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Apr 2018
24m 32s

Hope for Asian Fisheries, with Brett Jen...

CARNEGIE COUNCIL FOR ETHICS IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
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With rich and varied coral reefs, Indonesia and the Philippines are critically important for marine biodiversity, says Brett Jenks of Rare, a conservation organization. Overfishing could result in millions losing their livelihoods and leads to degradation of coastal habitats, making them less resilient to climate change. But there is hope. In marine reserves ... Show More
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