From Data to Diagrams: Visual Approaches to Evaluating Marine Plan Systems - CECAN Marine planning in England plays a crucial role in shaping how our seas are used, balancing economic development with environmental protection and social needs.

New Blog: From Data to Diagrams: Visual Approaches to Evaluating Marine Plan Systems.

Written by Rachel Holtby and Victor Owoyomi - CECAN Fellows

Read the full post here: www.cecan.ac.uk/blog/from-da...

#MarinePlanning #SystemsThinking #Evaluation #DataVisualisation

NEW TOOL FOR #MARINEPLANNING: Marine industries, planners & investors can now make more future-proof choices thanks to the new #ASPACE #DecisionSupportTool.

🔗 pml.ac.uk/news/new-spa...

Prof Ana Queirós currently representing PML and ASPACE at the #BBNJsymposium.

57k seabed samples = less than 1 football pitch. Mapping #marine #biodiversity at scale needs models. Explore, download & extract layers in the refreshed OneBenthic Layers Tool: lnkd.in/eXjf2FfQ

#BenthicEcology #MarinePlanning

Gérer et planifier la mer. Échange avec la chercheuse algérienne Rabia Yahia Meddah (Université d’Oran 2) Retour sur l’Atelier Jeunes chercheurs « Conserver la mer et ses ressources : acteurs, indicateurs, dissensions et dispositifs (Méditerranée, XIXe-XXIe siècles) » qui s’est tenu du 20 au 24 janvier 20...

About the #marineplanning and #fisheries in #Algeria
Discussion with algerian researcher Rabia Yahia Meddah (Oran 2 University) @fondationmsh.bsky.social @telemme.bsky.social @irmc-maghreb.bsky.social ecohisma.hypotheses.org/1212

Preliminary subsea cable proposal near Grayland/Westport prompts early outreach to fishing and habitat groups Washington participants reported that Alaska Power & Telephone is planning subsea fiber landings at Westport/Grayland and has shared coarse draft offshore routes; state advisory members said they will seek more engagement with fishing interests and Habitat Committee as routing is refined.

A new subsea cable proposal near Grayland/Westport could reshape connectivity in Washington, but it raises critical questions about its impact on local fishing grounds and habitats.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #MarinePlanning #ConnectivityInitiatives #HabitatProtection

NOAA finalizes programmatic EIS naming 10 aquaculture opportunity areas off Southern California NOAA published a final programmatic environmental impact statement identifying 10 aquaculture opportunity areas (AOAs) in federal waters off the Southern California Bight. The PEIS analyzes potential impacts but does not set site-level avoidance, mitigation or monitoring requirements; future projects will need project-specific NEPA analyses and may

NOAA has identified 10 prime aquaculture zones off Southern California, but crucial environmental safeguards won't be decided until later.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalImpact #MarinePlanning #SustainableFisheries #SouthernCaliforniaAquaculture

What Governance Needs to Hear
MPAs can still work, if they’re networked, flexible, and connected across depths and regions. That takes political will, not just good maps.
#OceanGovernance #ClimatePolicy #MarinePlanning

[8/8] Cette étude montre qu’un plan bien conçu ne suffit pas. Pour faire face au changement climatique, un petit État comme la #Dominique doit adapter ses outils aux réalités locales, renforcer la gouvernance et investir dans des projets utiles à long terme. #geography #MarinePlanning #SmallIslands

[7/8] Des solutions concrètes existent déjà: sanctuaire pour les cachalots, protection des herbiers marins ou adaptation des ports. Ces mesures ont plusieurs effets positifs à la fois: elles protègent la biodiversité, soutiennent la pêche et stockent du CO₂. #geography #MarinePlanning #SmallIslands

[6/8] Pour avancer, il faut créer un comité national de gouvernance maritime, collecter des données précises, financer des projets durables et associer les populations locales. Ces conditions sont indispensables pour transformer le plan en actions concrètes. #geography #MarinePlanning #SmallIslands

