Marine protection in the southwest Pacific (WWF) MarineBio Marine Life Directory

Marine protection in the southwest Pacific (WWF)

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http://www.panda.org/who_we_are/wwf_offices/arg...

The waters off of eastern Argentina are very cold because of strong currents from Antarctica, but remain calm and somewhat warmer in lagoons and gulfs. The coastal area provides important breeding habitat for marine seabirds and mammals. At one time it was also rich in fish, but unsustainable practices have lead to the collapse of a number of commercial fisheries.

WWF is working in the area to increase the conservation status of Patagonia and the Southwest Atlantic by establishing marine protected areas and developing sustainable fisheries.

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