On the basis of its biodiversity importance andthe range of threats facing marine life in thearea, Oceana proposes that Finland and Swedenestablish a transboundary MPA in the Quark subbasin.Critically, this MPA should be underpinnedby a joint management plan addressing the keyhabitats and species and the threats they face –which are very similar on both sides of the border.Such an area would be the most appropriate meansof protecting marine biodiversity in the Quark, andwould build on the strong foundation of crossbordercollaboration between the two countriesthat has already been developed in the region.