The United States is developing a national system of marine protected areas (MPA) to advance the conservation and sustainable use of the nation’s vital natural and cultural marine resources.
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The United States is developing a national system of marine protected areas (MPA) to advance the conservation and sustainable use of the nation’s vital natural and cultural marine resources.