The document lists several challenges for the successful implementation of the EU marine strategy framework directive: addressing linkages with other EU policies, coordination within regions and at European level, knowledge gaps and the need for a permanent structure for providing scientific support as well as financing strategies.
Dokumendis on toodud mitu ELi merestrateegia raamdirektiivi eduka rakendamisega seotud väljakutset: seoste loomine teiste ELi poliitikavaldkondadega, koordineerimine piirkondlikul ja Euroopa tasandil, lüngad teadmistes ning vajadus luua püsistruktuur teaduse poolse toetuse pakkumiseks ning strateegiate rahastamiseks.