# ART9_GES_GESDetermination

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La eutrofización, la extracción selectiva, u otros efectos derivados de las actividades humanas, ocurren a unos niveles que no ponen en riesgo el mantenimiento de las relaciones tróficas existentes..


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AVES: Para el conjunto de la red de IBA marinas dentro de la Demarcación,las estimas numéricas se mantendrán lo suficientemente elevadas como para mantener los criterios de IBA en por lo menos un 85% de los casos. Se entiende por “casos” la interacción entre especie y espacio. Es decir, cada especie que cumple criterios en una IBA dada representa un caso, independientemente de si esa especie cumple criterios en otra IBA (si la especie cumple criterios en 3 IBA, se trata como 3 casos independientes)..


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AVES (Bulweria bulwerii, Calonectris diomedea borealis, Pelagodroma marina, Oceanodroma castro). Las estimas numéricas (en las IBAs marinas más relevantes), agrupadas por periodos de 3 años, no deben ser significativamente inferiores al 75% de los valores actuales por lo menos para en el 85% de los casos.Se entiende por “casos” la interacción entre especie y espacio.. AVES (Calonectris diomedea, Puffinus mauritanicus, Larus melanocephalus y Larus auduonii): Las estimas numéricas en el ámbito de la Demarcación Marina, agrupadas por periodos de 3 años, no deben ser significativamente inferiores al 75% de los valores actuales por lo menos para el 75% de las especies evaluadas.. AVES (pardela cenicienta, pardela balear, gaviota cabecinegra y gaviota de Audouin): Las estimas numéricas en el ámbito de la Demarcación Marina, agrupadas por periodos de 3 años, no deben ser significativamente inferiores al 75% de los valores actuales por lo menos para el 75% de las especies evaluadas. Las estimas numéricas de todas las especies que identifican el IBA marina ES409 "Plataforma marina del Delta del Ebro-Columbretes  (salvo aquellas muy costeras, así como la gaviota patiamarilla por su carácter flexible y oportunista), agrupadas por periodos de 3 años, no deben ser significativamente inferiores al 75% de los valores actuales por lo menos para en el 85% de los casos.. AVES: Para el conjunto de la red de IBA marinas dentro de la Demarcación,las estimas numéricas se mantendrán lo suficientemente elevadas como para mantener los criterios de IBA en por lo menos un 85% de los casos. Se entiende por “casos” la interacción entre especie y espacio. Es decir, cada especie que cumple criterios en una IBA dada representa un caso, independientemente de si esa especie cumple criterios en otra IBA (si la especie cumple criterios en 3 IBA, se trata como 3 casos independientes).. Se mantiene la productividad  y la abundancia de los grupos tróficos principales de modo que se garantiza la perpetuidad de las cadenas tróficas, y de las relaciones predador-presa existentes. Los procesos naturales de control bottom-up y top-down funcionan eficientemente regulando la transferencia de energía de las comunidades marinas..


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Las poblaciones de las especies seleccionadas como predadores en la cima de la cadena trófica  se mantienen en unos valores que garanticen su mantenimiento en el ecosistema y de las relaciones predador-presa existentes.
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Se mantiene la productividad y la abundancia de los grupos tróficos principales  de modo que se garantiza la perpetuidad de las cadenas tróficas, y de las relaciones predador-presa existentes. Los procesos naturales de control bottom-up y top-down funcionan eficientemente regulando la transferencia de energía de las comunidades marinas.
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No hay tendencias crecientes no explicables por variabilidad hidrológica en la concentración de nutrientes en el período actual, ni se han registrado valores por encima de los umbrales bueno/moderado definidos en la DMA o planes de cuenca ni se
        sobrepasan los valores del percentil 90 con más frecuencia de lo esperable estadísticamente para toda la serie temporal. No hay tendencias crecientes no explicables por variabilidad
        hidrológica en la concentración de nutrientes durante los últimos seis años,
        ni se han registrado valores por encima de los umbrales
        bueno/moderado definidos en la DMA o planes de cuenca ni se
        sobrepasan los valores del percentil 90 con más frecuencia de lo
        esperable estadísticamente para toda la serie temporal. No hay tendencias crecientes no explicables por variabilidad
        hidrológica en la concentración de nutrientes durante los últimos seis años,
        ni se han sobrepasado los valores de base con más frecuencia de lo esperable estadísticamente. No hay tendencias crecientes no explicables por variabilidad
        hidrológica en la concentración de nutrientes en el período actual,
        ni se han registrado valores por encima de los umbrales
        bueno/moderado definidos en la DMA o planes de cuenca ni se
        sobrepasan los valores del percentil 90 con más frecuencia de lo
        esperable estadísticamente para toda la serie temporal.


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Los efectos adversos derivados de las actividades humanas no alcanzan una extensión espacial y/o intensidad que comprometa el mantenimiento de los hábitats bentónicos.


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El área de distribución de los hábitats biogénicos y/o hábitats protegidos mantienen tendencias positivas o estables de manera que se asegura su conservación. Se mantiene o incrementa la distribución y la extensión de los hábitats protegidos. Los hábitats predominantes presentan valores de distribución y extensión que garantizan su conservación.


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El estado de las comunidades bentónicas, evaluado en términos de biomasa de la especie estructurante, riqueza / diversidad, u otros indicadores relacionados, se mantiene dentro de valores que garanticen su perdurabilidad y funcionamiento, y el mantenimiento de las especies características y especies clave asociadas. El estado de los hábitats, evaluado  términos  estado de las especies y comunidades típicas (1.6.1), o de abundancia y/o biomasa relativa (1.6.2), o en función de sus condiciones físicas, hidrológicas y químicas  (1.6.3), se mantiene dentro de valores que
        garanticen su perdurabilidad y funcionamiento, y el mantenimiento de las especies características y especies clave asociadas.


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Las condiciones hidrográficas e hidrodinámicas en la demarcación son naturales excepto localmente, en determinadas zonas afectadas por infraestructuras, siendo la extensión de éstas reducida en comparación con las zonas naturales y no causando daños irreversibles en hábitats bioénicos y hábitats protegidos. Los hábitats marinos evolucionan en consonancia con las condiciones climáticas reinantes.
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El buen estado ambiental (BEA) que se propone para este descriptor se ajusta a los criterios internacionales de calidad ambiental derivados bien de la legislación vigente o de los propuestos a nivel regional por los convenios internacionales. Por tanto, el BEA se cumplirá si no se superan estos valores de referencia en una amplia mayoría de los casos. Por tanto un área presenta un Buen Estado Ambiental si no supera los niveles establecidos por las autoridades competentes y los organismos regionales en una amplia mayoría de sus muestras y cuando las tendencias temporales sean decrecientes o permanezcan estables (en aquellos casos en que los niveles detectados estén muy cercanos al valor basal). Se ha sugerido establecer un apropiado umbral de proporciones de indicadores que deberían estar por debajo del T1 (EACs, ECs, ERLs) para decidir si se cumple o no el BEA para un sitio o región. Teniendo en cuenta que es la primera vez que se realiza este tipo de integración con valores de campo químicos y biológicos, se ha propuesto utilizar un valor umbral inicial del 95% < T1, recomendado por grupos internacionales (ICES, 2011b) y que deberá ser revisado y discutido con posterioridad y a la luz de la estrategia de muestreo seguida en los programas de control de la contaminación marina que se utilicen para la evaluación. Así, si las muestras se sitúan fundamentalmente en áreas de gran impacto y apenas se cubre área que, en principio, puede estar más libre de presión antrópica, este porcentaje es susceptible de ser modificado.
        Por tanto, se adoptarán como BEA los niveles que sean de aplicación en los organismos internacionales en los que participe España. En el caso concreto de los contaminantes y los efectos biológicos presentados en este documento, y para esta evaluación se tendrán en cuenta los criterios que han sido usados en OSPAR para la reciente evaluación realizada con motivo del QSR 2010 y que aparecen reflejados en las tablas 8.3 y 8.4 (ver documento IV_D8 Sudatlantica.pdf).. El buen estado ambiental que se propone para este descriptor corresponde con los criterios internacionales de calidad ambiental, bien derivados de la legislación vigente o de los propuestos a nivel regional por los convenios internacionales. Por tanto, el buen estado ambiental de un ecosistema marino para el descriptor 8 se alcanzará si no supera estos valores de referencia en una amplia mayoría de los casos. Por tanto, un área presenta un BEA si no supera los niveles establecidos hasta un determinado valor umbral, y si las tendencias temporales son decrecientes o permanecen estables con concentraciones próximas a los niveles basales de la demarcación. Se sugiere el establecimiento de un valor umbral para la proporción de casos que deberían estar por debajo del T1, que permita establecer si se alcanza o no el BEA para una demarcación. Teniendo en cuenta que es la primera vez que se realiza este tipo de integración con valores de distinta naturaleza, químicos y biológicos, se propone utilizar un valor umbral inicial del 95% casos sin riesgo (< T1). Este valor deberá ser revisado, discutido y consensuado con posterioridad, para establecer un mismo criterio a nivel europeo o regional.. En este caso no es posible definir un BEA (de modo cuantitativo) para esta demarcación por la falta de información que se tiene actualmente del área. En caso de disponer de la misma, el buen estado ambiental (BEA) que se propondría para este descriptor debería ajustarse a los criterios internacionales de calidad ambiental derivados bien de la legislación vigente o de los propuestos a nivel regional por los convenios internacionales. Por tanto, el BEA se cumpliría si no se superasen estos valores de referencia (derivados para las especies oportunas) en una amplia mayoría de los casos. Por tanto un área presentaría un Buen Estado Ambiental si no superase los niveles establecidos por las autoridades competentes y los organismos regionales en una amplia mayoría de sus muestras y cuando las tendencias temporales fuesen decrecientes o permaneciesen estables (en aquellos casos en que los niveles detectados estén muy cercanos al valor basal)..


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NIVEL DE INTEGRACION 1: Contaminante vs especie
        Nivel de integración 1a: Este nivel de integración está referido a las proporciones de indicadores (número de individuos de una especie y sitio) que deberían estar por debajo del CMP, para decidir si se cumple o no el BEA. Teniendo en cuenta que es la primera vez que se realiza este tipo de integración con valores de campo, se propone utilizar un valor umbral (VU1a) inicial del 95 % (frecuencia de individuos de una especie/sitio que presenta concentraciones de cada contaminante legislado inferiores a los CMP).            Nivel de integración 1b: Total de contaminantes vs especie
        Este nivel de integración está referido a las proporciones de indicadores (número de contaminantes/especie que alcanzan el BEA al nivel de integración 1a para decidir si se cumple o no el BEA al nivel de integración 1b. En esta evaluación, se ha propuesto utilizar un valor umbral (VU-1b) de n < 2 (n= número de contaminantes legislados que no cumplen el BEA para una especie dada). Esto significa, que una especie que supere el CMP en dos contaminantes no cumpliría el BEA.
        Dado que actualmente existen 6 contaminantes legislados para peces, crustáceos y cefalópodos y 8 contaminantes para moluscos bivalvos, para una especie, al nivel de integración 1b, el BEA se alcanzará cuando:
        - Más del 66,6 % del porcentaje de contaminantes legislados no hayan sobrepasado sus respectivos CMP en peces, crustáceos y cefalópodos: VU-1b propuesto = 70 %.
        - Más del 75% del porcentaje de contaminantes legislados no hayan sobrepasado sus respectivos CMP en moluscos bivalvos: VU-1b propuesto = 80 %.
        Los VU-1b propuestos pueden variar si se amplían el grupo de contaminantes legislados para alguna especie o grupo taxonómico, por lo tanto, deberán someterse a revisión si se producen cambios a nivel normativo.                                                                                                        NIVEL DE INTEGRACION 2: Total especies vs categoría (grupo(s) taxonómico(s) legislado).
        Este nivel de integración está referido a las proporciones de indicadores (número de especies/grupo taxonómico legislados (peces, crustáceos, cefalópodos y bivalvos) que cumplen el BEA al nivel de integración 1b, para decidir si se cumple o no el BEA al nivel de integración 2. En esta evaluación, se ha propuesto utilizar un valor umbral (VU-2) del 95% (frecuencia de especies/grupo taxonómico legislados que cumplen el BEA). Dado que actualmente existen 4 grupos taxonómico.


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Vesilintujen (kalan- ja simpukoiden syöjät) pesimispopulaatioiden levinneisyys.


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Uhanalaisten merilajien ja kantojen määrä (lopullinen tavoite: ei uhanalaisia lajeja, välitavoite: uhanalaisten lajien määrä vähenee ja lajin uhanalaisuusluokka paranee nykytasosta, joka toimii vertailutasona).


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Luontotyyppien levinneisyys vastaavat niiden luontaisia ominaisuuksia.


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Luontotyyppien levinneisyysalue Suomen merialueilla, käyttäen luontotyyppimäärityksissä EU:n EUNIS luokitusta, joka on kehitteillä HELCOM yhteistyönä.


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Merellisten suojelualueiden pinta-ala (yksittäisten suojelualueiden ja suojelualueiden kokonaispinta-alatavoite merialuekohtaisesti kansainvälisten sopimusten (HELCOM, CBD) mukaan), huomioiden arvioinnissa myös suojeluun käytettävät keinot (lainsäädäntö, hoidon ja käytön suunnitelmat)..


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Kuhan, siian ja ahvenen sukukypsyysikä- ja koko sekä sukukypsien kalojen osuus (Reproductive capacity of fish populations is secured).


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Panssarisiimalevien tuottamien haitallisten aineiden (PST- ja DST-yhdisteet) pitoisuudet. Sinileväkukintojen tuottamien haitallisten aineiden (nodulariini-R) pitoisuudet. Vesi on kirkasta ja planktonlevät ja niiden kukinnat eivät haittaa veden laatua ja aiheuta muita epäsuoria haittavaikutuksia..


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Hiekkarantojen ruovikoitumisen määrä ja laajuus. Lajien ja luontotyyppien luonnolliset suhteet ja syvyysjakautuma ei vaarannu ja hapen määrä on riittävä.. Pohjanläheisen veden happipitoisuus, hapettomien alueiden määrä ja laajuus. Rihmamaisten levien pituus.


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Raskasmetallit (lyijy, kadmium, elohopea) kaloissa.


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Pidetään yllä biologista monimuotoisuutta. Luontotyyppien laatu ja esiintyminen ja lajien levinneisyys ja runsaus vastaavat vallitsevia fysiografisia, maantieteellisiä ja ilmastollisia oloja.


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Mikropartikkelien määrä vedessä. Roskaantuminen ei ominaisuuksiltaan eikä määrältään aiheuta haittaa rannikko- ja meriympäristölle.


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Kerätyn roskan määrä. Meressä olevan tai sinne päätyvän roskan tai sen hajoamistuotteiden määrä on sellaisella tasolla, joka ei aiheuta merkittävää kemiallista tai fyysistä haittaa eliöyhteisöille, meriympäristön virkistyskäytölle eikä se aiheuta taloudellista haittaa rannikon ja meren elinkeinotoiminnalle.. Näkyvän roskan määrä ja laatu rannoilla.


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Näkyvän roskan määrä ja laatu meren pohjassa. Meressä olevan tai sinne päätyvän roskan tai sen hajoamistuotteiden määrä on sellaisella tasolla, joka ei aiheuta merkittävää kemiallista tai fyysistä haittaa eliöyhteisöille, meriympäristön virkistyskäytölle eikä se aiheuta taloudellista haittaa rannikon ja meren elinkeinotoiminnalle..


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Meressä olevan tai sinne päätyvän roskan tai sen hajoamistuotteiden määrä on sellaisella tasolla, joka ei aiheuta merkittävää kemiallista tai fyysistä haittaa eliöyhteisöille, meriympäristön virkistyskäytölle eikä se aiheuta taloudellista haittaa rannikon ja meren elinkeinotoiminnalle..


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Energian mereen johtaminen, mukaan lukien vedenalainen melu, ei ole tasoltaan sellaista, että se vaikuttaisi haitallisesti meriympäristöön..


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Ihmisen aiheuttaman impulsiivisen ja jatkuvan melun määrä ei lisäänny ja on tasolla, joka ei ylitä luonnollista melutasoa liikaa eikä aiheuta haittaa eliöyhteisöille ja joka ei aiheuta taloudellista haittaa rannikon ja meren elinkeinotoiminnalle.. Sellaisten päivien osuus ja niiden vuotuinen ja alueellinen, joilla ihmisperäiset äänilähteet ylittävät sellaiset tasot, jotka todennäköisesti vaikuttavat merkittävästi merieläimiin. Ympäristömelun ajallinen muutos.


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Mereen johdettavan lämmön määrä. Mereen johdettavan lämmön vaikutusindikaattori. Mereen johdetun lämmön vaikutuksen ovat paikallisia eivätkä muuta haitallisesti biologista orgaanisen aineen tuotantoa ja hajotusta eikä veden hydrografiaa..


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Elinympäristöjä (biotooppeja) muodostavien lajien levinneisyysalue vastaa niiden historiallista levinneisyysaluetta ja populaatiot ovat elinvoimaisia. Talvehtivien ja vesilintujen runsaus. Vesilintujen (kalan- ja simpukoiden syöjät) pesimispopulaatioiden koko.


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Avomeren pehmeiden pohjien makroskooppisen pohjaeläimistön lajimäärään perustuva lajiston monimuotoisuusindeksi. Ei-sukukypsien yksilöiden osuus (meritaimen, kuha, siika) rannikkokalastuksen saaliissa - ammattikalastus ja vapaa-ajankalastus.. Kalastuksen kohdistuminen erikokoisiin meritaimeniin merkintäaineistojen perusteella. Nykyisin noin 95 % merkityistä meritaimenista jää pyydyksiin ennen sukukypsyyden saavuttamista, tavoitteena aluksi selkeä laskeva trendi. Lajien  populaatiot ovat elinvoimaisia  ja merialueiden tila ja alueiden käyttö eivät vaaranna populaatioiden ja yhteisöjen pitkäaikaista säilymistä pitkällä aikavälillä.. Luontodirektiivin ja lintudirektiivin lajeista suotuisan suojelun tasolla olevien lajien lukumäärä. Meritaimenen nykyinen toteutunut poikasmäärä tai vaelluspoikastuotanto suhteutettuna olemassa olevaan potentiaaliin.. Metsästettävien riistalajien saalismäärät. Rannikkoalueiden pehmeillä pohjilla vesienhoitosuunnitelmissa käytössä oleva BBI (Brackish water bethic index, murtoveden pohjaeläinindeksi). Sellaisten rysäpyydysten osuus käytössä olevista rysäpyydyksistä, joissa pyydykseen joutuneet hylkeet on mahdollista vapauttaa elävänä. Sivusaaliiksi joutuneiden hylkeiden (halli ja norppa) määrä.


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Hylkeiden levinneisyysalue. Lajien levinneisyys vastaa niiden luontaista esiintymisaluetta  ja merialueiden tila ja alueiden käyttö eivät vaaranna lajien pitkäaikaista säilymistä pitkällä aikavälillä.. Talvehtivien ja vesilintujen levinneisyys.


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Luontotyypeille tyypillisten lajien ja yhteisöjen tila. Luontotyyppien tila vastaa niiden luontaisia ominaisuuksia. Merikutuisen siian ja kampelan poikasten esiintyminen ja runsaus matalilla hiekkapohjilla.


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Ihmisen toiminnan välityksellä leviävien vieraslajien määrät ovat tasoilla, jotka eivät haitallisesti muuta ekosysteemejä.


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Haitallisten vieraslajien runsauden ja levinneisyyden muutos. Minkin ja supikoiran määrät saaristossa. Painolastivesiin ja niiden käsittelyyn liittyvä indikaattori. Suomen lipun alla olevien alusten lukumäärä, joihin on asennettu painolastivesien käsittelyjärjestelmä. Uusien vieraslajien ilmestyminen. Vakiintuneiden vieraslajien määrän muutos. Vieraslajien ja alkuperäisten lajien suhde tietyissä hyvin tunnetuissa eliöryhmissä (kalat, katkaravut, simpukat), tavoitteena on ettei suhde kasva. Vieraslajit eivät vaikuta haitallisesti alkuperäisiin lajeihin ja toiminnallisiin ryhmiin, trofiatasojen ja ekosysteemin toimintaan eikä elinympäristöihin..


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Vieraslajien haittoja alkuperäislajeille, elinympäristöille ja ekosysteemin toiminnalle mittaavat biolikaantumisen indeksit. Vieraslajit eivät vaikuta haitallisesti alkuperäisiin lajeihin ja toiminnallisiin ryhmiin, trofiatasojen ja ekosysteemien toimintaan eikä elinympäristöihin.


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Kaikkien kaupallisesti hyödynnettävien kalojen sekä äyriäisten ja nilviäisten populaatiot ovat turvallisten biologisten rajojen sisällä siten, että populaation ikä- ja kokojakauma kuvastaa kannan olevan hyvässä kunnossa.


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Kalastusteho ei minkään kaupallisen lajin kohdalla ylitä tasoa, jossa saavutetaan kestävä enimmäistuotto (MSY).. Kuha, siika, ahven: kantakohtainen kalastuskuolevuus eri ikäryhmissä (erityisesti kalastuksen kohdistuminen nuoriin ei-sukukypsiin kaloihin).. Niiden kalakantojen osuus kaikista säännöllisten kanta-arvioinnin kohteena olevista kalakannoista, joiden kalastus toteutuu MSY – periaatteen mukaisesti.. Silakka, kilohaili ja turska: indikaattorina kantakohtainen kalastuskuolevuus (F)..


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Kalakantojen luontainen lisääntymiskapasiteetti on kunnossa ja kutevia emokaloja on riittävästi turvaamaan kannan normaali lisääntyminen. Tarjolla olevien lisääntymisalueiden määrä on riittävä turvaamaan vaelluskalakantojen monimuotoisuus ja säilyminen ja kannat kestävät pyynnin ilman istutuksia.. Kuhan, siian ja ahvenen ammattikalastuksen yksikkösaaliit (Reproductive capacity of fish populations is secured). Lohi: nykyinen toteutunut vaelluspoikastuotanto suhteutettuna olemassa olevaan poikastuotantopotentiaaliin. Silakan ja kilohailin osakantojen kutukannan koko. Tornionjokeen ja Simojokeen nousevien lohien määrä.


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Kalakantojen rakenteessa ei ole merkittäviä poikkeamia tai muutostrendejä, jotka olisivat seurausta voimakkaasta, erityisesti pieniin tai suuriin yksilöihin kohdistuvasta kalastuspaineesta ja voisivat heikentää kantojen tuottoa. Kalat pääsevät pääsääntöisesti kutemaan ainakin kerran ennen kuin niihin kohdistuu voimakas kalastus.. Kutujokiin nousevien vaellussiikanaaraiden kokojakauma ja ikäkohtainen keskipituus Perämerellä. Tavoitteena on alkuvaiheessa saada laskevat trendit pysäytettyä.


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Kovien pohjien kasvi- ja selkärangattomien eläinlajien yhteisörakenne (elinvoimaisten pohjien populaatioiden tilan kvalitatiivinen indikaattori). Meren ravintoverkkojen kaikki tekijät, siltä osin kuin ne tunnetaan, esiintyvät tavanomaisessa runsaudessaan ja monimuotoisuudessaan ja tasolla, joka varmistaa lajien pitkän aikavälin runsauden ja niiden lisääntymiskapasiteetin täydellisen säilymisen. Pitkäikäisten pohjaeläinlajien kokojakaumat (esimerkiksi liejusimpukka Macoma balthica, kilkki Saduria entomon). Hyvässä tilassa lajit pystyy kasvamaan täysikokoisiksi ja kaikkia kokoluokkia esiintyy populaatiossa. Pohjaeläinyhteisöjen koostumus on tasapainoinen ja takaa energian siirtymisen ravintoverkon ylemmille tasoille..


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Ekosysteemin rakenne mahdollistaa kaikkien luontotyyppien ja niihin liittyvien toiminnallisten eliöryhmien esiintymisen ja toiminnallisten eliöryhmien monimuotoisuus on taattu.. Monivuotisten levälajien ja lyhytikäisten opportunististen lajien suhde.


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Ekosysteemin rakenne mahdollistaa kaikkien luontotyyppien ja niihin liittyvien toiminnallisten eliöryhmien esiintymisen ja toiminnallisten eliöryhmien monimuotoisuus on taattu.. Elinympäristöjä muodostavien lajien levinneisyysalue ja tila (HELCOM:ssa sovitut lajit). Kasvi- ja eläinplanktonyhteisöjen koostumus on tasapainoinen ja takaa energian siirtymisen ravintoverkon ylemmille tasoille.. Mean size total stock –indikaattori ("MSTS", keskikoko vs. kokonaismäärä) eläinplanktonyhteisölle: kuvastaa eläinplanktonin määrää ja rakennetta ja siten planktonsyöjäkalojen ravinnon määrää ja laatua. Monivuotisten levälajien ja lyhytikäisten opportunististen lajien suhde. Pii- ja panssarisiimalevien suhde. Sinilevien osuus kasviplanktonin kokonaisbiomassasta (kuvastaa sitä, kuinka suuri osa kasviplanktonbiomassasta on muodossa, joka on heikosti käyttökelpoista ravintona). Uhanalaisten luontotyyppien ja niihin liittyvien lajien määrä ml. kalakannat (välitavoitteena uhanalaisten kalakantojen ja lajien uhanalaisuuden väheneminen, lopullinen tavoite on uhanalaisuuden poistuminen).


