As part of EEA's ongoing security and identity management improvements, we are currently migrating the system to Entra ID authentication.
We kindly ask all users to start using Entra ID credentials when logging in to the system. 
Please note that LDAP authentication will be phased out and disabled in the upcoming months.
We encourage you to verify that you can successfully access the system and that your account and permissions function as expected after Entra ID login.
Should you encounter any issues or require assistance during this transition, please contact Laszlo Cseh at laszlo.cseh@eaudeweb.ro 
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
As part of EEA's ongoing security and identity management improvements, we are currently migrating the system to Entra ID authentication.
We kindly ask all users to start using Entra ID credentials when logging in to the system. 
Please note that LDAP authentication will be phased out and disabled in the upcoming months.
We encourage you to verify that you can successfully access the system and that your account and permissions function as expected after Entra ID login.
Should you encounter any issues or require assistance during this transition, please contact Laszlo Cseh at laszlo.cseh@eaudeweb.ro 
Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Member State report / Art11 / 2014-2020 / D1-B / Belgium / NE Atlantic: Greater North Sea

Report type Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article Art. 11 Monitoring programmes (and Art. 17 updates)
Report due 2014-10-15; 2020-10-15
GES Descriptor D1 Birds
Member State Belgium
Region/subregion NE Atlantic: Greater North Sea
Reported by Reporter not found
Report date -; 2020-10-29
Report access
2014 data
2020 data
Monitoring programme Monitoring programme name
Monitoring programme Reference existing programme
Monitoring programme Marine Unit ID
Q4e - Programme ID
Q4f - Programme description
Q5e - Natural variability
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Adequate data
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Established methods
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Adequate understanding of GES
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Adequate capacity
Q5f - Description of programme for GES assessment
Q5g - Gap-filling date for GES assessment
Q5h - Plans to implement monitoring for GES assessment
Q6a -Relevant targets Q6a - Environmental target
Q6a -Relevant targets Q6a - Associated indicator
Q6b - Adequacy for assessment of targets Q6b_SuitableData
Q6b - Adequacy for assessment of targets Q6b_EstablishedMethods
Q6b - Adequacy for assessment of targets Q6d_AdequateCapacity
Q6c - Target updating
Q6d - Description of programme for targets assessment
Q6e - Gap-filling date for targets assessment
Q6f - Plans to implement monitoring for targets assessment
Q7a - Relevant activities
Q7b - Description of monitoring of activities
Q7c - Relevant measures
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Adequate data
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Established methods
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Adequate understanding of GES
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Adequate capacity
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Addresses activities and pressures
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Addresses effectiveness of measures
Q7d - Description of monitoring for measures
Q7f - Gap-filling date for activities and measures
Q8a - Links to existing Monitoring Programmes
Reference sub-programme Sub-programme ID
Reference sub-programme Sub-programme name
Q4g - Sub-programmes Sub-programme ID
Q4g - Sub-programmes Sub-programme name
Q4k - Monitoring purpose
Q4l - Links of monitoring programmes of other Directives and Conventions
Q5c - Features Q5c - Habitats
Q5c - Features Q5c - Species list
Q5c - Features Q5c - Physical/Chemical features
Q5c - Features Q5c - Pressures
Q9a - Elements
Q5a - GES criteria Relevant GES criteria
Q5b - GES indicators Relevant GES indicators
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species distribution
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species population size
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species population characteristics
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species impacts
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat distribution
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat extent
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat condition (physical-chemical)
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat condition (biological)
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat impacts
Q9b - Parameters monitored (pressures) Pressure input
Q9b - Parameters monitored (pressures) Pressure output
Q9b - Parameters monitored (activity) Activity
Q9b Parameters monitored (other) Other
Q41 Spatial scope
Q4j - Description of spatial scope
Marine Unit IDs
Q4h - Temporal scope Start date- End date
Q9h - Temporal resolution of sampling
Q9c - Monitoring method
Q9d - Description of alteration to method
Q9e - Quality assurance
Q9f - Quality control
Q9g - Spatial resolution of sampling Q9g - Proportion of area covered %
Q9g - Spatial resolution of sampling Q9g - No. of samples
Q9i - Description of sample representivity
Q10a - Scale for aggregation of data
Q10b - Other scale for aggregation of data
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data type
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data access mechanism
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data access rights
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - INSPIRE standard
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c Date data are available
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data update frequency
Q10d - Description of data access
Descriptor
D1.1
D1.1
D1.1
D1.1
D1.1
D1.1
D1.1
D1.1
D1.1
D1.1
D1.1
D1.1
Monitoring strategy description
The monitoring focuses on yearly data collection of breeding bird numbers along the Belgian coast and standardized ship-based measurements of densities of focal seabirds at sea. The methodology to collect the at sea data and to assess the quality follow the protocol of European Seabirds at Sea Group (ESAS standards).
