Mariana Trench, Islands Protected as Marine Monument

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Mariana Trench, Islands Protected as Marine Monument

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Pew Environment Group Managing Director Josh Reichert discusses President George W. Bush's designation in January, 2009 of three areas as marine national monuments. Within the areas now protected from energy extraction and commercial fishing is the Mariana trench, the deepest spot on earth.