Plans For World\'s Largest Ocean Sanctuary In Antarctic Blocked

Plans For World's Largest Ocean Sanctuary In Antarctic Blocked

The proposed sanctuary -- some five times the size of Germany -- would ban fishing in a vast area in the Weddell sea, protecting key species including seals, penguins and whales.

World | | Updated: November 03, 2018 10:15 IST
Plans For World's Largest Ocean Sanctuary In Antarctic Blocked

Antarctica is home to penguins, seals, toothfish, whales and krill, a staple food for many species.(File)

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