There are several policies that are interlinked with the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (Directive 2008/56/EC), either mentioned in the main text of the Directive, or in the Commission Decision (EU) 2017/848. In the present dashboards, assessments on the ecological and chemical status under the Water Framework Directive (WFD), as well as the conservation status of marine species and habitats under the Nature directives, are presented in a dynamic format, to allow the users to explore, use and download the data and figures in different ways.
WISE Marine liaises with many partners in Europe that work with marine data collection and publication, such as Copernicus Marine Service, EMODnet, or the Regional Sea Conventions' data centers. This section links to their websites, as well as to other initiatives that make available pan-European marine data, data products or tools.
Interactive map showing litter loads by beach, as reported under the Marine Litter Watch data collection programme.
Marine litter is a growing problem for Europe’s seas and coasts. It threatens marine life, ecosystems, human activities, and health, while also creating economic costs for sectors that depend on the sea. To address this challenge, European policies such as the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) aim to reduce marine litter and prevent pollution at source. The Marine Litter Watch (MLW) initiative, coordinated by the European Environment Agency since 2013, involves communities, NGOs, schools, scientists, and citizens in monitoring beach litter.
Expert dashboards on marine features under other policies
