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Investigationseaweed harvesting
Maritime regulator investigating multiple claims of illegal seaweed harvesting in protected areas
The Journal Investigates found that MARA, the maritime regulator, is investigating multiple claims but is struggling to determine who is responsible.
Skyclarys
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Investigationseaweed harvesting
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Investigationseaweed harvesting
Maritime regulator investigating multiple claims of illegal seaweed harvesting in protected areas
The Journal Investigates found that MARA, the maritime regulator, is investigating multiple claims but is struggling to determine who is responsible.
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Regulator struggling to determine who's responsible
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