Member State report / Art11 / 2014-2020 / D11 / 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 | D11 Energy, incl. underwater noise |
Member State | Belgium |
Region/subregion | NE Atlantic: Greater North Sea |
Reported by | Reporter not found |
Report date | Date not found; 2020-10-29 |
Report access |
2014 data
2020 data
Monitoring programme | Monitoring programme name | MP_D11 |
MP_D11 |
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Monitoring programme | Reference existing programme | ||
Monitoring programme | Marine Unit ID | ||
Q4e - Programme ID | ANSBE-D11 Energy, incl. underwater noise |
ANSBE-D11 Energy, incl. underwater noise |
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Q4f - Programme description | The Belgian MSFD monitoring programme ‘Contaminants in seafood’ aims at assessing the following ETs:
• ET 49 – The level of anthropogenic impulsive sound is less than 185 dB re 1 μPa (zero-to-peak SPL) at 750m from the source
• ET 50 – No positive trend in the yearly mean ambient noise level within the 1/3 octave bands 63 and 125 Hz
Two sub-programmes can be discerned:
ANSBE-D11 Energy-SP29 (delivering data to assess ET49), targeting the quantification of anthropogenic underwater sound levels
ANSBE-D11 Energy-SP30 (delivering data to assess ET50), targeting the quantification of ambient noise level at two moored stations inside the Belgian Continental Part of the North Sea |
The Belgian MSFD monitoring programme ‘Contaminants in seafood’ aims at assessing the following ETs:
• ET 49 – The level of anthropogenic impulsive sound is less than 185 dB re 1 μPa (zero-to-peak SPL) at 750m from the source
• ET 50 – No positive trend in the yearly mean ambient noise level within the 1/3 octave bands 63 and 125 Hz
Two sub-programmes can be discerned:
ANSBE-D11 Energy-SP29 (delivering data to assess ET49), targeting the quantification of anthropogenic underwater sound levels
ANSBE-D11 Energy-SP30 (delivering data to assess ET50), targeting the quantification of ambient noise level at two moored stations inside the Belgian Continental Part of the North Sea |
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Q5e - Natural variability | |||
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES | Q5d - Adequate data | N |
N |
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES | Q5d - Established methods | Y |
Y |
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES | Q5d - Adequate understanding of GES | Y |
Y |
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES | Q5d - Adequate capacity | N |
N |
Q5f - Description of programme for GES assessment | |||
Q5g - Gap-filling date for GES assessment | By2018 |
By2018 |
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Q5h - Plans to implement monitoring for GES assessment | |||
Q6a -Relevant targets | Q6a - Environmental target | Target 49 Target 50 |
Target 49 Target 50 |
Q6a -Relevant targets | Q6a - Associated indicator | Target 49 Target 50 |
Target 49 Target 50 |
Q6b - Adequacy for assessment of targets | Q6b_SuitableData | N |
N |
Q6b - Adequacy for assessment of targets | Q6b_EstablishedMethods | N |
N |
Q6b - Adequacy for assessment of targets | Q6d_AdequateCapacity | N |
N |
Q6c - Target updating | N |
N |
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Q6d - Description of programme for targets assessment |
N.A.
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N.A.
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Q6e - Gap-filling date for targets assessment | By2018 |
By2018 |
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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 | By2014 |
By2014 |
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Q8a - Links to existing Monitoring Programmes | |||
Reference sub-programme | Sub-programme ID | ||
Reference sub-programme | Sub-programme name | Diffuse underwater noise - distribution, frequency and levels |
Diffuse underwater noise - distribution, frequency and levels |
Q4g - Sub-programmes | Sub-programme ID | ||
Q4g - Sub-programmes | Sub-programme name | Diffuse underwater noise - distribution, frequency and levels |
Diffuse underwater noise - distribution, frequency and levels |
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 |
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Q9a - Elements | |||
Q5a - GES criteria | Relevant GES criteria |
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Q5b - GES indicators | Relevant GES indicators |
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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 |
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Q4h - Temporal scope | Start date- End date | - |
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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 |
D11 |
D11 |
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Monitoring strategy description |
For impulsive noise, activities that are expected to generate high levels are subjected to an environmental assessment and are monitored. Effects on fish and marine mammals are assessed. Where impacts are expected, mitigatitive and/or preventive measures are imposed. Monitoring is dependent on the activities (there are currently no plans to build new wind farms before 2026, so no piling activities are expected for the period 2020-2026). At the level of OSPAR, an impulsive noise register exists that includes data on time, area and, if available, noise levels.
