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In 1998, Indonesia initiated a community-based, decentralized approach to protecting its oceans. Over the course of 25 years through several iterations, 20 million hectares has been protected, leading to a 60% decline in illegal fishing. https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2023/06/08/a-quarter-century-legacy-of-coral-reef-conservation-and-community-impact-in-indonesia