Mediterranean Action Network, coordinated by the organization MedReAct, is an international network dedicated to protecting the Mediterranean Sea. It brings together civil society organizations, marine protected area managers, diving centers, the nautical sector, local initiatives, and individuals engaged in marine conservation across the Mediterranean.
The network connects its members through an online platform of the same name, provides relevant information, and encourages joint actions to raise public awareness and increase pressure on decision-makers. The goal is to create a strong regional community working together to protect the Mediterranean Sea – one of the most endangered biological regions in the world.
The network’s work focuses on:
- combating destructive fishing practices, especially bottom-towed gear that destroys marine ecosystems
- improving the management of marine protected areas and establishing an ecologically representative and effective network of marine protected areas in the Mediterranean
- protecting endangered marine species such as sea turtles, rays, and marine mammals
- encouraging citizen and community engagement through awareness campaigns, education, and participation in advocacy initiatives.
Why is membership in the Mediterranean Action Network important for Sunce?
Sunce has been a part of this network since 2025. By joining, we further strengthen our contribution to regional cooperation in marine conservation, particularly through:
- participating in joint campaigns and public actions to preserve marine ecosystems
- connecting with organizations and initiatives from other Mediterranean countries (to exchange knowledge and experiences)
- increasing the visibility of national challenges and solutions at the international level
- gaining access to up-to-date data, analyses, and materials useful for advocacy, communication, and education.
By taking part in the Mediterranean Action Network, Sunce shares experiences from the Adriatic and learns from best practices in other Mediterranean countries. In this way, we strengthen our own advocacy capacities in the fight for sustainable fishing, effective sea protection, and the active involvement of the public in decision-making concerning the marine ecosystem.