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Kalakannat ovat terveitä ja tuottavia ja lajit esiintyvät tavanomaisissa runsauksissaan vallitsevien lämpötila- ja suolaisuusolojen puitteissa.. Särkikalojen (lähinnä särki, lahna, pasuri) runsaus rannikkovesissä.


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Hylkeiden (halli ja norppa) kunto (traanin paksuus, loiset). 	Pohjanlahden lohikantojen vaelluspoikasten kuolevuus meressä (post-smolttikuolevuus). Hallikantojen rakenne. Hallikuuttien määrä. Huippupetojen populaatiot ovat terveitä ja tuottavia.. Hylkeiden (halli ja norppa) laskentakannan koko ja kehitys pitkällä aikavälillä. Merikotkan lisääntymiskyky. Metsästettyjen hylkeiden (halli ja norppa) määrä. Petokalojen runsaus rannikkovesissä, perustuen ammattikalastuksen saalistilastoihin. Rannikon kaloja ravintonaan käyttävien lintulajien (riskilä, lapintiira ja merimetso) poikastuotanto. Silakkaa ja kilohailia ravintonaan käyttävien lintulajien (ruokki, etelänkiisla ja selkälokki) poikastuotanto. Simpukoita ravintonaan käyttävien lintulajien (haahka ja pilkkasiipi) poikastuotanto. Särkikalojen poistokalastuksen saalismäärät.


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Ihmisen aiheuttama rehevöityminen, erityisesti sen haitalliset vaikutukset, kuten biologisen monimuotoisuuden häviäminen, ekosysteemien tilan huononeminen, haitalliset leväkukinnat ja merenpohjan hapenpuute, on minimoitu.


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Fosforin ja typen moolisuhteet. Fosforin, typen ja silikaatin pitoisuudet. Ihmistoiminnan seurauksena mereen joutuvien ravinteiden ja orgaanisen aineen määrä sekä niiden pitoisuudet vedessä ovat tasolla, joka ei aiheuta meriympäristössä suoria tai epäsuoria haitallisia vaikutuksia.. Orgaanisen hiilen määrä. Vuosittainen mereen pintavesistä päätyvä ravinnekuormitus (kokonaisfosfori, kokonaistyppi).


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Sinilevä- ja panssarisiimaleväkukintojen määrä, lajisto ja laajuus.


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Merenpohjan koskemattomuus on sellaisella tasolla, että ekosysteemien rakenne ja toiminnot on turvattu ja että etenkään pohjaekosysteemeihin ei kohdistu haitallisia vaikutuksia.


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Meriläjitysalueiden luonnontilaan palautumista kuvaava ennallistamisindeksi. Suoraan tai epäsuorasti merenpohjaan kohdistuvat ihmistoiminnan vaikutukset ovat sellaisella tasolla, että ekosysteemien rakenne ja toiminnot on turvattu ja etenkään pohjaekosysteemeihin ei kohdistu haitallisia vaikutuksia..


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Suoraan tai epäsuorasti merenpohjaan kohdistuvat ihmistoiminnan vaikutukset ovat sellaisella tasolla, että ekosysteemien rakenne ja toiminnot on turvattu ja etenkään pohjaekosysteemeihin ei kohdistu haitallisia vaikutuksia..


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Luontotyyppien jakautuma vastaa niiden luontaisia ominaisuuksia. Luontotyyppien pinta-ala Suomen merialueilla, käyttäen luontotyyppimäärityksissä EU:n EUNIS luokitusta, joka on kehitteillä HELCOM yhteistyönä. Myönnettyjen ympäristölupien määrä ja niihin sisältyvien ruoppausmassojen määrä.


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Luontotyypeille tyypillisten lajien ja yhteisöjen tila. Luontotyyppien tila vastaa niiden luontaisia ominaisuuksia. Merenpohjan geologista pysyvyyttä (fyysistä koskemattomuutta) kuvaava indeksi. Merikutuisen siian ja kampelan poikasten esiintyminen ja runsaus matalilla hiekkapohjilla. Pohjayhteisön toiminta ja lajien runsaus ja monimuotoisuus eivät vaarannu ja ne voivat taata tarvittavat ekosysteemipalvelut (ravinteiden ja hiilen kierto) ja toiminnan (ravinto, suoja ja lisääntyminen).. Rannikkoalueiden pohjayhteisöjen monimuotoisuutta ja herkkyyttä kuvaavaa BBI-indeksi.


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Hydrografisten olosuhteiden pysyvät muutokset eivät vaikuta haitallisesti meren ekosysteemeihin.


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Pysyvien hydrografisten muutosten vaikutus luontotyyppeihin. Vallitsevat hydrografiset (esim. suolaisuus, lämpötila, pH ja hydrodynamiikka) ihmistoiminnasta aiheutuvat muutokset eivät haittaa lajien, populaatioiden tai ekosysteemin toimintaa.. Veden kerrostuneisuus ja sen muutokset. Veden lämpötila ja sen muutokset. Veden suolapitoisuus ja sen muutokset.


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Epäpuhtauksien pitoisuudet ovat tasoilla, jotka eivät johda pilaantumisvaikutuksiin.


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Haitallisten aineiden pitoisuudet eliöstössä tai vedessä ovat tasolla, joka ei aiheuta suoria tai epäsuoria haittavaikutuksia herkille meren eliöille tai ravintoverkon huipulla oleville lajeille.. Meriveden kokonaisöljypitoisuus. Orgaaniset tinayhdisteet vedessä ja kaloissa. Polybromatut difenyylieetterit kaloissa (Kongeneerit tri-BDE 28, tetra-BDE 47, penta-BDE 99 ja 100, heksa-BDE:t 153 ja 154, octaBDE, dekaBDE). Polyklooratut bifenyylit ja -dioksiinit sekä -furaanit kaloissaja (CB-kongeneerit 28, 52, 101, 118, 138, 153 ja 180, dioksiinit ja furaanit sekä dioksiinin kaltaiset  PCB-yhdisteet). Radioaktiiviset aineet (cesium-137) vedessä ja kaloissa. Raskasmetallit (kadmium, elohopea ja lyijy kaloissa, nikkeli, lyijy, kadmium vedessä). Valvontalennoilla havaittujen öljypäästöjen lukumäärä.


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Kiislojen ja ruokkien sekä lapintiirojen joukkokuolemien esiintyminen. Epämuodostuneet alkiot katkoissa (lisääntymishäiriöt). Fykotoksiinit (peptidimaksamyrkyt nodulariini-R ja mikrokystiini-LR sekä hermomyrkylliset PST-yhdisteet kuten gonjautoksiinit ja saksitoksiini). Haitallisten aineiden pitoisuudet ovat tasolla, joka ei aiheuta haitallisia biologisia vaikutuksia yksilötasolla eikä millään ravintoverkon tasolla ja meren eliöstön terveys ei vaarannu. Haitallisia vaikutuksia ovat esimerkiksi välittömät myrkkyvaikutukset, elintoimintojen häiriintyminen ja sairaudet., yksilönkehityksen, lisääntymisen, kasvun ja käyttäytymisen häiriöt ja laajimmillaan eliöiden populaatioihin ulottuvat vaikutukset.. Hylkeiden lisääntymisterveydentila. Luvitetun toiminnan päästöt. Lysosomikalvon stabiilisuus kaloissa ja simpukoissa (yleinen stressi). Merikotkan lisääntymishäiriöt ja populaatiokoko. Pienten kalanpoikasten vaurioiden/epänormaalien yksilöiden osuus. Pilaantuneiden sedimenttien ruoppausmäärä. Sedimenttien toksisuustestit. Veden pH ja metallipitoisuus aluna-alueiden jokien suistoalueilla - vaikutukset kalanpoikasten selviytymiseen ja alueiden poikastuotantoon. Ympäristölaatunormidirektiivin tarkistamisen mukaiset yhdisteet. Öljyn, kemikaalien ja radioaktiivisten aineiden merikuljetusten määrät.


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Haitallisten aineiden pitoisuudet ovat tasolla, joka ei aiheuta haitallisia biologisia vaikutuksia yksilötasolla eikä millään ravintoverkon tasolla ja meren eliöstön terveys ei vaarannu. Haitallisia vaikutuksia ovat esimerkiksi välittömät myrkkyvaikutukset, elintoimintojen häiriintyminen ja sairaudet., yksilönkehityksen, lisääntymisen, kasvun ja käyttäytymisen häiriöt ja laajimmillaan eliöiden populaatioihin ulottuvat vaikutukset.. Hylkeiden laskentakannan koko.


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Kalojen ja ihmisravintona käytettävien muiden merieliöiden epäpuhtaustasot eivät ylitä lainsäädännössä tai muissa asiaa koskevissa normeissa asetettuja tasoja.


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Fykotoksiinit (peptidimyrkyt sekä PST- ja DST-yhdisteet) vallitsevassa matriisissa. Kalojen ja ihmisravintona käytettävien muiden meren antimien epäpuhtaustasot eivät ylitä yhteisön lainsäädännössä tai muissa asiaa koskevissa normeissa asetettuja tasoja.. Polyklooratut bifenyylit ja -dioksiinit sekä -furaanit kaloissa.


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Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque les répartitions spatiales des habitats naturellement présents sont adaptées aux conditions environnementales naturelles existantes et lorsque la connectivité spatiale et fonctionnelle est préservée, notamment pour les habitats d’espèces..


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Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque :
        - soit les teneurs en nutriments ne présentent pas un niveau élevé (critère 5.1) et lorsqu’il n’y a pas d’impacts directs (critère 5.2) ou indirects (critère 5.3) liés à l’enrichissement excessif des eaux par les nutriments sur l’utilisation durable des biens et services écosystémiques ;
        - soit il n’y a pas d’impacts directs (critère 5.2) ou indirects (critère 5.3) liés à l’enrichissement excessifs des eaux par les nutriments sur l’utilisation durable des biens et services écosystémiques, malgré des teneurs en nutriments présentant un niveau élevé (critère 5.1)..


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Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque les conditions ci-après sont respectées :
        - la diversité des espèces et des habitats, les structures et les fonctions écologiques, telles la connectivité, les flux de matière ou les habitats d’espèces, sont préservées et conformes aux conditions environnementales naturelles existantes ;
        - les activités humaines et les pressions induites sont à un niveau compatible avec la capacité de résilience écologique de l’écosystème.
        La notion de « conditions environnementales naturelles existantes » intègre la variabilité naturelle des populations et des communautés, ainsi que celle due au changement climatique.
        Cela implique notamment et cumulativement que le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque :
        - la diversité, à tous les niveaux d’organisation du vivant (populations, groupes
        fonctionnels, communautés et habitats), ne diminue pas de façon significative, en termes de composition (nombre et nature des taxons, groupes fonctionnels ou habitats élémentaires) et de proportion (abondances/étendues relatives), selon les conditions environnementales naturelles existantes ;
        - les répartitions spatiales des populations et des habitats naturellement présents sont
        adaptées aux conditions environnementales naturelles existantes. La connectivité spatiale et fonctionnelle est préservée, notamment pour les habitats d’espèce (ensemble des espaces géographiques nécessaires à l’accomplissement du cycle biologique naturel d’une espèce) ;
        - l’effectif, les caractéristiques démographiques (fertilité, mortalité) et l’état sanitaire des populations naturellement présentes permettent leur maintien et leur survie à long terme, selon les conditions environnementales naturelles existantes ;
        - la qualité des habitats élémentaires, décrite par des paramètres biotiques (tels que la composition spécifique et l’abondance de la communauté biologique associée naturellement) et abiotiques (conditions structurelles et environnementales) est à un niveau suffisant garantissant l’intégrité des fonctions écologiques naturellement associées.. Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque les conditions ci-après sont respectées :
        - la diversité des espèces et des habitats, les structures et les fonctions écologiques, telles la connectivité, les flux de matière ou les habitats d’espèces, sont préservées et conformes aux conditions environnementales naturelles existantes ;
        - les activités humaines et les pressions induites sont à un niveau compatible avec la capacité de résilience écologique de l’écosystème.
        La notion de « conditions environnementales naturelles existantes » intègre la variabilité naturelle des populations et des communautés, ainsi que celle due au changement climatique.
        Cela implique notamment et cumulativement que le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque :
        - la diversité, à tous les niveaux d’organisation du vivant (populations, groupes fonctionnels, communautés et habitats), ne diminue pas de façon significative, en termes de composition (nombre et nature des taxons, groupes fonctionnels ou habitats élémentaires) et de proportion (abondances/étendues relatives), selon les conditions environnementales naturelles existantes ;
        - les répartitions spatiales des populations et des habitats naturellement présents sont adaptées aux conditions environnementales naturelles existantes. La connectivité spatiale et fonctionnelle est préservée, notamment pour les habitats d’espèce (ensemble des espaces géographiques nécessaires à l’accomplissement du cycle biologique naturel d’une espèce) ;
        - l’effectif, les caractéristiques démographiques (fertilité, mortalité) et l’état sanitaire des populations naturellement présentes permettent leur maintien et leur survie à long terme, selon les conditions environnementales naturelles existantes ;
        - la qualité des habitats élémentaires, décrite par des paramètres biotiques (tels que la composition spécifique et l’abondance de la communauté biologique associée naturellement) et abiotiques (conditions structurelles et environnementales) est à un niveau suffisant garantissant l’intégrité des fonctions écologiques naturellement associées.. Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque les conditions ci-après sont respectées :
        - la diversité des espèces et des habitats, les structures et les fonctions écologiques, telles la connectivité, les flux de matière ou les habitats d’espèces, sont préservées et
        conformes aux conditions environnementales naturelles existantes ;
        - les activités humaines et les pressions induites sont à un niveau compatible avec la
        capacité de résilience écologique de l’écosystème.
        La notion de « conditions environnementales naturelles existantes » intègre la variabilité naturelle des populations et des communautés, ainsi que celle due au changement climatique.
        Cela implique notamment et cumulativement que le bon état écologique est atteint
        lorsque :
        - la diversité, à tous les niveaux d’organisation du vivant (populations, groupes
        fonctionnels, communautés et habitats), ne diminue pas de façon significative, en termes de composition (nombre et nature des taxons, groupes fonctionnels ou habitats
        élémentaires) et de proportion (abondances/étendues relatives), selon les conditions
        environnementales naturelles existantes ;
        - les répartitions spatiales des populations et des habitats naturellement présents sont
        adaptées aux conditions environnementales naturelles existantes. La connectivité spatiale et fonctionnelle est préservée, notamment pour les habitats d’espèce (ensemble des espaces géographiques nécessaires à l’accomplissement du cycle biologique naturel d’une espèce) ;
        - l’effectif, les caractéristiques démographiques (fertilité, mortalité) et l’état sanitaire des populations naturellement présentes permettent leur maintien et leur survie à long terme, selon les conditions environnementales naturelles existantes ;
        - la qualité des habitats élémentaires, décrite par des paramètres biotiques (tels que la
        composition spécifique et l’abondance de la communauté biologique associée naturellement) et abiotiques (conditions structurelles et environnementales) est à un
        niveau suffisant garantissant l’intégrité des fonctions écologiques naturellement associées..


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Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque les déchets marins et leurs produits de décomposition ne causent pas ou plus d’impacts significatifs notés ci-dessous par ordre d'importance :

        1) Les déchets et leurs produits de dégradation présents et entrant dans la sous-région marine sont réduits de manière significative au cours du temps et ne présentent pas un risque significatif pour la vie marine au niveau des populations, que ce soit un risque de mortalité directe ou un risque d'impacts indirects tels que la réduction de la fécondité ou de la mobilité, ou la bio accumulation dans les chaînes trophiques.

        2) Les déchets et leurs produits de dégradation présents et entrant dans la sous-région marine ne sont pas un vecteur important de l'introduction d'espèces envahissantes.

        3) Les déchets marins présents et entrant dans la sous-région marine ne représentent pas un risque direct ou indirect pour la santé humaine.

        4) Les déchets et leurs produits de dégradation présents et entrant dans les eaux de la sous-région marine n'entraînent pas d'importantes conséquences économiques néfastes pour les activités maritimes, les industries et les communautés littorales.

        5) Les déchets en mer ne posent aucun risque inacceptable pour la navigation.. Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque les déchets marins et leurs produits de
        décomposition ne causent pas ou plus d’impacts significatifs notés ci-dessous par ordre
        d'importance :

        1) Les déchets et leurs produits de dégradation présents et entrant dans la sous-région marine sont réduits de manière significative au cours du temps et ne présentent pas un risque significatif pour la vie marine au niveau des populations, que ce soit un risque de
        mortalité directe ou un risque d'impacts indirects tels que la réduction de la fécondité ou de la mobilité, ou la bio accumulation dans les chaînes trophiques.

        2) Les déchets et leurs produits de dégradation présents et entrant dans la sous-région marine ne sont pas un vecteur important de l'introduction d'espèces envahissantes.

        3) Les déchets marins présents et entrant dans la sous-région marine ne représentent pas un risque direct ou indirect pour la santé humaine.

        4) Les déchets et leurs produits de dégradation présents et entrant dans les eaux de la sous-région marine n'entraînent pas d'importantes conséquences économiques néfastes pour les activités maritimes, les industries et les communautés littorales.

        5) Les déchets en mer ne posent aucun risque inacceptable pour la navigation..


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Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque les conditions ci-dessous sont cumulativement respectées :

        - Les capacités de détection et communication acoustique des grands cétacés ne sont pas altérées par les perturbations sonores anthropiques ;

        - La fréquentation des zones fonctionnelles écologiques par les espèces sensibles aux perturbations sonores est préservée ;

        - La surmortalité accidentelle directe ou indirecte due aux perturbations sonores anthropiques est marginale.. Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque les conditions ci-dessous sont cumulativement respectées :

        - Les capacités de détection et communication acoustique des grands cétacés ne sont pas altérées par les perturbations sonores anthropiques ;

        - La fréquentation des zones fonctionnelles écologiques par les espèces sensibles aux
        perturbations sonores est préservée ;

        - La surmortalité accidentelle directe ou indirecte due aux perturbations sonores
        anthropiques est marginale..


GESDescription:
Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque l’effectif, les caractéristiques démographiques (fertilité, mortalité) et l’état sanitaire des populations naturellement présentes permettent leurs maintiens et leurs survies à long terme, selon les conditions environnementales naturelles existantes..


GESDescription:
Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque les répartitions spatiales des populations naturellement présentes sont adaptées aux conditions environnementales naturelles existantes. La connectivité spatiale et fonctionnelle est préservée, notamment pour les habitats d’espèce..


GESDescription:
Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque la qualité des habitats élémentaires, décrite par des paramètres biotiques (tels que la composition spécifique et l’abondance de la communauté biologique associée naturellement) et abiotiques (conditions structurelles et environnementales), est à un niveau suffisant garantissant l’intégrité des fonctions écologiques naturellement associées..


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Les espèces non indigènes introduites par le biais des activités humaines sont à des niveaux qui ne perturbent pas les écosystèmes..


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Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque la fréquence et l’intensité des nouvelles introductions d’espèces non indigènes, par le biais des activités humaines, sont réduites à un niveau minimum..


GESDescription:
Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque les incidences des espèces non-indigènes envahissantes  sont réduites à un niveau minimum..


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Les populations de tous les poissons, mollusques et crustacés exploités à des fins commerciales se situent dans les limites de sécurité biologique, en présentant une répartition de la population par âge et par taille qui témoigne de la bonne santé du stock..


GESDescription:
Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque les conditions ci-après sont cumulativement respectées :
        - tous les stocks évalués doivent avoir une mortalité par pêche inférieure ou égale   à la mortalité par pêche au rendement maximum durable avec une probabilité de 50%. En l’absence d’estimation de la probabilité d’atteinte de la cible, et lorsqu'un intervalle autour de la valeur cible est défini, la valeur de la mortalité par pêche estimée pour ce stock doit être comprise dans cet intervalle. La valeur de F doit être inférieure ou égale à FPA qui détermine la zone de sécurité biologique du stock ;
        - tous les autres stocks ont un rapport entre captures et indice de biomasse montrant une tendance stable ou décroissante..


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Le bon état écologique pour la sous-région marine est atteint lorsque les conditions ci-après sont cumulativement respectées :
        - tous les stocks évalués doivent avoir un niveau de biomasse reproductrice supérieur ou égal au niveau MSY-Btrigger, au-dessous duquel le stock est considéré comme hors de l’intervalle de biomasses associées au rendement maximum durable, avec une probabilité de 50% ;
        - tous les autres stocks ont un indice de biomasse féconde montrant une tendance stable ou positive..


GESDescription:
Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque la répartition en taille et âge des stocks témoigne de la bonne santé du stock.. Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque la répartition en taille et âge des
        stocks témoigne de la bonne santé du stock..


GESDescription:
Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque les conditions ci-dessous sont cumulativement respectées, en tenant compte du fait que les changements majeurs fonctionnels et structurels ne sont pas déclenchés par des pressions anthropiques régionales uniquement, mais aussi par d’autres facteurs tels que le changement climatique ou la variabilité naturelle des populations :

        - les différents compartiments clés (groupes fonctionnels, espèces, habitats) des réseaux trophiques sont maintenus dans des proportions permettant la pérennité à long terme de la structure générale des réseaux trophiques ;

        - la dynamique d’abondance générale de ces groupes, analysée sur des échelles temporelles suffisamment importantes, assure le bon fonctionnement du système ; ce qui implique également un maintien de la fertilité et de la diversité génétique des populations ;

        - les principaux liens trophiques sur lesquels repose la dynamique générale du système sont conservés afin de garantir une efficacité de transfert correcte de l’énergie des bas niveaux vers les hauts niveaux trophiques ;

        - les processus de recyclage de la matière organique assurés par la boucle microbienne et les décomposeurs perdurent dans des conditions ne mettant pas en péril leur rôle fonctionnel dans le système..


GESDescription:
Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque la diversité des espèces et des habitats, les structures et les fonctions écologiques, telles la connectivité, les flux de matière ou les habitats d’espèces, sont préservées et conformes aux conditions environnementales naturelles existantes. Il n’y a pas de baisse significative de la diversité, à tous les niveaux d’organisation du vivant (populations, groupes fonctionnels, communautés et habitats), en termes de composition (nombre et nature des taxons, groupes fonctionnels ou habitats élémentaires) et de proportion (abondances/étendues relatives)..


GESDescription:
Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque la diversité des espèces et des habitats, les structures et les fonctions écologiques, telles la connectivité, les flux de matière ou les habitats d’espèces, sont préservées et conformes aux conditions environnementales naturelles existantes. Il n’y a pas de baisse significative de la diversité, à tous les niveaux d’organisation du vivant (populations, groupes fonctionnels, communautés et habitats), en termes de composition (nombre et nature des taxons, groupes fonctionnels ou habitats élémentaires) et de proportion (abondances/étendues relatives).. Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque le maintien de l’abondance et de la répartition des groupes clés assure avant tout une stabilité structurelle du système. De façon indirecte, le maintien des abondances repose également sur les flux en lien avec ces groupes..


GESDescription:
Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque le maintien de la proportion des espèces au sommet du réseau trophique induit que le niveau de pressions directes exercées sur les hauts-niveaux trophiques reste acceptable..


GESDescription:
Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque le maintien de la productivité des espèces prédatrices induit un transfert correct des bas niveaux vers les hauts niveaux trophiques et un maintien structurel et fonctionnel des éléments clés des niveaux trophiques supérieurs, prenant en compte le fait qu’une baisse de la productivité peut également être causée par d’autres facteurs non trophiques..


GESDescription:
Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque la communauté biologique est équilibrée et conserve toutes les fonctions nécessaires en l’absence de perturbations néfastes associées à l’eutrophisation (exemple des développements excessifs de phytoplancton, de faibles concentrations en oxygène, etc.) et/ou lorsqu’il n’y a pas d’impacts liés à l’enrichissement excessifs des eaux par les nutriments sur l’utilisation durable des biens et services écosystèmiques.

        Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque :
        - soit les teneurs en nutriments ne présentent pas un niveau élevé (critère 5.1) et lorsqu’il n’y a pas d’impacts directs (critère 5.2) ou indirects (critère 5.3) liés à l’enrichissement excessif des eaux par les nutriments sur l’utilisation durable des biens et services écosystémiques ;
        - soit il n’y a pas d’impacts directs (critère 5.2) ou indirects (critère 5.3) liés à l’enrichissement excessifs des eaux par les nutriments sur l’utilisation durable des biens et services écosystémiques, malgré des teneurs en nutriments présentant un niveau élevé (critère 5.1)..


