New York Times: In an effort to protect diverse habitats of coral reefs, whales, dolphins, sharks, sea turtles and numerous fish species from commercial fishing and other activities, President Obama announced on Tuesday that he intends to use his executive authority to create the world’s largest marine sanctuary in the south-central Pacific Ocean.
The move is one of the few ways in which the president can create new environmental protections without action from Congress. He has also used his executive authority…