U.K. Government Builds Its Ocean Legacy

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U.K. Government Builds Its Ocean Legacy

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This is Pitcairn Island, South Pacific Ocean.
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This is a turtle on Pitcairn Island, South Pacific Ocean.
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School of Nanwe fish. This is Pitcairn Island, South Pacific Ocean.
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St Paul's Pool is a natural tidal pool on the east side of Pitcairn Island. The clear waters of the pool make it an ideal place to spot reef fish, mudskippers and seabirds.
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Press Releases & Statements September 15, 2016

U.K Designates Pitcairn Islands Marine Reserve

Creation of large marine protected area follows successful demonstration of Project Eyes on the Seas monitoring technology
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Press Releases & Statements September 15, 2016

LONDON—The Pew Charitable Trusts joins the Pitcairn Island Council in praising Her Majesty’s government for today’s designation of 320,465 square miles (approximately 830,000 square kilometres) as a marine reserve in the remote waters surrounding the Pitcairn Islands in the South Pacific Ocean.

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