Europe’s marine biodiversity remains under pressure

Summary:

Europe's seas are precious. Our quality of life, livelihoods and economies depend on them being in good condition. Our seas are home to many species, habitats and ecosystems. They also provide our societies with vital ecosystem services, including food, energy, clean air and climate change mitigation. However, through the continued unsustainable use of Europe’s seas, we have altered their physio-chemical environment, and their habitats and ecosystems. The resilience of our seas is eroding, while their ecosystems, habitats and biodiversity, and the services they provide are under significant threat.

This briefing summarises the current state of biodiversity in Europe’s seas.

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European Environment Agency (EU EEA): News, 19/10/2020: Latest evaluation shows Europe's nature in serious, continuing decline https://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/latest-evaluation-shows-europes-nature

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