GESDescription:
Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque les conditions ci-après sont cumulativement respectées :

        - le taux d’emprise et l’intensité des pressions physiques exercées sur le fond ne dépassent pas les niveaux présentés à l’annexe 2 de l'arrêté du 17 décembre 2012 relatif à la définition du bon état écologique des eaux marines ;
        - les pressions physiques exercées sur le fond n’engendrent pas d’impacts significatifs sur la richesse spécifique, l’abondance et la biomasse des espèces ingénieures, porteuses de biodiversité, identifiées par les descripteurs 1 (biodiversité) et 4 (réseau trophique marin) ;
        - les pressions physiques exercées sur le fond n’engendrent pas d’impacts significatifs sur l’état de la communauté benthique.. Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque les conditions ci-après sont cumulativement
        respectées :

        - le taux d’emprise et l’intensité des pressions physiques exercées sur le fond ne dépassent pas les niveaux présentés à l’annexe 2 de l'arrêté du 17 décembre 2012 relatif à la définition du bon état écologique des eaux marines ;

        - les pressions physiques exercées sur le fond n’engendrent pas d’impacts significatifs sur la richesse spécifique, l’abondance et la biomasse des espèces ingénieures, porteuses de biodiversité, identifiées par les descripteurs 1 (biodiversité) et 4 (réseau trophique marin) ;

        - les pressions physiques exercées sur le fond n’engendrent pas d’impacts significatifs sur l’état de la communauté benthique.. Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque les conditions ci-après sont cumulativement
        respectées :

        - le taux d’emprise et l’intensité des pressions physiques exercées sur le fond ne dépassent pas les niveaux présentés à l’annexe 2 de l'arrêté du 17 décembre 2012 relatif à la définition du bon état écologique des eaux marines ;

        - les pressions physiques exercées sur le fond n’engendrent pas d’impacts significatifs sur la richesse spécifique, l’abondance et la biomasse des espèces ingénieures, porteuses de biodiversité, identifiées par les descripteurs 1 (biodiversité) et 4 (réseau trophique marin) ;

        - les pressions physiques exercées sur le fond n’engendrent pas d’impacts significatifs
        sur l’état de la communauté benthique..


GESDescription:
Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque la nature et l’étendue des changements permanents liés aux conditions hydrographiques (qui comprennent plus particulièrement entre autres éléments, la turbidité, les sédiments, les courants, les vagues, la bathymétrie, la salinité, la température) résultant des activités anthropiques (individuellement et de façon cumulée), hors évolutions climatiques et cycliques de long terme de l’environnement marin, n’ont pas d’impacts de long terme significatifs sur les composantes biologiques considérées par les descripteurs 1 (biodiversité), 4 (réseaux trophiques) et 6 (intégrité des fonds).. Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque la nature et l’étendue des changements
        permanents liés aux conditions hydrographiques (qui comprennent plus particulièrement entre autres éléments, la turbidité, les sédiments, les courants, les vagues, la bathymétrie, la salinité, la température) résultant des activités anthropiques (individuellement et de façon cumulée), hors évolutions climatiques et cycliques de long terme de l’environnement marin, n’ont pas d’impacts de long terme significatifs sur les composantes biologiques considérées par les descripteurs 1 (biodiversité), 4 (réseaux trophiques) et 6 (intégrité des fonds)..


GESDescription:
Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque les conditions ci-après sont cumulativement respectées :

        - les concentrations des contaminants pour lesquels un seuil est disponible (norme de qualité environnementale, telle que définie dans l’arrêté du 25 janvier 2010 relatif aux méthodes et critères d'évaluation de l'état écologique, de l'état chimique et du potentiel écologique des eaux de surface ou critère d’évaluation environnementale définie par la Convention OSPAR) ne dépassent pas ces seuils ;

        - les concentrations dans le biote n’augmentent pas dans le temps ;

        - les concentrations dans les prédateurs supérieurs n’augmentent pas dans le temps ;

        - les effets considérés des contaminants sont jugés non significatifs.. Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque les conditions ci-après sont cumulativement
        respectées :

        - les concentrations des contaminants pour lesquels un seuil est disponible (norme de qualité environnementale, telle que définie dans l’arrêté du 25 janvier 2010 relatif aux méthodes et critères d'évaluation de l'état écologique, de l'état chimique et du potentiel écologique des eaux de surface ou critère d’évaluation environnementale définie par la Convention OSPAR) ne
        dépassent pas ces seuils ;

        - les concentrations dans le biote n’augmentent pas dans le temps ;

        - les concentrations dans les prédateurs supérieurs n’augmentent pas dans le temps ;

        - les effets considérés des contaminants sont jugés non significatifs..


GESDescription:
Les quantités de contaminants présents dans les poissons et autres fruits de mer destinés à la consommation humaine ne dépassent pas les seuils fixés par la législation communautaire ou autres normes applicables..


GESDescription:
Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque :

        - les niveaux réels de contamination des poissons et autres fruits de mer destinés à la consommation humaine par les contaminants chimiques listés dans le règlement 1881/2006 ainsi que le nombre de contaminants pour lesquels les teneurs maximales réglementaires fixées par ce règlement ont été dépassées, sont stables ou diminuent ;

        - la fréquence annuelle de dépassement des teneurs maximales réglementaires précitées ne dépasse pas le niveau fixé à l’annexe 2 de l'arrêté du 17/12/2012 relatif à la définition du bon état écologique des eaux marines.. Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque :

        - les niveaux réels de contamination des poissons et autres fruits de mer destinés à la consommation humaine par les contaminants chimiques listés dans le règlement 1881/2006 ainsi que le nombre de contaminants pour lesquels les teneurs maximales
        réglementaires fixées par ce règlement ont été dépassées, sont stables ou diminuent ;

        - la fréquence annuelle de dépassement des teneurs maximales réglementaires précitées ne dépasse pas le niveau fixé à l’annexe 2 de l'arrêté du 17/12/2012 relatif à la définition du bon état écologique des eaux marines.. Le bon état écologique est atteint lorsque les critères de qualité des eaux marines et des produits issus du milieu marin destinés à la consommation humaine pour les contaminants microbiologiques précisés par les réglementations communautaires et nationales existantes sont respectés..


GESDescription:
Photophilic algal community: Distribution of photophilic algae communities in Croatian part of the Adriatic subregion is not decreasing due to anthropogenic activities. Posidonia beds: Distribution of posidonia meadow in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea is not decreasing due to anthropogenic activities. Coralligenous assemblages: Distribution range of Coralligenous assemblages is not reducing due to anthropogenic reasons..


GESDescription:
Photophilic algal community: Range is stable or increasing according to all indicators monitored and not below then Favorable Reference Range according to HD. Posidonia beds: Range of posidonia meadows is stable or increasing and is not less than the FRR value (Favourable Reference Range for HD habitats). Coralligenous assemblages: Distribution range is stable or increasing and not smaller than the FRR value (Favourable Reference Range for HD habitats)..


GESDescription:
Photophilic algal community: Distribution is in concordance with the expected pattern throughout the established distribution range..


GESDescription:
In most parts of the ecosystem the biological community remains balanced and retains all the functions in the absence of undesirable disturbances caused by eutrophication. GES of benthic communities on hard bottoms are not reduced. Distribution of  biocenosis is maintained..


GESDescription:
Condition and functioning of benthic communities are in harmony with natural processes in the ecosystem and are not adversely altered. GES is maintained, values below the limit of hypoxia are not recorded..


GESDescription:
Only Pb exceeded regulatory levels, but just on one occasion in the year 2013. GES is achieved..


GESDescription:
Mammals: The current status of the GES is unknown due to the fact that there was no evaluation and no reference data has been determined. Seabirds: The current status of the GES cannot be assessed due to lack of data, especially trends. Reptiles: Due to lack of data, primarily baseline data and trends, current state of GES is not possible to assess. Fish: Due to the fact that additional research is needed for clear trends determination, currently GES is not possible to determine. Photophilic algal community: GES is achieved. In the majority of the coastal areas in the Adriatic Sea, benthic macroalgae are assessed with high and good quality status. Posidonia: Posidonia meadow GES is achieved. Posidonia oceanica species GES is achieved. Coralligenous assemblages and species Coralium rubrum: For Coralligenous assemblages it is expert opinion that GES is achieved. For species Coralium rubrum it is expert opinion that GES is not achieved. Pelagic plankton community: GES is achieved. Overall, marine ecosystems under jurisdiction of Croatia, as well as their constituent habitats and species, are maintained. Their distribution, abundance and condition are in accordance with prevailing environmental conditions. Use of marine biological resources is sustainable and human activities do not have significant impact on the state and function of marine ecosystems and its biological components. Those species and habitats which require protection as is prescribed by national and international legislation, such as rare and endangered species and priority habitats, are protected effectively through appropriate national or (sub) regional mechanisms. As GES is achieved for the majority of components analyzed in this report, we can conclude that GES on the level of Descriptor 1, is achieved..


GESDescription:
Mammals: Population size of monitored cetacean species is stable or increasing and is not under significantly negative impact caused by human activities. Seabirds: Population size of each selected seabird species in Croatian part of the Adriatic is stable or increasing and not under significant negative impact of human activities. Reptiles: Population size is stable and not significantly decreased by anthropogenic factors. Fish: Populations of sensitive fish species are not significantly impacted by human activity. Corallium rubrum: The number of C. rubrum specimens is on the level that ensures sustainability of the species.. Mammals: The number of individuals in local populations of bottlenose dolphins that are monitored in areas of territorial sea (Vis-Hvar-Lastovo; Kornati-N.Dalmatia; Kvarnerić) and in areas put forth as SCI for bottlenose dolphins is stable or increasing. The number of striped and bottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic is stable or increasing. Seabirds: Annual abundance of breeding birds for each selected species/nest location or area is stable or increasing. Reptiles: Population abundance of Caretta caretta in the Adriatic Sea is not reducing. Fish: Population abundance density and population biomass density of sensitive fish species meet individual indicator targets in a statistically significant proportion of species monitored. Corallium rubrum: Density of red coral settlement is increasing..


GESDescription:
Mammals: The number of young animals in three local populations of bottlenose dolphins monitored in territorial waters (Vis-Hvar-Lastovo; Kornati – N.Dalmatia; Kvarnerić) and in proposed bottlenose dolphin SCI areas, is stable or increasing. Seabirds: Mortality of seabirds due to fishing by catch is sufficiently low and annual breeding success is not lower than expected. Reptiles: Mortality of Caretta caretta due to fishing bycatch and ingestion of marine litter is reduced and does not affect population size. Fish: Population demographic characteristics of selected sensitive fish species meet individual targets in a statistically significant proportion of species monitored. Corallium rubrum: The number of adult specimens of C. rubrum is increasing.. Seabirds: Population condition of each selected seabird species in Croatian part of the Adriatic is not negatively influenced by human activities. Reptiles: Mortality of Caretta caretta due to bycatch and ingestion of marine litter should be sufficiently low, so it does not negatively influence population size. Fish: Population condition of selected fish species is not significantly impacted by human activities. Corallium rubrum: Size categories of species C. rubrum are on the level that ensures sustainability of the species..


GESDescription:
Mammals: The distribution of monitored species is in concordance with the expected pattern throughout the previously established distribution area.. Mammals: The occurrence of the monitored cetacean species is stable and does not change significantly in the distribution area due to anthropogenic impacts. Seabirds: Population distribution of each selected seabird species in Croatian part of the Adriatic is stable or increasing and not under significant negative impact of human activities. Reptiles: Distribution of Caretta caretta is stable and not significantly diminishing due to anthropogenic factors. Fish: Distribution of selected fish species is not significantly impacted by human activities. Corallium rubrum: Distribution of C. rubrum is on the extent that ensures its sustainability.. Mammals: There is no statistically significant reduction in the distribution range of monitored cetaceans. Seabirds: Nest-site distribution of selected seabirds is stable or increasing. Reptiles: There is no decrease in current (baseline) range (FRR according to HD). Fish: Geographic and depth distribution of selected fish meet individual indicator targets in a statistically significant proportion of species monitored. Corallium rubrum: Distribution range of species C. rubrum is stable or increasing and not less than the FRR values (Favourable Reference Range under Habitats Directive)..


GESDescription:
Photophilic algal community: Quality of photophilic algae settlement in the Croatian part of the subregion is not reduced due to human activities. Posidonia beds: Posidonia meadows and the species P. oceanica have Good and High ecological status, and each of the monitored indicators are not significantly decreased due to anthropogenic activities. Coralligenous assemblages: Structure and function of Coralligenous assemblages are not negatively affected by human activities. Pelagic plankton community: Taxonomic biodiversity and abundance of plankton species is preserved in accordance with the prevailing biotic and abiotic conditions which are not significantly negatively impacted by human activities.. Photophilic algal community: Upper infralitoral algal communities are in High or Good ecological status according to WFD. Posidonia oceanica: is in Good and High ecological status according to WFD. Posidonia beds: are in Good and High ecological status according to WFD. Coralligenous assemblages: Habitat structure and function is maintained. Pelagic plankton community: Taxonomic diversity is not significantly changed compared to the natural conditions.. Posidonia oceanica: shoot density is not decreasing. Pelagic plankton community: Relative abundance and plankton biomass are not significantly altered regarding the natural community..


GESDescription:
Non-indigenous (invasive) species introduced into the environment as a result of human activities (anthropogenic influence) have not caused significant changes in the ecosystem..


GESDescription:
The abundance and distribution of non-indigenous (invasive) species entered by anthropogenic activity in the Croatian Adriatic waters is not at high level. GES is reached.. The trend of incidence of NIS (IAS) entered by anthropogenic activity is increasing. GES is not reached..


GESDescription:
Currently, impacts are not assessed directly. The biopollution index (Olenin et al., 2007) assesses the magnitude of bioinvasion impacts and its applicability needs evaluation. Therefore, we believe that the determination of good environmental status in relation to the impact of NIS, based on currently available data, at this point would be premature.. Due to the lack of data on the impact of non-indigenous (invasive) species on the ecosystem, it is not possible to assess the good environmental status.. Due to the lack of data that would allow such an assessment, ratios between the abundance of native and NIS species are not known. However, in the framework of the existing data on the distribution of NIS in Croatian waters (Caulerpa racemosa, Womersleyella setacea), it can be assumed that in some areas there are indications of reduced biodiversity..


GESDescription:
Demersal stocks: GES is not reached on the level of the GSA 17. Due to the lower fishing pressure in the territorial waters than in the rest of the Adriatic sea, current status of demersal stock inside territorial waters of Croatia are in the sustainable condition.
        Pelagic stocks: GES is not reached on the level of the GSA 17. State of the stocks in the territorial waters of Croatia is in the sustainable condition in the recent time.
        Coastal stocks: GES is not possible to assess. Times series of data are missing for majority of coastal stocks and types of fisheries.
        Shellfish stocks: GES is reached. Although times series of data for shellfish stocks and shellfish fisheries are poor, due to the very low level of exploitation in the past and recently, populations are in the sustainable condition..


GESDescription:
The spatial range of many fish stocks, and some shellfish stocks, overlaps the EEC or other extraterritorial waters of more than one Member State so that assessments and management needs to occur at the regional or sub-regional scale. Fish and shellfish stocks in Croatia, as part of EU waters are assessed and managed at the regional level (GSA 17), apart from some inshore coastal stocks which are assessed and managed at the national (Member State or sub-Member State) level. Apart from inshore stocks, scientific assessments of the state of fish stocks, management reference points and the extent of fishing activity are provided to the European Commission by STECF and GFCM. The primary measure for the state of a stock is the spawning stock biomass (SSB), which provides a measure of the reproductive potential of a stock. The primary measure for the extent of fishing activity is the fishing mortality (F) that is applied to a stock. GFCM and STECF does not conduct assessments, nor provide reference points, for all stocks exploited in Croatia (more than 150 species) or European waters. Therefore, assessments of GES for criterion 3.1 (level of pressure of fishing activity) and criterion 3.2 (reproductive capacity of the stock) cannot currently be conducted for all stocks on the basis of GFCM and STECF’ assessments and reference points. Furthermore STECF does not provide scientific assessments or reference points relating to criterion 3.3 (population age and size distribution). It is also noted that a number of national and European initiatives are developing assessment methods and reference points for ‘data poor’ stocks and it is expected that additional methods will be incorporated into the formal STECF’ advisory process. Therefore, the position in relation to secondary indicators could be revised in time for the 2015 definition of the Programme of Measures (Directive 2008/56/EC Art 13) or the 2018 review of Marine Strategies (Directive 2008/56/EC Art 17). For the initial assessment of GES it is proposed that no assessment is made for stocks for which STECF does not provide assessments of the primary indicators of F and SSB in relation to reference values. To facilitate harmonized assessments amongst regional partners it is proposed that assessment of GES for Descriptor 3 is based on STECF assessments and reference points..


GESDescription:
The spatial range of many fish stocks, and some shellfish stocks, overlaps the EEC or other extraterritorial waters of more than one Member State so that assessments and management needs to occur at the regional or sub-regional scale. Fish and shellfish stocks in Croatia, as part of EU waters are assessed and managed at the regional level (GSA 17), apart from some inshore coastal stocks which are assessed and managed at the national (Member State or sub-Member State) level. Apart from inshore stocks, scientific assessments of the state of fish stocks, management reference points and the extent of fishing activity are provided to the European Commission by STECF and GFCM. The primary measure for the state of a stock is the spawning stock biomass (SSB), which provides a measure of the reproductive potential of a stock. The primary measure for the extent of fishing activity is the fishing mortality (F) that is applied to a stock. GFCM and STECF does not conduct assessments, nor provide reference points, for all stocks exploited in Croatia (more than 150 species) or European waters. Therefore, assessments of GES for criterion 3.1 (level of pressure of fishing activity) and criterion 3.2 (reproductive capacity of the stock) cannot currently be conducted for all stocks on the basis of GFCM and STECF’ assessments and reference points. Furthermore STECF does not provide scientific assessments or reference points relating to criterion 3.3 (population age and size distribution).It is also noted that a number of national and European initiatives are developing assessment methods and reference points for ‘data poor’ stocks and it is expected that additional methods will be incorporated into the formal STECF’ advisory process. Therefore, the position in relation to secondary indicators could be revised in time for the 2015 definition of the Programme of Measures (Directive 2008/56/EC Art 13) or the 2018 review of Marine Strategies (Directive 2008/56/EC Art 17). For the initial assessment of GES it is proposed that no assessment is made for stocks for which STECF does not provide assessments of the primary indicators of F and SSB in relation to reference values. To facilitate harmonized assessments amongst regional partners it is proposed that assessment of GES for Descriptor 3 is based on STECF assessments and reference points..


GESDescription:
Observed indicators suggest that plankton, small pelagic fish (sardine) and top predator (tuna) communities are not significantly adversely influenced by anthropogenic drivers. The flow of energy to higher trophic levels is ensured. GES reached..


GESDescription:
Fish: The size-composition of fish communities reflects a healthy status and it is not significantly impacted by human activity.. Fish: Weight and length structure of selected species are in good status..


GESDescription:
Fish: The size-composition of fish communities reflects a healthy status and it is not significantly impacted by human activity.. Fish: Weight and length structure of selected species are in good status.. Primary producers, heterotrophic microbes, mesozooplankton: GES reached. Observed indicators suggest that plankton community is not significantly adversely influenced by anthropogenic drivers. The flow of energy to higher trophic levels is ensured..


GESDescription:
Top predators: GES reached. Observed indicators suggest that top predator (tuna) community is not significantly adversely influenced by anthropogenic drivers..


GESDescription:
Small pelagic fish: GES reached. Observed indicators suggest that small pelagic fish (sardine) community is not significantly adversely influenced by anthropogenic drivers. The flow of energy to higher trophic levels is ensured..


GESDescription:
Eutrophication in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea is mainly manifested at the local level. The ecological status of this part of the Adriatic is in its most part very good that is of the highest quality. Biological community remains balanced and retains all the functions in the absence of undesirable disturbances caused by eutrophication. GES of benthic communities on hard bottoms are not reduced. Distribution of biocenosis is maintained. Condition and functioning of benthic communities are in harmony with natural processes in the ecosystem and are not adversely altered. GES is maintained, values below the limit of hypoxia are not recorded..


GESDescription:
In most parts of the ecosystem the biological community remains balanced and retains all the functions in the absence of undesirable disturbances caused by eutrophication..


GESDescription:
GES is maintained, values below the limit of hypoxia are not recorded..


GESDescription:
GES of benthic communities on hard bottoms are not reduced..


GESDescription:
Condition and functioning of benthic communities are in harmony with natural processes in the ecosystem and are not adversely altered..


GESDescription:
Sea floor integrity in Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea is maintained. Distribution, size and state of different marine habitats and associated biocenosis are in accordance with prevailing natural conditions. According to analysis of available long term collected data, expert opinion and applied metrics, GES is reached in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea for analysed criteria and indicators of Descriptor 6..


GESDescription:
Soft bottom habitats are maintained and not adversely affected by human activities. Hard bottom habitats are maintained and not adversely affected by human activities. Posidonia oceanica meadows maintain or increase distribution area and ecological quality..


GESDescription:
Extent of the seabed significantly affected by human activities does not endanger ecosystem functioning. GES is reached..


GESDescription:
Cystoseira amantacea: Coastline colonized by C. amantacea is stable or increasing and not smaller that the baseline value. Posidonia beds: The upper and lower limits of posidonia meadow are not in regression.. Cystoseira amantacea: Distribution of C. amantacea settlements in Croatian part of the Adriatic subregion is not decreasing due to anthropogenic activities.  Posidonia beds: The upper and lower limit of the posidonia meadow in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea is stable or expanding (upper towards shallower depth and lower towards deeper) and is not in regression due to human activity.. Distribution and characteristics of biogenic substrate are maintained and ecosystem functions naturally. GES is reached..


GESDescription:
Conditions and functionality of benthic communities are in accordance to natural ecosystem processes and not adversely affected. GES is reached.. Photophilic algal community: Quality of photophilic algae settlement in the Croatian part of the subregion is not reduced due to human activities. Posidonia beds: Posidonia meadows and the species P. oceanica have Good and High ecological status, and each of the monitored indicators are not significantly decreased due to anthropogenic activities. Coralligenous assemblages: Structure and function of Coralligenous assemblages are not negatively affected by human activities. Pelagic plankton community: Taxonomic biodiversity and abundance of plankton species is preserved in accordance with the prevailing biotic and abiotic conditions which are not significantly negatively impacted by human activities.. Photophilic algal community: Upper infralitoral algal communities are in High or Good ecological status according to WFD. Posidonia oceanica: is in Good and High ecological status according to WFD. Posidonia beds: are in Good and High ecological status according to WFD. Coralligenous assemblages: Habitat structure and function is maintained. Pelagic plankton community: Taxonomic diversity is not significantly changed compared to the natural conditions.. Posidonia oceanica: shoot density is not decreasing. Pelagic plankton community: Relative abundance and plankton biomass are not significantly altered regarding the natural community.. Presence and abundance of sensitive species is in accordance to nature of habitats. GES is reached.. Soft bottom habitats are maintained and not adversely affected by human activities. Hard bottom habitats are maintained and not adversely affected by human activities. Posidonia oceanica meadows maintain or increase distribution area and ecological quality..


GESDescription:
There are no significant changes in hydrographic indicators (temperature, salinity, transparency and sea level) that would have impact on the ecosystem. Since there is no permanent changes of Descriptor 7 influenced by human activity, we can say that GES is achieved in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea..


GESDescription:
The nature and scale of any permanent changes to the prevailing hydrographic conditions resulting from anthropogenic activities, having taken into account climatic or long-term cyclical processes in the marine environment, do not lead to significant long term impacts on biological and other components considered under other descriptors. GES is reached..


GESDescription:
In order to estimate GES with respect to the first criterion of this descriptor (Concentrations of contaminants), we can conclude that the measured concentrations of priority substances in seawater (33 +8) show that good environmental status is achieved, because only 3 of 24 samples exceeded the criteria, but insufficient number of measurements (only two sampling campaigns) do not give a reliable assessment of the condition of priority substances. Altogether it can be concluded that the GES has not been achieved for all measured parameters, however, it should be taken into account that the most of the locations where the samples were taken from were exposed to strong anthropogenic influence, so it is questionable whether this assessment is relevant for the whole Croatia?s Adriatic coast and it should be considered to be only partially reliable. The assessment of GES in relation to the second criteria of this descriptor (Effects of contaminants) is that GES is reached. Due to the lack of data on the effects of significant acute pollution events, considering this indicator GES assessment is not possible..


GESDescription:
Good environmental status has not been reached for some metals (especially Hg and Pb) and PCB. Data for concentrations of priority substances and synthetic contaminants in coastal waters are insufficient. There are not enough data on the reference values for the Adriatic, so that the criteria of OSPAR were used. Most of the sites with available data are exposed to significant anthropogenic pressures, so it is questionable how much the evaluation is relevant for the entire coastal area the assessment is partially reliable. GES is not reached.. The concentrations of priority substances in seawater, measured 2010 in the potentially endangered water bodies, (13 of 16 examined stations) were mostly within the set Standards of environmental quality, except in the two water bodies where elevated concentrations of C10-13 chloroalkanes or TBT were found. Results of measurements of priority substances at 8 potentially threatened coastal areas during 2014 indicate good chemical status at 7 stations examined, while one indicated the elevated concentration of lead. These preliminary results indicate that the concentrations of most of priority substances in seawater are not elevated, but based on only two measurements it is difficult to make a definitive conclusion about the state of pollution by these substances. Monitored metals in shellfish, during the last 10 years show a growing trend for Pb, Hg, and Zn, while Cd and Cu showed no significant changes. Concentrations of metals in sediment were monitored at 12 locations. As well as for shellfish, concentrations of all metals in the sediment were significantly elevated in harbors, or area exposed to industrial pollution. Average concentrations of metals in sediment showed no significant temporal trends, primarily because of the way of sediment sampling that does not allow temporal resolution on a scale of 10. All measured concentrations of organotin compounds in shellfish significantly exceed BAC according to OSPAR, especially in the harbors where marine traffic is enhanced. Reduction of TBT in 2011 indicates decreased input of TBT in the marine environment. At all locations, concentrations of PCBs in shellfish were significantly higher than BAC values. Trends of average concentrations show slight decline, but it is obvious that the PCB contamination is still notable. Mean concentrations of the sum of 7 congeners in sediment were measured at 6 locations in the period of 2006-2011, showing that the concentrations are the highest at the location OT10 in the Kastela Bay, similar to that of shellfish. All average concentrations of chlorinated pesticides (DDE (p, p*)) in shellfish are higher than the BAC values, but the trend of the pressure is significantly decreasing; similar situation is recorded in sediment. The highest concentrations are at the locations that are significantly exposed to anthropogenic impacts. Average lindane concentrations in shellfish are all significantly lower than the BAC values and demonstrating their downward trend, while lindane was.


