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Understanding Marine Protected Areas

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Our Ocean, covering more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, plays a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity, regulating climate, and supporting countless livelihoods. However, increasing human activities, overfishing, pollution, and climate change have put immense pressure on marine ecosystems. To address these challenges, the concept of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) has gained prominence as a key strategy for conserving and sustaining the health of our oceans.

Ocean Ecostructures creates a biomaterial to regenerate marine ecosystems

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Catalan company Ocean Ecostructures employs eco-friendly biomaterials to create multilayer micro reefs, fostering marine habitat formation. This innovation, already tested in Vilanova I la Geltrú, aligns with the goals of the EFFECTIVE project, emphasizing the role of technology in accelerating marine conservation. Collaboration is crucial to address emerging marine sustainability challenges.

HCMR’s Underwater Surveys in the Eastern Mediterranean

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HCMR, a pivotal player in the EFFECTIVE project, conducted underwater surveys in the Eastern Mediterranean, focusing on Posidonia Oceanica meadows and rocky reefs. In Pilot Area 4 – Cavo Greco, near Cyprus’s Cape Greco Marine Protected Area, HCMR is conserving endangered coral species using floating nurseries. This initiative aligns with EFFECTIVE’s goal of ecosystem-based management for Mediterranean conservation. Explore more by reading the full article.