"Pacific Islanders have known for centuries that protecting parts of the ocean brings benefits to people and nature. For generations, we have set aside areas where fishing is not allowed, resulting in more fish, bigger fish, and greater biodiversity." buff.ly/2QqqhHI

The U.N. says 1 million species could disappear. Pacific islands have a solution.

More than a dozen Pacific countries have created ocean sanctuaries that help marine species -- and coastal communities -- survive.

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The UN’s “1 million species” number was without any scientific support or substance.
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And here's some information about how that figure was calculated - as well as answers to 12 other frequently asked questions: bit.ly/AndyPurvisFAQ

"A million threatened species? Thirteen questions and answers"

Guest Blog by Andy Purvis, IPBES Global Assessment Coordinating Lead Author

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Jun 1, 2019 · 6:05 AM UTC

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So basically you pulled this number out of your ass. “We guess there are ~8 million species. We guess that 3/4 of the species that may exist are insects. We guess that of those 7 million unidentified species 1 million may be threatened. (Or not)”
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Fortunately more than 500 of the worlds leading scientists and thousands of other global experts who submitted more than 20,000 peer review comments disagree so believe us when we say that your denial does not keep us up at night.
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