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Faster removal of oil could give response teams a critical advantage, allowing them to eliminate spills before they spread into sensitive habitats and protected coastal regions.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The project was planned for two areas along the Adriatic coast -- the protected delta area of Vjosa-Narta and the nearby uninhabited island of Sazan, once secret communist military base.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

My whole life I kept that experience locked away in the most protected corners of my memory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

On Wednesday, Wenders said the actress "should have been better protected back then", adding: "For that, I apologise to you, Nastassja, unreservedly, no ifs and buts."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Somewhere the land was higher perhaps, where they were more protected and sure of being safe.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook