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2009Jan9: Bush designates nine sites as sanctuaries.

2009Jan9: US President George W. Bush designates nine sites in three regions (195,280 sq miles) of the central Pacific, as sanctuaries for marine life and bases of research for scientists. IT will be the largest expanse of ocean set aside for marine conservation in the world (CNN).

Reference: CNN http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/01/06/bush.conservation/index.html

Image Description: ISS007-E-10807 (2003July21). This view of Earth’s horizon as the sunsets over the Pacific Ocean was taken by an Expedition 7 crewmember onboard the International Space Station (ISS). Anvil tops of thunderclouds are also visible. http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/station/crew-7/html/iss007e10807.html Image Permission: This file is in the public domain because it was created by NASA. NASA copyright policy states that “NASA material is not protected by copyright unless noted”.

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