This study is the second in a series of three research papers, prepared for a PECH Committee Workshop. It examines the marine biodiversity aspects of the European Green Deal. It explores the challenges and opportunities for the EU fisheries and aquaculture sectors. The present research contains two case studies: the potential cohabitation between offshore wind farms, marine protected areas and fishing activities and the interactions between fishing and marine protected species.Study : ENExecutive summary : ENSource : © European Union, 2023 - EP