# ART10_Targets_ProgressAssessments

Description:
Existing thresholds in the regulatory regime


# ART10_Targets_Target

Description:
Changes in breeding seabird abundance remain within target limits for 75% of the species monitored.


Description:
The Ecological Quality Ratio as determined by BEQI (see Annex), indicative for benthic ecosystem structure and quality, has a minimum value of 0,60 in each of the habitat types (Commission Decision 2008/915/EC).


Description:
Positive trend in median adult density (or frequency of occurrence) of at least one species within the long-lived and/or slowly reproducing and key engineering benthic species groups in both mud to muddy sands and pure fine to coarse sands.


Description:
Spring median benthic bioturbation potential (BPc) in the Abra alba habitat type is higher than 100.


Description:
Positive trend in median colony/body size of the sessile, long-lived and/or larger benthic species Buccinum undatum, Mytilus edulis, Flustra foliacea, Haliclona oculata and Alcyonium digitatum.


Description:
Positive trend in frequency of occurrence and median adult density of at least half of the key and long-lived species Ostrea edulis, Sabellaria spinulosa, Mytilus edulis, Buccinum undatum, Haliclona oculata, Alcyonium digitatum and Alcyonidiumspp.


Description:
No loss or positive trend in species richness within all key hard substrate taxa, i.e. Porifera, Cnidaria, Bryozoa, Polychaeta, Malacostraca, Maxillopoda, Gastropoda, Bivalvia, Echinodermata and Ascidiacea.


Description:
Decreasing relative frequency of occurrence of damaged Asterias rubens (2+ cm arm length) and tube clusters of Pomatoceros triqueter, indicative for physical disturbance of the bottom (= pressure indicator), as to enhance natural development of the gravel bed ecosystem (= desired state).


Description:
Within the test zones in the gravel beds, the ratio of the hard substrate surface area (i.e. surfaces that are colonized by hard substrate epifauna) over soft sediment surface area (i.e. surfaces overtopping hard substrates and preventing hard substrate fauna development) does not show a negative trend.


Description:
Introduction of new human induced non-indigenous species of macrofauna and macroflora (>1 mm) in relation to the 2012 baseline is prevented. Species for which there are taxonomic disputes and for which the changes of permanent introduction, including reproduction are negligible are not taken into consideration.


Description:
All commercial fish stocks managed through the CFP are being managed in a way that minimally meets the maximum sustainable yield. This assessment should be performed on the basis of regional fish stocks, and not on a national level.


Description:
The 5 year running mean species density is not below the long-term mean annual population size for 5 consecutive years for minimally half of the non-scavenging seabird species.


Description:
All commercial fish and shellfish stocks are within safe biological limits, with an age (when available) or size (if ages not available) distribution indicative for a healthy stock, and the stocks should be exploited on a stable, long term, with full reproductive capacity.


Description:
Shellfish stocks are being managed sustainably.


Description:
All commercial fish and shellfish stocks have complete reproductive capacity.


Description:
Fishing mortality values and spawning stock biomasses are within safe biological limits (F below or egual to reference points for fishery mortality; SSB above or equal to reference points for spawning stock biomass) or show positive of stable trends in survey abundance and negative or stable trends in survey CPUE.


Description:
Stocks that are not within safe biological limits yet should at least show trends of movement in the direction of the reference points.


Description:
When data on a stock are even insufficient to evaluate trends in survey CPUE and abundance, these stocks will be placed in the category of  'data deficient stocks’ and discussions will be initiated regarding alternative evaluation methods. This category will be revised after each 6 years.


Description:
The 90 percentile of chlorophyll a concentration (in the growing season and over 6 years) is less than 15 µg/l.


Description:
If previous target is reached, less than 17 % of monthly samples contain more than 1000.000 Phaeocystis cells/l. (Commission Decision 2008/915/EC)


Description:
Complementary target: winter DIN concentrations are less than 12 µmoles/l (offshore)  or 15 µmoles/l (coastal)l and winter DIP concentrations are less than 0,8 µmoles/l. (OSPAR COMP)


Description:
An impact demands consideration if one of the following conditions – related to the bottom stress on a 14 days spring tide/neap tide cycle as computed by validated mathematical models – is met:
        (i) there is an increase of more than 10% of the mean bottom shear stress
        (ii) the variation of the ratio between the duration of the bottom shear stress and the duration of the erosion is outside the “- 5%, + 5%” range


Description:
The 5 year running mean species density is not above the long-term mean annual population size for 5 consecutive years for minimally two of the scavenging seabird species.


