Navigating Climate Change: Building Resilient Marine Protected Areas
Authors: Eléonore Cambra, Institute of Marine Sciences of the National Research Council – CNR-ISMAR Alessandra Conversi, Institute of Marine Sciences of the National Research Council – CNR-ISMAR Elena Gissi, Institute […]
Introducing the MPA Corridor Design Card Game – First Play at European Ocean Days!
As part of our dedication to marine conservation, MSP4BIO, in collaboration with partners including BLUE4ALL, BioProtect, Marine Plan, BLUE CONNECT, and Pharos, is excited to announce the launch of the […]
Site-specific gaps and opportunities to support knowledge-based MSP
Authors: Inne Withouck, Flanders Marine Institute – VLIZ Isabelle Rombouts, Flanders Marine Institute – VLIZ Margarita Stancheva, Center for Coastal and Marine Studies – CCMS Fien De Raedemaecker, Flanders Marine […]
Trade-Offs in Marine Policy Decisions Through the Lens of Literature
Author: Débora Gutierrez – Researcher at the University of Azores Marine ecosystems are under unprecedented pressure, and understanding how to balance conservation with human needs has never been more critical. A […]
Sustainable Blue Economy: An Integrated Path Forward
Authors: Javier García Sanabria – Researcher at the University of CadizCamila Pegorelli Gomes – Researcher at the University of CadizSilvia Rayo Luengo – Master’s student at the University of Cádiz […]
The favourite five: who are Europe’s most protected species?
Author: Inne Withouck, VLIZ Flanders Marine Institute Lists of protected species, used in various European and sea basin policies, are a reflection of which biodiversity is prioritised for protection. A […]
Advancing Marine Restoration in the North Sea: Insights from a Collaborative Workshop
Author:Ivana Stojanovic – Submariner Network During the successful Blue Mission BANOS Mission Arena 3 event that took place on 26-27 November in Amsterdam, workshop Leading the way: Marine Nature Restoration […]
2030 Vision: Maritime Spatial Planning to Lead the Global Fight for Biodiversity
Author:Kemal Pınarbaşı, HELCOM – Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission Below scenario envisions a future where biodiversity is fully integrated into maritime spatial planning (MSP) across the EU, guided by the […]
The Need for Clear Methodological Guidelines in Spatial Planning to Address Conservation Needs Across European Seas
Author:Francisco Rafael Barboza Gonzalez, University of Tartu To meet the pressing European conservation targets set for the end of the decade, it is crucial to promptly and thoughtfully incorporate the […]
Marine Protected Areas: Supporting Both Nature and Communities
Author: Camila Pegorelli Gomes, University of the Cadiz Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are special zones in the ocean where human activities are carefully managed to protect marine life and ecosystems. […]
