tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664488469315269277.post7206513354413838423..comments2023-02-26T08:16:06.033+00:00Comments on Open_Sailing: UK sets up Chagos Islands marine reserveCesar Haradahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05422806007985576771noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664488469315269277.post-73662651512057078432010-04-03T16:53:06.338+01:002010-04-03T16:53:06.338+01:00I do feel that the local community should have bee...I do feel that the local community should have been more widely consulted on an issue that has such far reaching effects. <br />However the new MPA does present alternative and sustainable opportunities to fishing that includes environmental protection, study and eco tourism etc but these opportunities must be presented to local people first.<br />Given that there is a military presence on the islands I sincerely hope that there will not be any military testing or operation whilst everyone's back is turned!Helford River Expeditionshttp://www.helfordriverexpeditions.co.uknoreply@blogger.com