Description:
This consideration demanding impact (see target 29) remains within a distance equal to the root square of the surface occupied by this activity and taken from its inherent external limit.


Description:
All developments must comply with the existing regulatory regime (e.g. EIA, SEA, and Habitats Directives) and regulatory assessments must be undertaken in such a way that takes into consideration any potential impacts arising from permanent changes in hydrographical conditions, including cumulative effects, at the most appropriate spatial scales following the guidance prepared to this end.


Description:
Water: concentrations of the WFD substances are equal to or less than their EQS.


Description:
Biota: concentrations of Hg, Hexachlorobenzene and Hexachlorobutadienne are equal to or less than their EQS. (Directive 2008/105/EC)


Description:
Bird eggs: no difference is measured between Hg concentrations in bird eggs from impacted and non-industrial zones.


Description:
Bird eggs: concentrations of PCB, DDT, HCB and HCH in bird eggs are equal to or less than their OSPAR threshold values.


Description:
Biota and sediments: substances for which OSPAR has defined EAC’s, even on a provisional basis, have concentrations that are equal to or less than their EAC’s.


Description:
Biota and oil: the average proportion of oiled common guillemots (Uria aalge) is below 20 % of the total number found dead or dying on the beaches.


Description:
Effects: the average level of imposex is consistent with an exposure to TBT concentration less than the EAC.


Description:
Effects: for externally visible fish diseases, the fish disease index is below the environmental assessment criterium (EAC) set in the OSPAR JAMP guideline on Integrated Guidelines for the Integrated Monitoring and Assessment of Contaminants.


Description:
For each of the scavenging seabirds species (Table 2.B), are the mean densities over 5 consecutive years not below the minimum defined by the Birds Directive favourable conservation status.


Description:
Effects: the level of EROD (Ethoxyresorufin-O-deethylase) induction is below the background assessment level set in the OSPAR JAMP guideline on Integrated Guidelines for the Integrated Monitoring and Assessment of Contaminants.


Description:
Acute pollution: risks induced by maritime accidents which may cause a release of more than 1000 tons oil or have a comparable impact are kept at their present level.


Description:
Occurrence and extent of significant acute pollution events (e.g. slicks resulting from spills of oil and oil products or spills of chemicals) and their impact on biota affected by this pollution should be minimised.


Description:
All measured contaminants in fish and shellfish for human consumption have concentrations below regulatory levels (Commission Regulation 1881/2006 and Directive 2006/113/EC).


Description:
Negative trend in the annual evolution of the quantities of stranded litter, following the guideline for Monitoring Marine Litter on the Beaches in the OSPAR maritime area (2010).


Description:
Negative trend in the annual evolution of the quantities of litter collected at sea.


Description:
Overall reduction in the total number of visible litter items on coastlines by 2020 (e.g. based on a five year moving average).


Description:
Less than 10 % of the northern fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis) contain more than 0,1 g plastic in their stomach.


Description:
The level of anthropogenic impulsive sound is less than 185 dB re 1 µPa (zero-to-peak SPL) at 750m from the source.


Description:
No positive trend in the yearly mean ambient noise level within the 1/3 octave bands 63 and 125 Hz.


Description:
The yearly number of incidentally bycaught harbour porpoises Phocoena phocoena is less than 1,7 % of the best estimate of the population size.


Description:
Trend towards no illegal discharges from ships for the MARPOL Annex I, II and V substances, observed by air monitoring patrols.


Description:
Positive trend in the number of individuals of thornback ray Raja clavata.


