The directive sets up for the first time an overall, integrated policy for the protection of the marine environment which is faced with a number of threats including loss or degradation of biodiversity and changes in its structure, loss of habitats, contamination by dangerous substances and nutrients and the impact of climate change.
To paredz jaunā Jūras vides stratēģijas direktīva, kas šodien tika pieņemta, Eiropas Parlamentam otrajā lasījumā apstiprinot ar ES Padomi (dalībvalstīm) panākto vienošanos.