🌊 Last week, we marked #MPADay2025 — a global reminder of the incredible people dedicated to safeguarding the ocean, our planet’s blue heart. 🌍 Although international conservation goals are ambitious, only 0.2% of European MPAs currently prohibit harmful human activities. When well-managed, however, #MPAs remain a cornerstone for protecting and restoring marine biodiversity. To bridge the gap between ambition and reality, we helped establish the #MPACommunityNetwork ; a coalition of European projects committed to advancing science-based, community-led, and biodiversity-driven MPA management. 💙 We extend our gratitude to our founding partners for their knowledge and commitment: BLUE4ALL, Blue Connect Project, BioProtect Project, MSP4BIO, #PHAROS , PROTECT BALTIC, MPA Europe Project, #EFFECTIVE, and #MarinePlan. 📌 Because ocean protection is only possible when people connect. 💬 Become part of the network 📽️ Share the video to amplify our message 🔗 Learn more: mpacommunity.network #MSP4BIO #MarineSpatialPlanning #Biodiversity #BlueEconomy
This #MPADay2025, we’re celebrating the people working to protect the ocean—the beating blue heart of our planet. 🌍 Despite global conservation goals, only 0.2% of European Marine Protected Areas truly ban harmful human activities. But when implemented properly, #MPAs are a critical tool to protect and restore the ocean’s precious ecosystems. We created the #MPACommunityNetwork to help move from promises to impact. We’re uniting projects across Europe which are responding to the urgent need for science-based, biodiversity-focused, and community-led MPA management. To our current members and founding partners, THANK YOU for all you do and for sharing your knowledge. 💙 BLUE4ALL, Blue Connect Project, BioProtect Project, MSP4BIO, PHAROS, PROTECT BALTIC, MPA Europe Project, EFFECTIVE, and #MarinePlan. 🌊 Ocean protection needs human connection. Want to get involved? 💬 Join the network! 📽️ Share this video to spread the word 🔗 Learn more at mpacommunity.network #MarineConservation #MarineProtectedAreas #Biodiversity
