The Copernicus Marine Service provides important inputs to monitor water quality.
The European Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) has set up an agenda for achieving clean marine waters in Europe by 2020. In this context, sea water eutrophication can be monitored by each European Member State using the Copernicus Marine Service products.
Anoxic waters (low in oxygen) and Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) affect ecosystems negatively, including fish. The Copernicus Marine Service products can be used to support water quality monitoring, particularly in areas impacted by such stressors.
