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BLUE4ALL will develop science-based tools for achieving Marine Protected Areas that meet conservation and restoration objectives, while addressing the needs and concerns of all stakeholders

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We will work with stakeholders from 25 Living Labs and Information Sites in the Mediterranean Sea, Baltic Sea and North East Atlantic regions to develop tools for preserving and restoring the marine environment in a socially sustainable and acceptable way.

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LAST HIGHLIGHT

Our report from our session at the UN Ocean Decade's satellite event MPA forum is out! 🤩

As part of the UN Ocean Decade Conference, held in Barcelona from April 8-9th, 2024, we organised the session "Become an MPA manager for a day!" - A roleplaying game that put the audience into the shoes of an MPA manager and the challenges they commonly face. 

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Blue4All case studies featured in the EU Blue Parks policy brief

 

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Publications

Experiences from marine protected area governance and management in action

CASE STUDIES FROM THE BLUE4ALL TOOL TESTING AND VALIDATION PROCESS

This booklet presents nine practical case studies from across Europe, showcasing how Blue4All tools have been tested in real-world marine protected areas to address ecological, social, governance and financial management needs. It shares hands-on experiences, lessons learned and recommendations to help MPA practitioners understand how different tools can be applied in practice.

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Upcoming events

Blue4All Travelling Exhibition at the Matsalu National Park in Estonia

20 May 2026 to 15 October 2026

The BLUE4ALL Travelling Photo Exhibition, What Does Marine Protection Mean to Me?, is now on display outdoors at the Matsalu National Park Visitor Centre in Estonia through early autumn.

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