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School of Tuna, Phoenix Islands Protected Area, Kiribati
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While Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been proven to protect certain spawning habitats and nurseries, their effectiveness for migratory species has been hard to gauge. However, a three-year study has found that migratory tuna species – skipjack, yellowtail, and bigeye – have been spawning consistently within the borders of the Phoenix Island MPA in Kiribati.

 

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