Sea Seminar: Maritime Spatial Planning and Marine Nature

Dr. Mari Pohja-Mykrä

The presentation will examine how maritime spatial planning (MSP) in Finland integrates marine biodiversity values and protections into its framework—striving to balance the blue economy with the health of our seas. Key challenges and gaps in safeguarding marine ecosystems will be highlighted, from data limitations to the complexities of balancing multiple human uses. Learn how the ongoing MSP cycle is paving the way toward a more sustainable and resilient marine environment.

Mari Pohja-Mykrä holds a PhD in Environmental Science and currently works at the Regional Council of Southwest Finland. She coordinates Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) cooperation in Finland in close collaboration with maritime stakeholders and through cross-border cooperation with other MSP experts.

The Sea Seminar series is a collaboration between the ÅAU profiling are The Sea and SOS. The seminars are organized once a month with a hybrid setup, and they are open to everyone interested in marine and sustainability issues.