Natividad Sánchez

Communications director @OceanaEurope (formerly Plastics Dir.). Views are mine, mistakes as well. Se hace camino al andar. nsanchez(at)

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

🌊 Great news! Spain has just approved 5 new marine protected areas and 1 special protection area for birds—covering 17,000 km².
🇪🇸 This brings protected waters to 22.45%, closing in on the 25% target for 2025.
Next step: ensuring effective management!
https://t.co/45UBIzj6LJ

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

#WorldOceanDay is a call to action and a reminder that protecting the ocean is not just about loving nature — it’s about safeguarding food security, social equity, and a livable climate for all. 🌍 🌊

Oceana continues to push for bold action to defend our planet’s blue heart 💙

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

Great discussion at the Ocean Dialogue with Civil Society at #UNOC3.
We exchanged views on the #EUOceanPact,
incl. the lack of measures to effectively preserve marine protected areas, and on the future of EU's ocean protection efforts.
📷OCEANA/ Franz Mahr

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

EU's leading blue NGOs respond to the #EUOceanPact:
Small steps forward, but critical gaps remain.

Without binding targets, real funding and urgent action on #BottomTrawling in MPAs, pollution and overfishing, the Pact risks falling short. #UNOC3

https://t.co/XtTRW2EKjY

[Natividad Sánchez @Ocean_Nati]

The EU + 8 Member States have already ratified the #HighSeas Treaty!
We're just five years ahead of the deadline to protect 30% of the ocean, incl. own + beyond national jurisdiction waters. Countries need to speed up! #30x30

https://t.co/fmWGsqaisx #BBNJ

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

🌊 93% of Europe’s marine area is facing significant impacts from human activity.

The #EUOceanPact is our chance to protect biodiversity, enforce marine laws, and support coastal communities.

A strong Europe needs a resilient ocean! #BlueManifesto #OceanPact

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

Today is #EuropeDay, a good moment to reflect on what the EU has done to protect our ocean. 🇪🇺🌊

But there’s still a long way to go. Oceana campaigns for stronger, science-based marine protection to keep driving real change in Europe. �Today is #EuropeDay, a good moment to reflect on what the EU has done to protect our ocean. 🇪🇺🌊

But there’s still a long way to go. Oceana campaigns for stronger, science-based marine protection to keep driving real change in Europe. �Today is #EuropeDay, a good moment to reflect on what the EU has done to protect our ocean. 🇪🇺🌊

But there’s still a long way to go. Oceana campaigns for stronger, science-based marine protection to keep driving real change in Europe. �Today is #EuropeDay, a good moment to reflect on what the EU has done to protect our ocean. 🇪🇺🌊

But there’s still a long way to go. Oceana campaigns for stronger, science-based marine protection to keep driving real change in Europe. 💙

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

🌊 Oceana supports the designation of 5 new marine protected areas in Spain to safeguard biodiversity and help meet the goal of protecting 25% of the countries’ waters by 2025:

📍Mallorca seamounts
📍Seco de Palos seamount
📍Alboran mounds
📍Costa Catalana
📍Capbreton

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

We’re teaming up with @lewy_official to protect the Mediterranean, because saving the ocean takes all of us. Just like on the field, every effort counts. 🌊

Become a Wavemaker and discover what we can do together!

➡️https://t.co/AfBeL22CSR

@oceana

[Ignacio Fresco Vanzini @IgnacioFresco]

Mientras en Europa muchos barcos pesqueros aumentan la potencia de su motor para pescar más, en Palamós decidieron lo contrario. ¿El resultado?
💸 Ahorro de combustible
🦐 Mejores capturas
🌍 Un mar más sano

Nos cuentan cómo lo lograron: https://t.co/Tx51WINv2F

[Natividad Sánchez @Ocean_Nati]

ECA's audit was requested by some MEPs, and no instances of wrongdoing by NGOs were found.
Oceana regrets the fabrication of scandals driven by ideological or business interests. Civil society is key to counterbalance corporate lobbies #StopAttackingNGOs
https://t.co/gj5cLWZqni

[European Court of Auditors @EUauditors]

📢 New report published today by the @EUauditors : #EUfunding to #NGOs is too opaque 🔎

Key findings:
📌 Over €7 billion of #EUfunding granted to #NGOs in internal policies in 2021-2023
📌 Information on #EUfunds granted to #NGOs is fragmented and unreliable
📌 #lobbying and #advocacy activities by #NGOs are not clearly disclosed