GESDescription:
Levels of contaminant effects measured in seawater, sediment and biota at potentially impacted coastal stations were below or in the range of established good environmental status while a “good ecological potential” (GEP) was achieved at stations placed in areas such as harbours, industrial areas, etc. classified as heavily modified water bodies (HMWB). GES is reached.. Levels of contaminant effects measured in seawater, sediment and biota at potentially impacted coastal stations were below or in the range of established good environmental status. GES is reached..


GESDescription:
Due to the lack of adequate data on the biological effects of acute natural concentrations of heavy metals in the sediment of the Adriatic. The assessment is unreliable..


GESDescription:
Due to the lack of adequate data on the biological effects of acute natural concentrations of heavy metals in the sediment of the Adriatic. The assessment is unreliable.. Levels of contaminant effects measured in seawater, sediment and biota at potentially impacted coastal stations were below or in the range of established good environmental status. GES is reached..


GESDescription:
Metal concentrations were determined in mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) collected in areas exposed to pollution sources; in the muscle tissues of hake (Merluccius merluccius), red mullet (Mullus barbatus) and sea bream (Pagellus erythrinus) from the eastern part of the Adriatic Sea (caught at 48 sampling stations) and in four fish species commonly caught in coastal and open waters of the eastern Adriatic Sea: anchovy (Engraulis encrasicholus), mackerel (Scomber japonicas), red mullet (Mullus surmuletus) and picarel (Spicara smaris). Organic contaminants were determined in mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis). Radionuclides were measured in sardines (Sardina pilchardus), Musky octopus (Eledone moschata) and mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis). Levels of contaminants do not exceed regulatory levels, except for Pb, but the frequency of exceeding regulatory levels for Pb was reduced to one for the last year, and is not affected to GES. GES is achieved..


GESDescription:
Concentrations of Cd in mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) caught for human consumption in areas exposed to pollution sources, were below the maximum permitted levels listed in Commission Regulation No 1881/2006 and 629/2008; concentrations of Pb occasionally exceeded the maximum permitted levels, while increased Hg concentrations were measured in samples collected in the middle of the eastern part of the Adriatic Sea in an area which has been exposed to the activities of the chemical plant for the production and processing of vinyl chloride. Concentrations of Cd and Pb in the muscle tissue of hake (Merluccius merluccius), red mullet (Mullus barbatus) and sea bream (Pagellus erythrinus) from the eastern part of the Adriatic Sea (caught at 48 sampling stations) do not exceed the maximum permitted levels. The concentrations of Cd, Hg and Pb determined in four fish species commonly caught in coastal and open waters of the eastern Adriatic Sea: anchovy (Engraulis encrasicholus), mackerel (Scomber japonicas), red mullet (Mullus surmuletus) and picarel (Spicara smaris) were below the maximum permitted levels and indicate the good environmental condition along the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea. Organic contaminants were determined in mussels (M. galloprovincialis). Organochlorine compounds (DDT, aldrin, dieldrin, lindane and HCB) showed decreasing trend; polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were present at low levels and uniformly distributed during the investigation period. Concentrations of benzo(a)pyrene (PAH) were below the detection limits in mussels from 45 sampling stations. Concentrations of chrysene, benzo(b)flouranthene and benzo(a)anthracene in shellfish from 13 breeding area and 6 shellfish harvesting areas were below the limit of detection. The highest concentration of 137Cs were determined in indicator organisms sardines (Sardina pilchardus) 0.25 Bq/kg. Concentrations activity of natural radionuclide, 232Th (228Ra), 238U and 226Ra measured in mussels were extremely low and almost always below the detection limit. GES is achieved.. Levels of contaminants do not exceed regulatory levels, except for Pb, but the frequency of exceeding regulatory levels for Pb was reduced to one for the last year, and is not affected to GES. GES is achieved..


GESDescription:
Ireland’s Marine Biodiversity is safeguarded in such a way that:-

        •	Overall biodiversity is maintained or where appropriate restored.

        •	Ecosystem structure and function is not compromised.

        •	Abundance, distribution, extent and condition of key species and habitats are in line with prevailing physiographic, geographic and climate conditions. Species and habitats identified as needing protection under national or international agreements are effectively protected or conserved through the appropriate national, regional or international mechanisms.
        .


GESDescription:
The amount of litter, and its degradation products [see Note], on coastlines and in the marine environment is reducing over time and are at levels which do not result in harmful effects to the coastal or marine environment. Note: Degradation products of litter include small plastic particles and micro plastic particles.


GESDescription:
Loud, low and mid frequency impulsive sounds and continuous low frequency sounds introduced into the marine environment through human activities do not have adverse effects on marine ecosystems:

        •	Human activities introducing loud, low and mid-frequency impulsive sounds into the marine environment are managed to the extent that no significant long-term adverse effects are incurred at the population level, or specifically to vulnerable / threatened species and key functional groups.

        •	Continuous low frequency sound inputs do not pose a significant risk to marine life at the population level, or specifically to vulnerable / threatened species and key functional groups.
        .


GESDescription:
Good status is achieved when the risks and pathways from vectors which facilitate the introduction and spread of NIS as a result of human activities is significantly reduced by way of appropriate measures ; and should they arrive, by applying, where feasible, practical and cost-effective means ,to control or reduce their further spread.

        .


GESDescription:
Populations of commercially exploited fish and shellfish are within safe biological limits. Stocks of commercially exploited fish and shellfish species are exploited at levels which ensure long term sustainability and maintenance of sufficient reproductive capacity. Populations exhibit a healthy composition with regard to age and size distribution. Consistency to be maintained in accordance with the progressing reform of the EU Common Fisheries Policy..


GESDescription:
The characteristics of GES for food webs for Ireland are as follows:

        •	Abundance, distribution, extent and condition of key species is in line with prevailing physiographic, geographic and climate conditions or are indicative of sustainable exploitation.

        •	Age and size structure of key species is in line with prevailing physiographic, geographic and climate conditions or are indicative of sustainable exploitation.

        •	Vulnerable (long-lived, slowly reproducing) species populations are maintained in line with prevailing physiographic, geographic and climate conditions or are indicative of sustainable exploitation.
        .


GESDescription:
Human induced eutrophication is minimised and nutrient levels do not cause an accelerated growth of algae or higher forms of plant life to produce an undesirable disturbance to the balance of organisms present in the water and to the quality of the water concerned..


GESDescription:
Sea-floor integrity is safeguarded in such a way that:-

        •	The extent and diversity of sea-floor habitats is maintained in line with prevailing physiographic, geographic and climate conditions.

        •	Sea-floor habitats (physically and structurally) are sufficiently productive and extensive to support natural functionality and a healthy and sustainable ecosystem for the long term.

        •	Sea-floor habitats and their constituent species identified as needing protection under national or international agreements are effectively protected or conserved through the appropriate national, regional or international mechanisms.
        .


GESDescription:
Good status is achieved when the nature and scale of any permanent changes (individual and cumulative) to the prevailing hydrographical conditions resulting from large-scale anthropogenic activities such as coastal defence works, damming of large rivers, land reclamation projects, and structures in open and coastal sea such as wind farms, ocean energy device arrays and large scale aquaculture facilities do not lead to significant long term impacts on marine ecosystems, in particular those biological components considered under Descriptors, 1, 4 and 6..


GESDescription:
Concentrations of contaminants in the marine environment (i.e. in water, sediment and biota) are within agreed levels and adverse effects on organisms, populations, communities and biological processes do not occur..


GESDescription:
Concentrations of contaminants in fish* and other seafood caught or harvested in Irish seas for human consumption do not exceed the relevant maximum levels listed in EU Regulation 1881/2006 (as amended).

        * Excludes finfish aquaculture and also diadromous fish and other wild species or stocks that migrate beyond the assessment area..


GESDescription:
At this time there are not data available in all the Mediterranean basin, to determine a specific GES for Trends in the amount, distribution and, where possible, composition of micro-particles Knowledge on microplastic nature and  harmful in marine environment it is not developed enough. Considering that plastic production is increasing yearly and the low time of decomposition of plastic materials in the environment, microplastic amount probably will increase in the future. Furthermore the minimum size of microlitter taken into account, influences the hypothetical threshold value. Research programs need to be developed. The condition of GES achievable is defined only as one in which the waste decreases to a fraction of those initially recorded, in consequence to an increase of the collecting activity and the decrease of the contributions, reaching a value that does not cause adverse consequences for the marine environment and human activities..


GESDescription:
At this time there are not data available in all the Mediterranean basin, to elaborate GES for Trends in the amount and composition of litter ingested by marine animals Data used from OSPAR Countries on Fulmarus glacialis are not applicable, considering that fulmar does not live at Mediterranean area. Italy is carrying out an experimental monitoring plan with the aim to develop a common protocol on ingested litter by  sea turtles Caretta caretta (stomach analysis, and fecal pellet). The guide line â€œlitter & biotaâ€ produced during the activity on sampled sea turtles in 2012,  must be enforced and put in practice in each assessment areas. The threshold value could be detected only after seasonal monitoring programs for different year.


GESDescription:
The introduction of anthropogenic loud, low and mid-frequency impulsive sound energy is at levels that do not adversely affect the marine biota..


GESDescription:
The introduction of anthropogenic low-frequency ambient noise is at levels that do not adversely affect  the existing marine biota..


GESDescription:
Conservation status of seabird populations is consistent with the Birds Directive and, where appropriate, AEWA. In particular, GES is achieved when the population abundance of key species (selected on the basis of their actual and total dependence on marine environment) does not fall below mean values referred to the baseline.. GES is obtained when the trend in abundance of Caretta caretta in the assessment area, is stable or or without reductions (statistically significant and taken into account the natural variability) compared to the present situation (provisional assessment).. IT-WMS-8A04-0002. GES is achieved when values of abundance and biomass in the assessment area of the species Diplodus sargus, Diplodus vulgaris and Epinephelus marginatus, which have been selected as suitable indicators for the status of coastal fish communities,  are equal to or exceed the threshold value (quantitatively expressed).         IT-WMS-8A04-0002. GES is achieved when values of abundance and biomass in the assessment area of the species Diplodus sargus, Diplodus vulgaris and Epinephelus marginatus, which have been selected as suitable indicators for the status of coastal fish communities,  are equal to or exceed the threshold value (quantitatively expressed)                                                       IT-IMS-8A04-0001. GES is achieved when values of abundance and biomass in the assessment area of the species Diplodus sargus, Diplodus vulgaris and Epinephelus marginatus, which have been selected as suitable indicators for the status of coastal fish communities,  are equal to or exceed the threshold value (quantitatively expressed)                 IT-IMS-8A04-0002. GES is achieved when values of abundance and biomass in the assessment area of the species Diplodus sargus and Diplodus vulgaris which have been selected as suitable indicators for the status of coastal fish communities,  are equal to or exceed the threshold value (quantitatively expressed). The GES is reached when the trend of the abundance of populations of species of cetaceans, proposed as indicator-species according to their ecological representativeness (Balaenoptera physalus, Tursiops truncatus and Stenella coeruleoalba) is stable or without reductions (statistically significant and taken into account the natural variability) compared to the present situation (provisional assessment).. The good environmental status is considered maintained and/or achieved when, in a given area, the number of specimens of Pinna nobilis is stable or not significantly altered due to anthropogenic causes, compared to the baseline..


GESDescription:
Conservation status of seabird populations is consistent with the Birds Directive and, where appropriate, with the African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA). In particular, GES is achieved when the breeding success is satisfactory and in accordance to the demographic characteristics of each species.. IT- WMS-8A04-1000. Population genetic structure of dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) and bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) the Western Mediterranean Sea subregion (WMS) are in line with the species prevailing conditions; genetic diversity is maintained over the threshold values in at least half of the assessed species.                        IT-ISMCS-8A04-1000. Population genetic structure of dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) and European hake (Merluccius merluccius) inhabiting  the Ionian Sea and central Mediterranean Sea subregion (ISMCS) are in line with the species prevailing conditions; genetic diversity is maintained over the threshold values in at least half of the assessed species.                                                                          IT- AMS-8A04-1000  Population genetic structure of bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus), European hake (Merluccius merluccius) and common sole (Solea solea) inhabiting  the Adriatic Sea subregion (AMS) are in line with the species prevailing conditions; genetic diversity is maintained over the threshold values in at least half of the assessed species.. IT-WMS-8A04-0002.  GES is achieved when values of mean size in the assessment area of the species Diplodus sargus, Diplodus vulgaris and Epinephelus marginatus, which have been selected as suitable indicators for the status of coastal fish communities,  are equal to or exceed the threshold value (quantitatively expressed)                                                             IT-IMS-8A04-0001. GES is achieved when values â€‹â€‹of mean size in the assessment area of the species Diplodus sargus, Diplodus vulgaris and Epinephelus marginatus, which have been selected as suitable indicators for the status of coastal fish communities,  are equal to or exceed the threshold value (quantitatively expressed)                                                                IT-IMS-8A04-0002. GES is achieved when values â€‹â€‹of mean size in the assessment area of the species Diplodus sargus, Diplodus vulgaris and Epinephelus marginatus, which have been selected as suitable indicators for the status of coastal fish communities,  are equal to or exceed the threshold value (quantitatively expressed)                                                             IT-AMS-8A04-0001. GES is achieved when values â€‹â€‹of mean size in the assessment area of the species Diplodus sargus and Diplodus vulgaris, which have been selected as suitable indicators for the status of coastal fish communities,  are equal to or exceed the threshold value (quantitatively expressed).


GESDescription:
As far as concern demersal elasmobranches the indicator 1.6.2 is implemented by the abundance (number) and biomass (weight) of piscivorous species (Troph. Lev. â‰¥ 4,0). The achievement of GES is obtained when temporal trends in abundance and biomass of demersal piscivorous elasmobranches are constant or significatively increasing (Î²â‰¥0, p<0.05).. GES is achieved when values â€‹â€‹of species diversity (the Shannon-Wiener index, Hâ€™) in the assessment area is equal to or exceed the threshold value (quantitatively expressed). Good Environmental Status respect to the indicator 1.6.1 is maintained and/or reached when the presence, the composition and  the vitality of  habitat builder species are stable or not significantly altered due to anthropic  actions from the fixed baseline. The GES condition for demersal elasmobranches is achieved when temporal trend of specific diversity (Shannon-Wiener Index, Hâ€™) is constant or significantly  increasing in the assesment area.. The Good Environmental Status with respect to the Indicator 1.6.2. is considered maintained or achieved when  the relative abundance of the plankton communities                                           compatible with the natural conditions, or presents a slight deviation from these conditions..


GESDescription:
GES is considered the status when there is no increase of the indicator value (abundance and frequency of occurrence of invasive species) with respect to a threshold value that will be defined on ad hoc monitoring surveys basis. Monitoring surveys will be carried out in selected areas with a high probability of introduction and in areas of ecological interests.


GESDescription:
To the purposes of implementing the Initial Assessment GES has been defined as the following: "GES is achieved when all commercial species are subjected to sustainable exploitation (not in overfishing), showing stability or a decrease in the ratio between catch and biomass indexes from trawl surveys" applying a preliminary threshold value of 100%. However, the overall practical evaluation of the applied process in the Italian seas highlighted that this kind of preliminary threshold might need to be revised, taking into account several issues, including, among the others, the outcome of the still ongoing process on CFP reform. All these aspects, therefore, should be duly considered to assess, as appropriate, the preliminary threshold to be used for GES. In particular the goal of achieving GES for all commercial species could be not achievable owing to the multispecific nature of Mediterranean fisheries as well as the multi-trophic interactions among species and the effects of environmental drivers on key biological processes, thus it could be expected that assessed trends might not respond directly/immediately/exclusively to pressure release (reduction in F). Therefore, the threshold values still needs to be assessed before a confirmation of GES. It is worth noting that, in the context of the Ionian Sea and Central Mediterranean sub-region (GSA16) and the Adriatic Sea sub-region (GSA17 and 18), there are stocks shared between EU and non EU countries. In this context it is necessary to put forward an international coordination to achieve sustainable exploitation. The international programs of the GFCM (Medsudmed and Adriamed) are seen as relevant institutional tools for the achievement of GES (that could be achieved only if an international coordinated effort will be put forward) and the setting of coherent programme of measures.. To the purposes of implementing the Initial Assessment, GES has been defined as the following: "GES is achieved when all commercial species are subjected to sustainable exploitation (not in overfishing), i.e. Fcurr â‰¤ F0.1 (used as proxy for FMSY) or, in the case of small pelagics, E (Exploitation pattern = F/Z) â‰¤ 0.4 (value proposed by Patterson, 1992, as reference limit for EMSY)." applying a preliminary threshold value of 100%.  However, the overall practical evaluation of the applied process in the Italian seas highlighted that this kind of preliminary threshold might need to be revised, taking into account several issues, including, among the others, the outcome of the still ongoing process on CFP reform. All these aspects, therefore, should be duly considered to assess, as appropriate, the preliminary threshold to be used for GES. In particular, in the Mediterranean Sea, Fpa levels are not yet established and even uncertainty on stock assessment Fcurr and F0.1 are lacking. The goal of achieving MSY for all commercial species might be not achievable owing to the need of considering the multispecific nature of Mediterranean fisheries as well as the multi-trophic interactions among species and environmental drivers. Therefore, the threshold values still needs to be assessed before a confirmation of GES.  Moreover, the application of 3.1.1 indicator is partially limited due to the relatively low number of assessed stocks (analytical stock assessment) in Italian waters. For the assessment of Fcurr or E and relative reference limits the most recent stock assessments that have been approved by GFCM, SGMED, ICCAT or STECF are taken into account. It is worth noting that, in the context of the Ionian Sea and Central Mediterranean sub-region (GSA16) and the Adriatic Sea sub-region (GSA17 and 18), there are stocks shared between EU and non EU countries. In this context it is necessary to put forward an international coordination to achieve sustainable exploitation. The international programs of the GFCM (Medsudmed and Adriamed) are seen in this context as relevant institutional tools for the achievement of GES (that could be achieved only if an international coordinated effort will be established) and the setting of coherent programme of measures..


GESDescription:
To the purposes of implementing the Initial Assessment GES has been defined as the following: "GES is achieved when all commercial species show stable or significant positive trends of the biomass indexes from trawl surveys, referred to the sexually mature individuals of the population" applying a preliminary threshold value of 100%.
        However, the overall practical evaluation of the applied process in the Italian seas highlighted that this kind of preliminary threshold might need to be revised, taking into account several issues, including, among the others, the outcome of the still ongoing process on CFP reform. All these aspects, therefore, should be duly considered to assess, as appropriate, the preliminary threshold to be used for GES. The goal of achieving GES for all commercial species could be not achievable owing to the multispecific nature of Mediterranean fisheries as well as the multi-trophic interactions among species and the effects of environmental drivers on key biological processes, thus it could be expected that assessed trends might not respond directly/immediately/exclusively to pressure release (reduction in F) as well as the time-lag in the response in 3.2.2 indicator is not known. Therefore, the threshold values still needs to be assessed before a confirmation of GES.   It is worth noting that, in the context of the Ionian Sea and Central Mediterranean sub-region (GSA16) and the Adriatic Sea sub-region (GSA17 and 18), there are stocks shared between EU and non EU countries. In this context it is necessary to put forward an international coordination to achieve sustainable exploitation. The international programs of the GFCM (Medsudmed and Adriamed) are seen as relevant institutional tools for the achievement of GES (that could be achieved only if an international coordinated effort will be put forward) and the setting of coherent programme of measures.. To the purposes of implementing the Initial Assessment GES has been defined as the following: "GES is achieved when fish stocks are not overexploited, i.e. the Spawning Stock Biomass (SSB) of all commercial species is equal or above the reference limit of SSBmsy or its proxy (SSBmsy-trigger SSBF0.1, SSBpa, etc).â€  applying a preliminary threshold value of 100%. However, the overall practical evaluation of the applied process in the Italian seas highlighted that this kind of preliminary threshold might need to be revised, taking into account several issues, including, among the others, the outcome of the still ongoing process on CFP reform. All these aspects, therefore, should be duly considered to assess, as appropriate, the preliminary threshold to be used for GES. In particular, in the Mediterranean Sea, SSBpa  or other SSBmsy related reference limits/targets are not yet established as well as a determination of uncertainty associated to stock assessment SSB reference levels. Moreover the goal of achieving SSBmsy for all commercial species might be not achievable owing to the need of considering the multispecific nature of Mediterranean fisheries as well as the multi-trophic interactions among species and environmental drivers. It is also worth noting that the time-lag in response of SSB according to the reduction in fishing mortality (as a measure to re-establish SSB) is also unknown, leading to uncertainty in the time needed  to achieve GES.  Therefore, the threshold values still needs to be assessed before a confirmation of GES. Moreover, the application of 3.2.1 indicator is very  limited in the Italian contexts (and the Mediterranean as well) due to the relatively low number of assessed stocks (analytical stock assessment) that provides SSB reference levels. Indeed for the assessment of 3.2.1 indicators in the context of the Initial Assessment only those stocks assessed by ICCAT (i.e. large pelagics) had output that allowed to apply such indicator. It is worth noting that, in the context of the Ionian Sea and Central Mediterranean sub-region (GSA16) and the Adriatic Sea sub-region (GSA17 and 18), there are  stocks shared between EU and non EU countries. In this context it is necessary to put forward an international coordination to achieve sustainable exploitation. The international programs of the GFCM (Medsudmed and Adriamed) are seen in this context as relevant institutional tools for the achievement of GES (that could be achieved only if an in.


GESDescription:
To the purposes of implementing the Initial Assessment GES has been defined as the following: "GES is achieved when all commercial species show stable or significant positive trends of the 95% percentile of the fish length distribution observed in scientific trawl surveys" applying a preliminary threshold of 100%. However, the overall practical evaluation of the applied process in the Italian seas highlighted that this kind of preliminary threshold might need to be revised, taking into account several issues, including, among the others, the outcome of the still ongoing process on CFP reform. All these aspects, therefore, should be duly considered to assess, as appropriate, the preliminary threshold to be used for GES.  The goal of achieving GES for all commercial species could be not achievable owing to the multispecific nature of Mediterranean fisheries as well as the multi-trophic interactions among species and the effects of environmental drivers on key biological processes, thus it could be expected that assessed trends might not respond directly/immediately/exclusively to pressure release (reduction in F) as well as the time-lag in the response in 3.3.3 indicator is not known. Therefore, the threshold values still needs to be assessed before a confirmation of GES.  It is worth noting that, in the context of the Ionian Sea and Central Mediterranean sub-region (GSA16) and the Adriatic Sea sub-region (GSA17 and 18), there are stocks shared between EU and non EU countries. In this context it is necessary to put forward an international coordination to achieve sustainable exploitation. The international programs of the GFCM (Medsudmed and Adriamed) are seen as relevant institutional tools for the achievement of GES (that could be achieved only if an international coordinated effort will be put forward) and the setting of coherent programme of measures.. To the purposes of implementing the Initial Assessment GES has been defined as the following: "GES is achieved when all commercial species show stable or significant positive trends of the proportion of fish larger than the mean size at first sexual maturity, from trawl survey data" applying a preliminary threshold of 100%.
        However, the overall practical evaluation of the applied process in the Italian seas highlighted that this kind of preliminary threshold might need to be revised, taking into account several issues, including, among the others, the outcome of the still ongoing process on CFP reform. All these aspects, therefore, should be duly considered to assess, as appropriate, the preliminary threshold to be used for GES. The goal of achieving GES for all commercial species could be not achievable owing to the multispecific nature of Mediterranean fisheries as well as the multi-trophic interactions among species and the effects of environmental drivers on key biological processes, thus it could be expected that assessed trends might not respond directly/immediately/exclusively to pressure release (reduction in F) as well as the time-lag in the response in 3.3.1 indicator is not known. Therefore, the threshold values still needs to be assessed before a confirmation of GES.  It is worth noting that, in the context of the Ionian Sea and Central Mediterranean sub-region (GSA16) and the Adriatic Sea sub-region (GSA17 and 18), there are stocks shared between EU and non EU countries. In this context it is necessary to put forward an international coordination to achieve sustainable exploitation. The international programs of the GFCM (Medsudmed and Adriamed) are seen as relevant institutional tools for the achievement of GES (that could be achieved only if an international coordinated effort will be put forward) and the setting of coherent programme of measures..


