Tag: Marine Protected Area

Posted on

The Hallaniyat Islands

Source: AJSubject: Geography Context: The Oman Environment Authority launched containment operations after an oil spill covering ~390 sq km off southern Oman. The spill originated from the explosion-damaged Caroline Bezengi, a Russian shadow fleet tanker that grounded near the protected Hallaniyat Islands. The Hallaniyat Islands About The Hallaniyat Islands: What It Is? The Hallaniyat Islands …

Continue reading "The Hallaniyat Islands"

Posted on

Azores Archipelago

Source: TOI Context: Recently, the regional assembly of the Azores approved the creation of the largest marine protected area in the North Atlantic, significantly contributing to global conservation goals. About Azores Archipelago: Location: The Azores is a group of nine volcanic islands located in the North Atlantic Ocean, around 1,500 km west of mainland Portugal. …

Continue reading “Azores Archipelago”