Tag: sea protection

Between expectations and reality: how Croatia protects its seas in practice

Experts warn that Croatia’s marine protected areas are not safeguarding fish stocks as they should. What does practice show, and where does enforcement fail?

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Pavičić on Split, the sea, and tourism: ‘Change begins in the non-governmental sector, but it must end up in politics’

As part of the ‘And where do you anchor?’ campaign, we interviewed a renowned writer and journalist. Find out what Pavičić had to say about Dalmatia, tourism, the environment, and society.

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From sea to sea, my mind was set on protecting what matters most – the life within

We present you a guide for the protection of marine species and habitats. Learn how to enjoy nature responsibly and help preserve the fragile ecosystems of our sea and coast.

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Over 800 pledges made for the seas and oceans: Croatia is preparing a National Nature Restoration Plan

On the 3rd UN Ocean Conference in Nice Croatia highlighted what she did so far to protect the seas and oceans, and announced the preparation of a National Nature Restoration Plan.

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Croatia expands its network of marine protected areas!

Croatia has placed 32.4% of its marine area under protection, thereby meeting the EU target of protecting 30% of seas by 2030. The next step is to designate 10% of its marine waters under strict protection.

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Sunce organized a cross-border ASPEH workshop: “Protection must not remain just words on paper”

The ASPEH workshop in Split brought together various experts who discussed conservation plans for specific species and habitats.

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At the 17th Croatia Nautic Show we advocated for marine protection

At the 2025 Croatia Nautic Show, Sunce highlighted the importance of protecting the Adriatic Sea and Posidonia meadows – essential for marine life and the quality of our air.

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From data to action: EFFICIENTN2K provides recommendations for more effective monitoring and enforcement in marine protected areas

To address the growing challenges facing nature, we have developed a set of recommendations to improve the protection system as part of the EFFICIENTN2K project.

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