GESDescription:
GES is achieved when the main ecosystem components are line with prevailing natural conditions, not showing human-induced significantly adverse alteration..


GESDescription:
GES is achieved when the main ecosystem components are line with prevailing natural conditions, not showing human-induced significantly adverse alteration.. GES is reached when no trend in the abundance (or other metrics) of species groups of functional values in the ecosystem show a significant negative alteration of their status. The provisional list of groups to be taken into account includes:  - Posidonia medows;
        - phytoplankton
        - zooplankton;
        - jellyfish;
        - bony fish;
        - elasmobranchs;
        - piscivorous fish;
        - marine reptiles;
        - marine mammals.
        . To the purposes of implementing the Initial Assessment GES has been defined as the following: "GES is achieved when trend in abundance of functional groups or selected groups of species is stable or not showing a significant decrease due to human interventions".  However, the overall practical evaluation of the applied process in the Italian seas highlighted that this kind of preliminary threshold might need to be revised, taking into account several issues, including, among the others, the outcome of the still ongoing process on CFP reform. All these aspects, therefore, should be duly considered to assess, as appropriate, the preliminary threshold to be used for GES..


GESDescription:
- piscivorous fish;. GES is reached when the proportion in weight of large fish (above a threshold length,  Lcut)  is above a percentage (Wlim) of the total weight of fish..


GESDescription:
GES is characterized by the absence of significant abrasion determined by benthic impacting fishing gears (otter trawl, rapido trawl and hydraulic dredge) and sealing (determined by coastal defence structures, offshore structures, pipes, etc.) on biogenic substrates.
        The â€œbiogenic substrateâ€ include  the following  habitats: Posidonia oceanica meadows, Maerl beds, Coralligenous biocoenosis (reef) and deep corals.

        In particular,  on biogenic substrates:
        - pressure determined by benthic impacting fishing gears  is always significant and it must be absent (0 % of presence), i.e. below a limit related to uncertainty (10%*) in the pressure assessment method.
        - pressure determined by sealing is always significant and it must be absent, except when it is allowed by current laws.
        On the other types of substrates  â€œnot biogenicâ€ (sand, mud, mixed sediment, etc.):
        - pressure determined by benthic impacting fishing gears (otter trawl, rapido trawl and hydraulic dredge) is significant when the area covered by the pressure is higher than a % of maximum acceptable surface (taking into account a specific temporal unit) to be determined by 2018.
        - pressure determined by sealing does not contribute to determine GES.

        * the current estimate of the error could be re-assessed.. GES is characterized by the absence of significant abrasion determined by benthic impacting fishing gears (otter trawl, rapido trawl and hydraulic dredge) on biogenic substrates.
        The â€œbiogenic substrateâ€ include  the following  habitats: Posidonia oceanica meadows, Maerl beds, Coralligenous biocoenosis (reef) and deep corals.

        In particular,  on biogenic substrates:
        - pressure determined by benthic impacting fishing gears  is always significant and it must be absent (0 % of presence), i.e. below a limit related to uncertainty (10%*) in the pressure assessment method.

        On the other types of substrates  â€œnot biogenicâ€ (sand, mud, mixed sediment, etc.):
        - pressure determined by benthic impacting fishing gears (otter trawl, rapido trawl and hydraulic dredge) is significant when the area covered by the pressure is higher than a % of maximum acceptable surface (taking into account a specific temporal unit) to be determined by 2018.


        * the current estimate of the error could be re-assessed..


GESDescription:
The Good Environmental Status can be considered as â€œmaintained and/or achievedâ€ when the natural habitat occurrence and the covered surface are stable or increasing. This condition is evaluated respecting the habitat extent for the Maerl and Rhodolites beds and respecting both habitat extent and upper/lower limit variation for the Posidonia oceanica. When the total contribution of the impacts occurring over the habitats cause a strong and long-term alteration of key parameters (natural distribution; structure and functions) the variation have to be considered as â€œrelevantâ€. In this case the modification of the natural condition will be not in line with the maintenance/achieving of GES..


GESDescription:
No more than 5% of the extension of coastal marine water bodies as defined in the WFD presents impacts
        (Article 5 WFD) with type due to change in the thermal regime and salinity regime..


GESDescription:
Contaminants: Considering single samples, the GES is reached when, for each defined contaminant group (except radionuclides), the chemical concentrations (indexed and integrated for each contaminant group), according to the legislation and International references, are lower than the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) applied under the WFD. Taking into account the whole Assessment Area (AA), the GES is reached when at least the 70% of the useful surface (for data coverage) complies with the conditions above. When these latter are satisfied for all the AAs of the subregion, the GES is reached in the whole subregion. RADIONUCLIDES: Concentrations of 137Cs and 210Po in water and sediment  are below the levels producing an incremental dose rate to reference organisms equal or higher than the Predicted No Effect Dose Rate. Trends in concentrations of radionuclides in th relevant matrices are within acceptable limits and declining..


GESDescription:
Contaminants: Considering the single sample, for each defined contaminant group, the variations in terms of bioaccumulation and biological effects (biomarkers), compared to their respective controls and thresholds, are not significant. In addition, the control organisms must come from areas that comply with the GES in terms of chemical concentrations. Taking into account the Assessment Area (AA), the GES is reached when at least 50% of the surface covered by data complies with the conditions above. When this condition is fulfilled for all the AA  of the subregion, the GES is reached in the whole subregion.                                     RADIONUCLIDES: The marine ecosystem is protected  from effects on its structure and function from chronic exposure to radionuclides. The incremental dose rate deriving from human activities to reference organisms (from external and internal irradiation) is below or equal to the Predicted No Effect Dose Rate (PNEDR)..


GESDescription:
For each subregion and for each contaminant included in the legislation, concentrations are significantly  lower than the thresholds identified by national and international legislation(Reg. 1881/2006 and further updates). The compliance with GES is estimated on samples of fish and fishery products coming from national waters. The GES of SubRegion is reached when at least 95% of the samples  complies with the conditions above..


GESDescription:
Žiemojančių jūrinių paukščių populiacijos gausumas: Rudakaklis ir juodakaklis narai (Gavia stellata, G. arctica). Žiemojančių jūrinių paukščių populiacijos gausumas:Ausuotasis kragas (Podiceps cristatus). Žiemojančių jūrinių paukščių populiacijos gausumas:Didysis dančiasnapis (Megus merganser). Žiemojančių jūrinių paukščių populiacijos gausumas:Klykuolė (Bucephala clangula). Žiemojančių jūrinių paukščių populiacijos gausumas:Ledinė antis (Clangula hyemalis). Žiemojančių jūrinių paukščių populiacijos gausumas:Nuodėgulė (Melanitta fusca). Žiemojančių jūrinių paukščių populiacijos gausumas:Sibirinė gaga (Polysticta stelleri).


GESDescription:
Jūros paukščių priegauda žvejybos įrankiuose. Naftos produktais susitepusių jūros paukščių dalis.


GESDescription:
Žuvų bendrijos įvairovės indeksas (Šenono indeksas).


GESDescription:
Naujų nevietinių rūšių skaičiaus kaitos tendencija: kas 10-20 m neatsiranda naujų nevietinių rūšių.


GESDescription:
Biotaršos indeksas: nedidėjantis rajono bei atskirų invazinių rūšių biotaršos indeksas lyginant su pradiniu vertinimu.


GESDescription:
Mirtingumo dėl žvejybos koeficientas: brėtlingiui. Mirtingumo dėl žvejybos koeficientas: menkei. Mirtingumo dėl žvejybos koeficientas: strimelei.


GESDescription:
95-asis žuvų ilgio pasiskirstymo procentilis remiantis mokslinių tyrimų laivų įrašais: brėtlingis. Rodiklio trendas teigiamas arba trendo nėra. 95-asis žuvų ilgio pasiskirstymo procentilis remiantis mokslinių tyrimų laivų įrašais: menkė. Rodiklio trendas teigiamas arba trendo nėra. 95-asis žuvų ilgio pasiskirstymo procentilis remiantis mokslinių tyrimų laivų įrašais: plekšnė. Rodiklio trendas teigiamas arba trendo nėra. 95-asis žuvų ilgio pasiskirstymo procentilis remiantis mokslinių tyrimų laivų įrašais: strimelė. Rodiklio trendas teigiamas arba trendo nėra. Didesnių už vidutinę pirmos lytinės brandos normą žuvų proporcija: brėtlingis. Rodiklio trendas teigiamas arba trendo nėra. Didesnių už vidutinę pirmos lytinės brandos normą žuvų proporcija: menkė. Rodiklio trendas teigiamas arba trendo nėra. Didesnių už vidutinę pirmos lytinės brandos normą žuvų proporcija: plekšnė. Rodiklio trendas teigiamas arba trendo nėra. Didesnių už vidutinę pirmos lytinės brandos normą žuvų proporcija: strimelė. Rodiklio trendas teigiamas arba trendo nėra.


GESDescription:
Vidutinis žuvų trofinis lygmuo. Zooplanktono mikrofagų biomasė: Copepoda grupės santykinės biomasės. Zooplanktono mikrofagų biomasė: Zooplanktono mikrofagų santykinės biomasės.


GESDescription:
Žuvų bendrijos dydžio indeksas. Žuvų bendrijos gausumo indeksas.


GESDescription:
Maisto medžiagų koncentracija vandens storymėje: Ištirpusio neorganinio azoto koncentracija žiemą. Maisto medžiagų koncentracija vandens storymėje: Ištirpusių neorganinio fosforo junginių koncentracija žiemą. Maisto medžiagų koncentracija vandens storymėje: Vidutinė bendro azoto koncentracija vasarą prie >4 PSU; (<2 PSU; 2–4 PSU). Maisto medžiagų koncentracija vandens storymėje: Vidutinė bendro fosforo  koncentracija vasarą prie >4 PSU; (<2 PSU; 2–4 PSU). Maisto medžiagų koncentracija vandens storymėje: Vidutinė metinė bendro azoto koncentracija. Maisto medžiagų koncentracija vandens storymėje: Vidutinė metinė bendro fosforo  koncentracija. Maisto medžiagų koncentracija vandens storymėje: Vidutinė metinė bendro fosforo koncentracija.


GESDescription:
Chlorofilo koncentracija vandens storymėje: Vasaros vidutinė cholorofilo a koncentracija (>4 PSU). Chlorofilo koncentracija vandens storymėje: Vidutinė vasaros arba metinė cholorofilo a koncentracija kai chlorofilo a koncentracija aktyvios vegetacijos metu arba vidutinė metinės chlorofilo a koncentracija.


GESDescription:
Vandens skaidrumas, susijęs su padidėjusiu skendinčiųjų dumblių kiekiu: Vidutinis vasaros arba metinis.


GESDescription:
Bentoso kokybės indeksas (BQI). Žuvų bendrijos įvairovės indeksas (Šenono indeksas).


GESDescription:
Teršalai dugno nuosėdose: momentinė; vidutinė metinė chromo (Cr) koncentracija. Teršalai dugno nuosėdose: momentinė; vidutinė metinė cinko (Zn) koncentracija. Teršalai dugno nuosėdose: momentinė; vidutinė metinė gyvsidabrio (Hg) koncentracija. Teršalai dugno nuosėdose: momentinė; vidutinė metinė kadmio (Cd) koncentracija. Teršalai dugno nuosėdose: momentinė; vidutinė metinė naftos angliavandenilių (NA) koncentracija. Teršalai dugno nuosėdose: momentinė; vidutinė metinė nikelio (Ni) koncentracija. Teršalai dugno nuosėdose: momentinė; vidutinė metinė organinių alavo junginių (TBA) koncentracija. Teršalai dugno nuosėdose: momentinė; vidutinė metinė polichlorintųjų bifenilų (PCB) koncentracija. Teršalai dugno nuosėdose: momentinė; vidutinė metinė policiklinių aromatinių angliavandenilių (PAA) koncentracija. Teršalai dugno nuosėdose: momentinė; vidutinė metinė švino (Pb) koncentracija. Teršalai dugno nuosėdose: momentinė; vidutinė metinė vario (Cu) koncentracija. Teršalai dugno nuosėdose: Sunkieji metalai (CRi). Teršalai vandenyje: momentinė, vidutinė metinė naftos angliavandenilių (NA) koncentracija. Teršalai vandenyje: momentinė; vidutinė metinė gyvsidabrio (Hg) koncentracija. Teršalai vandenyje: momentinė; vidutinė metinė kadmio (Cd) koncentracija. Teršalai vandenyje: momentinė; vidutinė metinė nikelio (Ni) koncentracija. Teršalai vandenyje: momentinė; vidutinė metinė švino (Pb) koncentracija. Teršalai vandenyje: Prioritetinės pavojingos medžiagos, pavojingos medžiagos ir Lietuvoje kontroliuojamos medžiagos (CRi). Teršalai vandenyje: Sunkieji metalai (CRi). Teršalai vandenyje: Vidutinė metinė ftalatų:di(2-etilheksil)ftalatų koncentracija. Teršalai vandenyje: Vidutinė metinė tetrachlormetano koncentracija. Teršalai vandenyje: Vidutinė metinė trichlormetano koncentracija.


GESDescription:
Faktiniai nustatytų teršalų lygiai ir teršalų, kurių kiekis viršija didžiausius teisės aktuose nustatytus lygius, skaičius: Dioksinų ir dioksinų tipo polichlorintų bifenilų (PCB) koncentracija žuvų raumenyse. Faktiniai nustatytų teršalų lygiai ir teršalų, kurių kiekis viršija didžiausius teisės aktuose nustatytus lygius, skaičius: Dioksinų suma žuvų raumenyse. Faktiniai nustatytų teršalų lygiai ir teršalų, kurių kiekis viršija didžiausius teisės aktuose nustatytus lygius, skaičius: Gyvsidabrio koncentracija žuvų raumenyse. Faktiniai nustatytų teršalų lygiai ir teršalų, kurių kiekis viršija didžiausius teisės aktuose nustatytus lygius, skaičius: Kadmio koncentracija žuvų raumenyse. Faktiniai nustatytų teršalų lygiai ir teršalų, kurių kiekis viršija didžiausius teisės aktuose nustatytus lygius, skaičius: Ne dioksinų tipo polichlorintų bifenilų (PCB) koncentracija žuvų raumenyse ir žuvų kepenyse. Faktiniai nustatytų teršalų lygiai ir teršalų, kurių kiekis viršija didžiausius teisės aktuose nustatytus lygius, skaičius: Švino koncentracija žuvų raumenyse.


GESDescription:
GES tiek sasniegts tad, kad fitoplanktona biomasa ir ārpus tāda līmeņa, ko asociē ar piesārņotiem apstākļiem..


GESDescription:
BQI indekss ir balstīts uz piegrunts faunas sugu sastāvu (jutīgo un toleranto sugu proporciju), sugu skaitu un indivīdu skaitu konkrētajā sugā, līdz ar to GES tiek sasniegts tad, kad bentisko bezmugurkaulnieku daudzveidība un sastopamība ir ārpus tāda līmeņa, ko asociē ar piesārņotiem apstākļiem.. GES līmenis tieks sasniegts tad, ja hlorofila koncentrācijas atbilst GES ūdens caurspīdības līmeņiem.. GES tiek sasniegts tad, kad fitoplanktona biomasa ir ārpus tāda līmeņa, ko asociē ar piesārņotiem apstākļiem.. GES tiek sasniegts, ja barības vielu koncentrācija ūdens slānī atbilst teritorijai raksturīgajiem  fizioģeogrāfiskajiem, ģeogrāfiskajiem un klimatiskajiem apstākļiem, un  šo vielu koncentrāciju izmaiņas nerada nelabvēlīgu tiešu vai netiešu barības vielu pieaugumu.. GES tiek sasniegts, ja ūdens caurspīdība atbilst dabiskajiem aļģu ziedēšanas un augšanas apstākļiem un šo apstākļu izmaiņas nerada nelabvēlīgu ūdens caurspīdības samazināšanos..


GESDescription:
GES tiek sasniegts, ja svešo, īpaši invazīvo sugu ienākšanas skaits ir vienāds ar nulli..


GESDescription:
GES tiek sasniegts tad, kad zvejas mirstība nepārsniedz FMSY, pie kam tam jābūt nodrošinātam ilgākā laika periodā..


GESDescription:
GES tiek sasniegts, ja krājuma nārsta biomasa nav zemāka par maksimālās ilgtspējīgās nozvejas biomasu..


GESDescription:
Indikators nav izstrādāts, lai varētu definēt kāds ir labs vides stāvoklis..


GESDescription:
GES tiek sasniegts, ja barības vielu koncentrācija ūdens slānī atbilst teritorijai raksturīgajiem  fizioģeogrāfiskajiem, ģeogrāfiskajiem un klimatiskajiem apstākļiem, un  šo vielu koncentrāciju izmaiņas nerada nelabvēlīgu tiešu vai netiešu barības vielu pieaugumu..


GESDescription:
GES līmenis tieks sasniegts tad, ja hlorofila koncentrācijas atbilst GES ūdens caurspīdības līmeņiem.. GES tiek sasniegts tad, kad fitoplanktona biomasa ir ārpus tāda līmeņa, ko asociē ar piesārņotiem apstākļiem..


GESDescription:
GES tiek sasniegts, ja ūdens caurspīdība atbilst dabiskajiem aļģu ziedēšanas un augšanas apstākļiem un šo apstākļu izmaiņas nerada nelabvēlīgu ūdens caurspīdības samazināšanos..


GESDescription:
BQI indekss ir balstīts uz piegrunts faunas sugu sastāvu (jutīgo un toleranto sugu proporciju), sugu skaitu un indivīdu skaitu konkrētajā sugā, līdz ar to GES tiek sasniegts tad, kad bentisko bezmugurkaulnieku daudzveidība un sastopamība ir ārpus tāda līmeņa, ko asociē ar piesārņotiem apstākļiem.. GES tiek sasniegts tad, ja makrofītu izplatība atbilst dabisku fluktuāciju ietekmētai veģetācijas izplatībai..


GESDescription:
GES tiek sasniegts tad, ja konstatēto piesārņotāju faktiskie līmeņi nepārsniedz maksimālo reglamentēto koncentrācijas līmeni..


GESDescription:
The natural range and extent of marine habitats and species are stable, or otherwise in line with the physiographic and climatic conditions, taking into consideration the sustainable use of the marine environment..


GESDescription:
Biological communities (assessed at relevant scales) are indicative of either undisturbed conditions or of slight or localised changes associated with nutrient enrichment..


GESDescription:
GES is a qualitative description of the desired status at the habitat and species level. Statements describing this GES are being defined for specific MSFD criteria..


GESDescription:
The amount of marine litter entering the marine environment shows a declining trend over time..


GESDescription:
Adverse effects of underwater noise on key species groups are minimised to the extent possible..


GESDescription:
The population abundance of key marine species is stable and their population dynamics are indicative of long-term viability..


GESDescription:
The structure and function of marine habitats ensure their long-term viability.


GESDescription:
The introduction and establishment of new invasive non-indigenous species as a result of human activities is in so far as practicable prevented..


GESDescription:
Sustainable exploitation of fish stocks as indicated by the population age and size distribution of selected commercial species is achieved through effective management and monitoring of fishing effort.


GESDescription:
Sustainable exploitation of fish stocks as indicated by the population age and size distribution of selected commercial species is achieved through effective management and monitoring of fishing effo.


GESDescription:
The proposed GES attempts to address the criteria/indicators collectively, with the broad aim of safeguarding functions of marine ecosystems from the adverse effects of eutrophication. Parameters or indicators which will be used for assessing progress towards achieving this GES should be selected on the basis of a risk-based approach..


GESDescription:
Nutrient levels (or ratios as applicable) and chlorophyll-a levels in the marine environment do not depart significantly from natural levels of the Mediterranean Sea..


GESDescription:
GES is a qualitative description of the desired status at the habitat level. Statements describing this GES are associated with specific MSFD criteria for Descriptor 6..


GESDescription:
The long-term viability of key marine habitats is not compromised by anthropogenic pressures and impacts.


GESDescription:
Significant adverse effects of permanent alterations of hydrographical conditions on key marine habitats and species are, in so far as practicable prevented or minimised to the extent possible..


GESDescription:
GES is a description of the desired status in terms of concentration of contaminants in the marine environment and in terms of significant pollution events. Statements describing this GES are associated with specific MSFD criteria and/or indicators as applicable..


GESDescription:
Concentration of selected contaminants in relevant matrices is in line with set environmental quality standards, or otherwise in line with undisturbed conditions..


GESDescription:
Biological diversity is maintained. The quality and occurrence of habitats and the distribution and abundance of species are in line with prevailing physiographic, geographic and climate conditions.


GESDescription:
Properties and quantities of marine litter, including their degradation products such as small plastic particles down to microplastics do not cause harm to the coastal and marine environment and their volume decrease over time.


GESDescription:
Introduction of energy, including underwater noise, is at levels that do not adversely affect the marine environment. Loud, low and mid frequency sounds and continuous low frequency sounds introduced into the marine environment through human activities do not have adverse effects on marine ecosystems..


GESDescription:
Non-indigenous species (exotic species) introduced by human activity occur at a level at which the ecosystem does not change..


GESDescription:
Populations of all commercially exploited fish and shellfish are within safe biological limits, exhibiting a population age and size distribution that is indicative of a healthy stock.


GESDescription:
Human-induced eutrophication is minimised, especially adverse effects thereof, such as losses in biodiversity, ecosystem degradation, harmful algae blooms and oxygen deficiency in bottom waters.


GESDescription:
Sea-floor integrity is at a level that ensures that the structure and functions of the ecosystems are safeguarded and benthic ecosystems, in particular, are not adversely affected.


GESDescription:
Permanent alteration of hydrographical conditions does not harm the marine ecosystems.


GESDescription:
Concentrations of contaminants are at levels not giving rise to pollution effects.


GESDescription:
Contaminants in fish and other seafood for human consumption do not exceed levels established by Community legislation or other relevant standards.


GESDescription:
GES based on values calculated from long time data..


GESDescription:
Small amount of gathered data in one season was insufficient to set trends..


GESDescription:
GES based on values calculated from long time data such as growth indicator, level of natural mortality, selectiv catch factor for different length classes and the size of recruitment..


GESDescription:
Alterations changes in the coastal line or/and in the bottom do not affect on the ecosystem. Quantitatively: constructions along-shore and perpendicular to the shore, dredging and dumping of dredged substratum, farwaters and harbours dredging. Quantitatively: constructions along-shore and perpendicular to the shore, dredging and dumping of dregded substratum, farwaters and harbours dredging.


GESDescription:
Concentrations of contaminants in the most relevant matrix (biological tissue, sediment, water) are below levels where acute or chronic effects are found in sensitive marine organisms and the health of top predators is safeguarded..


GESDescription:
Human health is not jeopardized by concentrations of contaminants in seafood..


GESDescription:
1.4.1 GES could be defined by the habitat  "1140-3 Midlittoral sands with Donacilla cornea" regaining its historical distribution area.


GESDescription:
5.2.2. Transparency was assessed from historical data, 1970-2007, N=2434, on stations with depths 0-50m. The values oscillated within 0.2-26. The long term trend highlights the decreasing trend since ‘70s and. Within 1970-2007, transparency oscillated seasonally within 2.0-7.5m and spatial within 1.7-9.0m and the national legislation establish the limit for ecological state to 2.0m. The variability interval is 3.0-9.0m shared as follows: poor <2m, moderate 2-3m, good 3-5m, very good >5m. GES could be represented by the interval 3.0-9.0m.. 5.2.4. The reference data analysis for the coastal waters emphasized the diatoms dominance with 54% of total species followed by dinoflagellates, 31%. The others group species represented 15.  The ecological groups composition, due to salinity resistance, the freshwate - brackishwater species represents 18% the dominance being of marine and brackish water species, 82%. The quality status assessment, based only the phytoplankton taxonomic composition need special adjustments. However, GES could be defined as a stable ratio between diatoms and dinoflagellates nearby land based sources..


GESDescription:
5.3.1. GES could be represented by stable spatial distribution of perennial species (Cystoseira, Zostera).. 5.3.2. At the Romanian Black Sea coast there are not permanent hypoxic areas, the events being more correlated with climatic factors than biological ones. The hypoxic events were seasonally found only in the warm period. The statistic analysis of the historical data from East Constanta transect, led to the establishment of the specific interval of the water column (0-50m) as 275.0-365.0μM,   (50% of values from 1963-2007). The interval was shared as follows: poor <100µM, moderate 100.0-275.0µM, good 275.0-400.0µM, very Good >400.0µM.  GES could be achieved by keeping 75% of measured values in the specific interval attribute to water column..


GESDescription:
For high ecological status the EEI (Ecological Evalution Index) index takes values between 8 and 10; for good  ecological status the EI index takes values between 6 and 8;  for moderate ecological status the EI index takes values from 4 to 6; for poor ecological status the EI index takes values from 2 to 4 and for bad ecological status the index takes values from 0 to 2.. GES could be defined by the population of the Phocena phocoena attaining densities larger that the present registeres ones..


GESDescription:
1.6.1. GES is defined by the population of the characteristic species- the bivalve Donacilla cornea-  attaining densities equal or larger than the threshold.