The monitoring focuses on yearly data collection of breeding bird numbers along the Belgian coast and standardized ship-based measurements of densities of focal seabirds at sea. The methodology to collect the at sea data and to assess the quality follow the protocol of European Seabirds at Sea Group (ESAS standards).
The monitoring focuses on yearly data collection of breeding bird numbers along the Belgian coast and standardized ship-based measurements of densities of focal seabirds at sea. The methodology to collect the at sea data and to assess the quality follow the protocol of European Seabirds at Sea Group (ESAS standards).
The monitoring focuses on yearly data collection of breeding bird numbers along the Belgian coast and standardized ship-based measurements of densities of focal seabirds at sea. The methodology to collect the at sea data and to assess the quality follow the protocol of European Seabirds at Sea Group (ESAS standards).
The monitoring focuses on yearly data collection of breeding bird numbers along the Belgian coast and standardized ship-based measurements of densities of focal seabirds at sea. The methodology to collect the at sea data and to assess the quality follow the protocol of European Seabirds at Sea Group (ESAS standards).
The monitoring focuses on yearly data collection of breeding bird numbers along the Belgian coast and standardized ship-based measurements of densities of focal seabirds at sea. The methodology to collect the at sea data and to assess the quality follow the protocol of European Seabirds at Sea Group (ESAS standards).
The monitoring focuses on yearly data collection of breeding bird numbers along the Belgian coast and standardized ship-based measurements of densities of focal seabirds at sea. The methodology to collect the at sea data and to assess the quality follow the protocol of European Seabirds at Sea Group (ESAS standards).
The monitoring focuses on yearly data collection of breeding bird numbers along the Belgian coast and standardized ship-based measurements of densities of focal seabirds at sea. The methodology to collect the at sea data and to assess the quality follow the protocol of European Seabirds at Sea Group (ESAS standards).
The monitoring focuses on yearly data collection of breeding bird numbers along the Belgian coast and standardized ship-based measurements of densities of focal seabirds at sea. The methodology to collect the at sea data and to assess the quality follow the protocol of European Seabirds at Sea Group (ESAS standards).
The monitoring focuses on yearly data collection of breeding bird numbers along the Belgian coast and standardized ship-based measurements of densities of focal seabirds at sea. The methodology to collect the at sea data and to assess the quality follow the protocol of European Seabirds at Sea Group (ESAS standards).
The monitoring focuses on yearly data collection of breeding bird numbers along the Belgian coast and standardized ship-based measurements of densities of focal seabirds at sea. The methodology to collect the at sea data and to assess the quality follow the protocol of European Seabirds at Sea Group (ESAS standards).
The monitoring focuses on yearly data collection of breeding bird numbers along the Belgian coast and standardized ship-based measurements of densities of focal seabirds at sea. The methodology to collect the at sea data and to assess the quality follow the protocol of European Seabirds at Sea Group (ESAS standards).
Coverage of GES criteria
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Gaps and plans
Monitoring of seabirds at sea does not follow a standardized trajectory, but rather depends on data input of ad-hoc studies (e.g. WinMon programme in relation to monitoring the effects of offshore windfarm developments).
Monitoring of seabirds at sea does not follow a standardized trajectory, but rather depends on data input of ad-hoc studies (e.g. WinMon programme in relation to monitoring the effects of offshore windfarm developments).
Monitoring of seabirds at sea does not follow a standardized trajectory, but rather depends on data input of ad-hoc studies (e.g. WinMon programme in relation to monitoring the effects of offshore windfarm developments).
Monitoring of seabirds at sea does not follow a standardized trajectory, but rather depends on data input of ad-hoc studies (e.g. WinMon programme in relation to monitoring the effects of offshore windfarm developments).
Monitoring of seabirds at sea does not follow a standardized trajectory, but rather depends on data input of ad-hoc studies (e.g. WinMon programme in relation to monitoring the effects of offshore windfarm developments).
Monitoring of seabirds at sea does not follow a standardized trajectory, but rather depends on data input of ad-hoc studies (e.g. WinMon programme in relation to monitoring the effects of offshore windfarm developments).
Monitoring of seabirds at sea does not follow a standardized trajectory, but rather depends on data input of ad-hoc studies (e.g. WinMon programme in relation to monitoring the effects of offshore windfarm developments).
Monitoring of seabirds at sea does not follow a standardized trajectory, but rather depends on data input of ad-hoc studies (e.g. WinMon programme in relation to monitoring the effects of offshore windfarm developments).
