Designate and convert Marine Protected Areas into fully protected no-take / HPMA zones

Designating and converting Marine Protected Areas into fully protected no-take / HPMA zones is critical to addressing the degradation of marine ecosystems, as current levels of biodiversity loss and ecosystem disruption are unsustainable. Evidence shows that marine biodiversity loss is driven by overexploitation and habitat degradation, and stronger protection measures, such as no-take zones, have been demonstrated to support recovery and resilience in marine ecosystems, aligning with broader goals of planetary health and sustainable food systems.