Friday, November 02, 2012

'Deep concern' as deal to protect Antarctic seas fails


Governments meeting in Australia have failed to reach agreement on new marine protected areas for the Antarctic ocean.

They have deferred a decision until July 2013 when all the relevant science will be considered.

Environmental groups have expressed deep concern about the lack of consensus on how to develop a network of protected zones.

See full Article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20168508