blue Ocean Foundation points out that the classification of the Gorringe bank as an AMP "can make a decisive contribution to Portugal's overall objective of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030".
Portugal Leads Europe's Marine Conservation Efforts | Science-Environment
Portugal announced the creation of a new protected marine area around the Gorringe Ridge, boosting its seas' protected share from 19% to 27% and positioning it as a leader in marine conservation. The move aligns with objectives of the U.N. Oceans conference aimed at accelerating global marine protection efforts.
The Straits Times
World NewsPortugal leads marine protection with new designated area
LISBON - Portugal said on Wednesday it was creating a new protected marine area around the Gorringe Ridge in the Atlantic Ocean that includes Western Europe's tallest seamount, positioning itself as a leader on the way to international conservation goals. Read more at straitstimes.com.
In its communication, the Blue Sea Foundation points out that the classification of the Gorringe bank, the southwestern of Algarve, as AMP, "can make a decisive contribution to Portugal's overall objective of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030 and maintaining its leadership in the conservation of the ocean at international level." The Minister of the Environment, Maria da Graça Carvalho, announced today at the third United Nations Oceans Confer…
The classification of the highest submersal mountain in Western Europe as a protected marine area continues in the promised network. Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho says that Gorringe should be classified until the end of the year, but only then will its management plan be defined. This AMP can allow Portugal to approach the 30% target.
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