designate new MPAs for the protection of benthic habitats in EEZ waters and develop a MPA management plan; ensure monitoring of marine habitats and regular monitoring of marine biodiversity, including in marine Natura 2000 areas; carry out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the marine Natura 2000 network; research on important feeding, breeding and migration sites and habitats for seabirds

carry out a study on the impact of invasive alien species (ISS) on ecosystems, habitats, natural species and on the best containment methods for IAS not included in the IAS list of EU importance; implement IAS monitoring and develop and implement an action plan to limit marine IAS; monitoring seal and bird by-catches and developing measures to reduce by-catches of birds and seals in coastal fisheries; assess the impact of climate change on species and habitats and develop adaptation measures; carry out an assessment of the impact of wind farms on migratory birds; implement emergency pollution actions at sea; implement measures related to the restoration and protection of coastal habitats, the reduction of anthropogenic pressures from major public events and the development of tourism infrastructure along the coast

2 studies and complemented public information systems with data on marine ecosystem services

Develop the MPA management plan for each MPA’s quantitative benthic habitat conservation objectives and the management measures necessary to achieve them to avoid anthropogenic pressures and effectively protect native species

Develop a national methodology for assessing the effectiveness of the MPA network.