🌊 On #Natura2000Day, we celebrate the EU’s vital network of protected areas.
However, there is often a huge gap between designation and management of these areas, which leaves marine ecosystems without effective protection for years.
Here’s how it works 👇
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Natura 2000 is the EU's network of protected areas... vital for preserving biodiversity, but how are Natura 2000 sites designated?