World’s largest contiguous ocean reserve around Pitcairn Islands

Q.  World’s largest contiguous ocean reserve will be created around the  Pitcairn Islands.  Pitcairn Islands are located in
- Published on 29 Oct 15

a. North pacific Ocean
b. South Pacific Ocean
c. Indian Ocean
d. South Atlantic Ocean

ANSWER: South Pacific Ocean
 
- The Pitcairn Islands are some of the most remote on Earth. The surrounding waters contain intact deep-sea ecosystems, and their coral reefs harbor abundant sharks and large fishes.
- In March 2015 the U.K. government established the area as a no-take marine reserve—the largest single reserve in the world

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