🦑🎣🌏🧪 Get excited for Cape Town!! #fisheries #marineconservation #oceanpolicy #DeepSeaMining #HighSeas #BBNJ #sharks #cetaceans #bycatch #MarineSpatialPlanning #coral #mangrove #seagrass #bottomtrawling #oceanoptimism #fishsky
Just announced! Registration for the 7th International Marine Conservation Congress is now open!
Register today to be part of this conference that brings together researchers, regulators, fishers, educators, artists, students and journalists. #IMCC7
Register today to be part of this conference that brings together researchers, regulators, fishers, educators, artists, students and journalists. #IMCC7
March 25, 2024 at 5:36 PM
🦑🎣🌏🧪 Get excited for Cape Town!! #fisheries #marineconservation #oceanpolicy #DeepSeaMining #HighSeas #BBNJ #sharks #cetaceans #bycatch #MarineSpatialPlanning #coral #mangrove #seagrass #bottomtrawling #oceanoptimism #fishsky
Where do #SmallScaleFisheries operate when tracking data are scarce? Our new study maps fishing pressure hotspots by combining fleet capacity, environmental suitability, and fuzzy logic—providing a practical tool for #MarineSpatialPlanning.
👉 authors.elsevier.com/c/1nJTM3RKL0...
🌐🌍🐟 #MarinePlan
👉 authors.elsevier.com/c/1nJTM3RKL0...
🌐🌍🐟 #MarinePlan
June 22, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Where do #SmallScaleFisheries operate when tracking data are scarce? Our new study maps fishing pressure hotspots by combining fleet capacity, environmental suitability, and fuzzy logic—providing a practical tool for #MarineSpatialPlanning.
👉 authors.elsevier.com/c/1nJTM3RKL0...
🌐🌍🐟 #MarinePlan
👉 authors.elsevier.com/c/1nJTM3RKL0...
🌐🌍🐟 #MarinePlan
We monetize & map coastal #EcosystemServices in the #Aegean to inform smarter #MarineSpatialPlanning. Dive into where value lies, and why it matters.
@inspire-biodiv.bsky.social
#MarineConservation #MarineEcology #MSP #ConservationPlanning 🌍🌐🌊🧪
@inspire-biodiv.bsky.social
#MarineConservation #MarineEcology #MSP #ConservationPlanning 🌍🌐🌊🧪
Quantifying the economic value of #ecosystemservices is essential for making evidence-based decisions in #conservation and marine spatial planning. Read our latest blog post from our #Aegean Sea case study to learn more: www.inspire-biodiversa.com/post/economi... 🌍🐟🌊
Economic Valuation and Spatial Mapping of Coastal Ecosystem Services in the Aegean
Quantifying the economic value of ecosystem services is essential for making evidence-based decisions in conservation and marine spatial planning. In the case study of the Aegean Sea, a comprehensive ...
www.inspire-biodiversa.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
We monetize & map coastal #EcosystemServices in the #Aegean to inform smarter #MarineSpatialPlanning. Dive into where value lies, and why it matters.
@inspire-biodiv.bsky.social
#MarineConservation #MarineEcology #MSP #ConservationPlanning 🌍🌐🌊🧪
@inspire-biodiv.bsky.social
#MarineConservation #MarineEcology #MSP #ConservationPlanning 🌍🌐🌊🧪
Why is this work important for #marineconservation ?
It provides new knowledge that can support conservation action at country-level and Atlantic-scale, including through #marinespatialplanning.
It provides new knowledge that can support conservation action at country-level and Atlantic-scale, including through #marinespatialplanning.
September 16, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Why is this work important for #marineconservation ?
It provides new knowledge that can support conservation action at country-level and Atlantic-scale, including through #marinespatialplanning.
It provides new knowledge that can support conservation action at country-level and Atlantic-scale, including through #marinespatialplanning.
In an era of increasing environmental pressures & growing data availability, Ocean Observations are a vital asset for marine spatial planning. 🌊 🦑 #scipol
To help, @mspglobal2030.bsky.social has launched a new data toolbox on the use of ocean observations for #MSP
shorturl.at/Z4Kkh #gischat
To help, @mspglobal2030.bsky.social has launched a new data toolbox on the use of ocean observations for #MSP
shorturl.at/Z4Kkh #gischat
February 17, 2026 at 5:07 PM
In an era of increasing environmental pressures & growing data availability, Ocean Observations are a vital asset for marine spatial planning. 🌊 🦑 #scipol
To help, @mspglobal2030.bsky.social has launched a new data toolbox on the use of ocean observations for #MSP
shorturl.at/Z4Kkh #gischat
To help, @mspglobal2030.bsky.social has launched a new data toolbox on the use of ocean observations for #MSP
shorturl.at/Z4Kkh #gischat
Europe plans 300 GW of offshore wind by 2050. Reef effects, construction noise, cable EMFs, fishing displacement — the ecological picture is complex. New on the EcoTwin blog: ecotwinproject.eu/post/offshor...
