Member State report / Art11 / 2020 / D6 / 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 | 2020-10-15 |
| GES Descriptor | D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Benthic habitats |
| Member State | Belgium |
| Region/subregion | NE Atlantic: Greater North Sea |
| Reported by | FPS Science Policy, Management Unit of the North Sea Mathematical Models (Scientific Service MUMM, R |
| Report date | 2020-10-29 |
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Monitoring strategy description |
Assessment of seafloor integrity is based on several monitoring programmes: (1) geographic analysis of data on all human activities affecting benthic habitats; (2) acoustic teledetection and ground truthing of changes in the extent and distribution of broad-scale habitats, with particular emphasis on gravel beds; (3) soft-sediment benthic sampling in the near-field of human activities; and (4) sampling and videography of strategically-selected natural hard-substrate benthos, based on the remote sensing. Yearly monitoring is foreseen, except for (2) which is done six yearly.
The assessment aims to evaluate the status of the benthic biota with respect to the predominant pressures: e.g. sand extraction, disposal of dredged material, offshore wind farms and commercial fishing activities by bottom trawling. Trends in presence/absence of selected (morpho)species, richness, count, abundance and sediment parameters, as derived from the in-situ samples, provide the basis to monitor progress towards the targets specified within D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Biodiversity - Benthic Habitats. |
Assessment of seafloor integrity is based on several monitoring programmes: (1) geographic analysis of data on all human activities affecting benthic habitats; (2) acoustic teledetection and ground truthing of changes in the extent and distribution of broad-scale habitats, with particular emphasis on gravel beds; (3) soft-sediment benthic sampling in the near-field of human activities; and (4) sampling and videography of strategically-selected natural hard-substrate benthos, based on the remote sensing. Yearly monitoring is foreseen, except for (2) which is done six yearly.
The assessment aims to evaluate the status of the benthic biota with respect to the predominant pressures: e.g. sand extraction, disposal of dredged material, offshore wind farms and commercial fishing activities by bottom trawling. Trends in presence/absence of selected (morpho)species, richness, count, abundance and sediment parameters, as derived from the in-situ samples, provide the basis to monitor progress towards the targets specified within D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Biodiversity - Benthic Habitats. |
Assessment of seafloor integrity is based on several monitoring programmes: (1) geographic analysis of data on all human activities affecting benthic habitats; (2) acoustic teledetection and ground truthing of changes in the extent and distribution of broad-scale habitats, with particular emphasis on gravel beds; (3) soft-sediment benthic sampling in the near-field of human activities; and (4) sampling and videography of strategically-selected natural hard-substrate benthos, based on the remote sensing. Yearly monitoring is foreseen, except for (2) which is done six yearly.
The assessment aims to evaluate the status of the benthic biota with respect to the predominant pressures: e.g. sand extraction, disposal of dredged material, offshore wind farms and commercial fishing activities by bottom trawling. Trends in presence/absence of selected (morpho)species, richness, count, abundance and sediment parameters, as derived from the in-situ samples, provide the basis to monitor progress towards the targets specified within D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Biodiversity - Benthic Habitats. |
Assessment of seafloor integrity is based on several monitoring programmes: (1) geographic analysis of data on all human activities affecting benthic habitats; (2) acoustic teledetection and ground truthing of changes in the extent and distribution of broad-scale habitats, with particular emphasis on gravel beds; (3) soft-sediment benthic sampling in the near-field of human activities; and (4) sampling and videography of strategically-selected natural hard-substrate benthos, based on the remote sensing. Yearly monitoring is foreseen, except for (2) which is done six yearly.
The assessment aims to evaluate the status of the benthic biota with respect to the predominant pressures: e.g. sand extraction, disposal of dredged material, offshore wind farms and commercial fishing activities by bottom trawling. Trends in presence/absence of selected (morpho)species, richness, count, abundance and sediment parameters, as derived from the in-situ samples, provide the basis to monitor progress towards the targets specified within D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Biodiversity - Benthic Habitats. |
Assessment of seafloor integrity is based on several monitoring programmes: (1) geographic analysis of data on all human activities affecting benthic habitats; (2) acoustic teledetection and ground truthing of changes in the extent and distribution of broad-scale habitats, with particular emphasis on gravel beds; (3) soft-sediment benthic sampling in the near-field of human activities; and (4) sampling and videography of strategically-selected natural hard-substrate benthos, based on the remote sensing. Yearly monitoring is foreseen, except for (2) which is done six yearly.
The assessment aims to evaluate the status of the benthic biota with respect to the predominant pressures: e.g. sand extraction, disposal of dredged material, offshore wind farms and commercial fishing activities by bottom trawling. Trends in presence/absence of selected (morpho)species, richness, count, abundance and sediment parameters, as derived from the in-situ samples, provide the basis to monitor progress towards the targets specified within D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Biodiversity - Benthic Habitats. |
Assessment of seafloor integrity is based on several monitoring programmes: (1) geographic analysis of data on all human activities affecting benthic habitats; (2) acoustic teledetection and ground truthing of changes in the extent and distribution of broad-scale habitats, with particular emphasis on gravel beds; (3) soft-sediment benthic sampling in the near-field of human activities; and (4) sampling and videography of strategically-selected natural hard-substrate benthos, based on the remote sensing. Yearly monitoring is foreseen, except for (2) which is done six yearly.
