Scientists map ocean areas where protections offer greatest benefits By (0) Researchers say that restrictions to protect parts of the ocean with wider diversities of life that are susceptible to human harm could have an overall positive effect on climate. Photo by Dimitris Vetsikas from Pixabay March 17 (UPI) -- Researchers have pinpointed the areas of the ocean where strong protections would offer the greatest ecological benefits. According to the new research, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, marine protections in specific areas would preserve 80% of the habitats for endangered marine species and boost commercial fish stocks several million of tons. Advertisement