Leonardo DiCaprio Instagram – This month the government of the Republic of Congo, with the support of @thewcs, @rewild and others, announced that the country’s first three marine protected areas (MPAs) have been created. The MPAs cover 1,544 square miles (4,000 square kilometers) and will include important nesting grounds for Leatherback Turtles, and migratory routes and breeding habitat for Atlantic Humpback Whales. The areas are also home to 40 species of sharks and rays—including Whale Sharks, the biggest fish in the ocean.
Local fishers were consulted in creating the MPAs, and the newly protected areas include community fishing zones to ensure that the MPAs benefit and contribute to the food security of local communities. The three areas include some of the most productive coastal and offshore fisheries in the world.
📷 : Tim Collins, Clément Kolopp | Posted on 21/Sep/2022 10:08:46