"Substantial parts of Europe’s seas remain under pressure, slowing environmental progress" (EEA report)

"Substantial parts of Europe’s seas remain under pressure, slowing progress towards environmental objectives and, with this, the sustainable provision of ecosystem services.", according to a report of the European Topic Centre Biodiversity and Ecosystems (ETC BE), in partnership with the European Environment Agency, released on 16/07/2026.

This report provide an "up-to-date analysis of the condition of Europe’s seas, the pressures on them and provides actionable solutions", using multiple data sources, harmonised datasets, and assessment tools.

Overall, "Europe's seas are not in good condition: pollution, resource overexploitation, habitat degradation, and the spread of nonindigenous species combined with the accelerating impacts of climate change to intensify ecosystem stress and reduce…