Ocean acidification (OA) is a serious consequence of climate change with complex
organism-to-ecosystem effects that have been observed through field observations but are …

The multiple anthropogenic activities taking place in the marine environment increase and
create a high demand for maritime space. The pressures generated thereof on coastal and …

Alignment and coordination of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) with other
key policies is considered indispensable to accomplish its objectives. To ensure that …

Abstract The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC) aims to achieve Good
Environmental Status of the European Union's marine waters for which the EU Member …

Abstract Ambitious European Union (EU) policies are aiming to halt and reverse marine
biodiversity loss in the current decade. However, EU environmental and conservation …

Ecosystem-based Blue Growth reflects the need to develop human activities taking place in
the marine environment, under the scope of protecting marine ecosystems. To this end, the …

In the last few years, the concept of ecosystem-based approach has led to the need for
developing integrative assessments that consider the different ecosystem components all …

Abstract The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) is the piece of legislation with
which the EU aims to achieve Good Environmental Status (GES) of its seas. This Directive …

Introduction According to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD, 2008/56/EC),
member states of the European Union (EU) had to develop a common approach in …

The present work constitutes an assessment of the first implementation cycle of the Marine
Strategy Framework Directive 2008/56/EC in Greece by focusing on biodiversity and …