There is a range of scientific views in scientific publications, but there's not one definitive view within the scientific community that 10% is the right number. There are certainly scientific papers that support 10%, but there are others that support different percentages. Therefore, we are working towards the 10%, but we are developing these marine protected area networks as a way to develop a long-term strategy to achieve greater protections, which are greater than the 10%.
On February 6th, 2018. See this statement in context.