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Creation of Australia’s largest marine sanctuary a win for rare whale species

The government has created Australia’s largest fully protected marine reserve near two far-flung islands, in a move which environmental groups say will help safeguard rare whale species.
The Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve has been expanded by 6,200 sq km following a scientific assessment of its conservation values.

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/apr/04/creation-australias-largest-marine-sanctuary-win-whale-species
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