The marine environment of Cyprus is considered to be in good environmental status by the year 2020 if contaminants in fish and other seafood for human consumption do not exceed levels established by Community legislation or other relevant standards..

The composition, amount and spatial distribution of litter on the coastline, in the surface layer of the water column, and on the seabed, are at levels that do not cause harm to the coastal and marine environment.

The composition, amount and spatial distribution of micro-litter on the coastline, in the surface layer of the water column, and in seabed sediment, are at levels that do not cause harm to the coastal and marine environment.

The amount of litter and micro-litter ingested by marine animals is at a level that does not adversely affect the health of the species concerned.

The number of individuals of each species which are adversely affected due to litter, such as by entanglement, other types of injury or mortality, or health effects.