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Portuguese islands create Europe’s largest protected marine area

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Video. Portuguese islands create Europe’s largest protected marine area

Updated: 06/12/2021 - 15:25 GMT+1

Portugal’s Madeira archipelago now boasts Europe’s largest protected marine area following the adoption of a new legal framework.

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