New Zealand creates vast ocean sanctuary
by Tracy Watkins in New York for Stuff.co.nz, part of from on (#NTMK)
Fully-protected marine area will cover 620,000 km2 in the seas north-east of New Zealand in the Kermadec region, reports Stuff.co.nz
A vast stretch of New Zealand's exclusive economic zone is being turned into an ocean sanctuary in a landmark deal to preserve one of the most pristine and unique environments on Earth.
Prime minister John Key announced the deal in New York, and said it would encompass 620,000 km2 in the seas north-east of New Zealand in the Kermadec region.
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