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BlueMissionAA2030 launches a new phase in Dublin to accelerate the restoration of oceans and waters
BlueMissionAA2030 has officially begun its journey with a kick-off meeting held in Dublin, bringing together the consortium partners to coordinate the work of a four-year programme aimed at accelerating the implementation of the European Union Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters” in the Atlantic and Arctic region. The initiative brings together organisations from Portugal, Spain,
PLOCAN participates in the All-Atlantic Forum 2025 in Brussels
The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) participated in the All-Atlantic Forum 2025, recently held in Brussels and organized by the European Union. This event brought together institutions, researchers, and key stakeholders from across the Atlantic with the aim of boosting international cooperation in ocean science, innovation, and sustainability. PLOCAN’s participation in this forum
Schoolchildren become ocean guardians at the Elder Museum
The Elder Museum in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria was transformed into a marine restoration scenario during Macaronight 2024, where the BlueMissionAA project created a fun and educational environment for young learners. School visits scheduled for that day as part of Macaronight, organized by Big Van Ciencia, were immersed in a world of marine discoveries
PLOCAN hosts BlueMissionAA’s Marine and Freshwater Restoration Initiatives Showcase
PLOCAN has hosted the Marine and Freshwater Restoration Initiatives Showcase, organized by the BlueMissionAA project, bringing together experts and professionals from various fields and entities to share knowledge and experiences in aquatic ecosystem restoration. Prior to the showcase, a workshop was held for students and researchers at the Faculty of Marine Sciences of ULPGC. This
BlueMissionAA Drives Ocean Restoration through Scientific Outreach
PLOCAN participated in a talk on ocean restoration at a scientific outreach event organized by the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC), with the collaboration of the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT) and the Union of Merchants of the Principality of Asturias, as part of the Mareona Oceanographic project. The main aim of the
Annual BlueMissionAA meeting to drive restoration of the Atlantic and Arctic oceans
The BlueMissionAA project, funded by the European Union, aims to develop a shared vision and a road map for the ecological restoration of the Atlantic and Arctic oceans. It also encourages citizen participation and innovation in this field. The project had its annual meeting in Cascais, Portugal, with the involvement of PLOCAN. The opening of