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Pacific isles get wildlife drive

source: BBC | Mar 29, 06 | submitted by Rik Logtenberg

Micronesia - A major initiative has been launched to conserve the fragile wildlife of the islands of the Pacific.

It includes a commitment to protect nearly a third of coastal waters and a fifth of the land area of Micronesia.


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"This is a major milestone for marine conservation efforts in the Pacific and for island biodiversity."
- Russ Mittermeier, Conservation International

"The Republic of Kiribati has shown unprecedented vision for long-term conservation of its precious marine biodiversity."
- Russ Mittermeier

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