The aim of the study was to assess the level of ecological and hygienic safety of recreational resources at the Odessa Harbor based on current trends in the development of hygiene recreational areas. There is discussed the feasibility of bringing national legislation in the field of health care recreational areas accordingly to EU requirements. There is demonstrated that anthropogenic pollution level remains high in the area of recreational water at the Odessa Harbor during all recreational season. The main reason for the poor condition of ecological and hygienic safety of the marine environment in the area of recreational water use is sewage disposal.