GESDescription:
2.1. Nonindigenous species do not became invasive species, according to the definition of "Invasive" by UE IUCN 2002-IUCN Guidelines for the preventions of biodiversity loss caused by aline invasive species..


GESDescription:
2.2.Criterion level: Environmental impact ofinvasive non-ingenous species. GES _NIS_could be defined as when the environmental impact of invasive non-indigenous species do not lead to an undesirable disturbance to the balance of native species on the local ecosystem..


GESDescription:
3.1. Horse mackrel - HMM - Maintaining GES when fishing mortality for horse mackrell is not increasing..


GESDescription:
Lentidium mediterraneum (LenMedCom) GES could be defined as the community maintaining a stable distribution area.. Modiolula phaseolinus (MoPhaseCom) GES could be defined as the community maintaining a stable distribution area..


GESDescription:
5.1.1. For coastal waters, ecological status characterization was performed using "Studies on the development of classification and comprehensive assessment of the status of surface water (transitional waters and coastal waters) as required by the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC on the basis of biological chemical and hydromorphological elements", for natural water bodies and heavily modified water bodies", developed by the National Institute for Marine Research and Development,,Grigore Antipa". The period studied was 2007-2011, data from national monitoring network. Determined by comparing annual averages of concentrations in the water column, it was found that N-NH4 values ​​were exceeded in the whole period, O2 values ​​were rated in good ecological condition, and the values ​​N-NO3, N-NO2, P-PO4, BOD5 reached benchmark status.. 5.1.1. For transitional waters, ecological status characterization was performed using "Studies on the development of classification and comprehensive assessment of the status of surface water (transitional waters and coastal waters) as required by the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC on the basis of biological chemical and hydromorphological elements", for natural water bodies and heavily modified water bodies", developed by the National Institute for Marine Research and Development,,Grigore Antipa". The period studied was 2007-2011, data from national monitoring network. Determined by comparing annual averages of concentrations in the water column, it was found that N-NH4 values ​​were exceeded in the whole period, O2 values ​​were rated in good ecological condition, and the values ​​N-NO3, N-NO2, P-PO4, BOD5 reached benchmark status.. 5.1.2. Within 1959-2011, at Constanţa, the molar ratios oscillated according to nutrients concentrations. Generally, values have been close to Danube’s ratios, especially within 2000-2007, confirming the river input influence. Taking into consideration the mean ratio N/P from the intense eutrophication period (1980-1995) and the increasing values from the post eutrophication interval, due to phosphate decrease GES could be establish for N/P between 10-16..


GESDescription:
1.5.1 GES could be defined as the habitat "1110-3b Shallow sands with Donax trunculus" maintaining its present extent.


GESDescription:
8.1.1. Water: Concentrations of heavy metals in the Romanian marine waters observed during 2006 - 2011 recorded the following average values and range of variation: copper 10,02 ±13,77 µg/L (0,01-93,51 µg/L); cadmium 0,99 ± 1,26 µg/L (0,01-18,32 µg/L); lead 3,78 ± 6,03 µg/L (0,01-51,97 µg/L); nickel 3,65 ± 4,40 µg/L (0,01-30,59 µg/L); chromium 3,84 ± 6,26 µg/L (0,01-59,74 µg/L) .  In relation to environmental quality standards in the field of water recommended by national legislation (Order 161/2006 for approving the Norms on surface water quality classification to determine the ecological status of water bodies), the percentage of samples investigated in the period 2006-2011 which exceed the proposed limits vary by element, area, season, special hydrological events as follows: 7.8% copper, cadmium 1.2%, 9.4% lead, nickel and chromium 0%. Differences in spatial distribution of heavy metal concentrations in marine waters highlights in some cases river contribution (Danube) in the northern sector (lead, nickel, chromium) and terrestrial sources of pollution in the southern sector (lead, chromium) (harbours, WWTPs: Mangalia, Constanta South). In comparison, the values observed in marine waters along the East Constanta transect that goes up to 30 nm far from the shore are often reduced (copper, cadmium, chromium) . Different trends, depending on the element, were noticed. In general, the annual values  fall within specific areas of multiannual variability, with some trends of stabilization in recent years (eg, nickel). Slight increase in recent times have been observed for copper and lead, while a slight diminishing of chromium and cadmium was observed..


GESDescription:
Utbredning av livsmiljöer och livsmiljöbildande arter överensstämmer med rådande geomorfologiska, geografiska och klimatiska villkor. Utbredningsområden som förändrats på grund av mänsklig störning är återställda till en långsiktigt hållbar nivå.

        1.4 The distribution of habitats and habitat-forming species is in line with prevailing geomorphological, geographical, and climatic conditions.  Distribution areas previously changed, owing to human activities, are restored to a long-term sustainable level..


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Oönskad algtillväxt leder inte till försämrad vattenkvalitet, minskat siktdjup eller indirekta effekter på biologisk mångfald och ekosystem.

        5.2 Undesired algal blooms do not lead to deteriorated water quality, reduced seawater transparency, or indirect effects on biological diversity and ecosystems..


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Fleråriga växter uppvisar naturlig djuputbredning och ingen minskning av syrekoncentrationer till följd av övergödning förekommer.

        5.3 Perennial seaweeds and sea grasses show a natural depth distribution and no decrease in oxygen concentrations as a consequence of eutrophication occurs..


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Biologisk mångfald bevaras. Livsmiljöernas kvalitet och förekomst samt arternas fördelning och abundans överensstämmer med rådande geomorfologiska, geografiska och klimatiska villkor.

        Biological diversity is maintained. The quality and occurrence of habitats and the distribution and abundance of species are in line with prevailing physiographic, geographic and climate conditions..


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Egenskaper hos och mängder av marint avfall förorsakar inga skador på kustmiljön och den marina miljön.
        Properties and quantities of marine litter do not cause harm to the coastal and marine environment..


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Mängden avfall, inklusive dess nedbrytningsprodukter, förorsakar inte skada på havsmiljön.

        10.1 The amount of litter, including its degradation products, do not cause damage to the marine environment..


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Avfall som påverkar eller kan antas påverka marina organismer negativt ska minska.

        10.2 Litter that adversely affects, or can be assumed to adversely affect, marine organisms must decrease..


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Tillförsel av energi, inbegripet undervattensbuller, ligger på nivåer som inte påverkar den marina miljön på ett negativt sätt.
        Introduction of energy, including underwater noise, is at levels that do not adversely affect the marine environment..


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Aktiviteter som skapar tillräckligt höga ljudnivåer för att orsaka negativa effekter för enskilda populationer eller ekosystem, begränsas i tid och rum.

        11.1 Activities that create sound levels sufficiently high to cause adverse effects on individual populations or ecosystems are limited in time and space..


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Undervattensbuller från fartyg ska inte ge upphov till långvariga negativa effekter på biologisk mångfald och ekosystem.

        11.2 Underwater noise from ships must not give rise to long-lasting adverse effects on biological diversity and ecosystems.

        . Undervattensbuller från fartyg ska inte ge upphov till långvariga negativa effekter på biologisk mångfald och ekosystem.

        11.2 Underwater noise from ships must not give rise to long-lasting adverse effects on biological diversity and ecosystems..


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1.2A Abundans av tumlare
        Tumlarens abundans ska öka tills mål definierade i ASCOBANS har nåtts.. 1.2B Abundans av övervintrande sjöfåglar (samma som 4.3C)
        Abundansen av övervintrande sjöfågelarter avviker inte från en baslinjenivå.. 1.2C Abundans av häckande sjöfåglar
        Abundansen av häckande sjöfågelarter avviker inte från en baslinjenivå.. 1.2E Abundans av sälar
        GES saknas. Utvecklas i samband med ny förvaltningsplan för sälar.. Populationsstorleken av däggdjur, fåglar och fiskar avviker inte från populationernas naturliga fluktuationer.

        1.2 The population sizes of mammals, birds, and fish do not deviate from the natural fluctuations of the population..


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1.3A Produktivitet hos havsörn (samma som 4.1A och 8.2B)
        Produktiviteten och antal ungar per kull hos havsörn avviker inte från en baslinjenivå.. 1.3B Späcktjocklek hos säl
        Späcktjockleken hos sälar avviker inte från naturliga fluktuationer hos en population med normal späcktjocklek.. 1.3C Dräktighetsfrekvens hos säl (samma som 8.2C)
        Dräktighetsfrekvens hos sälhonor avviker inte från naturliga fluktuationer hos en normalt reproducerande population.. 1.3D Tillväxthastighet hos marina däggdjur (samma som 4.1B)
        Tillväxthastigheten hos marina däggdjur är nära den inneboende tillväxthastigheten hos en population som är opåverkad av människan.. Populationerna av däggdjur, fåglar och fiskar har ett hälsotillstånd som garanterar reproduktion och långsiktig överlevnad.

        1.3 The populations of mammals, birds, and fish have a health condition that guarantees their reproduction and long-term survival..


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1.1A Utbredning av tumlare
        Tumlarens utbredningsområde ska öka. Långsiktigt ska arten återfinnas i dess naturliga utbredningsområden.. 1.1B Utbredning av sälar
        GES saknas. Utvecklas i samband med ny förvaltningsplan för sälar.. Arternas utbredning överensstämmer med rådande geomorfologiska, geografiska och klimatiska villkor. Utbredningsområden som förändrats på grund av mänsklig störning är återställda till en långsiktigt hållbar nivå.

        1.1 The distribution of species is in line with prevailing geomorphological, geographical, and climatic conditions. Distribution areas previously changed, owing to human activities, are restored to a long-term sustainable level..


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1.6C Bottenfaunaindex (BQI) för kustvatten (samma som 5.3E och 6.2A)
        En nivå som minst motsvarar god status för bottenfauna enligt gällande bedömningsgrund för bottenfauna i kustvatten och vatten i övergångszon (NFS 2008:1, Bilaga 4, kap. 1.4).. 1.6D Bottenfaunaindex (BQI) för utsjövatten (samma som 5.3F och 6.2B)
        En nivå som minst motsvarar god status för bottenfauna för de utsjövatten som angränsar till de yttre typområdena enligt gällande bedömningsgrund för bottenfauna i kustvatten och vatten i övergångszon (NFS 2008:1, Bilaga 4, kap. 1.4).. Livsmiljön är i ett tillstånd som stödjer dess ekologiska funktioner samt diversiteten i associerade samhällen.

        1.6 The habitat is in a condition that supports its ecological functions and the diversity of associated communities..


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Främmande arter som har införts genom mänsklig verksamhet håller sig på nivåer som inte förändrar ekosystemen negativt.
        Non-indigenous species introduced by human activities are at levels that do not adversely alter the ecosystem..


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Inga nya introduktioner av främmande arter och stammar, genetiskt modifierade organismer (GMO) eller organismer vars genetiska egenskaper förändrats på annat sätt och som riskerar att hota den biologiska mångfalden, äger rum.

        2.1 No new introductions of non-indigenous species and strains, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), or organisms whose genetic properties are otherwise altered, which may adversely affect biological diversity, take place..


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Invasiva främmande arters och stammars negativa effekter på biologisk mångfald och ekosystem minimeras.

        2.2 The negative effects of invasive non-indigenous species and strains on biological diversity and ecosystems are minimised..


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Populationerna av alla kommersiellt nyttjade fiskar och skaldjur håller sig inom säkra biologiska gränser och uppvisar en ålders- och storleksfördelning som vittnar om ett friskt bestånd.

        Populations of all commercially exploited fish and shellfish are within safe biological limits, exhibiting a population age and size distribution that is indicative of a healthy stock..


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Fiskeverksamheten ligger under en nivå som garanterar ett maximalt hållbart uttag (FMSY) av alla kommersiella fiskarter. Nivån ska inte ha en negativ påverkan på ekosystemets struktur och funktion.

        3.1 Fishing activities are below a level that guarantees a maximum sustainable yield (FMSY) of all commercial fish species. The level shall not have a negative impact on ecosystem structure and function..


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Beståndens reproduktiva kapacitet befinner sig på nivåer som garanterar livskraftiga bestånd och populationer.

        3.2 The reproductive capacity of the stocks is at levels that guarantee viable stocks and populations..


GESDescription:
Populationernas ålders- och storleksstruktur ska garantera deras långsiktiga produktivitet.

        3.3 The age and size structures of the populations shall guarantee their long-term productivity..


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Alla delar av de marina näringsvävarna, i den mån de är kända, förekommer i normal omfattning och mångfald på nivåer som är tillräckliga för att arternas långsiktiga bestånd ska kunna säkerställas och deras fulla reproduktiva kapacitet behållas.

        All elements of the marine food webs, to the extent that they are known, occur at normal abundance and diversity and levels capable of ensuring the long-term abundance of the species and the retention of their full reproductive capacity..


GESDescription:
1.7A Trofisk nivå inom fisksamhället i kustvatten (samma som 4.3B)
        Fisksamhällets trofiska nivå avviker inte från en baslinjenivå. Om baslinje inte kan tillämpas anges önskad riktning.. Näringsvävens beståndsdelar samt livsmiljöernas utsträckning och tillstånd garanterar att ekosystemtjänster tillhandahålls.

        1.7 The components of the food web, and the extent and condition of the habitats, ensure that ecosystem services are provided..


GESDescription:
1.7A Trofisk nivå inom fisksamhället i kustvatten (samma som 4.3B)
        Fisksamhällets trofiska nivå avviker inte från en baslinjenivå. Om baslinje inte kan tillämpas anges önskad riktning.. 4.3B Trofisk nivå inom fisksamhället i kustvatten (samma som 1.7A)
        Fisksamhällets trofiska nivå avviker inte från en baslinjenivå. Om baslinje inte kan tillämpas anges önskad riktning.. 4.3C Abundans av övervintrande sjöfåglar (samma som 1.2B)
        Abundansen av övervintrande sjöfågelarter avviker inte från en baslinjenivå.. Alla trofiska nyckelgrupper och nyckelarter förekommer i en sådan omfattning att näringsväven kan fungera i balans.

        4.3 All key trophic groups and key species occur to an extent that ensures that the food web can function in balance.. Näringsvävens beståndsdelar samt livsmiljöernas utsträckning och tillstånd garanterar att ekosystemtjänster tillhandahålls.

        1.7 The components of the food web, and the extent and condition of the habitats, ensure that ecosystem services are provided..


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Förekomst och andel av utvalda predatorarter och dessa arters storleksfördelning, möjliggör en naturlig trofisk reglering i näringsväven.

        4.2 The occurrence and proportion of selected predator species and their size distribution enable natural trophic regulation of the food web..


GESDescription:
4.1A Produktivitet hos havsörn (samma som 1.3A och 8.2B)
        Produktiviteten och antal ungar per kull hos havsörn avviker inte från en baslinjenivå.. 4.1B Tillväxthastighet hos marina däggdjur (samma som 1.3D)
        Tillväxthastigheten hos marina däggdjur är nära den inneboende tillväxthastigheten hos en population som är opåverkad av människan.. Produktiviteten för nyckelarter och trofiska nyckelgrupper avviker inte från de naturliga fluktuationer som förekommer i ekosystemets näringsväv.

        4.1 The productivity of key species and key trophic groups do not deviate from the natural fluctuations that occur in the food web of the ecosystem..


GESDescription:
Övergödning framkallad av människan reduceras till ett minimum, särskilt dess negativa effekter, såsom minskad biologisk mångfald, försämrade ekosystem, skadliga algblomningar och syrebrist i bottenvattnet.

        Human-induced eutrophication is minimised, especially adverse effects thereof, such as losses in biodiversity, ecosystem degradation, harmful algal blooms and oxygen deficiency in bottom waters..


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5.1A Koncentrationer av kväve och fosfor i kustvatten
        En nivå som minst motsvarar god status för näring enligt gällande bedömningsgrund för näringsämnen i kustvatten och vatten i övergångszon (NFS 2008:1, Bilaga 5, kap 2.4 med ändring för Nordsjön i NFS 2010:12).. Koncentrationer av näringsämnen resulterar inte i negativa direkta eller indirekta effekter på biologisk mångfald och ekosystem.

        5.1 Concentrations of nutrients do not result in direct or indirect negative effects on biological diversity and ecosystems..


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5.2A Biomassa växtplankton i kustvatten (klorofyll a-koncentration och biovolym)
        En nivå som minst motsvarar god status för klorofyll a och biovolym enligt gällande bedömningsgrund för växtplankton i kustvatten och vatten i övergångszon (NFS 2008:1, Bilaga 4, kap. 3.5)..


GESDescription:
5.2C Siktdjup i kustvatten
        En nivå som minst motsvarar god status för siktdjup enligt gällande bedömningsgrund för siktdjup i kustvatten och vatten i övergångszon (NFS 2008:1, Bilaga 5, kap. 1.4)..


GESDescription:
5.3B Syrebalans i kustvatten
        En nivå som minst motsvarar god status för syre enligt gällande bedömningsgrund för syrebalans i kustvatten och vatten i övergångszon (NFS 2008:1, Bilaga 5, kap. 3.3). 5.3C Syrebalans i utsjövatten
        Syrekoncentrationen i bottenvattnet överstiger 3,5 ml/l.. 5.3D Syrebalans i utsjövatten (Egentliga Östersjön)
        Andelen syrefattiga bottnar (<3,5 ml/l) minskar långsiktigt.. 5.3E Bottenfaunaindex (BQI) för kustvatten (samma som 1.6C och 6.2A)
        En nivå som minst motsvarar god status för bottenfauna enligt gällande bedömningsgrund för bottenfauna i kustvatten och vatten i övergångszon (NFS 2008:1, Bilaga 4, kap. 1.4).. 5.3F Bottenfaunaindex (BQI) för utsjövatten (samma som 1.6D och 6.2B)
        En nivå som minst motsvarar god status för bottenfauna för de utsjövatten som angränsar till de yttre typområdena enligt gällande bedömningsgrund för bottenfauna i kustvatten och vatten i övergångszon (NFS 2008:1, Bilaga 4, kap. 1.4).

        . 5.3F Bottenfaunaindex (BQI) för utsjövatten (samma som 1.6D och 6.2B)
        En nivå som minst motsvarar god status för bottenfauna för de utsjövatten som angränsar till de yttre typområdena enligt gällande bedömningsgrund för bottenfauna i kustvatten och vatten i övergångszon (NFS 2008:1, Bilaga 4, kap. 1.4)..


GESDescription:
5.3A Djuputbredning av makrovegetation i kustvatten (samma som 1.5A)
        En nivå som minst motsvarar god status för makrovegetation enligt gällande bedömningsgrund för makroalger och gömfröiga växter i kustvatten (NFS 2008:1, Bilaga 4, kap. 2.4)..


GESDescription:
Havsbottnens integritet håller sig på en nivå som innebär att ekosystemens struktur och funktioner kan tryggas och att i synnerhet de bentiska ekosystemen inte påverkas negativt.

        Sea-floor integrity is at a level that ensures that the structure and functions of the ecosystems are safeguarded and benthic ecosystems, in particular, are not adversely affected.. Havsbottnens integritet håller sig på en nivå som innebär att ekosystemens struktur och funktioner kan tryggas och att i synnerhet de bentiska ekosystemen inte påverkas negativt.

        Sea-floor integrity is at a level that ensures that the structure and functions of the ecosystems are safeguarded and benthic ecosystems, in particular, are not adversely affected..


GESDescription:
Den samlade fysiska påverkan på havsbottensubstratet från verksamheter ligger på en nivå som ger förutsättningar för bentiska samhällen och associerade arter att upprätthålla sina ekologiska strukturer och funktioner.

        6.1 The aggregate physical impact of human activities on the seabed substrate is at a level that provides conditions for the benthic community and associated species to maintain their ecological structure and functions.

        . Den samlade fysiska påverkan på havsbottensubstratet från verksamheter ligger på en nivå som ger förutsättningar för bentiska samhällen och associerade arter att upprätthålla sina ekologiska strukturer och funktioner.

        6.1 The aggregate physical impact of human activities on the seabed substrate is at a level that provides conditions for the benthic community and associated species to maintain their ecological structure and functions..


GESDescription:
1.5A Djuputbredning av makrovegetation i kustvatten (samma som 5.3A)
        En nivå som minst motsvarar god status för makrovegetation enligt gällande bedömningsgrund för makroalger och gömfröiga växter i kustvatten (NFS 2008:1, Bilaga 4, kap. 2.4).. Livsmiljöernas utsträckning överensstämmer med rådande geomorfologiska, geografiska och klimatiska villkor. Förlust av utsträckning minimeras men rymmer en långsiktigt hållbar nivå av nyttjande.

        1.5 The extent of the habitats is in line with prevailing geomorphological, geographical, and climatic conditions. The loss of extent is minimised, but accommodates a long-term sustainable level of use..


GESDescription:
1.6C Bottenfaunaindex (BQI) för kustvatten (samma som 5.3E och 6.2A)
        En nivå som minst motsvarar god status för bottenfauna enligt gällande bedömningsgrund för bottenfauna i kustvatten och vatten i övergångszon (NFS 2008:1, Bilaga 4, kap. 1.4).. 1.6D Bottenfaunaindex (BQI) för utsjövatten (samma som 5.3F och 6.2B)
        En nivå som minst motsvarar god status för bottenfauna för de utsjövatten som angränsar till de yttre typområdena enligt gällande bedömningsgrund för bottenfauna i kustvatten och vatten i övergångszon (NFS 2008:1, Bilaga 4, kap. 1.4).. 6.2A Bottenfaunaindex (BQI) för kustvatten (samma som 1.6C och 5.3E)
        En nivå som minst motsvarar god status för bottenfauna enligt gällande bedömningsgrund för bottenfauna i kustvatten och vatten i övergångszon (NFS 2008:1, Bilaga 4, kap. 1.4).. 6.2B Bottenfaunaindex (BQI) för utsjövatten (samma som 1.6D och 5.3F)
        En nivå som minst motsvarar god status för bottenfauna för de utsjövatten som angränsar till de yttre typområdena enligt gällande bedömningsgrund för bottenfauna i kustvatten och vatten i övergångszon (NFS 2008:1, Bilaga 4, kap. 1.4).
        . 6.2B Bottenfaunaindex (BQI) för utsjövatten (samma som 1.6D och 5.3F)
        En nivå som minst motsvarar god status för bottenfauna för de utsjövatten som angränsar till de yttre typområdena enligt gällande bedömningsgrund för bottenfauna i kustvatten och vatten i övergångszon (NFS 2008:1, Bilaga 4, kap. 1.4).. Det bentiska samhällets ekologiska funktioner, artdiversitet och förekomst av arter upprätthålls.

        6.2 The ecological functions, species diversity, and presence of species in the benthic community are maintained.. Livsmiljön är i ett tillstånd som stödjer dess ekologiska funktioner samt diversiteten i associerade samhällen.

        1.6 The habitat is in a condition that supports its ecological functions and the diversity of associated communities..


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En bestående förändring av de hydrografiska villkoren påverkar inte de marina ekosystemen på ett negativt sätt.

        Permanent alteration of hydrographical conditions does not adversely affect marine ecosystems..


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Permanenta förändringar av hydrografiska förhållanden genom enskilda eller samverkande verksamheter har inte sådan karaktär eller omfattning att ekosystemet påverkas negativt.

        7.1 Permanent alterations of hydrographic conditions through individual or collaborative activities do not have the nature or magnitude to cause negative impacts on the ecosystem.. Permanenta förändringar av hydrografiska förhållanden genom enskilda eller samverkande verksamheter har inte sådan karaktär eller omfattning att ekosystemet påverkas negativt..


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Den faktiska påverkan på livsmiljöer till följd av bestående hydrografiska förändringar påverkar inte livsmiljöernas utbredning samt den långsiktiga fortlevnaden för associerade arter och samhällen negativt.

        7.2 The actual impact on habitats as a consequence of permanent hydrographic alterations does not adversely affect the distribution of habitats or the long-term survival of associated species and communities.

        . Den faktiska påverkan på livsmiljöer till följd av bestående hydrografiska förändringar påverkar inte livsmiljöernas utbredning samt den långsiktiga fortlevnaden för associerade arter och samhällen negativt.

        7.2 The actual impact on habitats as a consequence of permanent hydrographic alterations does not adversely affect the distribution of habitats or the long-term survival of associated species and communities..


GESDescription:
Koncentrationer av farliga ämnen håller sig på nivåer som inte ger upphov till föroreningseffekter.

        Concentrations of hazardous substances are at levels not giving rise to pollution effects..


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8.1A  Kvicksilver (Hg) och dess föreningar (CAS nr 7439-97-6)
        Koncentrationen av Hg i fisk underskrider det värde som anges i artikel 3.2a i direktiv 2008/105/EG.. 8.1B  Hexaklorbensen (HCB) (CAS nr 118-74-1)
        Koncentrationen av HCB i fisk underskrider det värde som anges i artikel 3.2a i direktiv 2008/105/EG. 8.1C Trend för ackumulerande farliga ämnen i biota
        Halterna av farliga ämnen i fisk, musslor och sillgrissleägg uppvisar inte någon signifikant ökande trend under närmast föregående sexårsperiod.. Koncentrationerna av farliga ämnen i relevant matris (biologisk vävnad, sediment eller vatten) förekommer i halter som inte bedöms ge upphov till negativa effekter på biologisk mångfald och ekosystem.

        8.1 The concentrations of hazardous substances in the relevant matrix (biological tissue, sediment, or water) are at levels that are not expected to cause negative effects on biological diversity and ecosystems..