Monitoring of seabirds at sea does not follow a standardized trajectory, but rather depends on data input of ad-hoc studies (e.g. WinMon programme in relation to monitoring the effects of offshore windfarm developments).
Monitoring of seabirds at sea does not follow a standardized trajectory, but rather depends on data input of ad-hoc studies (e.g. WinMon programme in relation to monitoring the effects of offshore windfarm developments).
Monitoring of seabirds at sea does not follow a standardized trajectory, but rather depends on data input of ad-hoc studies (e.g. WinMon programme in relation to monitoring the effects of offshore windfarm developments).
Monitoring of seabirds at sea does not follow a standardized trajectory, but rather depends on data input of ad-hoc studies (e.g. WinMon programme in relation to monitoring the effects of offshore windfarm developments).
Related targets
  • D1.T3
  • D1.T5
  • D1.T3
  • D1.T5
  • D1.T3
  • D1.T5
  • D1.T3
  • D1.T5
  • D1.T3
  • D1.T5
  • D1.T3
  • D1.T5
  • D1.T3
  • D1.T5
  • D1.T3
  • D1.T5
  • D1.T3
  • D1.T5
  • D1.T3
  • D1.T5
  • D1.T3
  • D1.T5
  • D1.T3
  • D1.T5
Coverage of targets
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Related measures
  • 1 - 'Report on Environmental Impacts (REI) and Adapted Evaluation (AE)'
  • 2 - 'Definition targets to maintain MPAs. Development of the policy and management plans for the MPAs and their associated measures'
  • 3A - 'Zoning: Delimitation of a suitable area for the construction of wind farms'
  • 7A - 'Ban on high speed ship traffic and exercises with helicopters at less than 500 feet in the SPA-O1 and SPA-O2 from 1 December to 15 March'
  • 7B - 'Ban on marine sport competition in SPA-01 and SPA-02'
  • 7C - 'Ban of certain activities in the special protection areas: civil construction, industrial activities, and commercial and advertising company activities'
  • 1 - 'Report on Environmental Impacts (REI) and Adapted Evaluation (AE)'
  • 2 - 'Definition targets to maintain MPAs. Development of the policy and management plans for the MPAs and their associated measures'
  • 3A - 'Zoning: Delimitation of a suitable area for the construction of wind farms'
  • 7A - 'Ban on high speed ship traffic and exercises with helicopters at less than 500 feet in the SPA-O1 and SPA-O2 from 1 December to 15 March'
  • 7B - 'Ban on marine sport competition in SPA-01 and SPA-02'
  • 7C - 'Ban of certain activities in the special protection areas: civil construction, industrial activities, and commercial and advertising company activities'
  • 1 - 'Report on Environmental Impacts (REI) and Adapted Evaluation (AE)'
  • 2 - 'Definition targets to maintain MPAs. Development of the policy and management plans for the MPAs and their associated measures'
  • 3A - 'Zoning: Delimitation of a suitable area for the construction of wind farms'
  • 7A - 'Ban on high speed ship traffic and exercises with helicopters at less than 500 feet in the SPA-O1 and SPA-O2 from 1 December to 15 March'
  • 7B - 'Ban on marine sport competition in SPA-01 and SPA-02'
  • 7C - 'Ban of certain activities in the special protection areas: civil construction, industrial activities, and commercial and advertising company activities'
  • 1 - 'Report on Environmental Impacts (REI) and Adapted Evaluation (AE)'
  • 2 - 'Definition targets to maintain MPAs. Development of the policy and management plans for the MPAs and their associated measures'
  • 3A - 'Zoning: Delimitation of a suitable area for the construction of wind farms'
  • 7A - 'Ban on high speed ship traffic and exercises with helicopters at less than 500 feet in the SPA-O1 and SPA-O2 from 1 December to 15 March'
  • 7B - 'Ban on marine sport competition in SPA-01 and SPA-02'
  • 7C - 'Ban of certain activities in the special protection areas: civil construction, industrial activities, and commercial and advertising company activities'
  • 1 - 'Report on Environmental Impacts (REI) and Adapted Evaluation (AE)'
  • 2 - 'Definition targets to maintain MPAs. Development of the policy and management plans for the MPAs and their associated measures'
  • 3A - 'Zoning: Delimitation of a suitable area for the construction of wind farms'
  • 7A - 'Ban on high speed ship traffic and exercises with helicopters at less than 500 feet in the SPA-O1 and SPA-O2 from 1 December to 15 March'
  • 7B - 'Ban on marine sport competition in SPA-01 and SPA-02'
  • 7C - 'Ban of certain activities in the special protection areas: civil construction, industrial activities, and commercial and advertising company activities'
  • 1 - 'Report on Environmental Impacts (REI) and Adapted Evaluation (AE)'
  • 2 - 'Definition targets to maintain MPAs. Development of the policy and management plans for the MPAs and their associated measures'
  • 3A - 'Zoning: Delimitation of a suitable area for the construction of wind farms'
