| | Artificial and naturally occurring chemicals end up in the North-East Atlantic as a result of land-based and sea-based human activities. In fact, the OSPAR Maritime Area receives chemical pressure from approximately 140 000 hazardous substances. Some of these chemicals are hazardous for the marine environment. OSPAR seeks to prevent pollution by hazardous substances, by eliminating their emissions, discharges and losses, to achieve levels that do not give rise to adverse effects on human health or the marine environment.
In this week's newsletter we feature 3 assessments produced by OSPAR's Hazardous Substances and Eutrophication Committee. These assessments contribute to our 2023 Quality Status Report and will, when combined, create a picture of the health of the marine environment of the North-East Atlantic. Please do contact us with any comments at [email protected] | | |
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