Big Hit at European Maritime Day 2025: The MPA Card Game Brings Marine Protection Challenges to Life

At this year’s European Maritime Day in Cork, Ireland, the MPA Community Network stand drew crowds with its engaging and educational MPA Card Game. As part of the EU’s flagship maritime event celebrating sustainable blue economy initiatives, the game invited participants to take on the role of different stakeholders in Marine Protected Areas and respond to real-world challenges with strategic actions. The game sparked enthusiastic feedback for its creativity and relevance, with many visitors eager to see it made more widely available.