The assessment aims to evaluate the status of the benthic biota with respect to the predominant pressures: e.g. sand extraction, disposal of dredged material, offshore wind farms and commercial fishing activities by bottom trawling. Trends in presence/absence of selected (morpho)species, richness, count, abundance and sediment parameters, as derived from the in-situ samples, provide the basis to monitor progress towards the targets specified within D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Biodiversity - Benthic Habitats. |
Assessment of seafloor integrity is based on several monitoring programmes: (1) geographic analysis of data on all human activities affecting benthic habitats; (2) acoustic teledetection and ground truthing of changes in the extent and distribution of broad-scale habitats, with particular emphasis on gravel beds; (3) soft-sediment benthic sampling in the near-field of human activities; and (4) sampling and videography of strategically-selected natural hard-substrate benthos, based on the remote sensing. Yearly monitoring is foreseen, except for (2) which is done six yearly.
The assessment aims to evaluate the status of the benthic biota with respect to the predominant pressures: e.g. sand extraction, disposal of dredged material, offshore wind farms and commercial fishing activities by bottom trawling. Trends in presence/absence of selected (morpho)species, richness, count, abundance and sediment parameters, as derived from the in-situ samples, provide the basis to monitor progress towards the targets specified within D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Biodiversity - Benthic Habitats. |
Assessment of seafloor integrity is based on several monitoring programmes: (1) geographic analysis of data on all human activities affecting benthic habitats; (2) acoustic teledetection and ground truthing of changes in the extent and distribution of broad-scale habitats, with particular emphasis on gravel beds; (3) soft-sediment benthic sampling in the near-field of human activities; and (4) sampling and videography of strategically-selected natural hard-substrate benthos, based on the remote sensing. Yearly monitoring is foreseen, except for (2) which is done six yearly.
The assessment aims to evaluate the status of the benthic biota with respect to the predominant pressures: e.g. sand extraction, disposal of dredged material, offshore wind farms and commercial fishing activities by bottom trawling. Trends in presence/absence of selected (morpho)species, richness, count, abundance and sediment parameters, as derived from the in-situ samples, provide the basis to monitor progress towards the targets specified within D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Biodiversity - Benthic Habitats. |
Assessment of seafloor integrity is based on several monitoring programmes: (1) geographic analysis of data on all human activities affecting benthic habitats; (2) acoustic teledetection and ground truthing of changes in the extent and distribution of broad-scale habitats, with particular emphasis on gravel beds; (3) soft-sediment benthic sampling in the near-field of human activities; and (4) sampling and videography of strategically-selected natural hard-substrate benthos, based on the remote sensing. Yearly monitoring is foreseen, except for (2) which is done six yearly.
The assessment aims to evaluate the status of the benthic biota with respect to the predominant pressures: e.g. sand extraction, disposal of dredged material, offshore wind farms and commercial fishing activities by bottom trawling. Trends in presence/absence of selected (morpho)species, richness, count, abundance and sediment parameters, as derived from the in-situ samples, provide the basis to monitor progress towards the targets specified within D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Biodiversity - Benthic Habitats. |
Assessment of seafloor integrity is based on several monitoring programmes: (1) geographic analysis of data on all human activities affecting benthic habitats; (2) acoustic teledetection and ground truthing of changes in the extent and distribution of broad-scale habitats, with particular emphasis on gravel beds; (3) soft-sediment benthic sampling in the near-field of human activities; and (4) sampling and videography of strategically-selected natural hard-substrate benthos, based on the remote sensing. Yearly monitoring is foreseen, except for (2) which is done six yearly.
The assessment aims to evaluate the status of the benthic biota with respect to the predominant pressures: e.g. sand extraction, disposal of dredged material, offshore wind farms and commercial fishing activities by bottom trawling. Trends in presence/absence of selected (morpho)species, richness, count, abundance and sediment parameters, as derived from the in-situ samples, provide the basis to monitor progress towards the targets specified within D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Biodiversity - Benthic Habitats. |
Assessment of seafloor integrity is based on several monitoring programmes: (1) geographic analysis of data on all human activities affecting benthic habitats; (2) acoustic teledetection and ground truthing of changes in the extent and distribution of broad-scale habitats, with particular emphasis on gravel beds; (3) soft-sediment benthic sampling in the near-field of human activities; and (4) sampling and videography of strategically-selected natural hard-substrate benthos, based on the remote sensing. Yearly monitoring is foreseen, except for (2) which is done six yearly.
The assessment aims to evaluate the status of the benthic biota with respect to the predominant pressures: e.g. sand extraction, disposal of dredged material, offshore wind farms and commercial fishing activities by bottom trawling. Trends in presence/absence of selected (morpho)species, richness, count, abundance and sediment parameters, as derived from the in-situ samples, provide the basis to monitor progress towards the targets specified within D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Biodiversity - Benthic Habitats. |
Assessment of seafloor integrity is based on several monitoring programmes: (1) geographic analysis of data on all human activities affecting benthic habitats; (2) acoustic teledetection and ground truthing of changes in the extent and distribution of broad-scale habitats, with particular emphasis on gravel beds; (3) soft-sediment benthic sampling in the near-field of human activities; and (4) sampling and videography of strategically-selected natural hard-substrate benthos, based on the remote sensing. Yearly monitoring is foreseen, except for (2) which is done six yearly.
