World reaches milestone for nature: 10% of ocean now officially protected
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IUCN press release confirmed 10.01% of ocean officially designated within protected and conserved areas as of April 1, 2026
Designations include 'conserved areas' without stringent protection standards; only 1.3% assessed for management effectiveness; six years late vs. original Aichi target
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