Swedish agencies launch marine action plan

Sixteen Swedish public agencies have agreed a joint action for the marine environment, the country's environmental protection agency announced on 27 April.  The plan describes 30 measures aimed at addressing eutrophication, biodiversity loss and hazardous substances and improving knowledge and coordination.  It is intended to complement existing national efforts and also to support Swedish input to Baltic and EU regional initiatives. 

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http://www.internat.naturvardsverket.se/index.php3?main=/documents/press/2006/p060427.htm.

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