It will be implemented in phases in collaboration with local authorities, scientists, and community stakeholders. The initiative protects biodiversity while supporting cultural practices and livelihoods that depend on the ocean.

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The protected area is roughly five times larger than some previous large marine parks, making it the largest marine protected zone globally. A significant portion of it will be fully or highly protected, restricting extractive activities like fishing and mining. Surveys show that there is broad community backing for the initiative, with over 90 percent of locals supporting it.