Hop into this session of MBON's Networking Fridays taking place on 17 April at 13:00 UTC, and learn more about the importance of Marine Protected Areas. Explore with Vanessa Yepes-Narváez and Mark Costello why evidence-first area-based tools are crucial for marine conservation and management. We are delighted to see the fantastic accomplishments of the MPA Europe Project being featured during this session (including the OBIS-powered Species Distribution Model)! More info ⤵︎
📣 Tune in this Friday, April 17, 1-2 pm UTC and join us in a special session focusing on Marine Protected Areas. We will explore findings from the MPA Europe Project and challenge common myths about MPAs, highlighting how fully protected areas can restore biodiversity and support fisheries. 🗣 Mark Costello; Moderator: Vanessa Yepes-Narváez 📌 More info and registration 👇 https://bit.ly/4bXJyu3 #MarineConservation #MPAs #Biodiversity #OceanScience Nord universitet INVEMAR GEO BON UN Ocean Decade AIR Centre - Atlantic International Research Centre EuroMarine Network U.S. Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON) OBIS: Ocean Biodiversity Information System