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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 collaborating with the Environmental Regulatory Authority's rangers to monitor and patrol the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) at AA. Atoll, known for whale sharks and rays. The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology announced the partnership to strengthen protection efforts. The ministry appealed to all parties to follow the management plan, including vessel registration, guides, informing rangers, using flags, and installing propeller guards by June 30. SAMPA was designated a protected area in 2009, covering the north west reef of ADh. Rangali to the outer reefs of AA. Dhigurah. A fatal speedboat accident last year led to the mandatory propeller guard requirement.

Police have begun collaborating with the Environmental Regulatory Authority's rangers to monitor and patrol the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) at AA. Atoll, known for whale sharks and rays. The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology announced the partnership to strengthen protection efforts. The ministry appealed to all parties to follow the management plan, including vessel registration, guides, informing rangers, using flags, and installing propeller guards by June 30. SAMPA was designated a protected area in 2009, covering the north west reef of ADh. Rangali to the outer reefs of AA. Dhigurah. A fatal speedboat accident last year led to the mandatory propeller guard requirement.

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Police have begun collaborating with the Environmental Regulatory Authority's rangers to monitor and patrol the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) at AA. Atoll, known for whale sharks and rays. The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology announced the partnership to strengthen protection efforts. The ministry appealed to all parties to follow the management plan, including vessel registration, guides, informing rangers, using flags, and installing propeller guards by June 30. SAMPA was designated a protected area in 2009, covering the north west reef of ADh. Rangali to the outer reefs of AA. Dhigurah. A fatal speedboat accident last year led to the mandatory propeller guard requirement.

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