EMODnet MSP spatial plan area

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, 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.

Data and Resources

Additional Info

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Original title MSP Spatial plan area
Original abstract
Topic category
  • maritime_boundaries
Sub category
Resource language English
Domain area
  • european_seas
Owner CETMAR
Provider CETMAR
Data portal EMODnet
Presentation form Map (map represented in raster or vector form)
Spatial representation Vector - polygon
Coordinate reference system epsg:3035 - ETRS89 / LAEA Europe
Web services OGC-WMS
Derives from
Derived datasets
Successor of
Predecessor of
Temporal extent 2022-11-01
2025-10-31
Spatial extent
Data accessibility
Validation level Official data
Additional information
Metadata completeness Complete
Notes

Additional info - MSP - Environment

Species, habitats, ecosystems, pressures

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MSFD Classes
    MSFD Descriptors/Criteria
      Non MSFD Classes
        WFD

          Additional info - MSP - Oceanographic and CC

          Physics, biochemistry, EOV, ECV

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          Variables

            Additional info - MSP - Conservation

            Protected areas, OECM, IBA, EBSA, CCH, IMMA, ...

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            Types
              Zonation

              Additional info - MSP - Maritime activities

              Aquaculture, fishing, transport, energy, ...

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              Activity types

                Additional info - MSP - Coastal & Land use and planning

                Land use, land cover, planning (strategic, coordination, operational)

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                Types

                  Additional info - MSP - Socio-economic

                  Living and non-living resources, shipping, tourism, energy, ...

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                  Activity types
                    Value types
                      Categories

                        Additional info - MSP - Ecosystem Services

                        Provisioning, regulation & maintenance, cultural

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                        CICES classes

                          Additional info - MSP - Legal, Governance & Planning

                          Strategic, legislation, planning, administrative, enforcement

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                          Themes Legal status / Maritime zones
                          Functions
                            Who is in charge?

                            Additional info - MSP - Relevance

                            Relevance of the dataset / resource in supporting the MSP process at different spatial scales and temporal frames

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                            Relevance (spatial and temporal)