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Marine strategy part three: UK programme of measures
Publication Year
2015
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Explains how the main aim of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) for Member States to put in place measures to achieve Good Environmental Status (GES) in their marine waters by 2020 will be implemented in the UK. GES involves protecting the marine environment, preventing its deterioration and restoring it where practical, while using marine resources sustainably. Outlines the measures contributing towards Good Environmental Status (GES).
Document History
Jointly published with the Northern Ireland Executive, the Scottish Government and the Welsh Government.
Publisher Information
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.
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