The EFFECTIVE project is inviting practitioners to take part in a short stakeholder survey 👉 Take the EFFECTIVE stakeholder survey docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

🌊 The final EFFECTIVE newsletter edition of 2026 arrives on 3 December! 📩 Keep an eye out for the final EFFECTIVE newsletter edition of the year on 3 December, featuring the project’s latest updates and a look back at the progress made throughout 2026. #EFFECTIVE

COSEA Pilot Atlas: Pilot 4 – Cavo Greco (Cyprus) The key locations include: 📍 Kavo Gkreko MPA 📍 Kavo Gkreko New MPA 👉 Download the COSEA app and explore the pilot yourself: Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d… iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/cosea/… #COSEAInAction #EFFECTIVEProject

📚 Our Zenodo Community brings together openly accessible project resources, from deliverables and reports to publications, presentations, and other materials, all in one place. 🔗 Browse the EFFECTIVE Zenodo Community here: zenodo.org/communities/effec… #EFFECTIVEProject

🎉 EFFECTIVE Fact Sheets featured in the Mission Ocean & Waters Solutions Library! Thank you to the Mission Ocean & Waters team for this recognition. 🔗 Explore the Mission Ocean & Waters Solutions: projects.research-and-innova… #EFFECTIVE

The OCEAN CITIZEN MOOC on Citizen Science is an opportunity to explore how science and society can work together to protect and regenerate marine ecosystems. 🔬👥 Join the MOOC and start exploring: 🔗 lnkd.in/dS5wmuKi

COSEA in Action: Pilot 3 Using the COSEA app, project teams are able to: 📱 Record real-time observations 📍 Pin key locations directly on the map Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d… iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/cosea/… #COSEAInAction #EFFECTIVEProject #CitizenScience

🌊WAVEMAKER Marine Conservation Start-up Award: Applications are open until 20 August 2026. The award is hosted by SUBMARINER Network and funded by EIT Water, with support from the Poul Due Jensen Foundation (Grundfos Foundation). Learn more here: blueactionmatch.hivebrite.co…

🌊 MPA DAY | 1 AUGUST On 1 August, we marked the third MPA Day, recognising the role MPAs play in protecting ocean ecosystems and coastal communities. As we work towards global ocean conservation targets, the focus is on how effectively these areas are managed and restored.

🌊 At #EMD2026, EFFECTIVE showcased its 3D Digital Twin and COSEA app, demonstrating how digital innovation and citizen science support Marine Protected Areas.

🌊Our team recently gathered in L’Estartit for an EFFECTIVE Project risk-assessment workshop. Using the Bow-Tie methodology, experts addressed the impact of recreational boat anchoring on Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows. Read the full insights 🔗 effective-euproject.eu/2026/…

How can innovation protect Mediterranean MPAs? An ANA-MPA article highlights FORTH's work in the EFFECTIVE Project. 📖 Note: The article is available in Greek. Read the full article here: amna.gr/eu/article/823975/Eu…

📅The wait is almost over! Bringing you the newest project updates and insights into our work. 📩Subscribe today: gmail.us21.list-manage.com/s… Or follow us on LinkedIn for our very first LinkedIn Newsletter on 15 July!

COSEA in Action: Pilot 2 – Ebro Delta Bays Some of the most valuable coastal ecosystems are also the most fragile. 👉 Download the COSEA app and explore the pilot yourself: Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d… iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/cosea/…

WWF Mediterranean Marine Initiative’s new report, 10 Key Principles for Effective Marine and Coastal Restoration, highlights science-based and inclusive approaches to restoring seagrass meadows, wetlands, and coralligenous reefs. 📖 Read the report here: wwfmmi.org/?20833966/New-Rep…

COSEA in Action: Pilot 1 – Mar de l’Empordà Mar de l’Empordà (Spain) pilot monitors marine biodiversity and human impacts in coastal and protected marine areas. 👉 Download the COSEA app to explore the pilot: Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d… iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/cosea/…

🧭 Understanding the COSEA app: where to begin? The app is designed to be intuitive, but knowing your way around makes all the difference: Together, these elements create a seamless experience — allowing users to move from exploration to contribution in just a few taps. #COSEA

🌊 Stay Connected with the Latest from EFFECTIVE The next edition of the EFFECTIVE Project Newsletter is arriving this July. Subscribe today and get it delivered straight to your inbox: 👉 gmail.us21.list-manage.com/s… #EFFECTIVEProject

🌊 How can we make Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) more effective in practice? On May 12, the EFFECTIVE project joined forces with three fellow Horizon Europe initiatives 👉 Read our latest blog post and watch the full webinar here: effective-euproject.eu/2026/… #OceanRestoration

🌊 One of the highlights for the EFFECTIVE project during the EU Ocean Days was sharing the COSEA App Co-Use Programme. With the COSEA mobile app, everyone can contribute to creating a positive impact for our ocean and seas. 🌍💙 #EUOceanDays #EFFECTIVEProject