Annex II Interpretation Manual

This interpretation manual provides a description of the 233 marine habitat types listed in Annex II of the Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR) with a geographical distribution of 42 EUNIS habitat types in the Baltic Sea, 88 habitat types in the Mediterranean, 35 habitat types in the Black Sea, and 68 habitat types in the NE Atlantic. The purpose of this manual is to support the implementation of the NRR, guiding Member States in the definition on the marine habitats included in its Annex II, their abiotic and biotic characteristics, biogeographical distribution, and in understanding the linkages between other habitat typologies. In addition, this manual brings scattered habitat information together to support the mapping, assessing and planning of effective restoration measures for the national restoration plans. Best practices for restoration are listed when applicable.