New Study: Conserving the last ocean frontiers – the Salas y Gomez & Nazca ridges case study

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The unique combination of natural and cultural resources has made the Salas y Gómez and Nazca Ridges a top priority for protection on the high seas. With support from global datasets and GIS analysis, researchers have identified this area off the west coast of South America as a key location to conserve and protect marine biodiversity without impacting industries.

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