JOURNAL ARTICLE

Island bounty.

  • Published In: New Scientist, 2024, v. 262, n. 3485. P. 40 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lawton, Graham 3 of 3

Abstract

Pitcairn Island, with a population of 47, is an isolated community in the South Pacific that is striving to become a model of ocean conservation. The island, known for its dark past as the final destination of mutineers from the ship HMAV Bounty, has designated its exclusive economic zone as a marine protected area (MPA), covering almost 842,000 square kilometers. The MPA has led to an increase in biodiversity, but the island faces challenges such as illegal fishing, plastic pollution, invasive species, and a dwindling population. Despite these challenges, Pitcairn's MPA is recognized for meeting high conservation standards and is monitored through satellite tracking. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Scientist. 2024/04, Vol. 262, Issue 3485, p40
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0262-4079
  • Accession Number:176398661
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