🌊 Spanish Mediterranean MPAs: only 7% highly protected. Partial protection varies, with inconsistent fishing gear rules. Better regulation needed for effective conservation. With #MOVE (#BiodivProtect) and #METRODIVER (#BiodivHealth)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106686

🌊 EU MPAs: Regulations are patchy! #MOVE (#BiodivProtect) and #METRODIVER (#BiodivHealth) show major data gaps, with most activities regulated in <40% of MPA area. We need better data & coordination for effective marine protection.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s44183-025-00104-x