Rescuing the North and Baltic Seas: Marine reserves – a key tool

Greenpeace has been conducting research on the North Sea/Baltic Sea areas, which are in a state of ecological crisis, as shown by the alarming state of cod stocks in both seas. This report outlines the many threats facing the two seas, such as over-fishing, mineral extraction and global warming and calls for 40% of the North Sea and Baltic Sea to be declared marine reserves.