The EU is likely to miss its 2030 marine environment protection targets, auditors warn
The European Court of Auditors has said the EU is unlikely to meet its goal of protecting 30% of marine waters by 2030: less than 1% of marine areas are under strict protection, and designated marine protected areas often fail to restrict destructive activities, including commercial fishing. The European Court of Auditors has said the EU is unlikely to meet its goal of protecting 30% of marine waters by 2030: less than 1% of sea areas are under strict protection, and designated marine protected areas often fail to restrict destructive activities, including commercial fishing.
Otabek Yusupov