The present layer compiles the marine regions and subregions listed in Article 4 of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), together with other surrounding seas of Europe. The MSFD marine regions and subregions map was developed to support DG Environment and EU Member States in their implementation of the MSFD. It represents the current state of understanding of the marine regions and subregions and is subject to amendment in light of any new information which may be produced
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English
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EPSG4326
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ISO 19108 calendar
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The polygons of Marine Reporting Units (regions and subregions) was obtained from the European Environmental Agency. The shapefile has been modified to include the area in km2 which was calculated using the projection ETRS 1989 LAEA. For further information on validation and quality assurance, it is suggested that primary data sources are contacted
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Title
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1205/2008 of 3 December 2008
Date
2008-12-04
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EMODnet Human Activities aims to facilitate access to existing marine data on activities carried out in EU waters, by building a single entry point for geographic information on human uses of the ocean.
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