Today is MPA Day, the day dedicated to raising public awareness about Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and their vital role in ocean conservation, sustainable development, and community well-being.
MPA Day aims to fill a gap in global environmental observances — until recently, none had focused specifically on Marine Protected Areas. It does so through several key actions:
- Increasing public understanding and appreciation of Marine Protected Areas.
- Inspiring communities, schools, and organizations to actively engage in marine protection.
- Highlighting the role of MPAs in achieving global ocean conservation goals.
- Encouraging greater political and financial support for ocean protection.
- Sharing scientific research, stories, and success stories on social media using the hashtags #MPADay and #LetsTalkMPAs.