Stoplight Parrotfish Caught in Gillnet (IMAGE)

Terry Collins Assoc

Stoplight Parrotfish Caught in Gillnet

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Some countries are already taking action to protect coral grazing species. Barbuda is moving to ban all catches of parrotfish and grazing sea urchins while also planning to set aside one third of their coastal waters as marine reserves.

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Ayana Johnson

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