Environmental

On Biodiversity Day, UN Chief Calls for Greater Protection of World’s Oceans

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 May 2012.

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Marking the International Day for Biological Diversity, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today highlighted the fragile state of the world’s oceans, urging greater protection for marine biodiversity.

“Oceans cover almost three-quarters of the surface area of the globe. They are home to the largest animal known to have lived on the planet – the blue whale – as well as billions upon billions of the tiniest of microorganisms. From sandy shores to…

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