Oceana and Seas At Risk are urging Spain to designate 50 marine sanctuaries to move towards the strict protection of at least 10% of its waters by 2030 and contribute to the targets of the EU Biodiversity Strategy. Oceana has carried out an analysis based on its expeditions and other scientific information and has made recommendations to boost the process, as the current percentage of strictly protected areas in Spanish waters is derisory (0.00025%1). Oceana will share the proposal at a seminar with representatives of national governments, European institutions, and scientists in Dublin on 11-13 October. The objective of the meeting is to take stock of the ocean protection commitments of different EU Member States.
Seas At Risk and Oceana urge Spain to create 50 marine sanctuaries to safeguard and restore key ecosystems
Scientific data is available for Spain to help meet the target of 10% strict protection of its waters
