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Two remote Pacific atoll ecosystems described as among the last wild and healthy ecosystems untouched by humans have been declared new sanctuaries, Good News Network reported on November 14, 2026. A new scientific study found that although humans have left their mark on nearly every place on the planet, a few very remote coral islands remain largely unaltered. The study describes these atolls as teeming with life. The designation is intended to protect them from future human impact.