Panama Announces Expansion of the Banco Volcán Area of Managed Resources
Panama recently announced the expansion of the Banco Volcán Area of Managed Resources, increasing the size from approximately 14,200 sq km to over 90,000 sq km. Over half of the total area will be fully protected, reinforcing Panama's position.
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⭐️BREAKING⭐️ Panama announces expansion of the Banco Volcán Area of Managed Resources (Banco Volcán AMR)! #OurOceanPanama
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This morning, at Our Ocean Conference 2023, President of Panama Laurentino Cortizo and Panama's Minister of Environment Milciades Concepción signed a decree to increase the size of the Banco Volcán AMR from approximately 14,200 sq km to over 90,000 sq km.
— Mission Blue (@MissionBlue) March 2, 2023
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Over half of the total area will be fully protected. This huge advancement reinforces Panama's position as a blue leader, effectively safeguarding nearly 60% of Panama’s territorial waters and sailing past the 30x30 goal of protecting 30% by 2030.
— Mission Blue (@MissionBlue) March 2, 2023
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By percentage of territorial waters, Panama is leading protection in the Americas, and is second only to Palau.
— Mission Blue (@MissionBlue) March 2, 2023
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After inspiring the protection of migratory corridors in the Pacific, Panama is taking the lead in the Caribbean as well, hoping to encorage action from neighboring countries like Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua.
— Mission Blue (@MissionBlue) March 2, 2023
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Mission Blue is proud to be involved in this momentous occasion, and celebrates Panama’s leadership in successfully protecting 30% of its territorial waters in both the Caribbean and Pacific ocean.
— Mission Blue (@MissionBlue) March 2, 2023
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A big blue congratulations to the Panamanian government and people, and all involved in reaching this momentous goal! #OurOceanPanama
— Mission Blue (@MissionBlue) March 2, 2023
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