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Police begin work in monitoring AA. Atoll protected area

Police begin work in monitoring AA. Atoll protected area

Police have begun working with Environmental Regulatory Authority (ERA) rangers to monitor and patrol the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) in AA. Atoll, known for whale sharks and rays. The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology announced the collaboration, emphasizing enforcement of the management plan, which requires registered vessels, guides, notifying rangers, using flags, and installing propeller guards by June 30. SAMPA was designated a protected area in 2009, covering reefs from ADh. Rangali to AA. Dhigurah. A fatal speedboat accident last year prompted mandatory propeller guards.

Police have begun working with Environmental Regulatory Authority (ERA) rangers to monitor and patrol the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) in AA. Atoll, known for whale sharks and rays. The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology announced the collaboration, emphasizing enforcement of the management plan, which requires registered vessels, guides, notifying rangers, using flags, and installing propeller guards by June 30. SAMPA was designated a protected area in 2009, covering reefs from ADh. Rangali to AA. Dhigurah. A fatal speedboat accident last year prompted mandatory propeller guards.

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Police have begun working with Environmental Regulatory Authority (ERA) rangers to monitor and patrol the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) in AA. Atoll, known for whale sharks and rays. The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology announced the collaboration, emphasizing enforcement of the management plan, which requires registered vessels, guides, notifying rangers, using flags, and installing propeller guards by June 30. SAMPA was designated a protected area in 2009, covering reefs from ADh. Rangali to AA. Dhigurah. A fatal speedboat accident last year prompted mandatory propeller guards.

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