Description:
The spatial extent and distribution of the EUNIS level 3 habitats  (sandy mud to mud, muddy sands to sands and coarse grained sediments), as well as that of gravel beds fluctuate - relative to the reference state as described in Initial Assessment - within a margin limited to the accuracy of the current distribution maps


Description:
Positive trend in sea floor surface area permanently devoid of bottom-contacting fishing gear disturbance within each of the benthic habitat types (= pressure indicator), as to allow a natural development of the benthic fauna and flora and as to minimise artificial fragmentation of the seafloor (= desired state).


Description:
Positive trend in sea floor surface area disturbed only by alternative, environment-friendly fishing gear which pursues a substantial reduction of bottom disturbance within each of the benthic habitat types (= pressure indicator), as to allow for an improved benthic habitat quality and as to minimise artificial fragmentation of the seafloor (= desired state).


# ART8_GES_CriteriaValues

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


DescriptionParameter:
Roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) in Division IIIa


DescriptionParameter:
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)


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


DescriptionParameter:
Tope (Galeorhinus galeus) in the Northeast Atlantic


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


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


DescriptionParameter:
Porbeagle (Lamna nasus) in the Northeast Atlantic


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


DescriptionParameter:
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)


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


DescriptionParameter:
Mackerel in the Northeast Atlantic (combined Southern, Western and North Sea spawning components)


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


DescriptionParameter:
Spurdog (Squalus acanthias) in the Northeast Atlantic


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


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


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


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


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


# ART8_GES_ElementStatus

Element2:
Starry ray (Amblyraja radiata) in Subareas II, IIIa and IV (Norwegian Sea, Skagerrak, Kattegat and North Sea)


Element2:
Sandeel (Ammodytes spp.) in Division 4.a, Sandeel Area 5r (northern North Sea, Viking and Bergen banks)


Element2:
Sandeel (Ammodytes spp.) in Division 4.a, Sandeel Area 7r (northern North Sea, Shetland)


Element2:
Sandeel (Ammodytes spp.) in Divisions 4.a and 4.b, and Subdivision 20, Sandeel Area 3r (Skagerrak, northern and central North Sea)


Element2:
Sandeel (Ammodytes spp.) in Divisions 4.a and 4.b, Sandeel Area 4 (northern and central North Sea)


Element2:
Sandeel (Ammodytes spp.) in Divisions 4.b and 4.c, and Subdivision 20, Sandeel Area 2r (Skagerrak, central and southern North Sea)


Element2:
Sandeel (Ammodytes spp.) in Divisions 4.b and 4.c, Sandeel Area 1r (central and southern North Sea, Dogger Bank)


Element2:
Sandeel (Ammodytes spp.) in Subdivisions 20-22, Sandeel Area 6 (Kattegat)


Element2:
Black scabbardfish (Aphanopus carbo) in Subareas I, II, IV, VI-VIII, X, XIV and Divisions IIIa, Va,Vb, IXa and XIIb (Northeast Atlantic)


Element2:
Greater silver smelt (Argentina silus) in Subareas 1, 2, and 4, and in Division 3.a (Northeast Arctic, North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat)


Element2:
Greater silver smelt (Argentina silus) in Subareas 7â10 and 12, and Division 6.b (other areas)


Element2:
Tusk (Brosme brosme) in Subareas 4 and 7â9, and Divisions 3.a, 5.b, 6.a, and 12.b (Northeast Atlantic)


Element2:
Leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus) in the Northeast Atlantic


Element2:
Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) and leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus) in the Northeast Atlantic


Element2:
Red gurnard (Chelidonichthys cuculus) in the Northeast Atlantic


Element2:
Herring (Clupea harengus) in Subarea 4 and Divisions 3.a and 7.d, autumn spawners (North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, eastern English Channel)


Element2:
Herring (Clupea harengus) in Subdivisions 20â24, spring spawners (Skagerrak, Kattegat, and western Baltic)


Element2:
Herring in Subareas I, II, V and Divisions IVa and XIVa (Norwegian spring-spawning herring)


Element2:
Roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) in Division IIIa


Element2:
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)


Element2:
Kitefin shark (Dalatias licha) in the Northeast Atlantic


Element2:
Seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in Divisions IVb and c, VIIa, and VIIdâh (Central and South North Sea, Irish Sea, English Channel, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea)