🔗 Read the full report 👇
https://t.co/gqmvKlfaSD

[Natividad Sánchez @Ocean_Nati]

Thanks to MEPs who spoke up on ocean protection at the @Europarl_EN's debate today.
Ocean degradation is an existential challenge to Europe’s economic stability and food sovereignty. We need a bold and binding #EUOceanPact!
➡️https://t.co/pxK4QJFGDN #BlueManifesto

[elDiario.es @eldiarioes]

El PP y Vox se alían para minar la financiación europea para conservación de la naturaleza: “Nos tienen en la diana”
https://t.co/NN48KksDVP Lo cuenta @raulrejon

[Vera Coelho @VeraMPCoelho]

Great to see that the fair allocation of fishing opportunities to those who provide the most benefits to society is becoming an increasingly discussed topic at EU level. Time to implement the CFP’s provisions and to #MakeFishingFair! #CFPreality #OceanPact

[Natividad Sánchez @Ocean_Nati]

The EU Council recognises the vital importance of the ocean - it's now on the Commission to respond with an #EUOceanPact able to deliver a healthy ocean by 2030!

Reaction by Blue NGOs: https://t.co/OyJ3XaCnpc #OceanPact #BlueManifesto

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

That’s a wrap for #EUCO!

EU leaders discussed:
📌 Ukraine
📌 Middle East
📌 competitiveness
📌 European defence and security
📌 MFF 2028-2034
📌 migration
📌 oceans
📌 multilateralism
📌 Western Balkans

See main results for more ⬇️
https://t.co/JGmJY82TZThat’s a wrap for #EUCO!

EU leaders discussed:
📌 Ukraine
📌 Middle East
📌 competitiveness
📌 European defence and security
📌 MFF 2028-2034
📌 migration
📌 oceans
📌 multilateralism
📌 Western Balkans

See main results for more ⬇️
https://t.co/JGmJY82TZThat’s a wrap for #EUCO!

EU leaders discussed:
📌 Ukraine
📌 Middle East
📌 competitiveness
📌 European defence and security
📌 MFF 2028-2034
📌 migration
📌 oceans
📌 multilateralism
📌 Western Balkans

See main results for more ⬇️
https://t.co/JGmJY82TZThat’s a wrap for #EUCO!

EU leaders discussed:
📌 Ukraine
📌 Middle East
📌 competitiveness
📌 European defence and security
📌 MFF 2028-2034
📌 migration
📌 oceans
📌 multilateralism
📌 Western Balkans

See main results for more ⬇️
https://t.co/JGmJY82TZThat’s a wrap for #EUCO!

EU leaders discussed:
📌 Ukraine
📌 Middle East
📌 competitiveness
📌 European defence and security
📌 MFF 2028-2034
📌 migration
📌 oceans
📌 multilateralism
📌 Western Balkans

See main results for more ⬇️
https://t.co/JGmJY82TZThat’s a wrap for #EUCO!

EU leaders discussed:
📌 Ukraine
📌 Middle East
📌 competitiveness
📌 European defence and security
📌 MFF 2028-2034
📌 migration
📌 oceans
📌 multilateralism
📌 Western Balkans

See main results for more ⬇️
https://t.co/JGmJY82TZO

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

🆕 analysis by marine NGOs shows that many EU 🇪🇺 countries are failing to stop destructive fishing in their #MPAs.

We call on @EU_Commission to evaluate the #MarineActionPlan & establish new rules to strengthen the protection of EU seas.

👉 https://t.co/omyvfHiW5N

[elDiario.es @eldiarioes]

Acoso a los científicos climáticos: “Me da miedo, al final la gente sabe dónde trabajo y cómo me llamo”
https://t.co/X2IAYGbXQ9 Por @martamontojo

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

🎂 The Ranger, our research vessel, celebrates 20 years with us!

For two decades, its expeditions have enabled the gathering of scientific evidence, fueled our campaigns, and strengthened our policy efforts.

Become a Wavemaker & be part of the journey!⛵️
https://t.co/LCAxw2CafE

[Oceana UK @OceanaUK]

We are monitoring the tragic event in the North Sea carefully.

This tragic event shows once again that these spills happen EVERYWHERE Big Oil goes.

Our Campaigns Director, Alyx Elliott 👇

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

We’re today at #OceanDays EU Blue Parks event advocating for strict protection, in the form of #NoTakeZones, as essential tools to restore ocean ecosystems & support a #BlueEconomy.

The #EUOceanPact must ensure 10% of EU seas are strictly protected by 2030.🌊