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Samoa imposes 300m exclusion zone around HMNZS Manawanui wreck to curb unauthorised diving and pollution risk
Samoa tightens security around the sunken HMNZS Manawanui, declaring a 300-metre exclusion zone after reports of unauthorised diving and ongoing environmental risk. Drones and low-flying aircraft are banned as authorities plan stabilisation and pollution-control measures with a New Zealand-led survey underway. The situation underscores the careful balance between access, safety and protecting the marine environment.