Abstract The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), introduced in June 2008, was
adopted to achieve a Good Environmental Status (GES) in the EU's marine waters and to …

The deep sea covers about 79% of the Mediterranean basin, including habitats potentially
able to deliver multiple ecosystem services and numerous resources of high economic …

The Mediterranean region is of fundamental importance to Europe given its strategic
position. The responsibility for its overall ecosystem integrity is shared by European Union …

Abstract The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) is the piece of legislation with
which the EU aims to achieve Good Environmental Status (GES) of its seas. This Directive …

The deep sea covers 65% of the earth's surface and 95% of the biosphere but only a very
small fraction (less than 0.0001%) of this has been explored (Rogers et al., 2015, Taylor and …

Although significant advancements on protecting marine biodiversity and ecosystems of the
Mediterranean Sea have been made, much remains to be done to achieve the targets set by …

The Mediterranean Sea is moving from the Action Plan to the adoption of the Agenda 21,
namely a sustainable development-inspired programme, extending co-operation between …

At present there is no consistent approach for the definition of Good Environmental Status
(GES) and targets in the Mediterranean Sea, especially for Biodiversity Descriptors …

The main aim of this report is to assess progress towards a network of ecologically
representative and effectively managed MPAs that meets international obligations for …

Abstract Commonly, the Baltic Sea is pictured as a proactive region with a long-standing
tradition for cooperation and surrounded by the “greenest” EU countries. In contrast …