Protecting the ocean

[1]Redeye

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December 21, 2008

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Greenpeace is asking for 40 per cent of the international high seas to be set aside in marine protected areas. They say it’s the only way to preserve healthy ecosystems and a living ocean.

Artist: Beth Hunter [2]
Title: Protecting the ocean [3]
Album: Redeye: Vancouver Cooperative Radio [4]
Genre: Interview [5]
Year: 2008 [6]
Length: 17:08 minutes (15.69 MB)
Format: Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)

Currently less than one per cent of Canadian waters are protected. Greenpeace Canada says that setting aside open ocean in marine protected areas is absolutely essential to counter destructive fishing practices and resource extraction. We speak with Beth Hunter of Greenpeace.

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