  • 7A - 'Ban on high speed ship traffic and exercises with helicopters at less than 500 feet in the SPA-O1 and SPA-O2 from 1 December to 15 March'
  • 7B - 'Ban on marine sport competition in SPA-01 and SPA-02'
  • 7C - 'Ban of certain activities in the special protection areas: civil construction, industrial activities, and commercial and advertising company activities'
  • 1 - 'Report on Environmental Impacts (REI) and Adapted Evaluation (AE)'
  • 2 - 'Definition targets to maintain MPAs. Development of the policy and management plans for the MPAs and their associated measures'
  • 3A - 'Zoning: Delimitation of a suitable area for the construction of wind farms'
  • 7A - 'Ban on high speed ship traffic and exercises with helicopters at less than 500 feet in the SPA-O1 and SPA-O2 from 1 December to 15 March'
  • 7B - 'Ban on marine sport competition in SPA-01 and SPA-02'
  • 7C - 'Ban of certain activities in the special protection areas: civil construction, industrial activities, and commercial and advertising company activities'
  • 1 - 'Report on Environmental Impacts (REI) and Adapted Evaluation (AE)'
  • 2 - 'Definition targets to maintain MPAs. Development of the policy and management plans for the MPAs and their associated measures'
  • 3A - 'Zoning: Delimitation of a suitable area for the construction of wind farms'
  • 7A - 'Ban on high speed ship traffic and exercises with helicopters at less than 500 feet in the SPA-O1 and SPA-O2 from 1 December to 15 March'
  • 7B - 'Ban on marine sport competition in SPA-01 and SPA-02'
  • 7C - 'Ban of certain activities in the special protection areas: civil construction, industrial activities, and commercial and advertising company activities'
  • 1 - 'Report on Environmental Impacts (REI) and Adapted Evaluation (AE)'
  • 2 - 'Definition targets to maintain MPAs. Development of the policy and management plans for the MPAs and their associated measures'
  • 3A - 'Zoning: Delimitation of a suitable area for the construction of wind farms'
  • 7A - 'Ban on high speed ship traffic and exercises with helicopters at less than 500 feet in the SPA-O1 and SPA-O2 from 1 December to 15 March'
  • 7B - 'Ban on marine sport competition in SPA-01 and SPA-02'
  • 7C - 'Ban of certain activities in the special protection areas: civil construction, industrial activities, and commercial and advertising company activities'
  • 1 - 'Report on Environmental Impacts (REI) and Adapted Evaluation (AE)'
  • 2 - 'Definition targets to maintain MPAs. Development of the policy and management plans for the MPAs and their associated measures'
  • 3A - 'Zoning: Delimitation of a suitable area for the construction of wind farms'
  • 7A - 'Ban on high speed ship traffic and exercises with helicopters at less than 500 feet in the SPA-O1 and SPA-O2 from 1 December to 15 March'
  • 7B - 'Ban on marine sport competition in SPA-01 and SPA-02'
  • 7C - 'Ban of certain activities in the special protection areas: civil construction, industrial activities, and commercial and advertising company activities'
  • 1 - 'Report on Environmental Impacts (REI) and Adapted Evaluation (AE)'
  • 2 - 'Definition targets to maintain MPAs. Development of the policy and management plans for the MPAs and their associated measures'
  • 3A - 'Zoning: Delimitation of a suitable area for the construction of wind farms'
  • 7A - 'Ban on high speed ship traffic and exercises with helicopters at less than 500 feet in the SPA-O1 and SPA-O2 from 1 December to 15 March'
  • 7B - 'Ban on marine sport competition in SPA-01 and SPA-02'
  • 7C - 'Ban of certain activities in the special protection areas: civil construction, industrial activities, and commercial and advertising company activities'
  • 1 - 'Report on Environmental Impacts (REI) and Adapted Evaluation (AE)'
  • 2 - 'Definition targets to maintain MPAs. Development of the policy and management plans for the MPAs and their associated measures'
  • 3A - 'Zoning: Delimitation of a suitable area for the construction of wind farms'
  • 7A - 'Ban on high speed ship traffic and exercises with helicopters at less than 500 feet in the SPA-O1 and SPA-O2 from 1 December to 15 March'
  • 7B - 'Ban on marine sport competition in SPA-01 and SPA-02'
  • 7C - 'Ban of certain activities in the special protection areas: civil construction, industrial activities, and commercial and advertising company activities'
Coverage of measures
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Related monitoring programmes
  • ANSBE-P1-Birds-1-breeding
  • ANSBE-P2-Birds-2-at-sea
  • ANSBE-P1-Birds-1-breeding
  • ANSBE-P2-Birds-2-at-sea
  • ANSBE-P1-Birds-1-breeding
  • ANSBE-P2-Birds-2-at-sea
  • ANSBE-P1-Birds-1-breeding
  • ANSBE-P2-Birds-2-at-sea
  • ANSBE-P1-Birds-1-breeding
  • ANSBE-P2-Birds-2-at-sea
  • ANSBE-P1-Birds-1-breeding
  • ANSBE-P2-Birds-2-at-sea
  • ANSBE-P1-Birds-1-breeding
  • ANSBE-P2-Birds-2-at-sea
  • ANSBE-P1-Birds-1-breeding
  • ANSBE-P2-Birds-2-at-sea
