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Jersey expands marine protections to cover 21.7% of its waters
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Jersey expands marine protections to cover 21.7% of its waters

Jersey is expanding marine protections so that 21.7% of its waters will be safeguarded from trawling and other damaging fishing practices. The new rules came into force on September 1 and cover some of the island’s most valuable and vulnerable marine habitats. The government is working with local fishers to identify less sensitive areas for fishing, while managing protected waters through a plan developed with French authorities. It’s a hopeful approach that can help marine life thrive while supporting a resilient, sustainable fishing industry.
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