[5/8] Malgré son ambition, le plan n’est pas encore appliqué. Plusieurs freins ralentissent sa mise en œuvre : manque de moyens, coordination difficile entre services, accès limité aux données marines et absence d’une structure nationale de pilotage dédiée. #geography #MarinePlanning #SmallIslands

[4/8] Le plan s’appuie sur 5 piliers présents dans les politiques climatiques du pays : résilience, adaptation, atténuation, développement durable et gouvernance. Il propose, par exemple, de reboiser les littoraux et de renforcer les ports face aux tempêtes. #geography #MarinePlanning #SmallIslands

The Marine Institute showcasing the BioProtect Project during the European Maritime Day in Cork

🌊European Maritime Day in #Cork was such a great chance to share #BioProtect and connect across Europe!

🤔 Still reflecting on the great discussions on #marineplanning!

🙏 Grateful to work with University of Galway and local communities on the future of the Celtic Seas!

#MissionOcean #HorizonEU

The Department has opened a public consultation on Ireland’s draft Marine Planning Policy Statement (MPPS).

For more information visit: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

#MarinePlanning #SustainableDevelopment #IrelandMarine #PublicConsultation

@gov.ie

Great Bear Sea, British Columbia
Coastal First Nations lead marine planning in their territories. Thousands of km² now include kelp, whales, herring, and cultural uses.
This is Indigenous-led vision in action.
#OceanHoptimism #MarinePlanning #IndigenousLeadership

Cover of a document titled "Consultation on Policy Statement" from gov.ie/DCEE, featuring an aerial view of a beach alongside a forest. The logo of Rialtas na hÉireann, Government of Ireland, is also displayed.

Exciting news for Ireland’s marine future! A consultation on the draft Marine Planning Policy Statement (MPPS) opens today.
For more info and to have your say, visit: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

#MarinePlanning #Sustainability #IrelandMarinePolicy

PML championing Deep Sea Biodiversity and Sustainable Ocean Planning at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference A delegation of PML scientists and other experts will be in Nice for the June event

🌊 Out of sight, not out of mind.

PML scientists are at the 2025 #UNOceanConference in #Nice, championing #DeepSea #biodiversity and #ClimateSmart #MarinePlanning.

See how we’re driving action on #SDG14 — and meet us there:
👉 pml.ac.uk/news/pml-cha...

#UNOC #UNOC3

🌊 Join us for a live demo of SeaSketch — a powerful, open-source platform for participatory marine spatial planning!

🗓️ Fri, May 9 | 12–2 PM

📍 Watershed Resource Center, Santa Barbara

Zoom link available contact: aubrie@mpacollaborative.org

#CommunityScience #MarinePlanning

🌊📌An international team of researchers has developed an innovative tool to assist #marineplanning practitioners and competent authorities in incorporating ecosystem-based approach principles into the marine spatial planning of uses.

👨‍🔬 @ibongalparsoro.bsky.social

▶ www.azti.es/en/new-tool-...

Hiyi BlueSky! 🌊
I’m a marine researcher based in Shetland, focusing on #marineplanning, policy and marine #bioinvasions, but exploring seagrass, citizen-science and using drones to map habitats.
Looking forward to connecting and sharing some #Shetland wildlife and research!

Opportunities for improved social sustainability in marine governance. A University of Exeter and Marine Management Organisation collaboration

Also this year, we published a short report on the findings of a knowledge exchange project with the MMO (Marine Management Organisation) quick particularly looked at #MarinePlanning and how it might be developed to better consider social factors.
hdl.handle.net/10871/136806

MSDS Marine offer a wide range of marine archaeological services. We are able to work with clients to guide them through the #marineplanning and consents process.

You can find out more about our Archaeological Services here:...

MSDS Marine offer a wide range of marine archaeological services. We are able to work with clients to guide them through the #marineplanning and consents process.

You can find out more about our Archaeological Services here:...