World powers set to protect Ross Sea

The delegates of nearly twenty nations and the members of the European Union have reached an agreement to protect the Ross Sea situated in Antarctica.If the proposal is properly implemented, this region will become the world’s largest marine protection area.Once the law is enforced by the authorities, the fishing and other activities in the region will be prohibited.The environmentalists and nature lovers have wholeheartedly welcomed the move to protect the world’s most sensitive region.The region is the home to several endangering species. It is considered as the wealth of nature by the nature lovers.As per the report, the proposal regarding the Ross Sea was presented before the house by the United States and New Zealand.Notably, the proposal highlighting the importance of protecting the sensitive region was passed unanimously.Anyway, some suggested that the authorities should allow a special fishing zone in the region for the research purpose.

Now, the region became the biggest protected area in the land or in the sea. Earlier, the demand was rejected by the Russian authorities.But, now, it seems that the Russians also begin to think about the nature, natural diversity, and endangering species.Anyway, the new proposal is expected to evoke serious discussions across the world regarding the environment and marine life.It is the high time to think about the environment. There should be creative discussions among the people on how we should protect our environment and nature.

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