World’s largest contiguous ocean reserve around Pitcairn Islands
Q. World’s largest contiguous ocean reserve will be created around the Pitcairn Islands. Pitcairn Islands are located in- Published on 29 Oct 15a. North pacific Ocean
b. South Pacific Ocean
c. Indian Ocean
d. South Atlantic Ocean
ANSWER: South Pacific Ocean
- The Pitcairn Islands are some of the most remote on Earth. The surrounding waters contain intact deep-sea ecosystems, and their coral reefs harbor abundant sharks and large fishes.
- In March 2015 the U.K. government established the area as a no-take marine reserve—the largest single reserve in the world
