Center for Coastal & Marine Studies
Registration open: Nature Inclusive Marine Spatial Planning: Insights from MSP4BIO Test sites
We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for the MSP4BIO webinar: "Nature Inclusive Marine Spatial Planning: Insights from MSP4BIO Test sites"
Date: April 9th, 2025
Time: from 13:00 to 16:00 CET
Format: Online Webinar
Join us for this exclusive webinar hosted by CCMS, exploring the latest advancements in Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) and its impact on biodiversity conservation. This session will present key insights from Deliverable 5.3 of the MSP4BIO project, showcasing practical applications and success stories from test sites where tailored MSP strategies have led to effective ecosystem preservation.
What to Expect:
• Expert insights into innovative MSP approaches
• Real-world applications from MSP4BIO test sites
• Collaborative strategies for marine biodiversity conservation
This webinar offers a unique opportunity to engage with leading experts and deepen your understanding of nature-inclusive marine planning.
The Agenda is available here!
Registration is available here!
MPS4BIO FINAL EVENT
MSP4BIO Final Event – Venice, 2th- 4th of July 2025
Join us for the MSP4BIO Final Event, an essential gathering for MSP4BIO Communities of Practice and stakeholders, marine planners, marine protected areas managers, policy and decision makers and experts in marine conservation and sustainability. This event is set against the backdrop of Venice’s historic charm and will run concurrently with the MEDIGREEN´s internal workshop event, offering a comprehensive platform for discussion and networking.
Event Overview:
Dates: July 2-4, 2025
Location: CNR ISMAR Headquarter, Venice – Italy
Format: Keynote speeches, interactive sessions, and workshops with projects partners and policymakers.
Why Attend?
Engage with international experts and stakeholders, discover innovative practices in marine planning and conservation management, and connect with peers to forge partnerships for future collaboration.
Upcoming Details: Stay tuned for more information on the agenda, keynote speakers, and special sessions.
Registration: Registration details will be provided soon.
We look forward to welcoming you to Venice for an inspiring three days of learning and collaboration aimed at shaping the future of our oceans.
BLUE CONNECT at the European Ocean Days 2025!
From March 3rd-7th, the EUROPEAN OCEAN DAYS brought together policymakers, researchers, and practitioners in Brussels to discuss the future of Ocean Governance, Marine Conservation, and the Blue Economy. As part of the BLUE CONNECT project, we were there to gather insights on the latest marine protection strategies and challenges, connect with key stakeholders and explore potential collaborations.
One of the highlights was the MPA Card Game, developed collaboratively by BLUE CONNECT, BIOPROTECT, PHAROS, BLUE4ALL, Marine Plan, and MSP4BIO.
The game was a hit!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CCMS: WE TURN 7!
On 9 March 2025 we celebrate seven years of the Center for Coastal and Marine Studies (CCMS)! The past seven years of success, challenges, exchange and learning, has been an incredible experience!
We have accomplished so much, but the best is yet to come!
CCMS was born with the fundamental goal of developing and promoting science, research, knowledge transfer, and innovation technologies in the Black Sea and in the World Ocean by bringing together science, environment, expertise, stakeholders and policy making. Our activities comprise a vast range of coastal and marine research (studies and surveys in the field of modern coastal and marine processes), as well as support to the implementation of the EU coastal and maritime Strategies and Directives (MSP, Blue and Circular Economy, European Green Deal, EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters, etc.), by developing scientific basis and providing knowledge and expertise, project participation, networking and consultancy.
