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See all EU institutions and bodiesWISE Marine provides access to data and information on the state of and pressures on Europe’s seas, and on actions that can be taken to protect and conserve them.
In the spotlight
Challenges for Europe’s seas
More efforts are needed to achieve the sustainable use of Europe’s marine resources and ensure their availability for future generations.
EU countries have reduced some pressures in the last decades, but marine ecosystems are still impacted by multiple pressures from human activities at sea and on land.
The resilience of marine ecosystems against climate change makes a big contribution to that of the planet.
Key WISE Marine services
WISE Marine provides the access to the data collected by Member States for the implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD). Discover all the data products, tools and assessment coming from MSFD.
The EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030” ( Ocean and Waters ) aims to protect and restore the health of our ocean and waters through research and innovation, citizen engagement and blue investments.