Britain sets Up the World's Largest Marine Reserve

I was delighted to hear from Brian my friend from UK about the setting up of world’s largest fully protected marine reserve.  Britain has set up the world's largest fully protected marine reserve. This has come up in the British territorial waters of the Chagos Archipelago, in the Indian Ocean.

The Chagos reserve covers an area of 544,000 square kilometers. It harbours critically endangered hawksbill turtle, green sea turtles and dolphins. It also shelters one of the world's largest coral reefs.

The reserve will not remain a protected area on paper only. A fisheries patrol vessel will police the waters regularly.

Tahrcountry salutes the authorities of UK instrumental in forming the marine reserve.