  • ANSBE-P1-Birds-1-breeding
  • ANSBE-P2-Birds-2-at-sea
  • ANSBE-P1-Birds-1-breeding
  • ANSBE-P2-Birds-2-at-sea
  • ANSBE-P1-Birds-1-breeding
  • ANSBE-P2-Birds-2-at-sea
  • ANSBE-P1-Birds-1-breeding
  • ANSBE-P2-Birds-2-at-sea
Programme code
ANSBE-P1-Birds-1-breeding
ANSBE-P1-Birds-1-breeding
ANSBE-P1-Birds-1-breeding
ANSBE-P1-Birds-1-breeding
ANSBE-P1-Birds-1-breeding
ANSBE-P1-Birds-1-breeding
ANSBE-P1-Birds-1-breeding
ANSBE-P1-Birds-1-breeding
ANSBE-P2-Birds-2-at-sea
ANSBE-P2-Birds-2-at-sea
ANSBE-P2-Birds-2-at-sea
ANSBE-P2-Birds-2-at-sea
Programme name
Breeding Seabirds in Belgium
Breeding Seabirds in Belgium
Breeding Seabirds in Belgium
Breeding Seabirds in Belgium
Breeding Seabirds in Belgium
Breeding Seabirds in Belgium
Breeding Seabirds in Belgium
Breeding Seabirds in Belgium
Belgian Seabirds at Sea
Belgian Seabirds at Sea
Belgian Seabirds at Sea
Belgian Seabirds at Sea
Update type
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Old programme codes
  • ANSBE-D1-4-Birds-SP1
  • ANSBE-D1-4-Birds-SP1
  • ANSBE-D1-4-Birds-SP1
  • ANSBE-D1-4-Birds-SP1
  • ANSBE-D1-4-Birds-SP1
  • ANSBE-D1-4-Birds-SP1
  • ANSBE-D1-4-Birds-SP1
  • ANSBE-D1-4-Birds-SP1
  • ANSBE-D1-4-Birds-SP2
  • ANSBE-D1-4-Birds-SP2
  • ANSBE-D1-4-Birds-SP2
  • ANSBE-D1-4-Birds-SP2
Programme description
Since 1997 INBO counts the number of nesting gulls and terns at the major colonies along the Belgian coast. Furthermore, INBO collects data gathered by volunteers on the population development in other coastal breeding sites. This research will render data for the environmental target "Changes in breeding seabird abundance remain within target limits for 75% of the species monitored, and will contribute in the assessment of this Ecological Quality Objective (EcoQO) for OSPAR region II (environmental target D1.5). Belgium cannot assess this target on its own. Belgium merely renders data that feeds into the wider assessment of the OSPAR EcoQO. The ICES WGSE could analyse the data and report annually to OSPAR on whether or not the EcoQO has been achieved (OSPAR 2012). (Former programme ANSBE-D1-4-Birds-SP1)
Since 1997 INBO counts the number of nesting gulls and terns at the major colonies along the Belgian coast. Furthermore, INBO collects data gathered by volunteers on the population development in other coastal breeding sites. This research will render data for the environmental target "Changes in breeding seabird abundance remain within target limits for 75% of the species monitored, and will contribute in the assessment of this Ecological Quality Objective (EcoQO) for OSPAR region II (environmental target D1.5). Belgium cannot assess this target on its own. Belgium merely renders data that feeds into the wider assessment of the OSPAR EcoQO. The ICES WGSE could analyse the data and report annually to OSPAR on whether or not the EcoQO has been achieved (OSPAR 2012). (Former programme ANSBE-D1-4-Birds-SP1)
Since 1997 INBO counts the number of nesting gulls and terns at the major colonies along the Belgian coast. Furthermore, INBO collects data gathered by volunteers on the population development in other coastal breeding sites. This research will render data for the environmental target "Changes in breeding seabird abundance remain within target limits for 75% of the species monitored, and will contribute in the assessment of this Ecological Quality Objective (EcoQO) for OSPAR region II (environmental target D1.5). Belgium cannot assess this target on its own. Belgium merely renders data that feeds into the wider assessment of the OSPAR EcoQO. The ICES WGSE could analyse the data and report annually to OSPAR on whether or not the EcoQO has been achieved (OSPAR 2012). (Former programme ANSBE-D1-4-Birds-SP1)
Since 1997 INBO counts the number of nesting gulls and terns at the major colonies along the Belgian coast. Furthermore, INBO collects data gathered by volunteers on the population development in other coastal breeding sites. This research will render data for the environmental target "Changes in breeding seabird abundance remain within target limits for 75% of the species monitored, and will contribute in the assessment of this Ecological Quality Objective (EcoQO) for OSPAR region II (environmental target D1.5). Belgium cannot assess this target on its own. Belgium merely renders data that feeds into the wider assessment of the OSPAR EcoQO. The ICES WGSE could analyse the data and report annually to OSPAR on whether or not the EcoQO has been achieved (OSPAR 2012). (Former programme ANSBE-D1-4-Birds-SP1)
