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Expanding marine protected areas by 5% could boost fish yields by 20% – but there’s a catch

A new study argues that by expanding the world’s MPAs by just 5% could generate an extra nine to 12 million tonnes of seafood per year, worth between USD$15-19 billion. It would also significantly increase how much nutritious fish protein is available for a growing human population to eat. THE CONVERSATION