Marine protection
Panama expands the limits of the Coiba Cordillera protected area
Junio 09, 2021
With this science-based initiative, 30% of the panamanian marine surface will be under some degree of protection
With this science-based initiative, 30% of the panamanian marine surface will be under some degree of protection
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