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BRIEFING: EU Commission urges faster action on marine protected areas amid push for ocean policy integration

Published 12:40 on March 2, 2026 / Last updated at 12:40 on March 2, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Insights (Briefings), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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Europe’s marine protected areas (MPAs) remain largely underconnected, jeopardising biodiversity recovery, while efforts to integrate ocean health across EU policies continue to face challenges, according to Commission officials.
Europe’s marine protected areas (MPAs) remain largely underconnected, jeopardising biodiversity recovery, while efforts to integrate ocean health across EU policies continue to face challenges, according to Commission officials.


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