Marine spatial planning and restoration priorities

Every stretch of sea has competing uses. How maritime spatial plans can reserve room for restoration.

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Space at sea is limited

Shipping lanes, wind farms, fishing grounds and protected areas all compete for space. Maritime spatial planning decides where each activity goes, and restoration needs a place in that plan.

European seas: the planning area of national maritime spatial plans.
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Policy & Planning
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