Since 1997 INBO counts the number of nesting gulls and terns at the major colonies along the Belgian coast. Furthermore, INBO collects data gathered by volunteers on the population development in other coastal breeding sites. This research will render data for the environmental target "Changes in breeding seabird abundance remain within target limits for 75% of the species monitored, and will contribute in the assessment of this Ecological Quality Objective (EcoQO) for OSPAR region II (environmental target D1.5). Belgium cannot assess this target on its own. Belgium merely renders data that feeds into the wider assessment of the OSPAR EcoQO. The ICES WGSE could analyse the data and report annually to OSPAR on whether or not the EcoQO has been achieved (OSPAR 2012). (Former programme ANSBE-D1-4-Birds-SP1)
Since 1997 INBO counts the number of nesting gulls and terns at the major colonies along the Belgian coast. Furthermore, INBO collects data gathered by volunteers on the population development in other coastal breeding sites. This research will render data for the environmental target "Changes in breeding seabird abundance remain within target limits for 75% of the species monitored, and will contribute in the assessment of this Ecological Quality Objective (EcoQO) for OSPAR region II (environmental target D1.5). Belgium cannot assess this target on its own. Belgium merely renders data that feeds into the wider assessment of the OSPAR EcoQO. The ICES WGSE could analyse the data and report annually to OSPAR on whether or not the EcoQO has been achieved (OSPAR 2012). (Former programme ANSBE-D1-4-Birds-SP1)
Since 1997 INBO counts the number of nesting gulls and terns at the major colonies along the Belgian coast. Furthermore, INBO collects data gathered by volunteers on the population development in other coastal breeding sites. This research will render data for the environmental target "Changes in breeding seabird abundance remain within target limits for 75% of the species monitored, and will contribute in the assessment of this Ecological Quality Objective (EcoQO) for OSPAR region II (environmental target D1.5). Belgium cannot assess this target on its own. Belgium merely renders data that feeds into the wider assessment of the OSPAR EcoQO. The ICES WGSE could analyse the data and report annually to OSPAR on whether or not the EcoQO has been achieved (OSPAR 2012). (Former programme ANSBE-D1-4-Birds-SP1)
Since 1997 INBO counts the number of nesting gulls and terns at the major colonies along the Belgian coast. Furthermore, INBO collects data gathered by volunteers on the population development in other coastal breeding sites. This research will render data for the environmental target "Changes in breeding seabird abundance remain within target limits for 75% of the species monitored, and will contribute in the assessment of this Ecological Quality Objective (EcoQO) for OSPAR region II (environmental target D1.5). Belgium cannot assess this target on its own. Belgium merely renders data that feeds into the wider assessment of the OSPAR EcoQO. The ICES WGSE could analyse the data and report annually to OSPAR on whether or not the EcoQO has been achieved (OSPAR 2012). (Former programme ANSBE-D1-4-Birds-SP1)
Since 1992 INBO conducts ship-based seabird counts following a standardized method for counting. Until present, the counts are performed from ships of opportunity or were part of specific research projects, so that no fixed monitoring routes or regular survey intervals were followed. The current monitoring to study the effects of offshore wind farms (WinMon) follows a sound research setup (2005-present), but does not cover the entire BDNZ. The WinMon counts, reference counts, and counts during the trajectory from the coast to the wind farms and back will be used to evaluate environmental target D1.3. (Former programme ANSBE-Birds-2-at sea)
Since 1992 INBO conducts ship-based seabird counts following a standardized method for counting. Until present, the counts are performed from ships of opportunity or were part of specific research projects, so that no fixed monitoring routes or regular survey intervals were followed. The current monitoring to study the effects of offshore wind farms (WinMon) follows a sound research setup (2005-present), but does not cover the entire BDNZ. The WinMon counts, reference counts, and counts during the trajectory from the coast to the wind farms and back will be used to evaluate environmental target D1.3. (Former programme ANSBE-Birds-2-at sea)
Since 1992 INBO conducts ship-based seabird counts following a standardized method for counting. Until present, the counts are performed from ships of opportunity or were part of specific research projects, so that no fixed monitoring routes or regular survey intervals were followed. The current monitoring to study the effects of offshore wind farms (WinMon) follows a sound research setup (2005-present), but does not cover the entire BDNZ. The WinMon counts, reference counts, and counts during the trajectory from the coast to the wind farms and back will be used to evaluate environmental target D1.3. (Former programme ANSBE-Birds-2-at sea)
