'Bigger and Better Marine Protected Area' Conference in Dublin 2-3rd September 2019

The 'Bigger and Better Marine Protected Area' Conference, organised by Irish Wildlife Trust And Coastwatch, is taking place on September 2-3rd at Trinity College Dublin. This International MPA (Marine Protected Area) conference will focus on how to make MPAs bigger and better in an Irish context. At present only about 4% of the world’s oceans are protected and the current poor level of protection offered even in these designated areas has drawn much criticism.  The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has called for their expansion and improved management. They use the term Marine Protected Area to describe: "An area designated and effectively managed to protect marine ecosystems, processes, habitats, and species, which can contribute to the restoration and replenishment of resources for social, economic, and cultural enrichment."

Details of the Dublin Bigger and Better Marine Protected Area Conference can be seen on this link.