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Marine Protected Area status can boost fish populations by almost 400%

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Researchers have been monitoring the impact of the Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area (MPA). It was designated in 2008, and researchers now found there are 370% more fish within the MPA than in similar areas outside it where bottom-towed fishing is still permitted.

Source: ScienceDaily.com