Human and economic activities such as offshore wind energy, submarine cable and pipeline routes, shipping, fishing and aquaculture are increasing in marine waters and coastal areas, but too little coordination can lead to competition for space and pressure on valuable resources.
Mere- ja rannikualadel suureneb inim- ja majandustegevus nagu avamere tuuleenergia, veealused kaablid ja torujuhtmed, laevandus, kalandus ja vesiviljelus, kuid liiga vähene kooskõlastatus võib tekitada konkurentsi mereruumi pärast ning avaldada survet väärtuslikele ressurssidele.