WWF Mediterranean Marine Initiative
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BlueMissionMed proudly participated to the high-level event on Mediterranean and Atlantic Ocean Health and Coastal Resilience, in the context of the G7 meeting in Bologna! ๐
We had the great honour of participating alongside SSF and partners from all over the world in a multi-logue at Fisheries & Aquaculture expertly coordinated by a consortia of partners. Nothing quite beats the collective impact of one voice for #SSFguidelines
#PosidoniaOceanica๐ฟis a vibrant biodiversity hub hosting: 4๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ plant species 1๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ animal species From fish๐ to sea turtles๐ข& crabs๐ฆ, Posidonia meadows are vital nurseries and spawning grounds for marine life. Discover how we protect it ๐ bit.ly/4bM1iaG
๐ข Are you an NGO, private company, research institute, school, or organization dedicated to protecting the #Mediterranean basin? Then participate to the ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฐ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ! ๐ โฐDeadline: 30 Sept - more info here!๐ bluemissionmed.eu/bluemissionmedโฆ Mission Ocean Waters
More than underwater wonders โ they're climate heroes! Posidonia meadows are vital carbon sinks helping fight #ClimateChange. But when degraded, they lose carbon sink capacity, release stored carbon & turn into carbon sources. WWF Mediterranean Marine Initiative is taking action๐ bit.ly/4bM1iaG
๐ช๏ธCoastal erosion protection & storm defense ๐งOxygenating coastal waters ๐ฆWater purification ๐Supporting fisheries & livelihoods ๐These are some #EcosystemServices of #PosidoniaOceanica. WWF Mediterranean Marine Initiative in preserving these vital #ecosystems. Learn more๐ bit.ly/4bM1iaG
During its expedition sailing trip in the Ionian sea, #BluePanda, came across a playful family of sperm whales. "Documenting this encounter will add critical data for their conservation", says WWF Whales & Dolphins's Chris Johnson ๐bit.ly/4fvjKGQ BBC Wildlife Tethys
โณONE MONTH LEFT || Attention NGOs, private companies, research institutes, schools, and organizations working to engage citizens in protecting the Mediterranean basin! ๐ Don't miss the #Society4Med Award (30 Sept) โน๏ธ shorturl.at/ZTwsH BlueMissionMed Mission Ocean Waters
"I would say that bluefin tuna fishing can be named as one of the best success stories for managing a stock that was really on the verge of collapse," says Alessandro Buzzi in BBC Future deep-dive into ancient sustainable fishing in #Sicily bbc.com/future/articleโฆ
๐ Ready to explore the mysteries of the ocean? ๐ Discover our cards on ocean literacy and curiosity and join the #BlueMissionMed journey! ๐ Visit bluemissionmed.eu and follow BlueMissionMed. Together, we can make a splash for a healthier ocean! ๐๐ฌ #MissionOcean
"In these past 25 years of continuous commitment to the Mediterranean, I have been deeply inspired by the courageous and tireless efforts of women working to protect the future of our Mediterranean coastal and marine ecosystems." Alessio Satta #WomensWave #MedCoastDay
Are you a NGO, private company, research centre, or a school running activities that engage citizens towards the protection of the Mediterranean? Then apply for BlueMissionMed Society4Med award supported by Mission Ocean Waters European Commission All details bit.ly/BMMAward
Our team from FR, GR, Adria, North Africa, PT, IT & TK is in Chioggia ๐ฎ๐น with partners like NISEA, #GreenSea, OGS & General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean to meet SSF fishers from one of the Adriatic's largest fleets to exchange on sustainable fishing, invasive blue crabs, & decarbonization.