Since 1992 INBO conducts ship-based seabird counts following a standardized method for counting. Until present, the counts are performed from ships of opportunity or were part of specific research projects, so that no fixed monitoring routes or regular survey intervals were followed. The current monitoring to study the effects of offshore wind farms (WinMon) follows a sound research setup (2005-present), but does not cover the entire BDNZ. The WinMon counts, reference counts, and counts during the trajectory from the coast to the wind farms and back will be used to evaluate environmental target D1.3. (Former programme ANSBE-Birds-2-at sea)
Monitoring purpose
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Pressures in the marine environment
Other policies and conventions
  • Birds Directive
  • OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme
  • Birds Directive
  • OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme
  • Birds Directive
  • OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme
  • Birds Directive
  • OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme
  • Birds Directive
  • OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme
  • Birds Directive
  • OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme
  • Birds Directive
  • OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme
  • Birds Directive
  • OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme
  • Birds Directive
  • Monitoring programme targeting at national legislation
  • OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme
  • Birds Directive
  • Monitoring programme targeting at national legislation
  • OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme
  • Birds Directive
  • Monitoring programme targeting at national legislation
  • OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme
  • Birds Directive
  • Monitoring programme targeting at national legislation
  • OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme
Regional cooperation - coordinating body
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
  • OSPAR
Regional cooperation - countries involved
Regional cooperation - implementation level
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Coordinated data collection
Coordinated data collection
Coordinated data collection
Coordinated data collection
Monitoring details
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Features
Benthic-feeding birds
Pelagic-feeding birds
Surface-feeding birds
Wading birds
Benthic-feeding birds
Pelagic-feeding birds
Surface-feeding birds
Wading birds
Benthic-feeding birds
Pelagic-feeding birds
Surface-feeding birds
Wading birds
Benthic-feeding birds
Pelagic-feeding birds
Surface-feeding birds
Wading birds
Benthic-feeding birds
Pelagic-feeding birds
Surface-feeding birds
Wading birds
Benthic-feeding birds
Pelagic-feeding birds
Surface-feeding birds
Wading birds
Benthic-feeding birds
Pelagic-feeding birds
Surface-feeding birds
Wading birds
Benthic-feeding birds
Pelagic-feeding birds
Surface-feeding birds
Wading birds
Benthic-feeding birds
Pelagic-feeding birds
Surface-feeding birds
Wading birds
Benthic-feeding birds
Pelagic-feeding birds
Surface-feeding birds
Wading birds
Benthic-feeding birds
Pelagic-feeding birds
Surface-feeding birds
Wading birds
Benthic-feeding birds
Pelagic-feeding birds
Surface-feeding birds
Wading birds
Elements
  • Benthic-feeding birds (grouped)
  • Pelagic-feeding birds (grouped)
  • Surface-feeding birds (grouped)
  • Wading birds (grouped)
  • Benthic-feeding birds (grouped)
  • Pelagic-feeding birds (grouped)
  • Surface-feeding birds (grouped)
  • Wading birds (grouped)
  • Benthic-feeding birds (grouped)
  • Pelagic-feeding birds (grouped)
  • Surface-feeding birds (grouped)
  • Wading birds (grouped)
GES criteria
D1C2
D1C2
D1C2
D1C2
D1C3
D1C3
D1C3
D1C3
D1C2
D1C2
D1C2
D1C2
Parameters
  • Abundance (number of individuals)
  • Biomass
  • Abundance (number of individuals)
  • Biomass
  • Abundance (number of individuals)
  • Biomass
  • Abundance (number of individuals)
  • Biomass
  • Breeding success
  • Breeding success
  • Breeding success
  • Breeding success
  • Abundance (number of individuals)
  • Abundance (number of individuals)
  • Abundance (number of individuals)
  • Abundance (number of individuals)
Parameter Other
Spatial scope
  • Terrestrial part of MS
  • Terrestrial part of MS
  • Terrestrial part of MS
  • Terrestrial part of MS
  • Terrestrial part of MS
  • Terrestrial part of MS
  • Terrestrial part of MS
  • Terrestrial part of MS
  • Coastal waters (WFD)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • Territorial waters
  • Coastal waters (WFD)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • Territorial waters
  • Coastal waters (WFD)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • Territorial waters
  • Coastal waters (WFD)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • Territorial waters
Marine reporting units
  • ANS-BE-MS-1
  • ANS-BE-MS-1
  • ANS-BE-MS-1
  • ANS-BE-MS-1
  • ANS-BE-MS-1
