5 critical things we need to do to protect our ocean

Dec 11, 2020

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14 countries have committed to a new plan. Image: REUTERS/Ricardo Rojas - RC1BEDCB32D0

Nicola Frost

Deputy Head Of Secretariat, Sustainable Ocean Initiative

Kristian Teleki

Chief Executive Officer, Fauna & Flora International

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Action in these areas will bring widespread benefits. Image: Transformations for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, 2020.

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