Spain expands marine protection with five new areas

Spain is establishing five new marine protected areas, increasing its protected marine surface to 25.7%. This surpasses the 25% goal set for 2025. The announcement was made by President Pedro Sánchez, who also highlighted a 5.8% increase in protected marine areas. This initiative aligns with the European Commission's "Ocean Pact" aiming for 30% protection by 2030. Sánchez also advocated for reducing plastic pollution and urged the ratification of the High Seas Treaty, which Spain was the first EU country to ratify.