Photo: No Pristine Oceans Left, New Map Shows



A global map depicts the overall impact that 17 different human activities are having on marine ecosystems, according to a new study. Insets show three of the most heavily impacted areas in the world and one of the least impacted areas.

Map courtesy B.S Halpern/Science


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