2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect and manage important marine and coastal habitats. These measures focused on safeguarding natural habitats from harmful human activities, regulating how dredged materials were disposed of to ensure they didn’t harm marine life or water quality, and protecting the seabed from being damaged by projects designed to prevent coastal erosion. They also addressed the environmental impacts of port construction and activities in port areas, ensuring they were managed sustainably. Additionally, Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP), was implemented to organize the use of ocean space balancing human activities and environmental protection. 2023-2028: Measures will continue to be implemented and additional measures, considering Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM), are expected to be adopted during this period, if and where needed, to minimize the possible impacts.

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect and manage important marine and coastal habitats. These measures focused on safeguarding natural habitats from harmful human activities, regulating how dredged materials were disposed of to ensure they didn’t harm marine life or water quality, and protecting the seabed from being damaged by projects designed to prevent coastal erosion. They also addressed the environmental impacts of port construction and activities in port areas, ensuring they were managed sustainably. Additionally, Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP), was implemented to organize the use of ocean space balancing human activities and environmental protection. 2023-2028: Measures will continue to be implemented and additional measures, considering Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM), are expected to be adopted during this period, if and where needed, to minimize the possible impacts.

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect and manage important marine and coastal habitats. These measures focused on safeguarding natural habitats from harmful human activities, regulating how dredged materials were disposed of to ensure they didn’t harm marine life or water quality, and protecting the seabed from being damaged by projects designed to prevent coastal erosion. They also addressed the environmental impacts of port construction and activities in port areas, ensuring they were managed sustainably. Additionally, Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP), was implemented to organize the use of ocean space balancing human activities and environmental protection. 2023-2028: Measures will continue to be implemented and additional measures, considering Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM), are expected to be adopted during this period, if and where needed, to minimize the possible impacts.

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect and manage important marine and coastal habitats. These measures focused on safeguarding natural habitats from harmful human activities, regulating how dredged materials were disposed of to ensure they didn’t harm marine life or water quality, and protecting the seabed from being damaged by projects designed to prevent coastal erosion. They also addressed the environmental impacts of port construction and activities in port areas, ensuring they were managed sustainably. Additionally, Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP), was implemented to organize the use of ocean space balancing human activities and environmental protection. 2023-2028: Measures will continue to be implemented and additional measures, considering Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM), are expected to be adopted during this period, if and where needed, to minimize the possible impacts.

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect and manage important marine and coastal habitats. These measures focused on safeguarding natural habitats from harmful human activities, regulating how dredged materials were disposed of to ensure they didn’t harm marine life or water quality, and protecting the seabed from being damaged by projects designed to prevent coastal erosion. They also addressed the environmental impacts of port construction and activities in port areas, ensuring they were managed sustainably. Additionally, Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP), was implemented to organize the use of ocean space balancing human activities and environmental protection. 2023-2028: Measures will continue to be implemented and additional measures, considering Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM), are expected to be adopted during this period, if and where needed, to minimize the possible impacts.

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect and manage important marine and coastal habitats. These measures focused on safeguarding natural habitats from harmful human activities; regulating how dredged materials were disposed of to ensure they didn’t harm marine life or water quality; and protecting the seabed from being damaged by projects designed to prevent coastal erosion. They also addressed the environmental impacts of port construction and activities in port areas; ensuring they were managed sustainably. Additionally; Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP); was implemented to organize the use of ocean space balancing human activities and environmental protection. 2023-2028: Measures will continue to be implemented and additional measures; considering Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM); are expected to be adopted during this period; if and where needed; to minimize the possible impacts.

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect and manage important marine and coastal habitats. These measures focused on safeguarding natural habitats from harmful human activities; regulating how dredged materials were disposed of to ensure they didn’t harm marine life or water quality; and protecting the seabed from being damaged by projects designed to prevent coastal erosion. They also addressed the environmental impacts of port construction and activities in port areas; ensuring they were managed sustainably. Additionally; Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP); was implemented to organize the use of ocean space balancing human activities and environmental protection. 2023-2028: Measures will continue to be implemented and additional measures; considering Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM); are expected to be adopted during this period; if and where needed; to minimize the possible impacts.

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect the seabed from damage caused by erosion prevention projects, ensuring its integrity. Additionally, focus was placed on MSP which organized the use of marine areas to balance environmental protection with human activities. 2023-2028: Measures will continue to be implemented and additional measures, such as ICZM may be adopted, if and where needed, to minimize the potential environmental impacts and ensure sustainable management of coastal and marine areas.

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect the seabed from damage caused by erosion prevention projects, ensuring its integrity. Additionally, focus was placed on MSP which organized the use of marine areas to balance environmental protection with human activities. 2023-2028: Measures will continue to be implemented and additional measures, such as ICZM may be adopted, if and where needed, to minimize the potential environmental impacts and ensure sustainable management of coastal and marine areas.

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect the seabed from damage caused by erosion prevention projects, ensuring its integrity. Additionally, focus was placed on MSP which organized the use of marine areas to balance environmental protection with human activities. 2023-2028: Measures will continue to be implemented and additional measures, such as ICZM may be adopted, if and where needed, to minimize the potential environmental impacts and ensure sustainable management of coastal and marine areas.

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect the seabed from damage caused by erosion prevention projects, ensuring its integrity. Additionally, focus was placed on MSP which organized the use of marine areas to balance environmental protection with human activities. 2023-2028: Measures will continue to be implemented and additional measures, such as ICZM may be adopted, if and where needed, to minimize the potential environmental impacts and ensure sustainable management of coastal and marine areas.

