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8 Percent of Queensland Now Under Environmental Protection

More than 14.5 million hectares or 8.39 percent of the state’s total land area is now protected after 140 islands added to major marine protection area.
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8 Percent of Queensland Now Under Environmental Protection
A fish swimming through the coral on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. William West/AFP via Getty Images
Rex Widerstrom
By Rex Widerstrom
4/4/2024Updated: 4/5/2024
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The Queensland government has significantly expanded the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, which protects a large part of the iconic reef, before election season, to enhance the protection of endangered ecosystems and vital habitats, with a total of 140 islands or island parts added to the state’s protected areas estate.

The marine park supports a wide range of uses, including fishing, shipping, recreation, research, and protects the reef from damaging activities.

Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.
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