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News
11 Feb 2026
LIFE-MAPPER Expert Questionnaire Now Available
LIFE-MAPPER invites marine researchers and practitioners to contribute to the development of harmonised European guidance for marine habitat mapping, condition assessment, and restoration planning, supporting the implementation of the Nature Restoration Regulation, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), and the Habitats Directive. The questionnaires aim to gather expert knowledge on methods and indicators used for […]
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26 Jan 2026
Bridges the gap between science and policy action
Bridging the gap between science and policy action We build on the scientific knowledge, methodologies, and operational experience developed across Europe for the monitoring, conservation, and restoration of marine habitats Drawing on data from the Habitats Directive (HD) and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), the project supports the concrete implementation of the new Nature […]
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News
23 Dec 2025
Workshop 11-12th December
On 11–12th December, the LIFE MAPPER Restoration Workshop was held in Bologna at the CNR Conference Centre, bringing together researchers from several European LIFE projects, policymakers, and representatives of key EU institutions. Hosted by CNR-ISMAR and the University of Naples Federico II, the event created a dedicated space for dialogue between science and policy on […]
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Event
11–12 Dec 2025 · CNR Conference Centre, Bologna, Italy
Restoration Workshop — Bologna
A two-day LIFE MAPPER workshop hosted by CNR-ISMAR and UNINA, bringing together the consortium and EU partners to align marine restoration work with the Nature Restoration Regulation — exploring stakeholder needs, integrating scientific perspectives and strengthening alignment with EU policy frameworks.
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News
07 Oct 2025
Life Mapper project is developing
EU-wide questionnaires to support the assessment and restoration of marine habitats. Life Mapper project is developing EU-wide questionnaires to support the assessment andrestoration of marine habitats.These tools will:✅ Define criteria and ecological thresholds✅ Map areas most suitable for restoration✅ Gather broad expert input via Euromarine, EEA, and JRCIn the coming months, the project will finalize […]
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News
07 Oct 2025
12–14 November 2025 – Ireland
The Life Mapper project is getting ready for key activities to support the restoration of Europe’smarine habitats. 12–14 November 2025 – IrelandWe will join the EU-wide Implementation Support Event on Strategic Planning for NatureRestoration (Marine Ecosystems) to:✅ Share insights✅ Align national restoration plans with EU objectives✅ Strengthen collaboration across EuropeTogether with our partners – CNR-ISMAR, […]
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News
16 Sept 2025
Discovering the Sea Floor: Why Habitat Mapping is So Important
The oceans hide complex and fragile worlds beneath their surface. Understanding these environments is not merely a matter of scientific curiosity; it is a necessity for protecting marine life and managing resources sustainably. Marine habitat mapping is the tool that allows us to explore and understand the seafloor, creating detailed maps that reveal the distribution […]
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