Introducing My MPA, a new community tool for local marine protection

Merman Conservation has launched My MPA, an AI tool that helps communities design and manage their own unofficial marine protected areas. It gives local groups a way to take action now and protect the places they love.

With My MPA you can
• create a community protection zone
• record species and habitats of your area
• show how many endangered and protected species live there
• show how many alien species are present
• build conservation goals and simple management plans

The tool also helps communities collect evidence that shows governments why the area matters, giving real data that can support future official protection. Unofficial MPAs can become strong public pressure that pushes governments to recognise and protect them.

Try it here
https://www.mermanconservation.co.uk/my-mpa.html

Local action can lead to official protection. One community at a time 💙

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