Spain’s marine protected areas look safe on paper, but bottom trawling is still allowed in many of them. Without proper management plans & real enforcement, these are just #PaperParks. It’s time to stop destructive fishing in MPAs. #UNOC3 #ProtectedMeansProtected

Did you know that bottom trawling is allowed in many marine protected areas in Spain and in Europe? Citizens are clear: they demand to truly safeguard marine ecosystems. Ahead of #UNOC3, it’s time to turn words into action. #ProtectedMeansProtected 🌊

Despite the damage it causes, #BottomTrawling is common in many 🇪🇺 MPAs. It is clear that bottom trawling is entirely incompatible with the purpose of MPAs. 🇪🇺 countries must act now to end bottom trawling by finally implementing the rules in all MPAs. #ProtectedMeansProtected

Two years ago, the EU 🇪🇺 launched its #MarineActionPlan. Today, many marine protected areas in Europe are still paper parks with destructive fishing occurring inside them. Marine protection must be real! #ProtectedMeansProtected

As #UNOC3 prepares to kick off, the EU faces a new legal challenge over #BottomTrawling in #MarineProtectedAreas. Lawyers say this destructive practice goes against EU nature law and puts the ocean — and people — at grave risk. #ProtectedMeansProtected ➡️ https://t.co/zq4Ho7a5Ek

Did you know that over half of Spain’s marine protected areas aren’t truly protected? 🌊 Destructive fishing like #BottomTrawling is still allowed in them. The Spanish government has the chance to ensure that these areas are properly managed. #ProtectedMeansProtected. #UNOC3

The legal complaint by NGOs to @EU_Commission against France 🇫🇷, Germany 🇩🇪, and Italy 🇮🇹 shows a wider problem of bottom trawling in EU #MPAs that the #EUOceanPact must address #ProtectedMeansProtected https://t.co/3NBdZ2Th56

Today small-scale fishers, scientists, citizens & civil society organisations handed a petition signed by 250,000 Europeans to @CostasKadis, urging him to #BanBottomTrawling in #MarineProtectedAreas, through an #OceanPact where #Protectedmeansprotected. ➡️ https://t.co/NjENYMlRy8

👏Good NEWS! We welcome the Swedish 🇸🇪 government’s proposal to amend legislation that will make possible a future ban on #bottomtrawling in its #MarineProtectedAreas, and we urge other EU countries to follow suit. #ProtectedMeansProtected More: https://t.co/JNG1G1IIkY

Only 12% of EU seas are #MarineProtectedAreas, & most lack real protection. Our 🆕 briefing explains why ensuring strong protection of MPAs in the #EUOceanPact is key to saving marine life & supporting coastal communities. #ProtectedMeansProtected Read➡️ https://t.co/J5g3VdrdDd

1⃣ day to go! More than 250,000 Europeans are demanding that the EU #BanBottomTrawling in marine protected areas. Tomorrow, we deliver their message directly to Commissioner @CostasKadis in Brussels. The #EUOceanPact must finally ensure real protection. #ProtectedMeansProtected

Nice is dressed in blue! Just ahead of #UNOC3, the #BlueMarch has filled the streets with a powerful call for effective ocean protection. Oceana staff proudly joined the wave demanding action for our ocean. 🌊💙 #ProtectedMeansProtected #ProtectedMeansProtected

Today, with @patagoniaeurope and @ClientEarthEUR, we delivered 205.000 signatures from EU citizens to @mapagob and encouraged Spanish Fisheries Minister @LuisPlanas to #BanBottomTrawling in #MPAs. Protecting these areas is crucial to safeguard the ocean. #ProtectedMeansProtected

Protecting the ocean is protecting the environment. Only 0.014% of Spanish seas are strictly protected, while bottom trawling still destroys vital habitats in many #MarineProtectedAreas.🌊 Ahead of #UNOC3, we call for real action! #WorldEnvironmentDay #ProtectedMeansProtected

We're outside @eucommission delivering a message from 1/4 million Europeans calling to #BanBottomTrawling in EU #MPAs. We urge @CostasKadis to ensure the #EUOceanPact provides real protection. #ProtectedMeansProtected

As France prepares to host #UNOC3, our 🆕 analysis reveals that in 2024, over 17,000 hours of destructive #BottomTrawling occurred in 🇫🇷’s most iconic MPAs. We call on @EmmanuelMacron to #BanBottomTrawling in all MPAs & ensure #ProtectedMeansProtected. ➡️ https://t.co/MLJ7A1C27m

The law is clear and courts are upholding it to tackle #BottomTrawling in #MPAs. We need to mobilise all - countries, NGOs, industry - to ensure #ProtectedMeansProtected says @VeraMPCoelho at #UNOC3

We are in Nice, calling for real protection of #MarieProtectedAreas! #ProtectedMeansProtected #blueMarch #UNOC3 #MPAs #oceansPact

As initiatives from around the world to #BanBottomTrawling in #MarineProtectedAreas, @pierrecannet mentions national legal cases in Europe and NGO legal complaints to @EU_Commission to ensure #ProtectedMeansProtected at #UNOC3 side event

30% dos mares da região passam a ser protegidos, metade dos quais em regime de “proteção total”! Aguardamos agora informação sobre a implementação, gestão e monitorização da RAMPA, essenciais para que estas áreas sejam efetivamente protegidas. #ProtectedMeansProtected 🧵2/3