Australia established the world's largest marine park

The Australian government on November 16 announced that it will set up the world's largest marine park to protect the marine environment in an area of ​​more than 2.3 million square kilometers, including six waters in Australia.

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Mr. Tony Burke during the launch of the world's largest marine park.

With the establishment of this conservation network, Australia will expand the area of ​​ecological protection for endangered marine life such as blue whales, green sea turtles, gray sharks .

The project on the establishment of the protected area was first published in June after a long time of planning and consultation with relevant authorities.

Speaking on this occasion, Australian Environment Minister Tony Burke said Australia is a world leader in marine conservation and has maintained special ecological areas such as the Perth Canyon in the West. Male and animal reefs.

Mr. Burke also affirmed that the establishment of this marine conservation network had a significant impact on the commercial fishing industry and that the government would provide AUD 100 million to affected businesses.