Overwhelming public support for tougher ocean rules

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Survey of more than 13,000 people reveals strong global support for an improved approach to ocean protection

A large majority of the public believes governments should embrace sustainable ocean management policies, according to a major new poll of more than 13,000 people in 13 different countries. The survey,...

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