Stretching west to east – from the Iberian Peninsula to the Middle East – and from southern Europe to northern Africa, the Mediterranean boasts diverse cultures, beautiful coastlines and deep blue waters. Once the cradle of civilization, the region today faces a host of environmental problems that threaten its future.
Protecting the Mediterranean Environment
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Bisevo, Dalmatian islands, Croatia
Protecting the Med
The Mediterranean's fragile environment constantly under threat from
The region is also expected to be greatly impacted by climate change.
Through numerous projects, WWF is working with a host of partners to conserve and sustainably manage the Mediterranean's forest, freshwater and marine environments.
Establishing protected areas on land and at sea, and promoting sustainable tourism are among the priorities.
- unsustainable development,
- severe water shortages,
- forest fires,
- overfishing,
- marine pollution
....and the list goes on.
The region is also expected to be greatly impacted by climate change.
Through numerous projects, WWF is working with a host of partners to conserve and sustainably manage the Mediterranean's forest, freshwater and marine environments.
Establishing protected areas on land and at sea, and promoting sustainable tourism are among the priorities.
Cork oak tree, Spain.
Mediterranean cork oak forests host a rich diversity of wildlife and are a vital source of income. Discover more about the amazing cork landscapes.
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Saving the bluefin tuna
On the Med tuna trail: Using satellite technology WWF tracks bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean Sea as part of an ongoing project to protect the species.
Atlantic bluefin tuna have been fished in the Mediterranean for centuries. But that may soon come to a sad end.
Bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean are at serious risk of extinction if overfishing and unsustainable fishing practices are not stopped.
WWF supports the sustainable management of fish stocks and wants to see a healthy Mediterranean bluefin fishery in years to come. For that to happen, a fishing ban is needed now for the species to recover and save it from the brink of total collapse.
WWF supports the sustainable management of fish stocks and wants to see a healthy Mediterranean bluefin fishery in years to come. For that to happen, a fishing ban is needed now for the species to recover and save it from the brink of total collapse.
Where is the Mediterranean region?
The Mediterranean region is highlighted below in green.
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Contact
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Anne Remy
Head of Communications
WWF MEDPO,
Rome Main+39 06 844 97 424
