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Marine Protected Areas Struggling to Stop Overfishing Worldwide
A recent scientific study reveals that the majority of marine protected areas fail to curb fishing activities. Despite global conservation pledges and official designations, commercial and artisanal fleets continue to operate within these supposedly safe zones. The findings cast doubt on current international conservation strategies and highlight a major gap between political commitments and actual enforcement on the water. Researchers emphasize that simply drawing lines on a map is insufficient to safeguard vulnerable marine ecosystems.