#EcoTwin #MarineSpatialPlanning
#EcoTwin #MarineSpatialPlanning
June 4, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Europe plans 300 GW of offshore wind by 2050. Reef effects, construction noise, cable EMFs, fishing displacement — the ecological picture is complex. New on the EcoTwin blog: ecotwinproject.eu/post/offshor...
#EcoTwin #MarineSpatialPlanning
#EcoTwin #MarineSpatialPlanning
Congratulations Dr Salminen! It’s always great to see a PhD defence from the Arctic #Sustainability Lab, especially when their research tackles such important topics!
Check it out if you’re interested in #PPGIS, #CoastalDevelopment, #Stakeholders, and #MarineSpatialPlanning 🧪🌊🦑
tinyurl.com/y4v2tk9b
Check it out if you’re interested in #PPGIS, #CoastalDevelopment, #Stakeholders, and #MarineSpatialPlanning 🧪🌊🦑
tinyurl.com/y4v2tk9b
November 4, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Congratulations Dr Salminen! It’s always great to see a PhD defence from the Arctic #Sustainability Lab, especially when their research tackles such important topics!
Check it out if you’re interested in #PPGIS, #CoastalDevelopment, #Stakeholders, and #MarineSpatialPlanning 🧪🌊🦑
tinyurl.com/y4v2tk9b
Check it out if you’re interested in #PPGIS, #CoastalDevelopment, #Stakeholders, and #MarineSpatialPlanning 🧪🌊🦑
tinyurl.com/y4v2tk9b
🇫🇮 What a great week it has been in Helsinki at the European MSP Data Week! Thank you @helcominfo.bsky.social for having us to talk about #MarineSpatialPlanning and data.
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶! ⚓
Last week, MSP practitioners, data experts & authorities from across Europe gathered in Helsinki for an intense and inspiring MSP week. Five days full of collaboration, data and discussions to accelerate progress on MSP across Europe and beyond!
Last week, MSP practitioners, data experts & authorities from across Europe gathered in Helsinki for an intense and inspiring MSP week. Five days full of collaboration, data and discussions to accelerate progress on MSP across Europe and beyond!
October 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM
🇫🇮 What a great week it has been in Helsinki at the European MSP Data Week! Thank you @helcominfo.bsky.social for having us to talk about #MarineSpatialPlanning and data.
🌊 A Year with the Marine Spatial Planning Team 🌊
Here is a look back at what the Marine Spatial Planning team at UHI Shetland have been up to this year in numbers!
#MarineSpatialPlanning #YearInReview #SustainableOceans #2024Highlights #ThinkUHI #uhishetland @mastscot.bsky.social
Here is a look back at what the Marine Spatial Planning team at UHI Shetland have been up to this year in numbers!
#MarineSpatialPlanning #YearInReview #SustainableOceans #2024Highlights #ThinkUHI #uhishetland @mastscot.bsky.social
December 20, 2024 at 10:07 AM
🌊 A Year with the Marine Spatial Planning Team 🌊
Here is a look back at what the Marine Spatial Planning team at UHI Shetland have been up to this year in numbers!
#MarineSpatialPlanning #YearInReview #SustainableOceans #2024Highlights #ThinkUHI #uhishetland @mastscot.bsky.social
Here is a look back at what the Marine Spatial Planning team at UHI Shetland have been up to this year in numbers!
#MarineSpatialPlanning #YearInReview #SustainableOceans #2024Highlights #ThinkUHI #uhishetland @mastscot.bsky.social
If you‘re interested in advancing #maritimespatialplanning #marinespatialplanning around the world, give a follow to @mspglobal2030.bsky.social, new on Bluesky! 🌊🗺️🇪🇺🌍
📩[NEWSLETTER]
A new issue of our newsletter is now available, covering the key deliverables of MSPglobal 2.0, including new guidelines and good practices for #MSP practitioners ➡️ tinyurl.com/4u6x3t92
A new issue of our newsletter is now available, covering the key deliverables of MSPglobal 2.0, including new guidelines and good practices for #MSP practitioners ➡️ tinyurl.com/4u6x3t92
September 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM
If you‘re interested in advancing #maritimespatialplanning #marinespatialplanning around the world, give a follow to @mspglobal2030.bsky.social, new on Bluesky! 🌊🗺️🇪🇺🌍
Very happy to contribute to this paper related to a #marinespatialplanning tool and how we can assess an ecosystem based approach in #MSP plans 🌊🐟🐋🦐🌍 Check it out here👇🏻
📢 New paper in @commsearth.bsky.social !
