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<p>The 30by30 target, Target 3 of the Convention on Biological Diversity Kunming-Montreal
Global Biodiversity Framework, is a global target to protect 30% of the global ocean
and of land by 2030. Nearly 8.3% of the global ocean is now protected. Achieving a
global 30by30 target will require an international effort, from all countries and
sectors and the UK is leading the way. In England, we have established a comprehensive
network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) covering 40% of our waters, and we are now
focusing on making sure they are properly protected.</p><p> </p><p>Marine regulators
make evidence-based, site by site assessments on the fishing activities that could
prevent MPAs from achieving their conservation objectives. Nearly 60% of the 178 English
MPAs are already protected from damaging fishing activity. This includes byelaws made
last year, which ban bottom towed gear over sensitive features in the first four offshore
sites. The Marine Management Organisation consulted earlier this year on similar proposals
for a further 13 sites. We are aiming to have all MPAs in English waters protected
from damaging fishing activity by 2024.</p>
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