Bermuda will work with international partners to protect the Sargasso Sea and create one of the largest protected areas in the world.

Environment Minister Walter Roban announced yesterday that he had met with representatives of the Pew Charitable Trusts to discuss ways of improving protection of the area.

As part of its Global Ocean Legacy project, the Pew Environmental Group works with governments and non-governmental organisations to protect the world's oceanic ecosystems

"The fact that a prestigious entity like the Pew Charitable Trusts has expressed an interest in partnering with the Bermuda Government on the Sargasso Sea Initiative bodes very well for Bermuda's future," Mr Roban said.

"This visit further demonstrates the commitment of the Bermuda Government to this ambitious project, and it is my greatest desire to do what is asked of me as Minister to turn this vision into reality."