As part of the #MarinePlan project, we have developed a tool to assess ecosystem-based marine spatial planning. We tested it on Spain and France’s marine plans to improve governance and sustainability. .⛵️
🔗 Read +: lc.cx/V2paY6
@maria-bas.bsky.social
As part of the #MarinePlan project, we have developed a tool to assess ecosystem-based marine spatial planning. We tested it on Spain and France’s marine plans to improve governance and sustainability. .⛵️
🔗 Read +: lc.cx/V2paY6
@maria-bas.bsky.social
Assessment tool addresses implementation challenges of ecosystem-based management principles in marine spatial planning processes - Communications Earth & Environment
Marine planners and authorities can translate ecosystem management principles into specific actions during the marine spatial planning process by using the assessment tool that integrates knowledge fr...
lc.cx
January 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Very happy to contribute to this paper related to a #marinespatialplanning tool and how we can assess an ecosystem based approach in #MSP plans 🌊🐟🐋🦐🌍 Check it out here👇🏻
We asked participants at Mercator Ocean International’s #MarineSpatialPlanning workshop: what is the greatest challenge for implementing Marine Spatial Planning in Europe?
Coordination. Data. Governance. Collaboration.
These are the challenges #CopernicusMarine is built to help address
#OceanData
Coordination. Data. Governance. Collaboration.
These are the challenges #CopernicusMarine is built to help address
#OceanData
March 31, 2026 at 5:44 PM
We asked participants at Mercator Ocean International’s #MarineSpatialPlanning workshop: what is the greatest challenge for implementing Marine Spatial Planning in Europe?
Coordination. Data. Governance. Collaboration.
These are the challenges #CopernicusMarine is built to help address
#OceanData
Coordination. Data. Governance. Collaboration.
These are the challenges #CopernicusMarine is built to help address
#OceanData
#MarineConservation #MarineEcology #Conservation #MPA #MSP #MarineSpatialPlanning #EcosystemApproach
🚨🗓️🚨 The MarinePlan Final Event is now open for registration!
Join us online to learn about MarinePlan's improved transdisciplinary approach to EB-MSP and conservation in European seas.
Register here: thuenen.webex.com/webappng/sit...
Agenda is available on our website:
www.marineplan.eu
Join us online to learn about MarinePlan's improved transdisciplinary approach to EB-MSP and conservation in European seas.
Register here: thuenen.webex.com/webappng/sit...
Agenda is available on our website:
www.marineplan.eu
July 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Our #OpenAccess article by Miller et al. provides a comprehensive, quantitative estimate of fixed-gear fishing effort in the US Atlantic to aid in #MarineSpatialPlanning @noaa.gov
Click to read below ↘️
ow.ly/VIlP50Wcqo3
Click to read below ↘️
ow.ly/VIlP50Wcqo3
ow.ly
July 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Our #OpenAccess article by Miller et al. provides a comprehensive, quantitative estimate of fixed-gear fishing effort in the US Atlantic to aid in #MarineSpatialPlanning @noaa.gov
Click to read below ↘️
ow.ly/VIlP50Wcqo3
Click to read below ↘️
ow.ly/VIlP50Wcqo3
"Implementing the EU MSP Directive: Current status and lessons learned in 22 EU Member States"
sometimes we need to stop and analyze the impact of policy implementation
#MarineEcology
#policy
#marinespatialplanning
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
sometimes we need to stop and analyze the impact of policy implementation
#MarineEcology
#policy
#marinespatialplanning
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Implementing the EU MSP Directive: Current status and lessons learned in 22 EU Member States
This paper takes stock of the impact the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive 2014/89/EU has had on developing maritime spatial planning (MSP) practice…
www.sciencedirect.com
January 18, 2025 at 11:07 AM
"Implementing the EU MSP Directive: Current status and lessons learned in 22 EU Member States"
sometimes we need to stop and analyze the impact of policy implementation
#MarineEcology
#policy
#marinespatialplanning
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
sometimes we need to stop and analyze the impact of policy implementation
#MarineEcology
#policy
#marinespatialplanning
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🌊Today, MSPglobal is starting a series of online workshops to consult experts on the development of a data toolbox structured to address cumulative impact assessment for #MarineSpatialPlanning.
