Jersey's Marine Protected Areas Expand to Safeguard More Than One-Fifth of Island Waters
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Jersey approved a new Marine Protected Area network expanding protected marine territory from approximately 6% to 21.7%, nearly quadrupling coverage and protecting kelp forests, seagrass meadows, rocky reefs, and maerl beds. Protections take effect in September 2026 following years of scientific research and stakeholder collaboration.
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