The island nation of Micronesia is comprised of 607 small islands that collectively total 271 square miles of land. The inhabitants on these islands still mostly live in traditional villages and live off the land. The idea to turn the whole nation into a world park was first floated ten years ago, but seems to be gaining momentum. The idea of a nation-sized park to preserve the wide diversity of ocean life, and boost the economy with eco tourism, has an appeal that might achieve economic benefits while preserving the native culture.
Read more in this article in TIME.
