3,700 signatures to keep the 80% of PNMS closed, submitted to HOD

3,700 signatures asking to stop the bill proposing to amend the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) act have been submitted to the House of Delegates of the Palau National Congress, the Olbiil Era Kelulau.  Of the 3,700 signatures, 3,000 are of Palauan citizens said Ann Singeo of Ebiil Society.  Another petition is still circulating she added. The petition seeks to stop the bill from opening the PNMS to foreign fishing again and keeping the size of the no-take -zone at 80%.

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