The Cabinet of Balochistan approved the status of Churna Island as the second Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Pakistan in a session held on Wednesday.
The spokesperson of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) commended the decision of the Balochistan government.
In 2017, the first Island to be designated an MPA in Pakistan was Astola Island.
The spokesperson also shed light on Pakistan’s important location calling it one of the limited marine areas with coral habitat while mentioning its use as a recreational spot.
The spokesperson called the Island an important fishing site that is threatened by human activities.
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