Palau declared 80% of its waters a no-fishing sanctuary nearly a decade ago, but local frustration has grown over the impact of these restrictions on fishing access.
Dennis Daniel expressed the frustration of many locals, stating, 'If 80% of Palauan waters is a marine sanctuary, where am I going to get my fish?'
In response to local discontent, Palau's government considers reopening parts of the sanctuary to increase fishing opportunities while still preserving half of its waters.
Critics argue that reducing protections could exacerbate threats to marine biodiversity, which is already under stress from climate change and other factors in the region.
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