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Wildlife protectors help turn the tide in major marine reserve

Updated: 2024-10-21 10:01
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Divers take in the aquatic life at the Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the Colombian Pacific on Sept 8. LUIS ACOSTA/AFP

The crew of the Silky has rescued 508 animals since 2018, scared away 302 boats and confiscated more than 70,000 meters of fishing line, according to Lopez's foundation. It has not been spotting any major fishing boats near Malpelo island in the reserve of more than 850,000 hectares recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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