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Why a Tiny Island Created the Biggest Marine Sanctuary in the South Atlantic Tristan da Cunha was first inhabited to keep an eye on Napoleon; now residents are looking out for lobsters. Why a Tiny Island Created the Biggest Marine Sanctuary in the South Atlantic Copy Link The town center of Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, the island's only town. Dmitry Malov / Alamy Like most places, the British Overseas Territory of Tristan da Cunha is a community made up of teachers, accountants, mechanics, and grocers. But here, on the most remote inhabited island on earth, the weather has a funny way of rear...

Linn County Leader The Linn County Commission met on Feb. 2 with Commissioners Dick King, Glen Murrain, Josh Muck and Clerk Suzan Stephenson present. Presiding Commissioner King called the meeting to order. The agenda was reviewed. The minutes of the Jan. 26, meeting were reviewed. Commissioner Murrain made a motion to approve and sign the minutes. Commissioner King seconded the motion and the motion was passed. Vote recorded: King-yes, Murrain-yes and Muck-yes. Commissioner Muck made a motion to approve bills as submitted for payment. Commissioner Murrain seconded the motion and the motion...

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The South African hake trawl fishery is one of 409 fisheries around the world that have been certified to the MSC’s sustainability standard.

The terraces in November, now awaiting replanting in spring Credit: Anna Omiotek-Tott It is now more than 20 years since I moved to Sandhill Farm House, near Petersfield in Hampshire. I was immediately attracted to the one-acre property, divided into two halves, as it had the potential of being turned into several different spaces. Sandhill is my fourth real garden. Having been a tenant of a National Trust property – Stoneacre in Kent – for 11 years, I wanted a change and the freedom to create a new, smaller garden that would need less maintenance. The thin, sandy soil would be easier to ...