The assessment aims to evaluate the status of the benthic biota with respect to the predominant pressures: e.g. sand extraction, disposal of dredged material, offshore wind farms and commercial fishing activities by bottom trawling. Trends in presence/absence of selected (morpho)species, richness, count, abundance and sediment parameters, as derived from the in-situ samples, provide the basis to monitor progress towards the targets specified within D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Biodiversity - Benthic Habitats. |
Assessment of seafloor integrity is based on several monitoring programmes: (1) geographic analysis of data on all human activities affecting benthic habitats; (2) acoustic teledetection and ground truthing of changes in the extent and distribution of broad-scale habitats, with particular emphasis on gravel beds; (3) soft-sediment benthic sampling in the near-field of human activities; and (4) sampling and videography of strategically-selected natural hard-substrate benthos, based on the remote sensing. Yearly monitoring is foreseen, except for (2) which is done six yearly.
The assessment aims to evaluate the status of the benthic biota with respect to the predominant pressures: e.g. sand extraction, disposal of dredged material, offshore wind farms and commercial fishing activities by bottom trawling. Trends in presence/absence of selected (morpho)species, richness, count, abundance and sediment parameters, as derived from the in-situ samples, provide the basis to monitor progress towards the targets specified within D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Biodiversity - Benthic Habitats. |
Assessment of seafloor integrity is based on several monitoring programmes: (1) geographic analysis of data on all human activities affecting benthic habitats; (2) acoustic teledetection and ground truthing of changes in the extent and distribution of broad-scale habitats, with particular emphasis on gravel beds; (3) soft-sediment benthic sampling in the near-field of human activities; and (4) sampling and videography of strategically-selected natural hard-substrate benthos, based on the remote sensing. Yearly monitoring is foreseen, except for (2) which is done six yearly.
The assessment aims to evaluate the status of the benthic biota with respect to the predominant pressures: e.g. sand extraction, disposal of dredged material, offshore wind farms and commercial fishing activities by bottom trawling. Trends in presence/absence of selected (morpho)species, richness, count, abundance and sediment parameters, as derived from the in-situ samples, provide the basis to monitor progress towards the targets specified within D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Biodiversity - Benthic Habitats. |
Assessment of seafloor integrity is based on several monitoring programmes: (1) geographic analysis of data on all human activities affecting benthic habitats; (2) acoustic teledetection and ground truthing of changes in the extent and distribution of broad-scale habitats, with particular emphasis on gravel beds; (3) soft-sediment benthic sampling in the near-field of human activities; and (4) sampling and videography of strategically-selected natural hard-substrate benthos, based on the remote sensing. Yearly monitoring is foreseen, except for (2) which is done six yearly.
The assessment aims to evaluate the status of the benthic biota with respect to the predominant pressures: e.g. sand extraction, disposal of dredged material, offshore wind farms and commercial fishing activities by bottom trawling. Trends in presence/absence of selected (morpho)species, richness, count, abundance and sediment parameters, as derived from the in-situ samples, provide the basis to monitor progress towards the targets specified within D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Biodiversity - Benthic Habitats. |
Assessment of seafloor integrity is based on several monitoring programmes: (1) geographic analysis of data on all human activities affecting benthic habitats; (2) acoustic teledetection and ground truthing of changes in the extent and distribution of broad-scale habitats, with particular emphasis on gravel beds; (3) soft-sediment benthic sampling in the near-field of human activities; and (4) sampling and videography of strategically-selected natural hard-substrate benthos, based on the remote sensing. Yearly monitoring is foreseen, except for (2) which is done six yearly.
The assessment aims to evaluate the status of the benthic biota with respect to the predominant pressures: e.g. sand extraction, disposal of dredged material, offshore wind farms and commercial fishing activities by bottom trawling. Trends in presence/absence of selected (morpho)species, richness, count, abundance and sediment parameters, as derived from the in-situ samples, provide the basis to monitor progress towards the targets specified within D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Biodiversity - Benthic Habitats. |
Coverage of GES criteria |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Gaps and plans |
Individual monitoring programmes will be further fine-tuned and integrated. Methodological progress is on-going in the acoustic monitoring of changes in substrate type and its relation with benthos status. Overall, linking changes in natural versus anthropogenic-induced stresses as well as quantification of far-field effects and cumulative impacts requires further research. These developments are being followed up. |
Individual monitoring programmes will be further fine-tuned and integrated. Methodological progress is on-going in the acoustic monitoring of changes in substrate type and its relation with benthos status. Overall, linking changes in natural versus anthropogenic-induced stresses as well as quantification of far-field effects and cumulative impacts requires further research. These developments are being followed up. |
Individual monitoring programmes will be further fine-tuned and integrated. Methodological progress is on-going in the acoustic monitoring of changes in substrate type and its relation with benthos status. Overall, linking changes in natural versus anthropogenic-induced stresses as well as quantification of far-field effects and cumulative impacts requires further research. These developments are being followed up. |
Individual monitoring programmes will be further fine-tuned and integrated. Methodological progress is on-going in the acoustic monitoring of changes in substrate type and its relation with benthos status. Overall, linking changes in natural versus anthropogenic-induced stresses as well as quantification of far-field effects and cumulative impacts requires further research. These developments are being followed up. |
Individual monitoring programmes will be further fine-tuned and integrated. Methodological progress is on-going in the acoustic monitoring of changes in substrate type and its relation with benthos status. Overall, linking changes in natural versus anthropogenic-induced stresses as well as quantification of far-field effects and cumulative impacts requires further research. These developments are being followed up. |
