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EFFECTIVE Project Showcases Mediterranean Marine Protection at EU Blue Parks Workshop

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The EFFECTIVE project, represented by partner Natalia Preciado from CTN, was prominently featured at the 5th EU Blue Parks Community Workshop on November 19, 2025. Under the motto, “Achieving Mission Ocean and Waters Protection Targets: Showcasing the EU Blue Parks Projects,” the virtual event gathered over 80 participants to discuss how EU-funded initiatives are helping to meet the ambitious goal of protecting and restoring EU sea areas by 2030. Natalia presented the EFFECTIVE project—Enhancing social well-being and economic prosperity by reinforcing the eFFECTIVEness of protection and restoration management in Mediterranean MPAs—during the “Showcasing EU Blue Parks Projects” section, highlighting its vital role in applying Ecosystem-Based Management and digitalization to ensure the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas.

Exploring Ecosystem-Based Management Systems (EBMS)

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Ecosystem-Based Management Systems (EBMS) are a holistic approach to managing natural resources, focusing on the entire ecosystem, including human interactions. EBMS aim to maintain ecosystems in a healthy, productive, and resilient state by integrating ecological, social, and economic factors into decision-making processes. This approach goes beyond traditional management methods by considering the complex interactions within an ecosystem, making it essential for sustainable development and conservation efforts.

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.