A patrol is not only a distance covered; returning regularly to the same coast makes it possible to see change over time.
What do marine rangers do?
- Watch
Regular patrols in no-fishing zones.
- Record
Illegal fishing, improper anchoring and other human activities.
- Report to the authorities
The records are reported to the relevant public authorities.
Local experience and science together
The presence of women marine rangers in the field this year once again shows the importance of inclusiveness and of diverse experience in conservation work.