Element2:
Common skate (Dipturus batis-complex) in Subarea IV and Division IIIa (North Sea and Skagerrak and Kattegat)


Element2:
Grey gurnard in Subarea IV (North Sea) and Divisions VIId (Eastern Channel) and IIIa (Skagerrak - Kattegat)


Element2:
Cod (Gadus morhua) in Divisions 7.eâk (eastern English Channel and southern Celtic Seas)


Element2:
Cod (Gadus morhua) in Subarea 4 and Divisions 7.d and 20 (North Sea, eastern English Channel, Skagerrak)


Element2:
Cod (Gadus morhua) in Subdivision 21 (Kattegat)


Element2:
Tope (Galeorhinus galeus) in the Northeast Atlantic


Element2:
Black-mouth dogfish (Galeus melastomus) in Subareas VI and VII (Celtic Sea and West of Scotland)


Element2:
Witch (Glyptocephalus cynoglossus) in Subarea 4 and Divisions 3.a and 7.d (North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, eastern English Channel)


Element2:
Porbeagle (Lamna nasus) in the Northeast Atlantic


Element2:
Megrim (Lepidorhombus spp) in Divisions IVa and VIa


Element2:
Four-spot megrim (Lepidorhombus boscii) in Divisions 7.bâk, 8.aâb, and 8.d (west and southwest of Ireland, Bay of Biscay)


Element2:
Megrim (Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis) in Divisions 7.bâk, 8.aâb, and 8.d (west and southwest of Ireland, Bay of Biscay)


Element2:
Sandy ray (Leucoraja circularis) in Subareas VI and VII (Celtic Sea and West of Scotland)


Element2:
Shagreen ray (Leucoraja fullonica) in Subareas VI and VII (Celtic Sea and West of Scotland)


Element2:
Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) in Subarea IV and Divisions IIIa (North Sea and Skagerrak and Kattegat)


Element2:
Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) in Subareas VI, VII (Celtic Sea and West of Scotland) and Divisions VIIIa,b,d (Bay of Biscay)


Element2:
Dab (Limanda limanda) in Subarea 4 and Division 3.a (North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat)


Element2:
Anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius and L. budegassa) in Subareas IV, VI and Division IIIa (North Sea, Rockall and West of Scotland, Skagerrak and Kattegatt)


Element2:
Roughhead grenadier (Macrourus berglax) in the Northeast Atlantic


Element2:
Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) in Divisions 7.bâk (southern Celtic Seas and English Channel)


Element2:
Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) in Subarea 4, Division 6.a, and Subdivision 20  (North Sea, West of Scotland, Skagerrak)


Element2:
Whiting (Merlangius merlangus) in Division 3.a (Skagerrak and Kattegat)


Element2:
Whiting (Merlangius merlangus) in Divisions 7.b âc and 7.eâk (southern Celtic Seas and eastern English Channel)


Element2:
Whiting (Merlangius merlangus) in SubareaÂ 4 and DivisionÂ 7.dÂ (NorthÂ Sea and easternÂ English Channel)


Element2:
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)


Element2:
Blue whiting in Subareas I-IX, XII and XIV (Combined stock)


Element2:
Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt) in Subarea 4 and Divisions 3.a and 7.d (North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, eastern English Channel)


Element2:
Blue ling (Molva dypterygia) in Subareas 1, 2, 8, 9, and 12, and Divisions 3.a and 4.a (other areas)


Element2:
Ling (Molva molva) in Subareas 6-9, 12, and 14, and Divisions 3.a and 4.a (Northeast Atlantic and Arctic Ocean)


Element2:
Striped red mullet (Mullus surmuletus) in Subarea 4 and Divisions 7.d and 3.a (North Sea, eastern English Channel, Skagerrak and Kattegat)


Element2:
Striped red mullet in Subarea VI, VIII and Divisions VIIa-c, e-k and IXa (Western area)


Element2:
Starry smooth-hound (Mustelus asterias) in the Northeast Atlantic


Element2:
Nephrops in Division IVa (Norwegian Deeps, FU 32)


Element2:
Nephrops in Division IVb (Devil's Hole, FU 34)


Element2:
Nephrops in Division IVb (Off Horn Reef, FU 33)


