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EMODnet Human Activities, Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP)

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The dataset on Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) in the EU was created in 2021 by CETMAR for the European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet). It is the result of the aggregation and harmonization of datasets provided by several sources. It is released as soon a new plan is adopted or updated by an EU member state and it is available for viewing and download on EMODnet web portal (Human Activities, https://emodnet.ec.europa.eu/en/human-activities). The dataset contains polygons, points and lines representing Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) in the following countries: Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Sweden. The MSP dataset is made up of 3 types of spatial features: MSP Spatial Plan, MSP Zoning Element and MSP Supplementary Regulation. Also there is a non spatial feature called MSP Official Documentation. The distance to coast (EEA coastline shapefile) has been calculated using the UTM WGS84 Zone projected coordinate system where data fall in. The MSP datasets shown on the EMODnet portal do not represent agreed maritime boundaries and are therefore without prejudice to the sovereign rights of the relevant States. Any datasets shown cannot be used as a claim by a State for its continental shelf or exclusive economic zone extents and sovereign rights.

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Temporal extent2021-01-22 – ongoing
Date (publication)2021-01-22
Date (creation)2021-01-22
Date (revision)2026-10-02
StatusonGoing
Update frequencyasNeeded
Metadata languageen
LicenseCreative Commons Attribution 4.0
Source metadataISO 19115 XML
Last updated2026-11-04
Created2026-11-04
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