Continue to strengthen the relationship between environmental and planning regulatory processes (including Marine Strategy Framework Directive concerns)

Characterise and quantify hydrological input of land based contaminants (including litter) to coastal waters from major sub-catchments

Investigate the role of transboundary contaminants through hydrographic pathways and the extent of its contribution to marine contamination

Publish guidelines for disposal of dredged material

Provision of Port Reception Facilities for Ship-Generated Wastes and Cargo Residues

Develop a system to encourage adequate litter management and control in coastal areas

Targeted awareness campaign on impacts of marine litter

Identification and mapping of areas with accumulated litter on the seabed or in the water column and potential removal of such litter.

Establish formal collaboration with NGOs for participation in Mediterranean coastal clean-up day

Educational Campaign for seafarers on marine litter

To identify options for re-designing fishing gear or practices to reduce discarded or lost fishing gear.