Creating this sanctuary is a bold move that the people of Palau recognize as essential to our survival.

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Palau also established the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.

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Palau has only been an independent nation for twenty years and has a strong history of environmental protection.

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Senator Hokkons Baules, lead sponsor of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Act, said the sanctuary will "help build a secure future for the Palauan people by honoring the conservation traditions of our past".

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The Pacific island nation of Palau has become home to the sixth largest marine sanctuary in the world.

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The remaining 20 percent of the Palau seas will be reserved for local fishing by individuals and small-scale commercial fishing businesses with limited exports.

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