➡️ Reach out to us if you are interested in joining the next workshops!
➡️ Reach out to us if you are interested in joining the next workshops!
November 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🌊Today, MSPglobal is starting a series of online workshops to consult experts on the development of a data toolbox structured to address cumulative impact assessment for #MarineSpatialPlanning.
➡️ Reach out to us if you are interested in joining the next workshops!
➡️ Reach out to us if you are interested in joining the next workshops!
If you missed this webinar from Prof Ana Queirós, not to fret, you can now watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-02...
#ClimateSmart #MarineSpatialPlanning
#ClimateSmart #MarineSpatialPlanning
January 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
If you missed this webinar from Prof Ana Queirós, not to fret, you can now watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-02...
#ClimateSmart #MarineSpatialPlanning
#ClimateSmart #MarineSpatialPlanning
From #Data to Decisions: #Geoportals Driving #Sustainable #Oceans
In our latest publication, we provide an overview of the potential application of geoportals linked to #MarineSpatialPlanning to support stakeholders in #marine #Science
Read more 👉 shorturl.at/UriJt
In our latest publication, we provide an overview of the potential application of geoportals linked to #MarineSpatialPlanning to support stakeholders in #marine #Science
Read more 👉 shorturl.at/UriJt
(PDF) Geoportals in marine spatial planning: state of the art and future perspectives
PDF | Geoportals have been employed to generate integrated information and support research and decisions on the sustainable development and... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on Resea...
shorturl.at
April 18, 2025 at 7:36 AM
From #Data to Decisions: #Geoportals Driving #Sustainable #Oceans
In our latest publication, we provide an overview of the potential application of geoportals linked to #MarineSpatialPlanning to support stakeholders in #marine #Science
Read more 👉 shorturl.at/UriJt
In our latest publication, we provide an overview of the potential application of geoportals linked to #MarineSpatialPlanning to support stakeholders in #marine #Science
Read more 👉 shorturl.at/UriJt
📢 SAVE THE DATE
The global #MarineSpatialPlanning community is coming together again.
The 4th Int. Conference on MSP will take place on 1-3 June 2027 at UNESCO HQ in Paris.
Mark your calendars.
More information is coming soon.
#MSPglobal #IOC #EuropeanCommission #DGMare
The global #MarineSpatialPlanning community is coming together again.
The 4th Int. Conference on MSP will take place on 1-3 June 2027 at UNESCO HQ in Paris.
Mark your calendars.
More information is coming soon.
#MSPglobal #IOC #EuropeanCommission #DGMare
September 15, 2026 at 7:19 AM
📢 SAVE THE DATE
The global #MarineSpatialPlanning community is coming together again.
The 4th Int. Conference on MSP will take place on 1-3 June 2027 at UNESCO HQ in Paris.
Mark your calendars.
More information is coming soon.
#MSPglobal #IOC #EuropeanCommission #DGMare
The global #MarineSpatialPlanning community is coming together again.
The 4th Int. Conference on MSP will take place on 1-3 June 2027 at UNESCO HQ in Paris.
Mark your calendars.
More information is coming soon.
#MSPglobal #IOC #EuropeanCommission #DGMare
🗺️ Upcoming webinar! Mapping #ecosystems for #MarineSpatialPlanning
Machine learning + earth obs data can be used to efficiently map large ecosystems. @OceanAccounts geospatial expert will introduce how ecosystem mapping can support #OceanAccounts.
🔗 www.oceanaccounts.org/webinar-ocea...
Machine learning + earth obs data can be used to efficiently map large ecosystems. @OceanAccounts geospatial expert will introduce how ecosystem mapping can support #OceanAccounts.
🔗 www.oceanaccounts.org/webinar-ocea...
November 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
🗺️ Upcoming webinar! Mapping #ecosystems for #MarineSpatialPlanning
Machine learning + earth obs data can be used to efficiently map large ecosystems. @OceanAccounts geospatial expert will introduce how ecosystem mapping can support #OceanAccounts.
🔗 www.oceanaccounts.org/webinar-ocea...
Machine learning + earth obs data can be used to efficiently map large ecosystems. @OceanAccounts geospatial expert will introduce how ecosystem mapping can support #OceanAccounts.
🔗 www.oceanaccounts.org/webinar-ocea...