For ambient noise, an international project (JOMOPANS) was initiated to establish a methodology and set a current baseline. |
For impulsive noise, activities that are expected to generate high levels are subjected to an environmental assessment and are monitored. Effects on fish and marine mammals are assessed. Where impacts are expected, mitigatitive and/or preventive measures are imposed. Monitoring is dependent on the activities (there are currently no plans to build new wind farms before 2026, so no piling activities are expected for the period 2020-2026). At the level of OSPAR, an impulsive noise register exists that includes data on time, area and, if available, noise levels.
For ambient noise, an international project (JOMOPANS) was initiated to establish a methodology and set a current baseline. |
Coverage of GES criteria |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Gaps and plans |
No gaps.
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No gaps.
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Related targets |
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Coverage of targets |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Related measures |
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Coverage of measures |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Related monitoring programmes |
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Programme code |
ANSBE-P28-Noise-1-Impulsive |
ANSBE-P29-Noise-2-Ambient |
Programme name |
Monitoring of the offshore wind farms: Underwater noise |
Energy, including underwater noise |
Update type |
Modified from 2014 |
Modified from 2014 |
Old programme codes |
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Programme description |
The construction of wind turbines can generate high levels of underwater noise, depending on the technique used. During operational phase of the wind parks that may last for at least 20 years, lower but less known levels will be emitted in the environment. The monitoring, in place from 2008, aims at qualifying and quantifying these levels of underwater sound. Sound pressure, expressed in Pa, will be measured and the result will also be used to quantify the potential impact on marine biota.
This programme contributes to environmental target D11.1. (Former programme ANSBE-D11-Energy-SP29) |
Data gathering and analysis in relation to MSFD descriptor 11 (Trend in ambient noise)
This programme contributes to the environmental target D11.2. (Former programme ANSBE-D11-Energy-SP30) |
Monitoring purpose |
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Other policies and conventions |
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Regional cooperation - coordinating body |
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Regional cooperation - countries involved |
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Regional cooperation - implementation level |
Agreed data collection methods |
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Monitoring details |
Frequency of sampling: irregularly and inside a construction period |
1) Start date: 1/1/2018
- Installation of a continuous measurement station at the Westhinder pile
2) Frequency of sampling: 78 kHz |
Features |
Impulsive sound in water
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Continuous low frequency sound
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Impulsive sound in water
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Continuous low frequency sound
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Impulsive sound in water
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Continuous low frequency sound
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Impulsive sound in water
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Continuous low frequency sound
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Elements |
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GES criteria |
D11C1 |
D11C2 |
Parameters |
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Parameter Other |
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Spatial scope |
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Marine reporting units |
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Temporal scope (start date - end date) |
2008-9999 |
2018-9999 |
Monitoring frequency |
As needed |
Unknown |
Monitoring type |
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Monitoring method |
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Monitoring method other |
Real time measurements of piling events, post-treatment by home made software.
http://www.hindawi.com/journals/tswj/2013/897624/ |
Recordings obtained from at least 1 moored station inside the BCP.
http://www.hindawi.com/journals/tswj/2013/897624/ |
Quality control |
Unknown
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Unknown
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Data management |
The rules for access rights to the data are determined by the construction and operating permits of the wind farms. The data is transmitted via BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
The data is transmitted through BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
Data access |
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Related indicator/name |
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Contact |
Alain Norro, Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Science (RBINS) |
Alain Norro, Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Science (RBINS) |
References |