Good news for a change.

World's Largest Marine Reserve Declared

Ray Lilley in Wellington, New Zealand
Associated Press
February 15, 2008


The tiny Pacific islands nation of Kiribati declared the world's largest marine protected area Thursday—a California-sized ocean wilderness that includes pristine reefs and eight coral atolls teeming with fish and birds.

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The reserve conserves one of Earth's last intact oceanic coral archipelago ecosystems.

Kiribati Environment Minister Tetapo Nakara said the government wanted to conserve the area's "biological diversity."

"The coral reefs and bird populations of the islands are unique, virtually untouched by man—a true wilderness of natural beauty," he said Thursday in announcing the marine reserve.

"Om"

"Reef on"​

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The size of California, that is a humongous reserve. Also it cools that the islands have not been touched by humans so it must have some pretty awesome ecosystem

 

I think we need to see some good things happening for a change
nice post!!!

 

Finally something good!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

Thats good, I just wonder how long would it take for us to F#*k it up. I dont want to sound negative, but its only a matter of time. I really hope Im wrong. Great positive post Scott.

 

In case your interested in visiting...

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Kiribati​

Kiribati is a nation of simplicity located at the core of the Pacific marking the only place on earth where the Equator embraces the International Date Line.



Getting there sounds a bit complex...:-/

 

That is awesome! Very pretty place. My hubby, a few years back had a chance to work on Christmas Island which is next to that Island(I could move there too), but it was too far away from his aging parents :-/