Podcasts Science NOAA Ocean Podcast Marine Protected Areas

Marine Protected Areas

Published: Sept. 2, 2021, 11:37 a.m.

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Aerial view of Papah\\u0101naumoku\\u0101kea Marine National Monument, the largest marine conservation area in the world

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From protecting kelp forests and corals to inspiring international collaboration with a common goal, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) play a vital role in conserving our Earth\\u2019s special marine places. In this episode, we speak with Lauren Wenzel, director of NOAA\\u2019s National Marine Protected Areas Center, about the importance of MPAs, NOAA\\u2019s role in managing them, and what the future might look like for these special places.

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