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Local leaders from across the globe share local marine management expertise on a global stage

Monday 10 September 2012, Jeju, South Korea.

Original artwork by Malagasy Artist, Nady Ratsimbazafy depicting the Jeju convention center and traditional fishing vessels from represented countries.

Local leaders from around the globe showcased inspirational community-based approaches to marine conservation at the World Conservation Congress on the island of Jeju, South Korea. These pioneers lead Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMA) in all corners of the world and hail from diverse countries including Fiji, Kenya, Madagascar, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, Costa Rica and India.

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