Decades of overfishing have decimated one third of global fish stocks — upending the delicate balance of ocean ecosystems, and threatening the livelihoods and food supply of hundreds of millions of people who depend on them. 

Marine protected areas aim to give struggling species a safe haven from overfishing and allow their populations to rebound. 

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