Element2:
Nephrops in Division IVbc (Botney Cut - Silver Pit, FU 5)


Element2:
Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) in Division 3.a, Functional units 3 and 4 (Skagerrak and Kattegat)


Element2:
Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) in Division 4.a, Functional Unit 7 (northern North Sea, Fladen Ground)


Element2:
Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) in Division 4.b, Functional Unit 6 (central North Sea, Farn Deeps)


Element2:
Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) in Division 4.b, Functional Unit 8 (central North Sea, Firth of Forth)


Element2:
Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) in Division 4.b, Functional Unit 9 (central North Sea, Moray Firth)


Element2:
Northern shrimp (Pandalus borealis) in Division IVa (Fladen Ground)


Element2:
Northern shrimp (Pandalus borealis) in Divisions IIIa West and IVa East (Skagerrak and Norwegian Deeps)


Element2:
Greater forkbeard (Phycis blennoides) in the Northeast Atlantic


Element2:
Flounder (Platichthys flesus) in Subarea 4 and Division 3.a (North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat)


Element2:
Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) in Division 7.d (eastern English Channel)


Element2:
Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) in Division 7.e (western English Channel)


Element2:
Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) in Subarea 4 (North Sea) and Subdivision 20 (Skagerrak)


Element2:
Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) in Subdivisions 21â23 (Kattegat, Belt Seas, and the Sound)


Element2:
Pollack (Pollachius pollachius) in Subareas 6â7 (Celtic Seas and the English Channel)


Element2:
Saithe (Pollachius virens) in Subareas 4, 6 and Division 3.a (North Sea, Rockall and West of Scotland, Skagerrak and Kattegat)


Element2:
Blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in Division IVa and subarea VI (Northern North Sea and west of Scotland)


Element2:
Blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in Divisions IVc and VIId (Southern North Sea and eastern English Channel)


Element2:
Thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Subarea IV, and Divisions IIIa and VIId (North Sea, Skagerrak, Kattegat, and eastern English Channel)


Element2:
Small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) in Divisions VIId and VIIe


Element2:
Spotted ray (Raja montagui) in Subarea IV, and Divisions IIIa and VIId (North Sea, Skagerrak, Kattegat, and Eastern English Channel)


Element2:
Undulate ray (Raja undulata) in Divisions VIId, e (English Channel)


Element2:
Mackerel in the Northeast Atlantic (combined Southern, Western and North Sea spawning components)


Element2:
Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) in Division 3.a (Skagerrak and Kattegat)


Element2:
Brill (Scophthalmus rhombus) in Subarea 4 and Divisions 3.a and 7.dâe (North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, English Channel)


Element2:
Lesser-spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) in Subarea IV, and Divisions IIIa and VIId (North Sea, Skagerrak, Kattegat, and Eastern English Channel)


Element2:
Lesser-spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) in Subarea VI and Divisions VIIa-c, e-j  (Celtic Seas and west of Scotland)


Element2:
Greater-spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus stellaris) in Subareas VI and VII (Celtic Sea and West of Scotland)


Element2:
Sole (Solea solea) in Division 7.d (eastern English Channel)


Element2:
Sole (Solea solea) in Division 7.e (western English Channel)


Element2:
Sole (Solea solea) in Subarea 4 (North Sea)


Element2:
Sole (Solea solea) in Subdivisions 20â24 (Skagerrak and Kattegat, western Baltic Sea)


Element2:
Sprat (Sprattus sprattus) in Division 3.a (Skagerrak and Kattegat)


Element2:
Sprat (Sprattus sprattus) in Divisions 7.d and 7.e (English Channel)


Element2:
Sprat (Sprattus sprattus) in Subarea 4 (North Sea)


Element2:
Spurdog (Squalus acanthias) in the Northeast Atlantic


Element2:
Angel shark (Squatina squatina) in the Northeast Atlantic


Element2:
Horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) in Divisions IIa, IVa, Vb, VIa, VIIa-c, e-k, VIII (Western stock)


Element2:
Horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) in Divisions IIIa, IVb,c and VIId (North Sea stock)


