Seychelles protected 30% of its ocean by 2020 through a debt conversion deal linked to long-term conservation. The plan safeguards 410,000 sq km of ocean, while allowing sustainable fishing, tourism and other economic activities.
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October 4, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Leonardo DiCaprio gave $1 million to a Seychelles debt swap that protected 410,000 sq km of ocean
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