Individual monitoring programmes will be further fine-tuned and integrated. Methodological progress is on-going in the acoustic monitoring of changes in substrate type and its relation with benthos status. Overall, linking changes in natural versus anthropogenic-induced stresses as well as quantification of far-field effects and cumulative impacts requires further research. These developments are being followed up. |
Individual monitoring programmes will be further fine-tuned and integrated. Methodological progress is on-going in the acoustic monitoring of changes in substrate type and its relation with benthos status. Overall, linking changes in natural versus anthropogenic-induced stresses as well as quantification of far-field effects and cumulative impacts requires further research. These developments are being followed up. |
Individual monitoring programmes will be further fine-tuned and integrated. Methodological progress is on-going in the acoustic monitoring of changes in substrate type and its relation with benthos status. Overall, linking changes in natural versus anthropogenic-induced stresses as well as quantification of far-field effects and cumulative impacts requires further research. These developments are being followed up. |
Individual monitoring programmes will be further fine-tuned and integrated. Methodological progress is on-going in the acoustic monitoring of changes in substrate type and its relation with benthos status. Overall, linking changes in natural versus anthropogenic-induced stresses as well as quantification of far-field effects and cumulative impacts requires further research. These developments are being followed up. |
Individual monitoring programmes will be further fine-tuned and integrated. Methodological progress is on-going in the acoustic monitoring of changes in substrate type and its relation with benthos status. Overall, linking changes in natural versus anthropogenic-induced stresses as well as quantification of far-field effects and cumulative impacts requires further research. These developments are being followed up. |
Individual monitoring programmes will be further fine-tuned and integrated. Methodological progress is on-going in the acoustic monitoring of changes in substrate type and its relation with benthos status. Overall, linking changes in natural versus anthropogenic-induced stresses as well as quantification of far-field effects and cumulative impacts requires further research. These developments are being followed up. |
Individual monitoring programmes will be further fine-tuned and integrated. Methodological progress is on-going in the acoustic monitoring of changes in substrate type and its relation with benthos status. Overall, linking changes in natural versus anthropogenic-induced stresses as well as quantification of far-field effects and cumulative impacts requires further research. These developments are being followed up. |
Individual monitoring programmes will be further fine-tuned and integrated. Methodological progress is on-going in the acoustic monitoring of changes in substrate type and its relation with benthos status. Overall, linking changes in natural versus anthropogenic-induced stresses as well as quantification of far-field effects and cumulative impacts requires further research. These developments are being followed up. |
Individual monitoring programmes will be further fine-tuned and integrated. Methodological progress is on-going in the acoustic monitoring of changes in substrate type and its relation with benthos status. Overall, linking changes in natural versus anthropogenic-induced stresses as well as quantification of far-field effects and cumulative impacts requires further research. These developments are being followed up. |
Individual monitoring programmes will be further fine-tuned and integrated. Methodological progress is on-going in the acoustic monitoring of changes in substrate type and its relation with benthos status. Overall, linking changes in natural versus anthropogenic-induced stresses as well as quantification of far-field effects and cumulative impacts requires further research. These developments are being followed up. |
Individual monitoring programmes will be further fine-tuned and integrated. Methodological progress is on-going in the acoustic monitoring of changes in substrate type and its relation with benthos status. Overall, linking changes in natural versus anthropogenic-induced stresses as well as quantification of far-field effects and cumulative impacts requires further research. These developments are being followed up. |
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Coverage of targets |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
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 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018 |
Related monitoring programmes |
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Programme code |
ANSBE-P5-Seabed-physical |
ANSBE-P5-Seabed-physical |
ANSBE-P5-Seabed-physical |
ANSBE-P5-Seabed-physical |
ANSBE-P6-Benthos-1-soft-sediment |
ANSBE-P6-Benthos-1-soft-sediment |
ANSBE-P6-Benthos-1-soft-sediment |
ANSBE-P7-Benthos-2-epi-fish |
ANSBE-P7-Benthos-2-epi-fish |
ANSBE-P7-Benthos-2-epi-fish |
ANSBE-P7-Benthos-2-epi-fish |
ANSBE-P8-Benthos-3-windfarm |
ANSBE-P8-Benthos-3-windfarm |
ANSBE-P8-Benthos-3-windfarm |
ANSBE-P9-Benthos-4-hard-substrate |
ANSBE-P9-Benthos-4-hard-substrate |
Programme name |
Seafloor Integrity - Pressures, Physical loss and disturbance of seabed habitats |
Seafloor Integrity - Pressures, Physical loss and disturbance of seabed habitats |
Seafloor Integrity - Pressures, Physical loss and disturbance of seabed habitats |
Seafloor Integrity - Pressures, Physical loss and disturbance of seabed habitats |
Benthic soft-sediment environmental impact monitoring programme |
Benthic soft-sediment environmental impact monitoring programme |
Benthic soft-sediment environmental impact monitoring programme |
Epibenthos and demersal fish environmental impact monitoring programme |
Epibenthos and demersal fish environmental impact monitoring programme |
Epibenthos and demersal fish environmental impact monitoring programme |
Epibenthos and demersal fish environmental impact monitoring programme |
Macrobenthos monitoring windfarm |
Macrobenthos monitoring windfarm |
Macrobenthos monitoring windfarm |
Hard substrate benthos - community characteristics |
Hard substrate benthos - community characteristics |
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 |
New programme |
New programme |
New programme |
Modified from 2014 |
Modified from 2014 |
Old programme codes |
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Programme description |
Physical changes of the seabed environment are assessed based on:
a. Geographic analysis of all human activities contributing to physical loss and disturbance of seabed habitats.
b. Acoustic remote sensing and ground truthing to evaluate changes in the spatial extent and distribution of the EUNIS level 2 habitats (mud, sand, and coarse-grained sediments), as well as gravel beds. Monitoring should allow assessing whether the spatial extent of these habitats fluctuates - relative to the reference state as described in Initial Assessment - within a margin limited to the accuracy of the current distribution maps.
c. Acoustic remote sensing and ground truthing to evaluate 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). This should not show a negative trend.
