02 Dec 2025
EU establishes world-first seafloor litter thresholds in fight against marine pollution
Photo by Maja Bertolt Jensen The European Union has agreed the world’s first limits on seafloor litter, marking a significant step towards reducing marine pollution in a move endorsed by EU marine directors on 27-28 November. Under the new rules, no more than one item per 1,000 square metres will be permitted in areas under visual […]