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MINTMongabayJul 13, 2026

A marine protected area can ban fishing boats. It cannot stop drifting gear

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Final score
1.88
Confidence
9/10
Amount
700K CBWD

AI justification

[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] MPA conservation efforts are undermined by uncontrolled drifting gear, causing ongoing harm. | The establishment of a marine protected area (MPA) is a positive conservation action that aligns with SDG 14 and protects marine biodiversity. However, the inability to control drifting fishing gear (ghost gear) significantly undermines this effort, causing ongoing harm to marine l