French Polynesia, in the South Pacific, made historic strides in conservation this year as it started to establish a massive marine park. Happy Eco News reported recently that the project was announced at the United Nations Ocean Conference in France earlier this year. It's set to become the largest marine protected area in the world.
French Polynesia currently boasts more than 100 islands and atolls. This new area will span the territory's exclusive economic zone, which is about 1.9 million square miles.
