Member State report / Art9 / 2018 / D1-F / 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 Fish
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
D1-F
D1C1
D1C2
D1C3
D1C4
D1C5
Marine reporting units
  • ANS-BE-MS-1
  • ANS-BE-MS-1
  • ANS-BE-MS-1
  • ANS-BE-MS-1
Features
  • All birds
  • All fish
  • All mammals
  • All birds
  • All fish
  • All mammals
  • All birds
  • All fish
  • All mammals
  • All birds
  • All fish
  • All mammals
GES description
The population density of the species is not affected by anthropogenic loads, so the long-term viability of the species is guaranteed.
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.
The distribution area and, if applicable, the distribution pattern of the species is in accordance with the prevailing physiographic, geographical and climatic conditions.
The size and condition of the habitat of the species are suitable to support the different phases of the species life cycle.
Determination date
201208
201208
201208
201809
Update type
New determination
New determination
Modified from reported determination
New determination
Justification for non-use of criterion
Justification for delay in setting EU/regional requirements
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.
For fish in development within OSPAR.
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.
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.