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<div>One of world's largest marine parks created off coast of Easter Island</div>

Rapa Nui protection area, about same size as Chilean mainland, will protect up to 142 species, including 27 threatened with extinctionOne of the world’s largest marine protection areas has been created off the coast of Easter Island.The 740,000 sq km Rapa Nui marine park is roughly the size of the Chilean mainland and will protect at least 142 endemic marine species, including 27 threatened with extinction. Related: Rare views on Rapa Nui: an Easter Island adventure Related: Dive into the twilight zone off Easter Island reveals new species Continue reading...

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