MSFD Descriptor 8: Contaminants in Water and Sediment
type: DataService
description: This dataset includes the concentration of contaminants in marine waters as monitored under the EMFF 8.3.1 Project. The monitoring was undertaken in line with Malta's monitoring factsheets for the MSFD Directive.
description: This dataset provides measurements of contaminant concentrations in marine waters and sediment around Malta, collected under the EMFF 8.3.1 Project. Monitoring follows Malta's factsheets for Descriptor 8 (Contaminants) of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), which addresses pollution levels in the marine environment. The data is published by the Planning Authority Malta and delivered via a WMS service, supporting assessment of marine water quality and compliance with MSFD monitoring obligations at national level.
endpoint URL: https://haleconnect.com/ows/services/org.1261.ca829d72-1a3c-4099-ac5e-578cb2b08634_wms
landing page: http://data.europa.eu/88u/dataset/e47d67c8-6f0d-4d8e-ac51-5f276a34df43
spatial: MLT
keyword: water
access rights: PUBLIC
issued: 2026-06-07T22:09:12.312Z
modified: 2026-08-15T15:47:07.257Z
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