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8.2B Produktivitet hos havsörn (samma som 1.3A och 4.1A)
        Produktivitet och antal ungar per kull hos havsörn avviker inte från en baslinjenivå.. 8.2C Dräktighetsfrekvens hos säl (samma som 1.3C)
        Dräktighetsfrekvens hos sälhonor avviker inte från naturliga fluktuationer hos en normalt reproducerande population.. Farliga ämnen orsakar inte oacceptabla biologiska effekter på individ-, populations-, samhälls-, eller ekosystemnivå.

        8.2 The hazardous substances do not cause unacceptable biological effects on the individual, population, community, or ecosystem level..


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Farliga ämnen orsakar inte oacceptabla biologiska effekter på individ-, populations-, samhälls-, eller ekosystemnivå.

        8.2 The hazardous substances do not cause unacceptable biological effects on the individual, population, community, or ecosystem level..


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Farliga ämnen i fisk och skaldjur avsedda som livsmedel överskrider inte de nivåer som fastställts i gemenskapslagstiftningen eller andra tillämpliga normer.

        Contaminants in fish and other seafood for human consumption do not exceed levels established by Community legislation or other relevant standards..


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9.1A Substanser som regleras i förordning 1881/2006/EG
        Koncentrationen av de substanser som avses underskrider de gränsvärden som anges i förordning 1881/2006/EG.. Nivåer, antal och frekvens av farliga ämnen i vildfångad fisk, skaldjur och andra relevanta organismer avsedda som livsmedel överskrider inte fastställda gränsvärden.

        9.1 The levels, numbers, and frequency of hazardous substances in fish caught in the wild, shellfish, and other relevant organisms destined for human consumption do not exceed the established thresholds..


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Obseg in razporeditev habitatov je v skladu z naravnimi pogoji. Habitati zagotavljajo življenjski prostor vsem funkcionalnim skupinam v skladu z naravnimi pogoji. Raznolikost znotraj funkcionalnih skupin se ohranja. Redki in ogroženi habitati so ustrezno zaščiteni in ohranjeni. Dobro stanje je povezano z deskriptorjem D5..


GESDescription:
Stanje morja je dobro, če povprečne letne koncentracije hranilnih snovi v morju ne presegajo okoljskih standardov kakovosti za obalno morje v skladu s predpisom, ki ureja stanje površinskih voda. V obalnih predelih je mejna vrednost dobrega okoljskega stanja določena z vrednostjo indeksa za makroalge EEI-c.. V odprtih vodah je stanje dobro, ko evtrofikacija zaradi dejavnosti človeka ne povzroča škodljivega cvetenja..


GESDescription:
Na sedimentnem dnu infralitorala je dobro okoljsko stanje določeno s primernim stanjem travnikov morskih cvetnic.. V odprtih vodah je dobro okoljsko stanje določeno s prostorsko in časovno razporeditvijo koncentracij raztopljenega kisika v pridnenem sloju. Dobro okoljsko stanje predstavljajo razmere, ko so epizode pomanjkanja kisika (hipoksije) v pridnenem sloju časovno in prostorsko tako omejene, da ne povzročajo trajnih poškodb habitatov na morskem dnu..


GESDescription:
Ohranja se dobro stanje glede na Vodno direktivo (2000/60/ES) (dobro ekološko stanje) ter ugodno stanje glede na Direktivo o pticah (92/43/EGS) in Direktivo o habitatih (2009/147/ES)..


GESDescription:
Količine odpadkov v morskem okolju se zmanjšujejo in ne predstavljajo nevarnosti za morske organizme na ravni posameznih osebkov, bodisi zaradi neposredne umrljivosti ali v obliki posrednih vplivov, kot je na primer bioakumulacija v prehranjevalnem spletu.
        Odpadki v morskem okolju ne ogrožajo blaginje ljudi in ne povzročajo negativnih ekonomskih učinkov na gospodarstvo in dejavnosti lokalnih obalnih skupnosti..


GESDescription:
Časovna in prostorska razporeditev impulznega hrupa pri visoki, nizki in srednji frekvenci nima pomembnih škodljivih vplivov na morske organizme..


GESDescription:
Neprekinjen nizkofrekvenčni zvok (ambientni hrup) nima pomembnih škodljivih vplivov na morske organizme..


GESDescription:
Velikost populacij je v skladu z izhodiščnim stanjem,  opisanim v začetni presoji (2012) ali v skladu z drugimi direktivami..


GESDescription:
Stanje populacij je v skladu z izhodiščnim stanjem,  opisanim v začetni presoji (2012) ali v skladu z drugimi direktivami..


GESDescription:
Porazdelitev vrst je v skladu z izhodiščnim stanjem, opisanim v začetni presoji (2012) ali v skladu z drugimi direktivami..


GESDescription:
Obseg in razporeditev habitatov je v skladu z naravnimi pogoji. Habitati zagotavljajo življenjski prostor vsem funkcionalnim skupinam v skladu z naravnimi pogoji. Raznolikost znotraj funkcionalnih skupin se ohranja. Redki in ogroženi habitati so ustrezno zaščiteni in ohranjeni..


GESDescription:
Tujerodne vrste so lahko prisotne in ustaljene v takem številu in razsežnosti, ki nima negativnih vplivov na avtohtone vrste in habitate..


GESDescription:
Vpliv invazivnih tujerodnih vrst na ekosistem je zanemarljiv..


GESDescription:
Dobro stanje, glede na kazalnik 3.1.1, je doseženo, ko je izpolnjen pogoj, da je ulov vseh komercialnih vrst trajnosten (definiran z ribolovno umrljivostjo) in je manjši od ciljne vrednosti skladne s trajnostno rabo vira (Fmsy) ali stopnjo izkoriščanja (E=F/Z za manjše pelagične ribe), kjer je stopnja izkoriščanja (E=0,4), kot je predlagana po Patterson (1992). Dobro stanje, glede na kazalnik 3.1.2,  je doseženo, ko je razmerje med ulovom in biomasnim indeksom za vse komercialne vrste stabilno ali v upadanju za podatke, pridobljene pri vzorčenju z vlečnimi mrežami..


GESDescription:
Dobro stanje, glede na kazalnik 3.2.1, je doseženo, ko je biomasa drstitvenega staleža (SSBMSY) nad mejno vrednostjo. Dobro stanje, glede na kazalnik 3.2.2, je doseženo, ko je  biomasni indeks za odrasle osebke  za vse komercialne vrste stabilen ali v upadanju za podatke, pridobljene pri vzorčenju z vlečnimi mrežami..


GESDescription:
Dobro stanje, glede na kazalnik 3.3.1 je doseženo, ko je za vse komercialne vrste x% deleža rib, ki so večje od povprečja v času, ko dosežejo spolno zrelost stabilen ali v naraščanju, glede na podatke pridobljene pri vzorčenju z vlečnimi mrežami.
        Dobro stanje, glede na kazalnik 3.3.3, je doseženo, ko je za vse komercialne vrste 95. percentil razporeditve dolžine rib, ugotovljene v raziskavah z raziskovalnimi plovili stabilen ali v naraščanju, glede na podatke pridobljene pri vzorčenju z vlečnimi mrežami..


GESDescription:
Struktura in funkcija ekosistema ter prehranjevalna raven so ohranjeni na nivoju, ki prevladuje v naravnih pogojih..


GESDescription:
Sestava in sorazmerni deleži sestavnih delov ekosistemov je v skladu z naravnimi pogoji..


GESDescription:
Dobro stanje glede na številčnost/razporeditev ključnih trofičnih skupin/vrst so ohranjeni na nivoju, ki prevladuje v naravnih pogojih.. Sestava in sorazmerni deleži sestavnih delov ekosistemov je v skladu z naravnimi pogoji..


GESDescription:
Dobro stanje, glede na kazalnik 4.2.1,  je doseženo, ko je masni delež velikih rib (večjih od mejne vrednosti LCUT) , večji od mejne vrednosti..


GESDescription:
Evtrofikacija zaradi dejavnosti človeka, in njeni škodljivi učinki, kot so upad biotske raznovrstnosti, degradacija ekosistemov, škodljiva cvetenja alg in pomanjkanje kisika v spodnjih plasteh voda, je minimalna..


GESDescription:
Stanje morja je dobro, če povprečne letne koncentracije hranilnih snovi v morju ne presegajo okoljskih standardov kakovosti za obalno morje v skladu s predpisom, ki ureja stanje površinskih voda..


GESDescription:
Dobro stanje je doseženo, ko ni evidentiranih pomembnih fizičnih poškodb dna ali izgub zaradi gradnje na območjih biogenega substrata. Za območja z različnimi substrati je obseg , kjer se pojavlja abrazija, druge poškodbe dna in izguba naravnih območij manjši od mejne vrednost x% površine..


GESDescription:
Morsko dno je v dobrem stanju, kadar je na ravni, ki zagotavlja zaščito naravne strukture, obsega, razporeditve in funkcij ekosistema ter kadar ni dolgoročnih škodljivih vplivov na bentoške združbe.. Obseg in razporeditev habitatov je v skladu z naravnimi pogoji. Habitati zagotavljajo življenjski prostor vsem funkcionalnim skupinam v skladu z naravnimi pogoji. Raznolikost znotraj funkcionalnih skupin se ohranja. Redki in ogroženi habitati so ustrezno zaščiteni in ohranjeni..


GESDescription:
Spremembe hidrografskih pogojev ne spreminjajo ekoloških razmer (upad biotske raznovrstnosti, degradacija habitatov, škodljiva cvetenja alg in pomanjkanje kisika v pridnenem sloju) ali so spremembe minimalne..


GESDescription:
Dobro stanje morskega okolja glede na onesnaženje je doseženo takrat, kadar koncentracije onesnaževal ne povzročajo škodljivih vplivov na organizmih, populacijah, združbah ali ekosistemih..


GESDescription:
Za morsko vodo uporabimo okoljske standarde iz Uredbe o stanju površinskih voda (URL 14/2009). Za sediment ni še uveljavljenih okoljskih standardov. Za morsko vodo so določene mejne vrednosti v ustreznih direktivah in uredbah. Kriterij za sedimente (dokler ne bo uveljavljena nova direktiva) bi bil, da sintetična onesnaževala ne presegajo vrednosti, ki lahko povzročajo nepovratne učinke na organizme, oz. da nesintetična onesnažila ne odstopajo pomembno od naravnih vrednosti v okolju. Kriterij je lahko tudi nenaraščajoči trend koncentracij onesnaževal. Za organizme so za GES uporabne mejne vrednosti v ustreznih uredbah EU..


GESDescription:
Stanje tega deskriptorja temelji na poznavanju BC (background concnentrations) in na kriterijih za ovrednotenja ozadja (BAC Background Assesment Criteria) in EAC (Environmental Assesment Criteria), padec pod to vrednost pomeni poslabšanje stanja v okolju.  Bazalne aktivnosti posameznega biomarkerja so le za nekatere biomarkerje določene glede na geografsko regijo..


GESDescription:
Dobro stanje morskega okolja v sub-regiji glede na onesnaženje morske hrane je doseženo takrat, kadar koncentracije nobenega izmed onesnaževal v ribah ali školjkah, namenjenih prehrani ljudi, ne presegajo mejnih vrednosti, ki so varne v prehrani ljudi glede na predpisane mejne vrednosti ( Uredba komisije (ES) št. 1881/2006 in št. 1259/2011 o določitvi mejnih vrednosti nekaterih onesnaževal v živilih). Skladnost se dokazuje na vzorcih rib, ribjih produktov in školjkah glede na ulov v vodah, ki so v nacionalni pristojnosti..


GESDescription:
At the scale of the MSFD subregions, and in line with prevailing conditions, the loss of biodiversity has been halted, and where practicable, restoration is underway. The abundance, distribution, extent and condition of species and habitat in UK waters are in line with, prevailing environmental conditions as defined by specific targets for species and habitats. Marine ecosystems and their constituent species and habitats are not significantly impacted by human activities such that the specific structures and functions necessary for their long-term maintenance exist for the forseeable future. Habitats and species identified as requiring protection under existing national or international agreements are conserved effectively through appropriate national or regional mechanisms..


GESDescription:
"The amount of litter, and its degradation products , on coastlines and in the marine environment is reducing over time and levels do not pose a significant risk to the coastal and marine environment, either as a result of direct mortality such as through entanglement, or by way of indirect impacts such as reduced fecundity or bioaccumulation of contaminants within food chains.

        ".


GESDescription:
"Loud, low and mid frequency impulsive sounds and continuous low frequency sounds introduced into the marine environment through human activities do not have adverse effects on marine ecosystems:

        Human activities potentially introducing loud, low and mid frequency impulsive sounds into the marine environment are managed to the extent that no significant long term adverse effects are incurred at the population level or specifically to vulnerable/threatened species and key functional groups.

        Continuous low frequency sound inputs do not pose a significant risk to marine life at the population level, or specifically to vulnerable/threatened species and key functional groups e.g. through the masking of biologically significant sounds and behavioural reactions

        ".


GESDescription:
The risk from pathways and vectors which facilitate the introduction and spread of NIS as a result of human activities is significantly reduced, leading to a reduction in the risk of introducing new species some of which may have adverse impacts..


GESDescription:
The level of stock mortality generated by fishing activity (F) is equal to or lower than Fmsy - the level capable of producing Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY).  The spawning stock biomass is within safe biological limits and all stocks are sustainably exploited..


GESDescription:
At the level of the MSFD sub-regions, populations of key species groups within the food web have an age and size structure indicative of sustainable populations and occur at levels that ensure the long-term sustainability of the marine ecosystem of which they are part, in line with prevailing conditions, as defined by specific targets for species and pelagic habitats. There should be no significant adverse change in the function of different trophic levels in marine food webs as a result of human activities, including as a result of by-catch and discards..


GESDescription:
"Human-induced eutrophication in UK seas is minimised and all UK marine waters are non-problem areas:
        • Nutrient concentrations do not lead to an undesirable disturbance  to the balance of organisms present in the water or to the quality of the water concerned resulting from accelerated growth of algae; and
        • The direct effects of nutrient enrichment associated with algal growth do not constitute or contribute to an undesirable disturbance to the balance of organisms present in the water and to the quality of the water concerned ; and
        • Indirect effects of nutrient enrichment associated with growth of macroalgae, sea grasses, and reductions of oxygen concentrations do not constitute an undesirable disturbance to the balance of organisms present in the water and to the quality of the water concerned.".


GESDescription:
Sea-floor habitats (physically and structurally) are both productive and sufficiently extensive at the level of the MSFD sub-regions, to carry out natural functionality, including the necessary ecological processes  which underpin ecosystem goods and services, and are capable of supporting a healthy and sustainable ecosystem for the long term..


GESDescription:
The nature and scale of any permanent changes to the prevailing hydrographical conditions (including but not limited to salinity, temperature, pH and hydrodynamics) resulting from anthropogenic activities (individual and cumulative), having taken into account climatic or long-term cyclical processes in the marine environment, do not lead to significant long term impacts on those biological components considered under Descriptors 1,4, and 6..


GESDescription:
Concentrations of contaminants in water, sediment, or biota are kept within agreed levels (Agreed at a national/EU/International level e.g. within domestic legislation, Regional Seas Conventions etc.) and these concentrations are not increasing; and; The effects of contaminants on selected biological processes and taxonomic groups, where a cause/effect relationship has been established, are kept within agreed levels (Agreed at a national/EU/International level e.g. within domestic legislation, Regional Seas Conventions etc.).


GESDescription:
Concentrations of contaminants in fish and other seafood caught or harvested for human consumption in UK seas do not exceed the relevant maximum levels listed in EU Regulation 1881/2006 (as amended)or other relevant standards and are not increasing.


# CostOfDegradationType

CostOfDegradationType:
Residual impacts, with reference to the current legislation objectives


# ElementCodeSources

Link:
Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant


Conditional:
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9)


# Features

Subject:
Uses and human activities in or affecting the marine environment


Feature:
All activities related to cultivation of living resources


Feature:
Aquaculture – marine, including infrastructure


Feature:
All activities related to extraction of living resources


Feature:
Fish and shellfish harvesting (professional, recreational)


Feature:
Hunting and collecting for other purposes


Feature:
All activities related to extraction of non-living resources


Feature:
Extraction of minerals (rock, metal ores, gravel, sand, shell)


Feature:
Extraction of oil and gas, including infrastructure


Feature:
Military operations (subject to Article 2(2))


Feature:
All activities related to production of energy


Feature:
Transmission of electricity and communications (cables)


Feature:
Renewable energy generation (wind, wave and tidal power), including infrastructure


Feature:
Research, survey and educational activities


Feature:
All activities related to physical restructuring of rivers, coastline or seabed

Theme:
Physical restructuring of rivers, coastline or seabed (water management)


Feature:
Canalisation and other watercourse modifications


Feature:
Offshore structures (other than for oil/gas/renewables)


Feature:
Restructuring of seabed morphology, including dredging and depositing of materials


Feature:
All activities related to tourism and leisure


Subject:
Structure, functions and processes of marine ecosystems


Feature:
All ecosystem services related to provision of energy


Feature:
All ecosystem services related to mediation of flows


Feature:
Mass stabilisation and control of erosion rates


Theme:
Underpinning and/or enhancing physical and intellectual interactions


Feature:
All ecosystem services underpinning physical and intellectual interactions


Feature:
Experiential use of plants, animals and land-/seascapes in different environmental settings


Feature:
Physical use of land-/seascapes in different environmental settings


Feature:
All ecosystem services underpinning spiritual, symbolic and other interactions

Theme:
Underpinning and/or enhancing spiritual, symbolic and other interactions


Feature:
All ecosystem services related to maintenance of physical, chemical and biological conditions

Theme:
Maintenance of physical, chemical, biological conditions


Feature:
Global climate regulation by reduction of greenhouse gas concentrations

Sub-theme:
Atmospheric composition and climate regulation


Sub-theme:
Lifecycle maintenance, habitat and gene pool protection


Feature:
Maintaining Nursery Populations and Habitats


Feature:
Materials from plants, algae and animals for agricultural use


Feature:
All ecosystem services related to provision of materials


Feature:
Fibres and other materials from plants, algae and animals for direct use or processing


Feature:
All ecosystem services related to nutrition


Feature:
All ecosystem services related to mediation of waste, toxics and other nuisances

Theme:
Mediation of waste, toxics and other nuisances


Feature:
Filtration/sequestration/storage/accumulation by micro-organisms, algae, plants, and animals


Feature:
Bio-remediation by micro-organisms, algae, plants, and animals


Feature:
Commercially exploited fish and shellfish


Feature:
Offshore circalittoral rock and biogenic reef


Feature:
All physical and hydrological characteristics


Subject:
Anthropogenic pressures on the marine environment


Feature:
Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species


Feature:
Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence


Feature:
Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities)


Feature:
Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species


Feature:
Input or spread of non-indigenous species


Subject:
Pressure levels and impacts in marine environment


Feature:
All pressures related to inputs of substances, litter and energy


Feature:
Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) – diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events


Feature:
Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter)


Feature:
Input of nutrients – diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition


Feature:
Input of organic matter – diffuse sources and point sources


Feature:
Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat)


Feature:
Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous)


Feature:
Input of water – point sources (e.g. brine)


# GESComponents

Description:
Area covered by the species (for sessile/benthic species)


Description:
Mean maximum length across all species found in research vessel surveys


Description:
Nutrient ratios (silica, nitrogen and phosphorus)


Description:
Frequency of regulatory levels being exceeded


Description:
D11C2 – Anthropogenic continuous low-frequency sound


Description:
D1C1 – Mortality rate from incidental by-catch


Description:
D1C3 - Population demographic characteristics


Description:
D1C4 - Population distributional range and pattern


Description:
D5C6 - Opportunistic macroalgae of benthic habitats


Description:
D5C7 - Macrophyte communities of benthic habitats


Description:
D5C8 - Macrofaunal communities of benthic habitats


Description:
D6C2 - Physical disturbance to the seabed


Description:
D6C3 – Adverse effects from physical disturbance


Description:
D7C1 – Permanent alteration of hydrographical conditions


Description:
D7C2 – Adverse effects from permanent alterations of hydrographical conditions


Description:
D8C3 – Significant acute pollution events


Description:
D8C4 – Adverse effect of significant acute pollution events


# Indicators_IndicatorAssesment

IndicatorTitle:
Angel shark (Squatina squatina) in the Northeast Atlantic


IndicatorTitle:
Alfonsinos/Golden eye perch (Beryx spp.) in the Northeast Atlantic


IndicatorTitle:
Black-bellied anglerfish (Lophius budegassa) in Divisions VIIbâk and VIIIa,b,d  (West and Southwest of Ireland, Bay of Biscay)


IndicatorTitle:
Anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) in Division 9.a (Atlantic Iberian waters)


IndicatorTitle:
Anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) in Subarea VIII (Bay of Biscay)


IndicatorTitle:
Black-bellied anglerfish (Lophius budegassa) in Divisions 8.c and 9.a (Cantabrian Sea, Atlantic Iberian waters)


IndicatorTitle:
White anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius) in Divisions VIIbâk and VIIIa,b,d (Southern Celtic Seas, Bay of Biscay)


IndicatorTitle:
Greater silver smelt (Argentina silus) in Subareas 7â10 and 12, and Division 6.b (other areas)


IndicatorTitle:
Blue ling (Molva dypterygia) in Subareas 1, 2, 8, 9, and 12, and Divisions 3.a and 4.a (other areas)


IndicatorTitle:
Boarfish (Capros aper) in Subareas VI-VIII (Celtic Seas and the English Channel, Bay of Biscay)


IndicatorTitle:
Black scabbardfish (Aphanopus carbo) in Subareas I, II, IV, VI-VIII, X, XIV and Divisions IIIa, Va,Vb, IXa and XIIb (Northeast Atlantic)


IndicatorTitle:
Seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in Divisions 8.c and 9.a (southern Bay of Biscay and Atlantic Iberian waters)


IndicatorTitle:
Seabass (Dicentrarchus labra) in Divisions VIIIa,b (Bay of Biscay North and Central)


IndicatorTitle:
Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) and leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus) in the Northeast Atlantic


IndicatorTitle:
Spurdog (Squalus acanthias) in the Northeast Atlantic


IndicatorTitle:
European eel (Anguilla anguilla) throughout its natural range


IndicatorTitle:
Tope (Galeorhinus galeus) in the Northeast Atlantic


IndicatorTitle:
Greater forkbeard (Phycis blennoides) in the Northeast Atlantic


IndicatorTitle:
Leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus) in the Northeast Atlantic


IndicatorTitle:
Red gurnard (Chelidonichthys cuculus) in the Northeast Atlantic


IndicatorTitle:
Hake (Merluccius merluccius) in Subareas 4, 6, and 7, and Divisions 3.a, 8.aâb, and 8.d, Northern stock (Greater North Sea, Celtic Seas, and the northern Bay of Biscay)


IndicatorTitle:
Hake (Merluccius merluccius) in Divisions 8.c and 9.a, Southern stock (Cantabrian Sea and  Atlantic Iberian waters)


IndicatorTitle:
Horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) in Division 9.a (Atlantic Iberian waters)


IndicatorTitle:
Horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) in Divisions IIa, IVa, Vb, VIa, VIIa-c, e-k, VIII (Western stock)


IndicatorTitle:
Four-spot megrim (Lepidorhombus boscii) in Divisions 7.bâk, 8.aâb, and 8.d (west and southwest of Ireland, Bay of Biscay)


IndicatorTitle:
Four-spot megrim (Lepidorhombus boscii) in Divisions 8.c and 9.a (southern Bay of Biscay and Atlantic Iberian waters East)


IndicatorTitle:
Ling (Molva molva) in Subareas 6-9, 12, and 14, and Divisions 3.a and 4.a (Northeast Atlantic and Arctic Ocean)


IndicatorTitle:
Mackerel (Scomber scombrus) in subareas 1-8 and 14 and Division 9.a (the Northeast Atlantic and adjacent waters)


IndicatorTitle:
Megrim (Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis) in Divisions 7.bâk, 8.aâb, and 8.d (west and southwest of Ireland, Bay of Biscay)


IndicatorTitle:
Megrim (Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis) in Divisions 8.c and 9.a (Cantabrian Sea and Atlantic Iberian waters)


IndicatorTitle:
White anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius) in Divisions 8.c and 9.a (Cantabrian Sea and Atlantic Iberian waters)


IndicatorTitle:
Striped red mullet in Subarea VI, VIII and Divisions VIIa-c, e-k and IXa (Western area)


IndicatorTitle:
Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) in Division 9.a, Functional Units 28â29 (Atlantic Iberian waters East and southwestern and southern Portugal)


IndicatorTitle:
Nephrops in Divisions VIIIa,b (Bay of Biscay, FU 23, 24)


IndicatorTitle:
Nephrops in West Galicia and North Portugal (FU 26-27)


IndicatorTitle:
Orange Roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus) in the Northeast Atlantic


IndicatorTitle:
Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) in Subarea 8 and Division 9.a (Bay of Biscay and Atlantic Iberian waters)


IndicatorTitle:
Pollack (Pollachius pollachius) in Subarea 8 and Division 9.a (Bay of Biscay and Atlantic Iberian waters)


