We tracked illegal fishing in marine protected areas – satellites and AI show most bans are respected, and could help enforce future ones Marine protected areas cover more than 8% of the world's oceans today, but they can get a bad rap as being protected on paper only. Astrobitica August 12, 2025 (Last updated: August 12, 2025) 1 minute read Marine protected areas cover more than 8% of the world’s oceans today, but they can get a bad rap as being protected on paper only. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Watch the 2025 Perseid meteor shower peak Aug. 12 in free webcastNext: ‘Pop III.1’ model explains origins of black holes and early cosmic ionization