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Asia-Pacific nations agree to protect reef network

Melinda Checkering Associated Press Writer 31.05.2009
Asia-Pacific nations agree to protect reef network

MANADO, Indonesia (AP) — Six Asia-Pacific countries agreed Friday on a wide-ranging plan to protect one of the world's largest networks of coral reefs, promising to reduce pollution, eliminate overfishing and improve the livelihoods of impoverished coastal communities.

Papua New Guinea creates its 1st natural preserve

Papua New Guinea (AP) — has created a nearly 190,000-acre preserve to protect tree kangaroos and other endangered species, after years of criticism for turning a blind eye to environmental issues, a conservation group said Tuesday.

 
The Unbelievable Trip Of The Yacht Contessa

Local Pattaya Expat, Rod Betts has a successful charter boat operation, called “Boat Rentals Thailand,” and has chartered his 85 ft. Motor boat, called “Edina,” from the for about five years now.

 
 

 

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