Testing of indicators for the marine and coastal environment in Europe : part 3 : present state and development of indicators for eutrophication, hazardous substances, oil and ecological quality
Describes the present state and development of indicators related to the input of substances into the European marine and coastal waters due to human activities. Other themes of concern such as overfishing and degradation of coastal zones are not addressed. The focus of the report is on pressure, state and impact indicators, taking into consideration the European Union?s policies to reduce eutrophication and pollution in the context of its strategies towards biodiversity and sustainable development.