🇹🇿MSPglobal facilitated a #MarineSpatialPlanning (MSP) training in Zanzibar, as part of an ongoing one-year international programme led by #SwAM, aiming to strengthen MSP capacities in the Western Indian Ocean region.
Highlights ➡️ tinyurl.com/2n2z2usp
@wiomsa.bsky.social @sidasweden.bsky.social
Highlights ➡️ tinyurl.com/2n2z2usp
@wiomsa.bsky.social @sidasweden.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 8:24 AM
🇹🇿MSPglobal facilitated a #MarineSpatialPlanning (MSP) training in Zanzibar, as part of an ongoing one-year international programme led by #SwAM, aiming to strengthen MSP capacities in the Western Indian Ocean region.
Highlights ➡️ tinyurl.com/2n2z2usp
@wiomsa.bsky.social @sidasweden.bsky.social
Highlights ➡️ tinyurl.com/2n2z2usp
@wiomsa.bsky.social @sidasweden.bsky.social
🌊This week, MSPglobal is attending #UNEA7 to engage in conversations around the benefits of #MarineSpatialPlanning as an ecosystem-based approach.
➡️Check out international resources on MSP relating to biodiversity, climate change and more here: tinyurl.com/2s35aucb
➡️Check out international resources on MSP relating to biodiversity, climate change and more here: tinyurl.com/2s35aucb
December 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🌊This week, MSPglobal is attending #UNEA7 to engage in conversations around the benefits of #MarineSpatialPlanning as an ecosystem-based approach.
➡️Check out international resources on MSP relating to biodiversity, climate change and more here: tinyurl.com/2s35aucb
➡️Check out international resources on MSP relating to biodiversity, climate change and more here: tinyurl.com/2s35aucb
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📊 What’s in the dataset:
• Monthly whale density for 2003–2009 & 2010–2019
• Difference layer showing gain/loss in density
• 5 km x 5 km resolution for management use
• New DMA (Dynamic Management Area) overlays
#RightWhales #MarineSpatialPlanning
📊 What’s in the dataset:
• Monthly whale density for 2003–2009 & 2010–2019
• Difference layer showing gain/loss in density
• 5 km x 5 km resolution for management use
• New DMA (Dynamic Management Area) overlays
#RightWhales #MarineSpatialPlanning
May 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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📊 What’s in the dataset:
• Monthly whale density for 2003–2009 & 2010–2019
• Difference layer showing gain/loss in density
• 5 km x 5 km resolution for management use
• New DMA (Dynamic Management Area) overlays
#RightWhales #MarineSpatialPlanning
📊 What’s in the dataset:
• Monthly whale density for 2003–2009 & 2010–2019
• Difference layer showing gain/loss in density
• 5 km x 5 km resolution for management use
• New DMA (Dynamic Management Area) overlays
#RightWhales #MarineSpatialPlanning
[1/3] Neda Trifonova (Univ. of Aberdeen) propose un modèle dynamique pour évaluer l’impact écologique des #éoliennes #offshore. Ce modèle anticipe les effets du déplacement des pêcheries et aide à mieux gérer les conflits d’usage en mer. #geography #marinespatialplanning #windenergy
Balancing wind power and marine life: New method evaluates ecological impact of offshore activities
A study from the University of Aberdeen has revealed a new approach to evaluating the ecological impacts of offshore activities. The paper is published in the journal Ecological Solutions and Evidence...
phys.org
May 24, 2025 at 6:13 AM
[1/3] Neda Trifonova (Univ. of Aberdeen) propose un modèle dynamique pour évaluer l’impact écologique des #éoliennes #offshore. Ce modèle anticipe les effets du déplacement des pêcheries et aide à mieux gérer les conflits d’usage en mer. #geography #marinespatialplanning #windenergy
New Issue (Vol 28, Issue 1, February 2026) is available online, including 9 papers, and covering topics such as #EnergyCooperatives, #TwinTransition, #GreenInfrastructure, #RiverRestoration, #MarineSpatialPlanning, #ChemicalLegislation and #GardeningGovernance
www.tandfonline.com/toc/cjoe20/2...
www.tandfonline.com/toc/cjoe20/2...
Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning
Volume 28, Issue 1 of Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning
www.tandfonline.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:20 AM
New Issue (Vol 28, Issue 1, February 2026) is available online, including 9 papers, and covering topics such as #EnergyCooperatives, #TwinTransition, #GreenInfrastructure, #RiverRestoration, #MarineSpatialPlanning, #ChemicalLegislation and #GardeningGovernance
www.tandfonline.com/toc/cjoe20/2...
www.tandfonline.com/toc/cjoe20/2...