Pollution affects all levels of marine life & #ecosystems, with #microplastics found everywhere from beaches to #sea floors. Join the #EUBeachCleanup campaign. Help us turn this campaign, into a blue wave of change! More info: ec.europa.eu/eu-beach-clean… #SDG14 #EUGreenDeal

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! 🌊

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

Our #SharkAwarenessDay is dedicated to angel sharks, a species considered almost extinct in parts of the Mediterranean like the #Adriatic. But info from local fishers & scientists is confirming a new hotspot identified in Molat Island archipelago. youtu.be/dwsNqH68rmk?si…

#PosidoniaOceanica🌿is a vibrant biodiversity hub hosting: 4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ plant species 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ animal species From fish🐠to sea turtles🐢& crabs🦀, Posidonia meadows are vital nurseries and spawning grounds for marine life. Discover how we protect it 👉 bit.ly/4bM1iaG

📢 Are you an NGO, private company, research institute, school, or organization dedicated to protecting the #Mediterranean basin? Then participate to the 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆𝟰𝗠𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱! 🌟 ⏰Deadline: 30 Sept - more info here!👉 bluemissionmed.eu/bluemissionmed… Mission Ocean Waters

More than underwater wonders – 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 action👉 bit.ly/4bM1iaG

🌪️Coastal erosion protection & storm defense 💧Oxygenating coastal waters 💦Water purification 🐟Supporting fisheries & livelihoods 👉These are some #EcosystemServices of #PosidoniaOceanica. WWF Mediterranean Marine Initiative in preserving these vital #ecosystems. Learn more👉 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 👉bit.ly/4fvjKGQ BBC Wildlife Tethys

🆘 Losing #PosidoniaOceanica is a tidal wave of consequences. When degraded, it: ❎ Releases carbon, boosting CO2 emissions ❎ Contributes to #BiodiversityLoss ❎ Fails to reduce coastal erosion Together, we can reverse this trend. Explore our efforts 👉 bit.ly/4bM1iaG

Some of our priorities & goals to restore Posidonia meadows: ✅ Protect over 7.5% of remaining #PosidoniaOceanica by 2027 ✅ Implement local conservation measures & no-anchoring zones ✅ Raise €50M by 2025 to support action across the Mediterranean 👉 bit.ly/4bM1iaG

Protecting over 7.5% of #PosidoniaOceanica meadows 🌿 by 2027 is WWF Mediterranean's goal. This effort can help provide homes for marine life, shield coastlines from erosion & mitigate #ClimateChange impacts by preserving carbon sinks. Explore more 👉 bit.ly/4bM1iaG

⏳ONE MONTH LEFT || Attention NGOs, private companies, research institutes, schools, and organizations working to engage citizens in protecting the Mediterranean basin! 🏆 Don't miss the #Society4Med Award (30 Sept) ℹ️ shorturl.at/ZTwsH BlueMissionMed Mission Ocean Waters

🌊 Dive into the future of #ocean #sustainability! Join us at the Second #BlueMissionMed annual Event in the Context of the Forum Mondial de la Mer-Bizerte 👉 bit.ly/4e7uauJ 📅 13 September 2024, Bizerte, Tunisia Let's make waves for a healthier ocean! 🌍 #MissionOcean

"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/article…

🌊 Ready to explore the mysteries of the ocean? 🔍 Discover our cards on ocean literacy and curiosity and join the #BlueMissionMed journey! 👉 Visit bluemissionmed.eu and follow BlueMissionMed. Together, we can make a splash for a healthier ocean! 💙🐬 #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

🆕Tomorrow we will start a series of workshops with #Atlantic & #Mediterranean fishers to share information & best practices on effective ways to manage #litter produced onboard and passively collected in nets. Let's make fishers the real guardians of our ocean! Stay tuned!

Our team from FR, GR, Adria, North Africa, PT, IT & TK is in Chioggia 🇮🇹 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.