ID:
policies-3
Name:
The Marine Strategy Framework Directive
Issuing organisation:
European Parliament & Council
Geographical Scope:
EU
Type:
Legistlation
Scientific domain:
physical states, chemistry, geology, and biology
Type of water:
marine water
Water management focus:
management
Parameter change rate assumption:
Description:
The MSFD establishes marine regions according to geographical and environmental criteria. Member states within a marine region are required to develop strategies to protect their marine waters.
Status:
effective
Effect Date:
2008
Resource:
https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/research-area/environment/oceans-and-seas/eu-marine-strategy-framework-directive_en
Recommendations:
To achieve "Good Environmental Status" of marine waters by 2020 through ecosystem-based management and protection of marine biodiversity.
