Press Release: Improving governance of the marine space: an opportunity for Blue Growth in the Mediterranean sea

A new study presented by the European Commission found that the establishment of maritime zones, including Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs), in the Mediterranean would benefit the EU's Blue Growth and wider sustainability agendas.

The study looks at the costs and benefits of establishing maritime zones in the Mediterranean and provides an analysis of the impacts of establishing EEZs on different sea-based activities. EEZs could allow for a more effective spatial planning policy, which in turn could help attract investments and further economic activities.

European Commission, SPEECH/13/634: Speech: Establishment of maritime zones, including Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs), in the Mediterranean: speaking points http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-13-634_en.htm

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