In 2017, Lewis Pugh swam 1 km at South Georgia to campaign for protection. 7 years later, protected waters had grown from 2% to 36%, adding 166,000 km² of ocean in total

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     In 2017, Lewis Pugh swam 1 km at South Georgia to campaign for protection. 7 years later, protected waters had grown from 2% to 36%, adding 166,000 km² of ocean in total

     Lewis Pugh South Georgia swim: In a stunning victory for marine conservation, Lewis Pugh's 2017 swim in South Georgia catalyzed a dramatic increase in ocean protection, rising from 2% to 36% over seven years, with 166,000 km² added to protected waters.