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Annual Consultative Meeting on Large Marine Ecosystems and ...
The Annual Consultative Meeting on Large Marine Ecosystems (LMEs) and Coastal Partners serves as a global platform for knowledge exchange and strategic dialogue. It brings together key actors in ...
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Mediterranean Regional Communiqué on priorities for ...
Montpellier, June 5, 2025 1. Introduction From 2 to 5 June 2025, Convention on Biological Diversity focal points and representatives of protected areas management authorities from eight ...
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Protecting Adriatic Sharks and Rays
Six Awareness small Projects Supported by SPA/RAC and MASE
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HA, YES - HAve You Ever eaten a Shark?
An initiative by CESTHA supported by SPA/RAC, to reduce the consumption of threatened shark species.
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SPA/RAC at the Final Event of the LIFE PINNA Project
SPA/RAC took part in the LIFE Pinna final event in Slovenia, dedicated to saving the critically endangered Mediterranean fan mussel Pinna nobilis. Experts discussed restoration strategies and a new ...
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Mediterranean Regional Workshop on Target 3 – Advancing ...
From 2–5 June 2025 in Montpellier, the Mediterranean Regional Workshop on Target 3 gathered eight countries and partners to share tools, solutions, and priorities for achieving the 30x30 ...
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Unlocking Collaborative Pathways in Shark Conservation ...
SPA/RAC and WWF Adria are joining forces to promote shark conservation across the Adriatic. By boosting the use of the tShark platform, this initiative empowers fishers to report shark and ray ...
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Voices of the Deep
The Voices of the Deep initiative raises awareness on shark and ray conservation in Albania by combining educational videos, interactive workshops, and public campaigns to promote sustainable ...
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Safeguarding Cartilaginous Fishes in the Southern Adriatic
Sharks and rays in the Mediterranean are among the most threatened marine species. With over half facing extinction, urgent action is needed. Voices of the Deep is raising awareness and driving ...
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Guardian Sharks – Shedding light on the role of ...
In the Adriatic Sea, sharks and rays are both endangered and essential: without them, marine ecosystems lose their balance. The Guardian Sharks project, led by HIPPOCAMPUS with SPA/RAC support, ...
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