Novel approach to management of the marine environment

The EU has several stated objectives for the holistic and integrated management of marine ecosystems. An EU initiative developed well-researched and fully costed options for use by governments and other agencies in order to implement such objectives.

Human activities can have a profound and long-lasting effect on marine ecosystems. A move from fragmented and ineffective management of these activities towards an integrated approach, in line with EU directives, is vital to prevent irreversible harm to these environments.

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