"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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Replying to @PhilPrange @grist @OscDomesticated
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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That is not the case with that specific number. Nice try.
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Actually Phil “that number” like every other element of the Summary for Policymakers was examined literally word by word and formally accepted by the scientists and ALL 132 member States - including yours - as the best available evidence to inform action.
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You know that the one million number was not the result of the work of “500 of the worlds leading scientists”. That’s just a lie.
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