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This indicator measures marine protected area (MPA) coverage at the EU and Member State levels and trends in this coverage over time. It considers MPAs reported as both Natura 2000 sites and nationally designated protected areas.

Datasets

2012-2021
Published: 2 Oct 2023
Temporal coverage: 2012-2021

More information

Reporting obligations (ROD)
Nationally designated areas (CDDA)
Report on progress and implementation (Article 17, Habitats Directive)
Information on Natura 2000 sites (SPAs, Birds Directive)
Information on Natura 2000 sites (SCIs/SACs, Habitats Directive)
Report on progress and implementation (Article 12, Birds Directive)
Temporal coverage:
2012 - 2021
Metadata Factsheet
Metadata catalogue