TThe Coastal & Marine Union – EUCC is a stakeholder and network association with expert members in 40 countries. Founded in 1989 with the aim of promoting a European approach to coastal conservation by bridging the gap between scientists, environmentalists, site managers, planners and policy makers, it is the largest network of coastal & marine practitioners and experts in Europe, with international offices and focal points and national branches. Our working area is Europe Coastal Member States.