Element2:
Roughsnout grenadier (Trachyrincus scabrus) in the Northeast Atlantic


Element2:
Norway Pout in Subarea IV (North Sea) and IIIa (Skagerrak - Kattegat) - Autumn assessment


# ART9_GES_GESDetermination

GESDescription:
1) Good conditions according to the Water Framework Directive (i.e. good ecological status), Habitats and Birds Directives (i.e. favourable conservation status) and OSPAR (i.e. ecological quality objectives) are attained. Rare and threatened habitat types and species, included in existing legislation and conventions, are protected to the level envisaged by that legislation or convention. 2) The habitat types and constituting species’ populations extent, distribution and condition minimally reflect the conditions described in the Initial Assessment of Belgian waters (2012)..


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 climatic conditions..


GESDescription:
Properties and quantities of marine litter do not cause harm to the coastal and marine environment..


GESDescription:
The amount of litter, including its degradation products , on coastlines and in the marine environment is decreasing over time and are at levels which do not result in harmful effects to the coastal or marine environment..


GESDescription:
Introduction of energy, including underwater noise, is at levels that do not adversely affect the marine environment..


GESDescription:
Impulsive sounds and regional sound budgets do not adversely impact marine organisms..


GESDescription:
1) Good conditions according to the Water Framework Directive (i.e. good ecological status), Habitats and Birds Directives (i.e. favourable conservation status) and OSPAR (i.e. ecological quality objectives) are attained. Rare and threatened habitat types and species, included in existing legislation and conventions, are protected to the level envisaged by that legislation or convention. 2) The habitat types and constituting species’ populations extent, distribution and condition minimally reflect the conditions described in the Initial Assessment of Belgian waters (2012). 3) The habitat types are structurally and functionally diverse and productive. 4) Diversity within the different ecosystem components (i.e. plankton, benthos, fish, seabirds and marine mammals) is maintained..


GESDescription:
1) Good conditions according to the Water Framework Directive (i.e. good ecological status), Habitats and Birds Directives (i.e. favourable conservation status) and OSPAR (i.e. ecological quality objectives) are attained. Rare and threatened habitat types and species, included in existing legislation and conventions, are protected to the level envisaged by that legislation or convention. 2) The habitat types and constituting species’ populations extent, distribution and condition minimally reflect the conditions described in the Initial Assessment of Belgian waters (2012). 3) Diversity within the different ecosystem components (i.e. plankton, benthos, fish, seabirds and marine mammals) is maintained..


GESDescription:
1) Good conditions according to the Water Framework Directive (i.e. good ecological status), Habitats and Birds Directives (i.e. favourable conservation status) and OSPAR (i.e. ecological quality objectives) are attained. Rare and threatened habitat types and species, included in existing legislation and conventions, are protected to the level envisaged by that legislation or convention. 2) Viable species populations are maintained for the key long-lived, slowly reproducing species, as well as for the top predator species in all habitat types. 3) The habitat types and constituting species’ populations extent, distribution and condition minimally reflect the conditions described in the Initial Assessment of Belgian waters (2012)..


GESDescription:
Non-indigenous species introduced by human activities are at levels that do not adversely alter the ecosystem..


GESDescription:
No significant increase in the relative abundance of non-indigenous species in relation to the 2012 baseline should occur. Species for which there are taxonomic disputes and for which the changes of permanent introduction, including reproduction are negligible are not taken into consideration..


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:
o Situation 1 – FMSY known: the level of stock mortality generated by fishing activity (F) is equal to or lower than FMSY
        o Situation 2 – FMSY not known, but Fpa known: the level of stock mortality generated by fishing activity (F) is equal to or lower than Fpa
        o Situation 3 – FMSY & Fpa not known: a catch/biomass ratio that is consistent with a sustainable exploitation will be used as a proxy reference point
        o Situation 4 – biomass not known: trends of survey CPUE (catch per unit of effort) will be evaluated as a proxy for fishery mortality.


GESDescription:
Spawning stock biomass: the spawning stock biomass (SSB) is at a level capable of delivering MSY.
        o Situation 1 - BMSY known: the level of spawning stock biomass (SSB) is equal to or higher than BMSY
        o Situation 2 – BMSY not known, but Bpa known: the level of spawning stock biomass (SSB) is equal to or higher than Bpa
        o Situation 3 – BMSY & Bpa not known: trends of survey abundance will be evaluated as a proxy of stock biomass.


