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Majuro is the safest city to be a shark
Answers for Globle, Metazooa, Elemingle and more from Sep 15 - Sep 21
Abe Train
September 22, 2025
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Majuro is the safest city to be a shark
The actual flag of a Majuro has the silhouette of a bird on it, not a shark fin, but I think this one is more appropriate.
If there’s one country in the world where it’s Shark Week every week, it must be the Marshall Islands. Majuro, the capital and largest atoll of this Pacific nation (and the Capitals answer for September 16), is home to one of the world’s largest shark sanctuary, established to protect these magnificent creatures from overfishing and exploitation.
The Marshall Islands declared its entire ocean territory, covering about 1,990,530 square kilometres, a shark sanctuary in 2011. This area is larger than the land area of Mexico! Within this sanctuary, it’s illegal to commercially fish, possess, sell, or trade any shark products, creating a safe haven for over 60 species of sharks and rays.
The decision to create this sanctuary stemmed from a commitment to marine conservation; sharks are apex predators crucial for maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems. Their protection helps ensure the balance of marine life, benefiting not only the environment but also the local fishing communities who rely on a sustainable ocean.
Majuro's initiative has inspired other countries, like Palau and the Bahamas, to establish their own shark sanctuaries, fostering a “wave” of conservation across the Pacific. So, while swimming with sharks might be a thrilling adventure, the real excitement in Majuro lies in the ongoing efforts to protect these incredible creatures in their natural habitat.
Learn more: BBC
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How many islands make up Majuro Atoll? |
Answers to last week's games
Monday, September 15 to Sunday, September 21.
Globle
| Globle: Capitals
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Chronogram
| Fictogram
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Metazooa
| Metaflora
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Linxicon
The following are the shortest paths from last week:
#580 never → forbid → rule → expert
#581 neighborhood → town → school → learn
#582 shape → body → human → civilian
#583 fairly → pretty → light → focus
#584 whisper → speak → culture → tourist
#585 makeup → face → mind → thought
#586 link → piece → fit → lean
#587 Play now!
Elemingle
#236 Strontium
#237 Roentgenium
#238 Helium
#239 Molybdenum
#240 Holmium
#241 Arsenic
#242 Xenon
#243 Play now!
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