State of Europe's seas
European Environment Agency (2015). State of Europe's seas. EEA Report, 2/2015. European Environment Agency: Denmark. ISBN 978-92-9213-652-9. 216 pp. Part of: EEA Report. European Environment Agency (EEA): Luxembourg. ISSN 1977-8449, more |  |
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| Abstract | The main aim of this report is to assess whether Europe's seas can be considered healthy, clean and undisturbed, and productive. These are three core aspects of the EU's main marine policy instrument — the Marine Strategy Framework Directive — and relate to the condition of marine ecosystems and the human drivers of ecosystem change. This assessment also involves identifying the main sustainability challenges affecting our seas, and how the EU is responding to these challenges. Ultimately, the report argues that EU is not on the path to fulfil its ambition of achieving sustainable use of its seas; although it is fully empowered to do so through the current array of policies and knowledge. This report also discusses how a long-term transition to sustainability could then be secured using the available policies and knowledge. |
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