Marine sustainability in an age of changing oceans and seas

EASAC has conducted a study on marine sustainability, in collaboration with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, in recognition of the emerging governance challenges for integrating the various aspects of marine policy. The summary of the report was published as a scientific contribution to World Oceans Day. A full report with detailed conclusions will be published later this year.

The seas and oceans are under pressure from a widening array of human activities, pollution and growing coastal populations. These multiple pressures have created an increasing focus on coherent marine and maritime governance globally. However, the scientific understanding of marine systems is constantly evolving and there remain considerable uncertainties. Policymaking and policy implementation must recognise these uncertainties and drive efforts to address them, conclude the European Science Academies.

EASAC welcomes your feedback on the statement and its recommendations and invites you to have a look at our previous studies here.

EASAC is formed by the national science academies of the EU Member States, to collaborate in giving advice to European policy-makers. EASAC provides a means for the collective voice of European science to be heard. Through EASAC, the academies work together to provide independent expert, evidence-based advice about the scientific aspects of European policies to those who make or influence policy within the European institutions.

Source: EASAC