International cooperation is on-going in the technical group TG Seabed (EU DG ENV).
This programme contributes to environmental targets D6.1, D6.2 and D6.3. (Former programme ANSBE-D1-4-6-Seabed-SP5) |
Physical changes of the seabed environment are assessed based on:
a. Geographic analysis of all human activities contributing to physical loss and disturbance of seabed habitats.
b. Acoustic remote sensing and ground truthing to evaluate changes in the spatial extent and distribution of the EUNIS level 2 habitats (mud, sand, and coarse-grained sediments), as well as gravel beds. Monitoring should allow assessing whether the spatial extent of these habitats fluctuates - relative to the reference state as described in Initial Assessment - within a margin limited to the accuracy of the current distribution maps.
c. Acoustic remote sensing and ground truthing to evaluate 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). This should not show a negative trend.
International cooperation is on-going in the technical group TG Seabed (EU DG ENV).
This programme contributes to environmental targets D6.1, D6.2 and D6.3. (Former programme ANSBE-D1-4-6-Seabed-SP5) |
Physical changes of the seabed environment are assessed based on:
a. Geographic analysis of all human activities contributing to physical loss and disturbance of seabed habitats.
b. Acoustic remote sensing and ground truthing to evaluate changes in the spatial extent and distribution of the EUNIS level 2 habitats (mud, sand, and coarse-grained sediments), as well as gravel beds. Monitoring should allow assessing whether the spatial extent of these habitats fluctuates - relative to the reference state as described in Initial Assessment - within a margin limited to the accuracy of the current distribution maps.
c. Acoustic remote sensing and ground truthing to evaluate 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). This should not show a negative trend.
International cooperation is on-going in the technical group TG Seabed (EU DG ENV).
This programme contributes to environmental targets D6.1, D6.2 and D6.3. (Former programme ANSBE-D1-4-6-Seabed-SP5) |
Physical changes of the seabed environment are assessed based on:
a. Geographic analysis of all human activities contributing to physical loss and disturbance of seabed habitats.
b. Acoustic remote sensing and ground truthing to evaluate changes in the spatial extent and distribution of the EUNIS level 2 habitats (mud, sand, and coarse-grained sediments), as well as gravel beds. Monitoring should allow assessing whether the spatial extent of these habitats fluctuates - relative to the reference state as described in Initial Assessment - within a margin limited to the accuracy of the current distribution maps.
c. Acoustic remote sensing and ground truthing to evaluate 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). This should not show a negative trend.
International cooperation is on-going in the technical group TG Seabed (EU DG ENV).
This programme contributes to environmental targets D6.1, D6.2 and D6.3. (Former programme ANSBE-D1-4-6-Seabed-SP5) |
This programme covers the soft-sediment benthic monitoring by ILVO, in the framework of the environmental impact assessment of the dredge disposal sites and sand extraction areas in the Belgian part of the North Sea. More info at https://www.ilvo.vlaanderen.be/Aquaticenvironmentandquality/tabid/6502/language/en-US/Default.aspx#.Xh2wn8hKhaQ. This is a classical benthic monitoring, but in the meantime we are investigating certain innovative monitoring methods (genetic, imagery). This innovation in monitoring will not replace the current one before 2024.
This programme is overarching the specific monitoring programmes outlined in 2014 (codes ANSBE-D1-4-6-SP6, SP7 and SP8) and covers the environmental targets BEQI (D6.4), long-living species D6.5), BPc (D6.6) and alien species (D2.1). |
This programme covers the soft-sediment benthic monitoring by ILVO, in the framework of the environmental impact assessment of the dredge disposal sites and sand extraction areas in the Belgian part of the North Sea. More info at https://www.ilvo.vlaanderen.be/Aquaticenvironmentandquality/tabid/6502/language/en-US/Default.aspx#.Xh2wn8hKhaQ. This is a classical benthic monitoring, but in the meantime we are investigating certain innovative monitoring methods (genetic, imagery). This innovation in monitoring will not replace the current one before 2024.
This programme is overarching the specific monitoring programmes outlined in 2014 (codes ANSBE-D1-4-6-SP6, SP7 and SP8) and covers the environmental targets BEQI (D6.4), long-living species D6.5), BPc (D6.6) and alien species (D2.1). |
This programme covers the soft-sediment benthic monitoring by ILVO, in the framework of the environmental impact assessment of the dredge disposal sites and sand extraction areas in the Belgian part of the North Sea. More info at https://www.ilvo.vlaanderen.be/Aquaticenvironmentandquality/tabid/6502/language/en-US/Default.aspx#.Xh2wn8hKhaQ. This is a classical benthic monitoring, but in the meantime we are investigating certain innovative monitoring methods (genetic, imagery). This innovation in monitoring will not replace the current one before 2024.
This programme is overarching the specific monitoring programmes outlined in 2014 (codes ANSBE-D1-4-6-SP6, SP7 and SP8) and covers the environmental targets BEQI (D6.4), long-living species D6.5), BPc (D6.6) and alien species (D2.1). |
This programme covers the monitoring of soft-sediment epibenthos and demersal fish by ILVO, in the frame of the environmental impact assessment of the dredge disposal sites and sand extraction areas in the Belgian part of the North Sea. More info at https://www.ilvo.vlaanderen.be/Aquaticenvironmentandquality/tabid/6502/language/en-US/Default.aspx#.Xh2wn8hKhaQ.
