Member State report / Art9 / 2018 / D1-B / Belgium / NE Atlantic: Greater North Sea
| Report type | Member State report to Commission |
| MSFD Article | Art. 9 Determination of GES (and Art. 17 updates) |
| Report due | 2018-10-15 |
| GES Descriptor | D1 Birds |
| Member State | Belgium |
| Region/subregion | NE Atlantic: Greater North Sea |
| Reported by | RBINS - Scientific Service MUMM |
| Report date | 2020-01-14 |
| Report access | ART9_GES_BE.xml |
GES component |
D1
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D1-B
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D1C1
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D1C2
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D1C3
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D1C4
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D1C5
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Features |
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GES description |
The mortality rate per species from incidental by-catch is below levels which threaten the species, such that its long-term viability is ensured.
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The population density of the species is not affected by anthropogenic loads, so the long-term viability of the species is guaranteed.
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The demographic characteristics of the population (eg body size or age structure, gender ratio, fertility and survival rates) of the species indicate a healthy population that is not harmed by anthropogenic pressures.
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The distribution area and, if applicable, the distribution pattern of the species is in accordance with the prevailing physiographic, geographical and climatic conditions.
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The size and condition of the habitat of the species are suitable to support the different phases of the species life cycle.
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Determination date |
201809 |
201208 |
201208 |
201208 |
201809 |
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Update type |
New determination |
New determination |
New determination |
Modified from reported determination |
New determination |
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Justification for non-use of criterion |
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Justification for delay in setting EU/regional requirements |
For birds: under development at the regional level. The ICES / OSPAR / HELCOM JWGBirds evaluated the EU Action Plan for Reducing Incidental Catches or Seabirds in Fishing Gears in 2016 and carried out an analysis of the gaps that currently exist to implement this plan. 13 recommendations have been identified, including that Member States should invest more in the monitoring of by-catches of seabirds. In Belgium, no monitoring is currently foreseen and no quantitative data is available on bycatch of seabirds.
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Member States establish a set of representative species from each species group (Table 1 from EU 2017/848), which are selected according to the criteria in 'specifications for the selection of species and habitats' (EU 2017/848). This, as well as the establishment of threshold values for each species, is done through regional or sub-regional cooperation.
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For fish in development within OSPAR.
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Member States shall establish a set of representative species from each species group as listed in Table 1 (EU2017 / 848), selected in accordance with the criteria in 'Specification for species and habitats' specifications (EU 2017/848). This, as well as the setting of threshold values, is done through regional or sub-regional cooperation.
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Member States shall establish a set of representative species from each species group as listed in Table 1 (EU2017 / 848), selected in accordance with the criteria in 'Specification for species and habitats' specifications (EU 2017/848). This, as well as the setting of threshold values, is done through regional or sub-regional cooperation.
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