


Consolidating the fight against marine litter in coastal and pelagic Mediterranean MPAs, new project kicks off
Marine litter has been acknowledged as a major threat in many Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) hampering the achievement of their conservation goals. The impacts of marine litter on marine biota dwelling in Mediterranean MPAs -including endangered species...
Summer University 2018 on Biosphere Reserves: register now!
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MIO-ECSDE tackles odour pollution through the D-NOSES project
Odour pollution is the second reason for citizens’ complaints after noise, across Europe. It has adverse impacts on human health since frequent exposure can lead to headaches, stress and respiratory problems. It is also an indicator of larger environmental issues such...
Three steps EU countries must take to achieve clean and healthy seas by 2020
With less than two years to go before the 2020 deadline, urgent action is needed to safeguard European seas and ensure their continued health and productivity, as required by the EU Marine Directive. The EU Marine Directive came into force in 2008 and addresses all...
Farewell to Nacer Riad Bendaoud
With sorrow in our hearts we bid adieu to our beloved Member of the Executive Bureau. Nacer Riad, being at the helm of the Ecological Association of Boumerdes, has been representing the Algerian membership for more than a decade enriching the meeting and overall governance with his knowledge, wit, frankness, enthusiasm and honesty. He will be sorely missed.