This programme covers the environmental targets for long-lived species (D6.6), non-indigenous species (D2.1) and fish diseases (D8.5). |
This programme covers the monitoring of soft-sediment epibenthos and demersal fish by ILVO, in the frame of the environmental impact assessment of the dredge disposal sites and sand extraction areas in the Belgian part of the North Sea. More info at https://www.ilvo.vlaanderen.be/Aquaticenvironmentandquality/tabid/6502/language/en-US/Default.aspx#.Xh2wn8hKhaQ.
This programme covers the environmental targets for long-lived species (D6.6), non-indigenous species (D2.1) and fish diseases (D8.5). |
This programme covers the monitoring of soft-sediment epibenthos and demersal fish by ILVO, in the frame of the environmental impact assessment of the dredge disposal sites and sand extraction areas in the Belgian part of the North Sea. More info at https://www.ilvo.vlaanderen.be/Aquaticenvironmentandquality/tabid/6502/language/en-US/Default.aspx#.Xh2wn8hKhaQ.
This programme covers the environmental targets for long-lived species (D6.6), non-indigenous species (D2.1) and fish diseases (D8.5). |
This programme covers the monitoring of soft-sediment epibenthos and demersal fish by ILVO, in the frame of the environmental impact assessment of the dredge disposal sites and sand extraction areas in the Belgian part of the North Sea. More info at https://www.ilvo.vlaanderen.be/Aquaticenvironmentandquality/tabid/6502/language/en-US/Default.aspx#.Xh2wn8hKhaQ.
This programme covers the environmental targets for long-lived species (D6.6), non-indigenous species (D2.1) and fish diseases (D8.5). |
Offshore Windfarm macrobenthos and sediment monitoring programme of the Marine Biology Research Group at Ghent University.
This programme contributes to the environmental targets D6.4, D6.5 and D2.1. |
Offshore Windfarm macrobenthos and sediment monitoring programme of the Marine Biology Research Group at Ghent University.
This programme contributes to the environmental targets D6.4, D6.5 and D2.1. |
Offshore Windfarm macrobenthos and sediment monitoring programme of the Marine Biology Research Group at Ghent University.
This programme contributes to the environmental targets D6.4, D6.5 and D2.1. |
Periodic collection of environmental spatial data (by means of remote sensing) and sedimentological and biological data based on site verification (by direct physical sampling) at selected locations, deemed representative of broader areas.
This programme contributes to environmental objectives D6.7, D6.8, D6.9 and D6.10. |
Periodic collection of environmental spatial data (by means of remote sensing) and sedimentological and biological data based on site verification (by direct physical sampling) at selected locations, deemed representative of broader areas.
This programme contributes to environmental objectives D6.7, D6.8, D6.9 and D6.10. |
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Monitoring details |
1) Monitoring approach:
a. Spatio-temporal analysis of human activity data (presence/absence), as obtained from the competent authorities, in a geographic information system (from 2011).
b. Risk-based monitoring approach combining multibeam bathymetry/backscatter and ground truthing, targeting detecting changes in the distribution and extent of broad-scale habitat types. Surveys are conducted along pre-defined transects and boxes (from 2015).
c. Full-coverage multibeam bathymetry/backscatter and ground truthing in two selected gravel zones (from 2014).
2) Proportion of geographic scope covered by sampling:
a. Belgian part of the North Sea (BPNS)
b. Belgian part of the North Sea, focusing on the extent and distribution of the benthic broad-scale habitat types
c. Two test zones in the gravel beds
3) Frequency of sampling:
a. Yearly follow-up of human activities
b. Six yearly
c. Yearly
More information about the treatment and analyses can be found in:
https://odnature.naturalsciences.be/downloads/msfd/assessments_2018/nl/d6_assessments_2018_nl.pdf en
https://odnature.naturalsciences.be/downloads/msfd/assessments_2018/nl/d6_annex_fysisch_verlies_en.pdf |
1) Monitoring approach:
a. Spatio-temporal analysis of human activity data (presence/absence), as obtained from the competent authorities, in a geographic information system (from 2011).
b. Risk-based monitoring approach combining multibeam bathymetry/backscatter and ground truthing, targeting detecting changes in the distribution and extent of broad-scale habitat types. Surveys are conducted along pre-defined transects and boxes (from 2015).
c. Full-coverage multibeam bathymetry/backscatter and ground truthing in two selected gravel zones (from 2014).
2) Proportion of geographic scope covered by sampling:
a. Belgian part of the North Sea (BPNS)
b. Belgian part of the North Sea, focusing on the extent and distribution of the benthic broad-scale habitat types
c. Two test zones in the gravel beds
3) Frequency of sampling:
a. Yearly follow-up of human activities
b. Six yearly
c. Yearly
More information about the treatment and analyses can be found in:
https://odnature.naturalsciences.be/downloads/msfd/assessments_2018/nl/d6_assessments_2018_nl.pdf en
https://odnature.naturalsciences.be/downloads/msfd/assessments_2018/nl/d6_annex_fysisch_verlies_en.pdf |
1) Monitoring approach:
a. Spatio-temporal analysis of human activity data (presence/absence), as obtained from the competent authorities, in a geographic information system (from 2011).
b. Risk-based monitoring approach combining multibeam bathymetry/backscatter and ground truthing, targeting detecting changes in the distribution and extent of broad-scale habitat types. Surveys are conducted along pre-defined transects and boxes (from 2015).
c. Full-coverage multibeam bathymetry/backscatter and ground truthing in two selected gravel zones (from 2014).
