A Blue Parks project funded by Mission Ocean focusing on co-developing, promoting, and demonstrating a systematic approach to marine conservation planning

Joined September 2024
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Due to ethical concerns of the platform, we will no longer be active on X. Stay connected with BLUE CONNECT via our website, newsletter, LinkedIn, and our community of #MPA practitioners. 💙 LinkedIn: acesse.one/s46t6 MPA Community Network: l1nq.com/7p8NU
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🌍 A huge step for marine stewardship in #CaboVerde! 🎉 The 1st national workshop of the Guardians of the Sea on Maio Island brought together fishers, NGOs & authorities to validate a new Code of Conduct for marine co-management. Read more: lnkd.in/eqgWKzhn #BLUECONNECT
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We're revving back up after the summer slow-down, and feeling energized by reading reflections like these. Thanks to @submon_ for being one of our amazing partners in sharing participatory spaces for co-creating real solutions!
14 Aug 2025
🌊 This June, our team took part in two key global events shaping the future of our #ocean: the One Ocean Science Congress #OOSC and the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference #UNOC3, both held in Nice. 🔗 Read our full reflections on our website: submon.org/en/reflections-fr…
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🤿 Exciting opportunity for #diving and #snorkeling enthusiasts in L'Albera, Spain! Participate in a #bioblitz or photographic census of this uniquely biodiverse area. 🪼 Free to join, registration required (see original post!) #CitizenScience #MarineProtectedAreas #BlueConnect
22 Aug 2025
🤿🌊 Ens submergim per descobrir la biodiversitat marina de L’Albera en un doble #bioblitz, de dia i de nit! ☀️🌙 Participa en aquest esdeveniment de ciència ciutadana fent esnòrquel o immersió amb ampolla i ajuda a documentar les espècies d’aquest espai de la Xarxa #Natura2000.
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🌊Today we’re celebrating #MPADay & the people powering #MarineProtection across Europe!💪🌍 Through @BlueConnectEU & @eumissionocean, 12 sites are proving that co-managed #MPAs work. 5 focus areas guide each site—tailored, local, & community-driven.🐟 blueconnect-project.eu
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This initiative has not only supported the recovery of degraded Posidonia meadows but also set the stage for the restoration activities of the @BlueConnectEU project. Discover more 👉 submon.org/projecte-blue-con… #BLUECONNECT #MPAs #BlueConnectProject
30 Jul 2025
Aquesta iniciativa no només ha ajudat a recuperar praderies degradades de posidònia, sinó que ha establert les bases per a les activitats de restauració del projecte @BlueConnectEU, on participem com a soci (submon.org/projecte-blue-con…). #BLUECONNECT #MPAs #BlueConnectProject
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🇳🇴🐋 @BlueConnectEU joined the #MPAinMSP conference in Bodø, Norway! Débora Gutierrez from @uacores shared how we engage local stakeholders in Macaronesia to bridge gaps in marine conservation.👇 lnkd.in/ex3zNZmj
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📣 Exciting news! 🌊 @BLUE4ALLproject joins @BlueConnectEU ´s General Assembly online now—building on our foundation to fast-track #SustainableBlueSolutions. 🙌🏻 Co-developing measures to protect marine life & shape a conservation plan. @OurMissionOcean @eumissionocean
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🌊 Day 1 of @BlueConnectEU GA in Arendal 🇳🇴 Partners from 12 demo sites gather to co-develop marine conservation solutions & support EU Mission Ocean 2030 targets. Science, policy & practice meet! #BlueConnect #MissionOcean
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Last 11 June, @BlueConnectEU joined the #MPACommunityNetwork workshop aboard the METEOR at UNOC2025. The MPA Community Network & helped guide the MPA corridor design game. 🌊 More ℹ️ here: ow.ly/TU8u50W8Rcb
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🔵 It’s happening! @BlueConnectEU General Assembly kicks off 🌊 Partners meet online & next week in person to advance #MarineConservation, #Restoration & governance across EU seas. 👉🏻Learn more: lnkd.in/dpj6Ae9E
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🌊 Happy #WorldOceanDay from #BlueConnect! We’re working to connect #MPAs & #BlueEconomy sectors through inclusive, science-based marine governance. 🌍 A healthy ocean is a connected ocean. 🔗 blueconnect-project.eu
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Join @BlueConnectEU aboard #RVMETEOR at #UNOceanConference, 11 Jun 25, 13–15 CET in Nice: Interactive #MPACorridorWorkshop📣 👉🏻Hands-on mapping with tools from #BlueConnect @BioProtect_EU @BLUE4ALLproject @MSP4BIO_Project #PHAROS & @MarinePlanEBMSP ℹ️ shorturl.at/LOMsR
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@BlueConnectEU & @MarineSABRES hosted the #MacaronesiaEcologicalCorridor workshop at #ECS2025 in the Azores, uniting experts to advance #CetaceanProtection & #MarineConnectivity. 🌊 More info: blueconnect-project.eu/2025/…
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🙌🏻Join us aboard METEOR in Nice on 11 June! With the #MPACommunityNetwork, @BlueConnectEU will co-host a workshop on MPA corridors—bridging ecology, economy & action for #UNOC2025. 👉🏻Registration and agenda are available here: blueconnect-project.eu/2025/… #BlueConnect #MPAs
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So many relevant news and events on #MarineProtection, projects and #MSP ✨ Don’t miss the last issue of the Blue Horizons 🦀 🔗bit.ly/42fY8K0

🗞️The 6th issue of the Blue Horizons newsletter is out! 🌊 Dive into the latest of #MPAs, #MSP and #OceanConservation 👀 Read about what's been going on in our project, in @MSP4BIO_Project & @BlueConnectEU 👉 ow.ly/cMa250VBuvm
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🌊 The #MPACommunityNetwork website is live! Your go-to hub for #MPA tools, blueprints & collaboration. Smarter, simpler #marineConservation starts here 📣 👉 lnkd.in/et7BNmbq #MPACommunityNetwork #OceanAction #Conservation
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🌊 @BlueConnectEU is in Arcachon, France for the 2nd European #SeagrassRestorationWorkshop! 🌱 An inspiring opportunity to exchange hands-on insights, discuss #localGovernance, and learn from #restoration projects across #Europe. Let’s grow stronger ecosystems together 💪
8 Apr 2025
We are attending the 2nd European #Seagrass Restoration Workshop in Arcachon, France 🌊🌱 An ideal occasion to share experiences and insights about practical #restoration efforts, local governance, and lessons from the field: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn… @BlueConnectEU #BLUECONNECT
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🌊 The #MPACommunityNetwork is coming soon! A new space for #MPA managers & #Conservation #experts to connect, share tools & best practices, and grow impact. 🚀 Stay tuned! #MarineConservation #Networking #ResourceHub
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