IndicatorTitle:
Porbeagle (Lamna nasus) in the Northeast Atlantic


IndicatorTitle:
Other skates and rays in Subarea VIII and Division IXa (Bay of Biscay and Atlantic Iberian waters)


IndicatorTitle:
Roughhead grenadier (Macrourus berglax) in the Northeast Atlantic


IndicatorTitle:
Common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (flapper skate Dipturus cf. flossada and blue skate Dipturus cf. intermedia) in Subarea VIII and Division IXa (Bay of Biscay and Atlantic Iberian waters)


IndicatorTitle:
Thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Subarea VIII (Bay of Biscay and Cantabrian Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Division IXa (west of Galicia, Portugal, and Gulf of Cadiz)


IndicatorTitle:
Blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in Division IXa (west of Galicia, Portugal, and Gulf of Cadiz)


IndicatorTitle:
Spotted ray (Raja montagui) in Subarea VIII (Bay of Biscay and Cantabrian Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Spotted ray (Raja montagui) in Division IXa (west of Galicia, Portugal, and Gulf of Cadiz)


IndicatorTitle:
Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) in Subareas VI, VII (Celtic Sea and West of Scotland) and Divisions VIIIa,b,d (Bay of Biscay)


IndicatorTitle:
Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) in Division VIIIc (Cantabrian Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) in Division IXa (west of Galicia, Portugal, and Gulf of Cadiz)


IndicatorTitle:
Roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) in Subareas 1, 2, 4, 8, and 9, Division 14.a, and in Subdivisions 14.b.2 and 5.a.2 (Northeast Atlantic and Arctic Ocean)


IndicatorTitle:
Red (=blackspot) seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) in Subareas VI, VII and VIII


IndicatorTitle:
Red (=blackspot) seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) in Subarea IX


IndicatorTitle:
Kitefin shark (Dalatias licha) in the Northeast Atlantic


IndicatorTitle:
Black-mouth dogfish (Galeus melastomus) in in Subarea VIII and Division IXa (Bay of Biscay and Atlantic Iberian waters)


IndicatorTitle:
Sole (Solea solea) in Divisions 8.aâb (northern and central Bay of Biscay)


IndicatorTitle:
Sole (Solea solea) in Divisions 8.c and 9.a (Cantabrian Sea and Atlantic Iberian waters)


IndicatorTitle:
Lesser-spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) in Divisions VIIIc and IXa (Atlantic Iberian waters)


IndicatorTitle:
Lesser-spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) in Divisions VIIIa,b,d (Bay of Biscay)


IndicatorTitle:
Starry smooth-hound (Mustelus asterias) in the Northeast Atlantic


IndicatorTitle:
Roughsnout grenadier (Trachyrincus scabrus) in the Northeast Atlantic


IndicatorTitle:
Tusk (Brosme brosme) in Subareas 4 and 7â9, and Divisions 3.a, 5.b, 6.a, and 12.b (Northeast Atlantic)


IndicatorTitle:
Blue whiting in Subareas I-IX, XII and XIV (Combined stock)


IndicatorTitle:
Whiting (Merlangius merlangus) in Subarea 8 and Division 9.a (Bay of Biscay and Atlantic Iberian waters)


IndicatorTitle:
Anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius and L. budegassa) in Subareas IV, VI and Division IIIa (North Sea, Rockall and West of Scotland, Skagerrak and Kattegatt)


IndicatorTitle:
Greater silver smelt (Argentina silus) in Subareas 1, 2, and 4, and in Division 3.a (Northeast Arctic, North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat)


IndicatorTitle:
Greater silver smelt (Argentina silus) in Divisions 5.b and 6.a (Faroes grounds and west of Scotland)


IndicatorTitle:
Blue ling (Molva dypterygia) in Subareas VI-VII and Division Vb (Celtic Seas, English Channel and Faroes Grounds)


IndicatorTitle:
Brill (Scophthalmus rhombus) in Subarea 4 and Divisions 3.a and 7.dâe (North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, English Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in Divisions 6.a, 7.b, and 7.j (West of Scotland,  West of Ireland, eastern part of southwest of Ireland)


IndicatorTitle:
Seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in Divisions IVb and c, VIIa, and VIIdâh (Central and South North Sea, Irish Sea, English Channel, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Capelin (Mallotus villosus) in Subareas V and XIV and Division IIa west of 5Â°W (Iceland and Faroes Grounds, East Greenland, Jan Mayen area)


IndicatorTitle:
Cod (Gadus morhua) in Division 6.a (West of Scotland)


IndicatorTitle:
Cod (Gadus morhua) in Division 6.b (Rockall)


IndicatorTitle:
Cod (Gadus morhua) in Division 7.a (Irish Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Cod (Gadus morhua) in Divisions 7.eâk (eastern English Channel and southern Celtic Seas)


IndicatorTitle:
Cod (Gadus morhua) in Subdivision Vb1 (Faroe Plateau)


IndicatorTitle:
Greenland halibut in Subareas V, VI, XII and XIV


IndicatorTitle:
Grey gurnard in Subarea IV (North Sea) and Divisions VIId (Eastern Channel) and IIIa (Skagerrak - Kattegat)


IndicatorTitle:
Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) in Subarea 4, Division 6.a, and Subdivision 20  (North Sea, West of Scotland, Skagerrak)


IndicatorTitle:
Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) in Division 6.b (Rockall)


IndicatorTitle:
Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) in Divisions 7.bâk (southern Celtic Seas and English Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Herring (Clupea harengus) in Divisions 6.a and 7.bâc (West of Scotland, West of Ireland)


IndicatorTitle:
Herring (Clupea harengus) in Divisions 7.a South of 52Â°30âN, 7.gâh, and 7.jâk (Irish Sea, Celtic Sea, and southwest of Ireland)


IndicatorTitle:
Herring (Clupea harengus) in Division 7.a North of 52Â°30âN (Irish Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Herring in Subareas I, II, V and Divisions IVa and XIVa (Norwegian spring-spawning herring)


IndicatorTitle:
Ling (Molva molva) in Division 5.b (Faroes grounds)


IndicatorTitle:
Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp) in Divisions IVa and VIa


IndicatorTitle:
Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp) in ICES Division VIb (Rockall)


IndicatorTitle:
Nephrops in Division VIa (North Minch, FU 11)


IndicatorTitle:
Nephrops in Division VIa (South Minch, FU 12)


IndicatorTitle:
Nephrops in the Firth of Clyde + Sound of Jura (FU 13)


IndicatorTitle:
Nephrops in Division VIIa (Irish Sea East, FU 14)


IndicatorTitle:
Nephrops in Division VIIa (Irish Sea West, FU 15)


IndicatorTitle:
Nephrops in Division VIIb,c,j,k (Porcupine Bank, FU 16)


IndicatorTitle:
Nephrops in Division VIIb (Aran Grounds, FU 17)


IndicatorTitle:
Nephrops in Division VIIa,g,j (South East and West of IRL, FU 19)


IndicatorTitle:
Nephrops in the FU 20 (Labadie) and FU 21 (Jones and Cockburn)


IndicatorTitle:
Nephrops in Division IVa (Norwegian Deeps, FU 32)


IndicatorTitle:
Norway Pout in Subarea IV (North Sea) and IIIa (Skagerrak - Kattegat) - Autumn assessment


IndicatorTitle:
Northern shrimp (Pandalus borealis) in Division IVa (Fladen Ground)


IndicatorTitle:
Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) in Division 7.a (Irish Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) in Divisions 7.bâc (West of Ireland)


IndicatorTitle:
Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) in Division 7.e (western English Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) in Divisions 7.f and 7.g (Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) in Divisions 7hâk (Celtic Sea South, southwest of Ireland)


IndicatorTitle:
Saithe (Pollachius virens) in Subareas 4, 6 and Division 3.a (North Sea, Rockall and West of Scotland, Skagerrak and Kattegat)


IndicatorTitle:
Pollack (Pollachius pollachius) in Subareas 6â7 (Celtic Seas and the English Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Other skates and rays in Subareas VI and VII (excluding VIId)


IndicatorTitle:
Common skate (Dipturus batis-complex) in Subarea IV and Division IIIa (North Sea and Skagerrak and Kattegat)


IndicatorTitle:
Common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (flapper skate (Dipturus cf. flossada) and blue skate (Dipturus cf. intermedia)) in Subareas VI and VII (excluding VIId)


IndicatorTitle:
Thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Subarea IV, and Divisions IIIa and VIId (North Sea, Skagerrak, Kattegat, and eastern English Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Divisions VIIa, f, g (Irish and Celtic Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Division VIIe (Western English Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Subarea VI (West of Scotland)


IndicatorTitle:
Small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) in Divisions VIIf, g  (Bristol Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) in Divisions VIId and VIIe


IndicatorTitle:
Shagreen ray (Leucoraja fullonica) in Subareas VI and VII (Celtic Sea and West of Scotland)


IndicatorTitle:
Blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in Division IVa and subarea VI (Northern North Sea and west of Scotland)


IndicatorTitle:
Blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in Divisions VIIa, f, g (Irish and Celtic Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in Division VIIe (western English Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Sandy ray (Leucoraja circularis) in Subareas VI and VII (Celtic Sea and West of Scotland)


IndicatorTitle:
Spotted ray (Raja montagui) in Subarea IV, and Divisions IIIa and VIId (North Sea, Skagerrak, Kattegat, and Eastern English Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Spotted ray (Raja montagui) in Subarea VI and Divisions VIIb,j (west of Scotland and Ireland)


IndicatorTitle:
Spotted ray (Raja montagui) in Divisions VIIa and VII e-h (southern Celtic seas)


IndicatorTitle:
Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) in Subarea IV and Divisions IIIa (North Sea and Skagerrak and Kattegat)


IndicatorTitle:
Starry ray (Amblyraja radiata) in Subareas II, IIIa and IV (Norwegian Sea, Skagerrak, Kattegat and North Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Undulate ray (Raja undulata) in Divisions VIId, e (English Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) in Subareas VI and VII, and Divisons Vb and XIIb


IndicatorTitle:
Sandeel (Ammodytes spp.) in Division 4.a, Sandeel Area 7r (northern North Sea, Shetland)


IndicatorTitle:
Sardine in in Divisions VIIIa,b,d and Subarea VII


IndicatorTitle:
Black-mouth dogfish (Galeus melastomus) in Subareas VI and VII (Celtic Sea and West of Scotland)


IndicatorTitle:
Beaked Redfish (Sebastes mentella) in Subareas V, XII, XIV and NAFO Subareas 1+2 (Deep Pelagic stock > 500 m deep)


IndicatorTitle:
Beaked Redfish (Sebastes mentella) in Subareas V, XII, XIV and NAFO Subareas 1+2 (Shallow Pelagic stock < 500 m deep)


IndicatorTitle:
Golden Redfish (Sebastes norvegicus) in Subareas V, VI, XII and XIV


IndicatorTitle:
Sole (Solea solea) in Divisions 7.b and 7.c (West of Ireland)


IndicatorTitle:
Sole (Solea solea) in Division 7.e (western English Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Sole (Solea solea) in Divisions 7.f and 7.g (Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Sole (Solea solea) in Divisions 7.hâk (Celtic Sea South, southwest of Ireland)


IndicatorTitle:
Sprat (Sprattus sprattus) in Subarea 6 and Divisions 7.aâc and 7.fâk (West of Scotland, southern Celtic Seas)


IndicatorTitle:
Sprat (Sprattus sprattus) in Divisions 7.d and 7.e (English Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Lesser-spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) in Subarea IV, and Divisions IIIa and VIId (North Sea, Skagerrak, Kattegat, and Eastern English Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Lesser-spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) in Subarea VI and Divisions VIIa-c, e-j  (Celtic Seas and west of Scotland)


IndicatorTitle:
Greater-spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus stellaris) in Subareas VI and VII (Celtic Sea and West of Scotland)


IndicatorTitle:
Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) in Subarea 4 (North Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Whiting (Merlangius merlangus) in Division 7.a (Irish Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Whiting (Merlangius merlangus) in Divisions 7.b âc and 7.eâk (southern Celtic Seas and eastern English Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Whiting in Division VIa (West of Scotland)


IndicatorTitle:
Cod (Gadus morhua) in Subdivision 21 (Kattegat)


IndicatorTitle:
Cod (Gadus morhua) in Subarea 4 and Divisions 7.d and 20 (North Sea, eastern English Channel, Skagerrak)


IndicatorTitle:
Dab (Limanda limanda) in Subarea 4 and Division 3.a (North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat)


IndicatorTitle:
Flounder (Platichthys flesus) in Subarea 4 and Division 3.a (North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat)


IndicatorTitle:
Herring (Clupea harengus) in Subdivisions 20â24, spring spawners (Skagerrak, Kattegat, and western Baltic)


IndicatorTitle:
Herring (Clupea harengus) in Subarea 4 and Divisions 3.a and 7.d, autumn spawners (North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, eastern English Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) in Divisions IIIa, IVb,c and VIId (North Sea stock)


IndicatorTitle:
Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt) in Subarea 4 and Divisions 3.a and 7.d (North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, eastern English Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Striped red mullet (Mullus surmuletus) in Subarea 4 and Divisions 7.d and 3.a (North Sea, eastern English Channel, Skagerrak and Kattegat)


IndicatorTitle:
Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) in Division 3.a, Functional units 3 and 4 (Skagerrak and Kattegat)


IndicatorTitle:
Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) in Division 4.b, Functional Unit 6 (central North Sea, Farn Deeps)


IndicatorTitle:
Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) in Division 4.a, Functional Unit 7 (northern North Sea, Fladen Ground)


IndicatorTitle:
Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) in Division 4.b, Functional Unit 8 (central North Sea, Firth of Forth)


IndicatorTitle:
Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) in Division 4.b, Functional Unit 9 (central North Sea, Moray Firth)


IndicatorTitle:
Nephrops in Division IVb (Off Horn Reef, FU 33)


IndicatorTitle:
Nephrops in Division IVb (Devil's Hole, FU 34)


IndicatorTitle:
Nephrops in Division IVbc (Botney Cut - Silver Pit, FU 5)


IndicatorTitle:
Northern shrimp (Pandalus borealis) in Divisions IIIa West and IVa East (Skagerrak and Norwegian Deeps)


IndicatorTitle:
Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) in Subdivisions 21â23 (Kattegat, Belt Seas, and the Sound)


IndicatorTitle:
Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) in Subarea 4 (North Sea) and Subdivision 20 (Skagerrak)


IndicatorTitle:
Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) in Division 7.d (eastern English Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in Divisions IVc and VIId (Southern North Sea and eastern English Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) in Division IIIa


IndicatorTitle:
Sandeel (Ammodytes spp.) in Divisions 4.b and 4.c, Sandeel Area 1r (central and southern North Sea, Dogger Bank)


IndicatorTitle:
Sandeel (Ammodytes spp.) in Divisions 4.b and 4.c, and Subdivision 20, Sandeel Area 2r (Skagerrak, central and southern North Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Sandeel (Ammodytes spp.) in Divisions 4.a and 4.b, and Subdivision 20, Sandeel Area 3r (Skagerrak, northern and central North Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Sandeel (Ammodytes spp.) in Divisions 4.a and 4.b, Sandeel Area 4 (northern and central North Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Sandeel (Ammodytes spp.) in Division 4.a, Sandeel Area 5r (northern North Sea, Viking and Bergen banks)


IndicatorTitle:
Sandeel (Ammodytes spp.) in Subdivisions 20-22, Sandeel Area 6 (Kattegat)


IndicatorTitle:
Sole (Solea solea) in Subdivisions 20â24 (Skagerrak and Kattegat, western Baltic Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Sole (Solea solea) in Subarea 4 (North Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Sole (Solea solea) in Division 7.d (eastern English Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Sprat (Sprattus sprattus) in Division 3.a (Skagerrak and Kattegat)


IndicatorTitle:
Sprat (Sprattus sprattus) in Subarea 4 (North Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) in Division 3.a (Skagerrak and Kattegat)


IndicatorTitle:
Whiting (Merlangius merlangus) in Division 3.a (Skagerrak and Kattegat)


IndicatorTitle:
Whiting (Merlangius merlangus) in SubareaÂ 4 and DivisionÂ 7.dÂ (NorthÂ Sea and easternÂ English Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Witch (Glyptocephalus cynoglossus) in Subarea 4 and Divisions 3.a and 7.d (North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, eastern English Channel)


IndicatorTitle:
Brill (Scophthalmus rhombus) in Subdivisions 22â32 (Baltic Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Cod (Gadus morhua) in Subdivisions 22â24, western Baltic stock (western Baltic Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Cod (Gadus morhua) in Subdivisions 24-32, eastern Baltic stock (eastern Baltic Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Dab (Limanda limanda) in Subdivisions 22â32 (Baltic Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Flounder (Platichthys flesus) in Subdivisions 22 and 23 (Belt Seas and the Sound)


IndicatorTitle:
Flounder (Platichthys flesus) in Subdivisions 24 and 25 (west of Bornholm and southwestern central Baltic)


IndicatorTitle:
Flounder (Platichthys flesus) in Subdivisions 26 and 28 (east of Gotland and Gulf of Gdansk)


IndicatorTitle:
Flounder (Platichthys flesus) in Subdivisions 27 and 29â32 (northern central and northern Baltic Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Herring (Clupea harengus) in Subdivisions 25â29 and 32, excluding the Gulf of Riga (central Baltic Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Herring (Clupea harengus) in Subdivision 28.1 (Gulf of Riga)


IndicatorTitle:
Herring (Clupea harengus) in Subdivisions 30 and 31 (Gulf of Bothnia)


IndicatorTitle:
Herring in Subdivision 31 (Bothnian Bay)


IndicatorTitle:
Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) in Subdivisions 24â32 (Baltic Sea, excluding the Sound and Belt Seas)


IndicatorTitle:
Salmon (Salmo salar) in Subdivisions 22â31 (Baltic Sea, excluding the Gulf of Finland)


IndicatorTitle:
Sprat (Sprattus sprattus) in Subdivisions 22â32 (Baltic Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Sea trout (Salmo trutta) in Subdivisions 22â32 (Baltic Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) in Subdivisions 22â32 (Baltic Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Abundance of Waterbirds in the Breeding Season


IndicatorTitle:
Abundance of Waterbirds in the Wintering Season


IndicatorTitle:
Abundance of Coastal Fish Key Functional Groups


IndicatorTitle:
Population trends and abundance of seals


IndicatorTitle:
Radioactive substances: Cesium-137 in fish and surface seawater


IndicatorTitle:
Seasonal succession of dominating phytoplankton groups


IndicatorTitle:
Number of drowned mammals and waterbirds in fishing gear


IndicatorTitle:
Reproductive Disorders: Malformed Embryos of Amphipods


IndicatorTitle:
Trends in arrival of New Non-Indigenous Species


IndicatorTitle:
Zooplankton mean size and total stock (MSTS)


IndicatorTitle:
Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) and
      Their Metabolites


IndicatorTitle:
Abundance of Sea Trout Spawners and Parr


IndicatorTitle:
State of the Soft-Bottom Macrofauna Community


IndicatorTitle:
Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) and their Metabolites


IndicatorTitle:
Beach Litter - Abundance, Composition and Trends


IndicatorTitle:
Abundance and Distribution of Coastal Bottlenose Dolphins


IndicatorTitle:
Trends in Blooms of the Nuisance Phytoplankton Species Phaeocystis in Belgian, Dutch and German Waters


IndicatorTitle:
Pilot assessment of Changes in Plankton Diversity


IndicatorTitle:
Concentrations of Chlorophyll-a in the Greater North Sea and Celtic Seas


IndicatorTitle:
Assessment of Coastal Habitats in relation to Nutrient and/or Organic Enrichment


IndicatorTitle:
Composition and Spatial Distribution of Litter on the Seafloor


IndicatorTitle:
Condition of Benthic Habitat Communities: the Common Conceptual Approach


IndicatorTitle:
Distribution of Reported Impulsive Sounds


IndicatorTitle:
Status and Trend for Heavy Metals (Cadmium, Mercury and Lead) in Sediment


IndicatorTitle:
Status and Trend for Heavy Metals (Mercury, Cadmium, and Lead) in Fish and Shellfish


IndicatorTitle:
Inputs of Mercury, Cadmium and Lead via Water and Air to the Greater North Sea


IndicatorTitle:
Pilot Assessment of Mean Maximum Length of Fish


IndicatorTitle:
Trends in New Records of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Introduced by Human Activities


IndicatorTitle:
Winter Nutrient Concentrations in the Greater North Sea, Kattegat and Skagerrak


IndicatorTitle:
Nutrient Inputs to the Greater North Sea and the Bay of Biscay and Iberian Coast


IndicatorTitle:
Concentrations of Dissolved Oxygen Near the Seafloor


IndicatorTitle:
Status and Trends in the Concentrations of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Sediment


IndicatorTitle:
Status and Trends in the Concentrations of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Shellfish


IndicatorTitle:
Trends in Concentrations of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) in Fish and Shellfish


IndicatorTitle:
Trends in Concentrations of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) in Sediments


IndicatorTitle:
Status and Trends of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) in Fish and Shellfish


IndicatorTitle:
Status and Trends of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) in Sediment


IndicatorTitle:
Changes in Phytoplankton Biomass and Zooplankton Abundance


IndicatorTitle:
Changes in Phytoplankton and Zooplankton Communities


IndicatorTitle:
Extent of Physical Damage to Predominant and Special Habitats


IndicatorTitle:
Plastic Particles in Fulmar Stomachs in the North Sea)


IndicatorTitle:
Recovery in the Population Abundance of Sensitive Fish Species


IndicatorTitle:
Pilot Assessment of Production of Phytoplankton


IndicatorTitle:
Proportion of Large Fish (Large Fish Index)


IndicatorTitle:
Trends of Organotin in Sediments in the Southern North Sea


IndicatorTitle:
Status and Trends in the Levels of Imposex in Marine Gastropods (TBT in Shellfish)


# IntegrationRules

Description:
If two variables do not meet the required standard, good status is not achieved.


Description:
The use of hierarchical approaches to structure indicator inclusion and group is very common. The added structure provides the ability to output intermediate CIs that aid in the interpretation of the overall CI/AI. The nesting of associated indicators into clusters greatly improves the clarity of the aggregation process. Weightings are equal for each indicator and typical of when there is not enough information on the influence of individual indicators.


Description:
Hierarchical layers and clustering of input indicators is used to structure and order the aggregation. Weightings are variable between indicators and can be allocated according to multivariate analysis, expert judgement or based on theoretical assumptions regarding value. Weights can be applied to either individual indicators or to clustered indicators.


Description:
Often hierarchically-structured and have inputs clustered by metric. Weights can be variable or equal. Calculation is undertaken with complex approaches such as summation, multiplication or bespoke formulae operations.


Description:
Use predefined statistical procedures. Commonly applied methods include Factor Analysis, Discriminate analysis and Principal Components Analysis


Description:
Combination of variables/indicators into a flat structure with no intermediate aggregation. Weightings are equal for all indicators and is atypical approach used when there is not enough information on the influence of individual indicators. This method is the most basic of quantitative aggregations, and is more common for indicator production. Averaging can be arithmetic or geometric.


Description:
Combination of variables/indicators into a flat structure with no intermediate aggregation. Weightings are variable between indicators and can be allocated according to multivariate analysis, expert judgement or based on theoretical assumptions regarding value.


Description:
All variables have to achieve good status.


Description:
‘High-level integration’ assessment results for three groups: biological indicators, hazardous substances, indicators and supporting indicators, each applying OOAO.


Description:
Spatial analysis where layers are combined using different functions to produce an integrated output.


Description:
A specific proportion of the variables have to achieve good status.


Description:
Uses specific decision rules to integrate elements into a quality assessment.


# NACECodes

Label:
Exploitation of offshore wind energy for producing electricity


Label:
Quarrying of ornamental and building stone, limestone, gypsum, chalk and slate


Label:
Operation of gravel and sand pits; mining of clays and kaolin


Label:
Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction


Label:
Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs


Label:
Building of ships and floating structures


Label:
Repair and maintenance of ships and boats


Label:
Construction of railways and underground railways


Label:
Construction of utility projects for fluids


Label:
Construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications


Label:
Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.


Label:
Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products


Label:
Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment


Label:
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies


Label:
Wholesale of other intermediate products


Label:
Sea and coastal passenger water transport


Label:
Service activities incidental to water transportation


# Parameters

Description:
Concentration in muscle meat of fish or fishery products


Description:
Mortality rate / Mortality rate from fishing (F)


# ThresholdSources

Description:
Common Fisheries Policy - Data Collection Framework (DC-MAP)


Description:
Drinking Water Directive (80/778/EEC) as amended by Directive (98/83/EC)


Description:
Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (85/337/EEC)


Description:
Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)


Description:
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean


Description:
Prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species (Regulation 1143/2014)


Description:
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas


Description:
International Maritime Organisation (MARPOL, Ballast Water Convention, Antifouling Convention)


Description:
Integrated Pollution Prevention Control Directive (96/61/EC)


Description:
UNECE Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution


Description:
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission


Description:
Directive on National Emission Ceilings for certain pollutants (2001/81/EC)


Description:
Placing of plant protection products on the market (Regulation EC/1107/2007)


Description:
Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (EC 1907/2006)


Description:
Major Accidents (Seveso) Directive (96/82/EC)


Description:
Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC)


# Units

Description:
Decibels reference 1 microPascal squared second


Description:
number of items per kilogram of dry weight


