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Intermediate Assessment 2017
Key Messages and Highlights
Key Messages and Highlights
The network of OSPAR Marine Protected Areas is expanding
Marine birds in trouble
Benthic habitats affected by bottom fisheries
Fish communities show signs of recovery in some areas
Radioactive discharges from the nuclear sector have decreased
Contaminant concentrations are decreasing, but concerns remain
Discharges from offshore oil and gas installations have decreased due to OSPAR measures
Cooperation ensures progress
Mixed signals for marine mammals
Marine litter is a problem
New developments in the way biodiversity is assessed
Eutrophication is still a problem in some areas
