NATIONAL MONITOR - NOAA TO DOUBLE SIZE OF MARINE RESERVE AREA IN SAN FRANCISO BAY full article
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The Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, originally designated in 1989, is located north of San Francisco will increase to 1,286 square miles from its present 529 square miles. The Culf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, designated in 1981, located due west of San Francisco will expand to 3,295 from its current 1,282 square miles. ...
According to a statement from the White House, “NOAA’s action today reflects President Obama’s strong commitment to protecting our oceans and coasts. The ocean provides food, jobs, and opportunities for tourism and recreation for Americans all over the country. But the ocean is in trouble, facing serious threats from carbon pollution to overfishing. That’s why the President has taken action throughout his Administration to promote marine conservation and give Americans a voice in protecting areas of the sea that matter most to them.”
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