GESDescription:
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:
Diversity within the different ecosystem components (i.e. plankton, benthos, fish, seabirds and marine mammals) is maintained..


GESDescription:
Diversity within the different ecosystem components (i.e. plankton, benthos, fish, seabirds and marine mammals) is maintained.. Viable species populations are maintained for the key long-lived, slowly reproducing species, as well as for the top predator species in all habitat types..


GESDescription:
Viable species populations are maintained for the key long-lived, slowly reproducing species, as well as for the top predator species in all habitat types..


GESDescription:
The habitat types are structurally and functionally diverse and productive..


GESDescription:
GES for eutrophication would be achieved if: firstly the criteria for a Good Ecological Status defined in the framework of the Water Framework Directive are achieved. If the first target is reached, the criteria defined in the OSPAR Common Procedure need to be achieved..


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:
Physical disturbance of the seafloor is minimised to a sustainable level, taking account of the relative sensitivity of habitat types..


GESDescription:
1) Good conditions according to the Water Framework Directive (i.e. good ecological status), Habitats and Birds Directives (i.e. favourable conservation status) and OSPAR (i.e. ecological quality objectives) are attained. Rare and threatened habitat types and species, included in existing legislation and conventions, are protected to the level envisaged by that legislation or convention. 2) Viable species populations are maintained for the key long-lived, slowly reproducing species, as well as for the top predator species in all habitat types. 3) The habitat types and constituting species’ populations extent, distribution and condition minimally reflect the conditions described in the Initial Assessment of Belgian waters (2012).. Good conditions according to the Water Framework Directive (i.e. good ecological status), Habitats and Birds Directives (i.e. favourable conservation status) and OSPAR (i.e. ecological quality objectives) are attained. Rare and threatened habitat types and species, included in existing legislation and conventions, are protected to the level envisaged by that legislation or convention..


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


GESDescription:
The nature and scale of any long-term changes to the prevailing hydrographical conditions from anthropogenic activities (individual and cumulative) in the marine environment do not lead to significant negative impacts at a species, population or ecosystem level..


GESDescription:
This at least implies that the changes in flow patterns resulting from concerned human activities are in such a way that erosion and sedimentation remain balanced..


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


GESDescription:
Environmental concentrations of contaminants (in water, sediment and biota) are within agreed levels (EQS from WFD, EAC developed in OSPAR)..


GESDescription:
The effects of contaminants on selected biological processes and taxonomic groups are within agreed levels (relevant OSPAR EcoQO)..


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


GESDescription:
All measured contaminants in fish and shellfish for human consumption have concentrations below regulatory levels (Commission Regulation 1881/2006 and Directive 2006/113/EC)..


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


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 IVb and c, VIIa, and VIIdâh (Central and South North Sea, Irish Sea, English Channel, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea)


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


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


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


IndicatorTitle:
Spurdog (Squalus acanthias) in the Northeast Atlantic


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


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


IndicatorTitle:
Tope (Galeorhinus galeus) in the Northeast Atlantic


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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 spp) in Divisions IVa and VIa


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


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 IVa (Norwegian Deeps, FU 32)


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


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


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


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:
Porbeagle (Lamna nasus) in the Northeast Atlantic


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


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


IndicatorTitle:
Thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Subarea IV, and Divisions IIIa and VIId (North Sea, Skagerrak, Kattegat, and eastern English 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 IVc and VIId (Southern North Sea and eastern 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:
Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) in Subarea IV and Divisions IIIa (North Sea and Skagerrak and Kattegat)


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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 Division 3.a (Skagerrak and Kattegat)


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


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


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


# 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

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Exploitation of offshore wind energy for producing electricity


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


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


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Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction


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Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs


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Building of ships and floating structures


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Repair and maintenance of ships and boats


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Construction of railways and underground railways


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Construction of utility projects for fluids


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Construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications


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


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Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products


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Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment


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Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies


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Wholesale of other intermediate products


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Sea and coastal passenger water transport


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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