2) Proportion of geographic scope covered by sampling:
a. Belgian part of the North Sea (BPNS)
b. Belgian part of the North Sea, focusing on the extent and distribution of the benthic broad-scale habitat types
c. Two test zones in the gravel beds
3) Frequency of sampling:
a. Yearly follow-up of human activities
b. Six yearly
c. Yearly
More information about the treatment and analyses can be found in:
https://odnature.naturalsciences.be/downloads/msfd/assessments_2018/nl/d6_assessments_2018_nl.pdf en
https://odnature.naturalsciences.be/downloads/msfd/assessments_2018/nl/d6_annex_fysisch_verlies_en.pdf |
1) Monitoring approach:
a. Spatio-temporal analysis of human activity data (presence/absence), as obtained from the competent authorities, in a geographic information system (from 2011).
b. Risk-based monitoring approach combining multibeam bathymetry/backscatter and ground truthing, targeting detecting changes in the distribution and extent of broad-scale habitat types. Surveys are conducted along pre-defined transects and boxes (from 2015).
c. Full-coverage multibeam bathymetry/backscatter and ground truthing in two selected gravel zones (from 2014).
2) Proportion of geographic scope covered by sampling:
a. Belgian part of the North Sea (BPNS)
b. Belgian part of the North Sea, focusing on the extent and distribution of the benthic broad-scale habitat types
c. Two test zones in the gravel beds
3) Frequency of sampling:
a. Yearly follow-up of human activities
b. Six yearly
c. Yearly
More information about the treatment and analyses can be found in:
https://odnature.naturalsciences.be/downloads/msfd/assessments_2018/nl/d6_assessments_2018_nl.pdf en
https://odnature.naturalsciences.be/downloads/msfd/assessments_2018/nl/d6_annex_fysisch_verlies_en.pdf |
Benthos (animals retrieved on a 1mm sieve) is collected by a Van Veen grab at different locations and habitats within the Belgian part of the North Sea. The spatial and temporal distribution of those samples depends on the occurrence and intensity of human activities in different areas. The exact number of samples per year and area depends on which sand extraction and disposal area is visited (certain rotation system (3-yearly) + depending on where the activity is going on). Samples are also taken at control stations, locations outside the direct impact sphere of the activity. Besides, a few long-term monitoring locations are regularly sampled. Details of sampling records in the past and what is expected the coming years is given in annex. Monitoring is ongoing since 1979, but with a more standardized, comparable design from 2006 onwards.
International cooperation is currently limited to knowledge exchange within OSPAR COBAM, benthic expert group. |
Benthos (animals retrieved on a 1mm sieve) is collected by a Van Veen grab at different locations and habitats within the Belgian part of the North Sea. The spatial and temporal distribution of those samples depends on the occurrence and intensity of human activities in different areas. The exact number of samples per year and area depends on which sand extraction and disposal area is visited (certain rotation system (3-yearly) + depending on where the activity is going on). Samples are also taken at control stations, locations outside the direct impact sphere of the activity. Besides, a few long-term monitoring locations are regularly sampled. Details of sampling records in the past and what is expected the coming years is given in annex. Monitoring is ongoing since 1979, but with a more standardized, comparable design from 2006 onwards.
International cooperation is currently limited to knowledge exchange within OSPAR COBAM, benthic expert group. |
Benthos (animals retrieved on a 1mm sieve) is collected by a Van Veen grab at different locations and habitats within the Belgian part of the North Sea. The spatial and temporal distribution of those samples depends on the occurrence and intensity of human activities in different areas. The exact number of samples per year and area depends on which sand extraction and disposal area is visited (certain rotation system (3-yearly) + depending on where the activity is going on). Samples are also taken at control stations, locations outside the direct impact sphere of the activity. Besides, a few long-term monitoring locations are regularly sampled. Details of sampling records in the past and what is expected the coming years is given in annex. Monitoring is ongoing since 1979, but with a more standardized, comparable design from 2006 onwards.
International cooperation is currently limited to knowledge exchange within OSPAR COBAM, benthic expert group. |
The epibenthos and demersal fish are collected by 8m beam trawl with 22mm mesh at different locations and habitats within the Belgian part of the North Sea. The spatial and temporal distribution of those samples depends on the occurrence and intensity of human activities in different areas. The exact number of samples per year and area depends on which sand extraction and disposal area is visited (certain rotation system + depending on where the activity is going on). The windfarm area is sampled every year, but with variation in the specific concession areas sampled. In addition, a number of long-term monitoring stations are sampled on a regular basis.
The epibenthos and demersal fish are determined to species level, counted and weighted (not fish) or length measured (fish). The dab (Limanda limanda) in the tracks (up to a maximum of 500 individuals for respectively the coastal and offshore assessment area) are investigated for external fish diseases, following the ICES TIMES guidelines.
This programme is covering the environmental targets long-living species (D6.6), alien species (D2.1) and fish diseases (D8.5). From 2006 onwards, monitoring is executed following a more standardized, comparable design. |
The epibenthos and demersal fish are collected by 8m beam trawl with 22mm mesh at different locations and habitats within the Belgian part of the North Sea. The spatial and temporal distribution of those samples depends on the occurrence and intensity of human activities in different areas. The exact number of samples per year and area depends on which sand extraction and disposal area is visited (certain rotation system + depending on where the activity is going on). The windfarm area is sampled every year, but with variation in the specific concession areas sampled. In addition, a number of long-term monitoring stations are sampled on a regular basis.