  • ANS-BE-MS-1
  • ANS-BE-MS-1
  • ANS-BE-MS-1
  • ANS-BE-MS-1
  • ANS-BE-MS-1
  • ANS-BE-MS-1
  • ANS-BE-MS-1
Temporal scope (start date - end date)
1997-9999
1997-9999
1997-9999
1997-9999
1997-9999
1997-9999
1997-9999
1997-9999
2005-9999
2005-9999
2005-9999
2005-9999
Monitoring frequency
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monitoring type
  • In-situ sampling land/beach
  • In-situ sampling land/beach
  • In-situ sampling land/beach
  • In-situ sampling land/beach
  • In-situ sampling land/beach
  • In-situ sampling land/beach
  • In-situ sampling land/beach
  • In-situ sampling land/beach
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • In-situ sampling offshore
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • In-situ sampling offshore
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • In-situ sampling offshore
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • In-situ sampling offshore
Monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
Monitoring method other
In the port of Zeebrugge all nests containing one or more eggs are counted. The data on other coastal breeding sites are (sometimes rough) estimates of the number of breeding pairs.
In the port of Zeebrugge all nests containing one or more eggs are counted. The data on other coastal breeding sites are (sometimes rough) estimates of the number of breeding pairs.
In the port of Zeebrugge all nests containing one or more eggs are counted. The data on other coastal breeding sites are (sometimes rough) estimates of the number of breeding pairs.
In the port of Zeebrugge all nests containing one or more eggs are counted. The data on other coastal breeding sites are (sometimes rough) estimates of the number of breeding pairs.
In the port of Zeebrugge all nests containing one or more eggs are counted. The data on other coastal breeding sites are (sometimes rough) estimates of the number of breeding pairs.
In the port of Zeebrugge all nests containing one or more eggs are counted. The data on other coastal breeding sites are (sometimes rough) estimates of the number of breeding pairs.
In the port of Zeebrugge all nests containing one or more eggs are counted. The data on other coastal breeding sites are (sometimes rough) estimates of the number of breeding pairs.
In the port of Zeebrugge all nests containing one or more eggs are counted. The data on other coastal breeding sites are (sometimes rough) estimates of the number of breeding pairs.
Tasker et al. (1984), Protocol European Seabirds at Sea (ESAS)
Tasker et al. (1984), Protocol European Seabirds at Sea (ESAS)
Tasker et al. (1984), Protocol European Seabirds at Sea (ESAS)
Tasker et al. (1984), Protocol European Seabirds at Sea (ESAS)
Quality control
No Validation
No Validation
No Validation
No Validation
No Validation
No Validation
No Validation
No Validation
DelayedValidation
DelayedValidation
DelayedValidation
DelayedValidation
Data management
The data is transmitted annually via BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be).
The data is transmitted annually via BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be).
The data is transmitted annually via BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be).
The data is transmitted annually via BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be).
The data is transmitted annually via BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be).
The data is transmitted annually via BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be).
The data is transmitted annually via BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be).
The data is transmitted annually via BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be).
The data is transmitted annually via BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be).
The data is transmitted annually via BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be).
The data is transmitted annually via BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be).
The data is transmitted annually via BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be).
Data access
Related indicator/name
Contact
Eric Stienen, Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Eric Stienen, Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Eric Stienen, Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Eric Stienen, Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Eric Stienen, Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Eric Stienen, Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Eric Stienen, Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Eric Stienen, Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Eric Stienen, Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Eric Stienen, Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Eric Stienen, Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Eric Stienen, Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
References