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

Oil exploratory drilling and exploitation licensing system

Improve operational standards for the aquaculture sector via the environmental permitting process

Study the impacts of the national spoil ground off Xgħajra

Carry out seasonal surveys of mooring and anchorage areas

Marine Protected Areas and the EU funded project LIFE BaĦAR for N2K (LIFE12 NAT/MT/000845)

Permitting system for disposal and movement of waste at sea

Strengthening liaison between relevant Government bodies with a view to streamline MSFD requirements in offshore licensing and permitting regimes

Pilot implementation of selected management options aimed at addressing impacts from anchoring on the seabed.

Inventory of fishery activity in coastal Marine Protected Areas designated for the protection of seabed habitats