EPISODE · Sep 2, 2021 · 16 MIN
Marine Protected Areas
from NOAA Ocean Podcast · host National Ocean Service
From protecting kelp forests and corals to inspiring international collaboration with a common goal, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) play a vital role in conserving our Earth’s special marine places. In this episode, we speak with Lauren Wenzel, director of NOAA’s National Marine Protected Areas Center, about the importance of MPAs, NOAA’s role in managing them, and what the future might look like for these special places. Episode permanent link, transcript, and show notes
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