The Nature Restoration Law and marine habitats

What the EU Nature Restoration Law asks for at sea, and where habitat maps and restoration plans fit in.

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From law to plans

The Nature Restoration Law sets restoration targets for habitats in poor condition, including marine ones such as seagrass beds and macroalgal forests. Member States describe how they will meet them in national restoration plans.

Coastal areas host most of the marine habitats covered by restoration targets.
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