Islands Conservation and Ecology Group

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New Biosphere Reserve in Mexico Expands Pacific Conservation

The establishment of Mexico’s Biosphere Reserve puts into practice goals of the Convention on Biological Diversity to create systems of protected areas. In December 2016, Mexico announced the establishment of three new biosphere reserves that will conserve over 2.7 million acres, 21 islands, 97 islets, and the surrounding marine areas. The Pacific Islands Biosphere Reserve […]

Written by on February 17, 2017