mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 31/07/2026This work was only possible through close collaboration across the consortium. Thank you to all MPA Europe partners for their expertise and commitment, and special thanks to Nord University and the coordination team. It has been a fantastic journey! 000
mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 31/07/2026We also compiled Case Studies led by stakeholders, using MPA Europe's data and tools; and a policy brief on biodiversity, organic carbon, and MSP, which we produced in a full version and a short version. The project’s resources will remain available and you can explore them here: t.ly/kszv8 100
mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 31/07/2026A core project output which brought all our scientific work together is our online Atlas for MSP, including layers of representative biodiversity areas; range maps for habitat-forming species; sedimentary organic carbon data; and environmental data. 100
mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 31/07/2026✔Today is MPA Europe’s final official day. We delivered 59 publications, took part in or organised 124 events and engaged 12,476 people, bringing together biodiversity, habitat, ecosystem, sedimentary blue carbon and climate data to support MPA planning across European seas. 100
mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Brazil has designated Albardão National Park, a new marine park of over 1 million ha 👏 The area supports threatened species, seabirds and the endangered Franciscana dolphin, while contributing to biodiversity protection and fish stock recovery. Read all the details here: t.ly/E1G0Nt.lyGoverno do Brasil cria Parque Nacional e APA do Albardão para proteger biodiversidade marinha no Rio Grande do SulÁrea protegida em Santa Vitória do Palmar (RS) reúne ecossistemas marinhos e costeiros estratégicos para a conservação da biodiversidade 000
mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Our new Policy Brief sets out recommendations for more effective Marine Protected Areas in Europe, informed by almost 180 stakeholders engaged through MPA Europe. Recently shared at MSP Week in Brussels and World Ocean Week in Cork. Read more here👉 mpa-europe.eu/policy-brief/ #30x30 #MSP 000
mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Don't miss out on our very own Belinda Bramley session on @fairseas.ie Conference 2026. 031
mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 22/04/2026MPA Europe contributed recommendations to a joint policy brief coordinated by MSP4BIO, with relevance for the Ocean Pact and forthcoming Ocean Act. Key points include better coordination, ecological MPA networks, climate refugia, blue carbon, and stronger biodiversity data. Read in full👉 t.ly/mjpcKt.lyPUBLICATIONS | MSP4BIOCheck out and download our Scientific Publications, Event reports, Deliverables, and previous Newsletters. 010
mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 22/04/2026How much biodiversity could global area targets protect? A new MPA Europe paper analyses 77,880 marine, freshwater and terrestrial species. It finds that protecting optimal areas matters more than area alone: 30% of the planet could cover 69% of species. Read it all 👉 t.ly/ZYZfat.lyHow much species' biodiversity could area targets protect globally?Protection targets for addressing biodiversity loss include protecting at least 30% of the land and ocean in ecologically representative areas, but do not specify how many or what proportion of speci... 000
mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Our EURO-CARBON database is cited in a recent Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme report on the climate mitigation potential of marine and coastal restoration in Europe. The report highlights methods, data availability and key knowledge gaps. t.ly/Bdkbm #BlueCarbon #OceanActiont.lyClimate change mitigation in European seascapes - ELSPThis set of resources includes a report, database and policy brief. 010
mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Our EURO-CARBON database is cited in a new report from the Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme on climate mitigation potential in marine/coastal restoration. 🔗 Report: t.ly/PWG57 📊 EURO-CARBON: t.ly/EuTA7 Restoring marine habitats and better-managed MPAs are both vital #ClimateActions. 020
mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 29/01/2026🌍 How much biodiversity can protected areas cover? A new MPA Europe study shows: ✅ 50% of the planet = all species ✅ 30% = 69% ✅ 10% = 58% But only if we protect the right places—those most important for species. 🔗 t.ly/R4oFj 010
Reposted by @mpaeurope.bsky.socialEmma McIntosh @emmajmcintosh.bsky.social · 15/07/2025Q: What made an acronym soup conference (#MPAinMSP!) in the Arctic Circle so beneficial? A: 1. new connections and ideas, 2. a small group with a shared purpose, & 3. stunning surroundings under the midnight sun! www.linkedin.com/pulse/planni... Thank you @mpaeurope.bsky.social #mpa #ocean #naturelinkedin.comPlanning for protection - Reflections on the Marine Protected Areas in Marine Spatial Planning conferenceQuestion: What made an acronym soup conference (MPAs in MSP!) in the Arctic Circle so beneficial? Answer: Refreshing new connections and ideas, the intimacy of a small group with a shared purpose, and... 181
mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 12/07/2025A full day yesterday with engaging sessions, panels and meaningful discussions. 💡Highlights: keynote on establishing the largest #MPA network in the north Atlantic in the Azores by Adriano Quintela and Rui Martins. 💡Tom Letessier talk about considering pelagos and benthos in MPA spatial planning. 010
mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Day 2️⃣ started strong with Barbara Horta e Costa and her keynote session on #MPAs and their conditions for success at local and global scales. 💡 Highlight of the afternoon: Donal Griffin keynote talk about Ireland’s fair seas: building a movement of ocean stewardship. #MPAinMSPconference 020
mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 09/07/2025What a great first day of the #MPAinMSPconference ! 💡Highlight of the day: Rashid Sumaila keynote session on leveraging #MPAs to balance trade-offs in living and non-living ocean blue economy sectors. Looking forward to tomorrow! 010
Reposted by @mpaeurope.bsky.socialPeter JS Jones @peterjsjones.bsky.social · 09/07/2025Pleased to be attending and presenting on #MPAGovernance at the #MPAinMSP conference in beautiful #Bodo. I'm listening intently but the view from the conference room is beautiful.... 041
mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 09/07/2025Today all paths lead to Bodø! The #MPAinMSP conference is starting and we'll have a 3 day event with expert speakers, networking time, and field trips to Saltstraumen MPA and other spectacular sub-Arctic environments! Welcome all, we're excited to greet you! 👇 mpa-europe.eu/internationa... 010
Reposted by @mpaeurope.bsky.socialOBIS @obis.org · 08/07/2025We are proud to join our MPA Europe project partners at the "Marine Protected Areas in Marine Spatial Planning" conference in Bodø to: 🥳 Celebrate our common achievements 🌐 Show how data-driven tools support marine spatial planning in 🇪🇺 and beyond mpa-europe.eu/project/ With @mpaeurope.bsky.social 021
mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 23/05/2025✅ New model rating scores are coming soon, based on expert reviews. Stay tuned! And once again—thank you OBIS for 25 years of open, global marine biodiversity data. Here's to the next 25! 💪 #MarineScience #MPA #BlueCarbon #OBIS25 000
mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 23/05/2025🗺️ Explore and download all the species models on our interactive platform: t.ly/w3btM 🎥 Need help getting started? Watch our tutorial here: youtu.be/mzPg8B5fTjU 📄 Read the full model documentation: zenodo.org/records/1082... 100
mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 23/05/2025These models cover both current conditions and future scenarios under all five IPCC climate projections—to 2050 and 2100. A powerful tool for understanding change and planning Marine Protected Areas. 🔍 Learn about our modelling methods t.ly/Znx5H 100
mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 23/05/2025🎉 Happy 25th Birthday to @obis.org ! At MPA Europe, OBIS is central to our work. Thanks to our colleagues Silas Principe, Pieter Provoost & Ward Appeltans for creating species distribution models for 12,500 marine species across Europe's seas. 🌊🧵 100
mpaeurope.bsky.social @mpaeurope.bsky.social · 14/05/2025 📣MPA Europe welcomes you all to our Bluesky!📣 We’re here to share updates on our work mapping optimal networks of Marine Protected Areas across European seas—using data to support biodiversity, blue carbon, and marine spatial planning. Follow us to stay informed and connected! 010