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect the seabed from damage caused by erosion prevention projects, ensuring its integrity. Additionally, focus was placed on MSP which organized the use of marine areas to balance environmental protection with human activities. 2023-2028: Measures will continue to be implemented and additional measures, such as ICZM may be adopted, if and where needed, to minimize the potential environmental impacts and ensure sustainable management of coastal and marine areas.

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to raise awareness on the marine environment, including (i) participation in dissemination events and festivals, including the annual European Researchers Night, (ii) addressing MSFD descriptors via social media (e.g. Facebook, YouTube, Instagram), (iii) publishing informational material and articles/reports in scientific journals and local newsletters, (iv) participation in relevant conferences, scientific meetings, radio talks, etc. 2023-2028: Measures will continue to be implemented, and additional measures will be adopted where needed (e.g. Adopt-a-Beach program), to ensure awareness on the marine environment

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect and conserve areas of natural and/or cultural value, threatened or endangered species of flora/fauna and habitats, in the framework of an ecosystem-based approach involving policy/regulations, research, education, stakeholder engagement, and economic incentives. 2023-2028: Protective measures will continue to be implemented, and additional measures will be adopted where needed (e.g. implementation of management measures in N2K areas, update of the strategy and action plan for biodiversity in Cyprus, etc.).

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect and conserve areas of natural and/or cultural value, threatened or endangered species of flora/fauna and habitats, in the framework of an ecosystem-based approach involving policy/regulations, research, education, stakeholder engagement, and economic incentives. 2023-2028: Protective measures will continue to be implemented, and additional measures will be adopted where needed (e.g. implementation of management measures in N2K areas, update of the strategy and action plan for biodiversity in Cyprus, etc.).

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect and conserve areas of natural and/or cultural value, threatened or endangered species of flora/fauna and habitats, in the framework of an ecosystem-based approach involving policy/regulations, research, education, stakeholder engagement, and economic incentives. 2023-2028: Protective measures will continue to be implemented, and additional measures will be adopted where needed (e.g. implementation of management measures in N2K areas, update of the strategy and action plan for biodiversity in Cyprus, etc.).

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect and conserve areas of natural and/or cultural value, threatened or endangered species of flora/fauna and habitats, in the framework of an ecosystem-based approach involving policy/regulations, research, education, stakeholder engagement, and economic incentives. 2023-2028: Protective measures will continue to be implemented, and additional measures will be adopted where needed (e.g. implementation of management measures in N2K areas, update of the strategy and action plan for biodiversity in Cyprus, etc.).

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect and conserve areas of natural and/or cultural value, threatened or endangered species of flora/fauna and habitats, in the framework of an ecosystem-based approach involving policy/regulations, research, education, stakeholder engagement, and economic incentives. 2023-2028: Protective measures will continue to be implemented, and additional measures will be adopted where needed (e.g. implementation of management measures in N2K areas, update of the strategy and action plan for biodiversity in Cyprus, etc.).

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect and conserve areas of natural and/or cultural value, threatened or endangered species of flora/fauna and habitats, in the framework of an ecosystem-based approach involving policy/regulations, research, education, stakeholder engagement, and economic incentives. 2023-2028: Protective measures will continue to be implemented, and additional measures will be adopted where needed (e.g. implementation of management measures in N2K areas, update of the strategy and action plan for biodiversity in Cyprus, etc.).

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect and conserve areas of natural and/or cultural value, threatened or endangered species of flora/fauna and habitats, in the framework of an ecosystem-based approach involving policy/regulations, research, education, stakeholder engagement, and economic incentives. 2023-2028: Protective measures will continue to be implemented, and additional measures will be adopted where needed (e.g. implementation of management measures in N2K areas, update of the strategy and action plan for biodiversity in Cyprus, etc.).

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect and conserve areas of natural and/or cultural value, threatened or endangered species of flora/fauna and habitats, in the framework of an ecosystem-based approach involving policy/regulations, research, education, stakeholder engagement, and economic incentives. 2023-2028: Protective measures will continue to be implemented, and additional measures will be adopted where needed (e.g. implementation of management measures in N2K areas, update of the strategy and action plan for biodiversity in Cyprus, etc.).

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to protect and conserve areas of natural and/or cultural value, threatened or endangered species of flora/fauna and habitats, in the framework of an ecosystem-based approach involving policy/regulations, research, education, stakeholder engagement, and economic incentives. 2023-2028: Protective measures will continue to be implemented, and additional measures will be adopted where needed (e.g. implementation of management measures in N2K areas, update of the strategy and action plan for biodiversity in Cyprus, etc.).

2017-2022: N/A. 2023-2028: To improve governmental mechanisms to achieve GES in the marine environment, a new measure was adopted in 2023, concerning the establishment of a National Committee for the Implantation of the MSFD. The measure is expected to be implemented within the period 2023-2028. For the creation of this committee, good practices implemented by other EU member states, as well as those followed for the creation of the new Governance Structure for the Integrated Management of Coastal Zones and Marine Spatial Planning in Cyprus, will be considered. This measure will also concern the strengthening of the bodies responsible for the implementation of the MSFD in terms of personnel, means and any other resources/capabilities that are necessary, including the enforcement of existing and new measures.

2017-2022: Measures were implemented to enhance knowledge on the marine environment, including several scientific surveys to collect data on habitats, species (e.g. cetaceans, seabirds, NIS), fisheries, marine litter, etc. 2023-2028: Measures will continue to be implemented, like new surveys that already started or are planned for the coming years, aiming to cover gaps of knowledge and collect scientific data for the assessment of the marine environment and the identification of additional measures to be applied where needed.