The epibenthos and demersal fish are determined to species level, counted and weighted (not fish) or length measured (fish). The dab (Limanda limanda) in the tracks (up to a maximum of 500 individuals for respectively the coastal and offshore assessment area) are investigated for external fish diseases, following the ICES TIMES guidelines.
This programme is covering the environmental targets long-living species (D6.6), alien species (D2.1) and fish diseases (D8.5). From 2006 onwards, monitoring is executed following a more standardized, comparable design. |
The epibenthos and demersal fish are collected by 8m beam trawl with 22mm mesh at different locations and habitats within the Belgian part of the North Sea. The spatial and temporal distribution of those samples depends on the occurrence and intensity of human activities in different areas. The exact number of samples per year and area depends on which sand extraction and disposal area is visited (certain rotation system + depending on where the activity is going on). The windfarm area is sampled every year, but with variation in the specific concession areas sampled. In addition, a number of long-term monitoring stations are sampled on a regular basis.
The epibenthos and demersal fish are determined to species level, counted and weighted (not fish) or length measured (fish). The dab (Limanda limanda) in the tracks (up to a maximum of 500 individuals for respectively the coastal and offshore assessment area) are investigated for external fish diseases, following the ICES TIMES guidelines.
This programme is covering the environmental targets long-living species (D6.6), alien species (D2.1) and fish diseases (D8.5). From 2006 onwards, monitoring is executed following a more standardized, comparable design. |
The epibenthos and demersal fish are collected by 8m beam trawl with 22mm mesh at different locations and habitats within the Belgian part of the North Sea. The spatial and temporal distribution of those samples depends on the occurrence and intensity of human activities in different areas. The exact number of samples per year and area depends on which sand extraction and disposal area is visited (certain rotation system + depending on where the activity is going on). The windfarm area is sampled every year, but with variation in the specific concession areas sampled. In addition, a number of long-term monitoring stations are sampled on a regular basis.
The epibenthos and demersal fish are determined to species level, counted and weighted (not fish) or length measured (fish). The dab (Limanda limanda) in the tracks (up to a maximum of 500 individuals for respectively the coastal and offshore assessment area) are investigated for external fish diseases, following the ICES TIMES guidelines.
This programme is covering the environmental targets long-living species (D6.6), alien species (D2.1) and fish diseases (D8.5). From 2006 onwards, monitoring is executed following a more standardized, comparable design. |
The macrobenthos (animals retrieved on a 1mm sieve) are collected by a Van Veen grab at different locations and habitats within the OWFs C-Power and Belwind at the Belgian Part of the North Sea. These samples are compared to reference areas close to the studied OWFs. From each Van Veen grab, a sediment sample is retrieved for benthic habitat characterization (granulometric measurements: median grain size (µm) and fine sediment fraction (% within 125-250 µm); total organic matter content (%)).
Frequency: from T0 (before construction) onwards, yearly except when windfarm in construction phase.
Since 2005 onwards in C-Power (Thornton bank and Goote Bank); since 2008 onwards in Belwind (Bligh Bank), mainly in autumn, with different sampling schemes. |
The macrobenthos (animals retrieved on a 1mm sieve) are collected by a Van Veen grab at different locations and habitats within the OWFs C-Power and Belwind at the Belgian Part of the North Sea. These samples are compared to reference areas close to the studied OWFs. From each Van Veen grab, a sediment sample is retrieved for benthic habitat characterization (granulometric measurements: median grain size (µm) and fine sediment fraction (% within 125-250 µm); total organic matter content (%)).
Frequency: from T0 (before construction) onwards, yearly except when windfarm in construction phase.
Since 2005 onwards in C-Power (Thornton bank and Goote Bank); since 2008 onwards in Belwind (Bligh Bank), mainly in autumn, with different sampling schemes. |
The macrobenthos (animals retrieved on a 1mm sieve) are collected by a Van Veen grab at different locations and habitats within the OWFs C-Power and Belwind at the Belgian Part of the North Sea. These samples are compared to reference areas close to the studied OWFs. From each Van Veen grab, a sediment sample is retrieved for benthic habitat characterization (granulometric measurements: median grain size (µm) and fine sediment fraction (% within 125-250 µm); total organic matter content (%)).
Frequency: from T0 (before construction) onwards, yearly except when windfarm in construction phase.
Since 2005 onwards in C-Power (Thornton bank and Goote Bank); since 2008 onwards in Belwind (Bligh Bank), mainly in autumn, with different sampling schemes. |
The monitoring consists of a periodic assessment of benthic communities at fixed locations. Four stations have been designated in the Northern Exploration Area (area overlapping with area designated for the exploration of the potential of marine aggregate extraction and for the protection of the seabed in Marine Spatial Plan 2020-2026). A transect station will be established in the Hinderbanken. Sampling is implemented by Hammon grab and underwater videography.
In-situ samples are stored and processed at RBINS facilities (Oostende) according to in-house protocols of faunal analysis. Tabulation of species data (count, abundance and richness).
Underwater videography: stored and processed at RBINS (Brussels) according to currently developing methodologies w.r.t. semi-automated image classification and feature extraction. |
The monitoring consists of a periodic assessment of benthic communities at fixed locations. Four stations have been designated in the Northern Exploration Area (area overlapping with area designated for the exploration of the potential of marine aggregate extraction and for the protection of the seabed in Marine Spatial Plan 2020-2026). A transect station will be established in the Hinderbanken. Sampling is implemented by Hammon grab and underwater videography.
In-situ samples are stored and processed at RBINS facilities (Oostende) according to in-house protocols of faunal analysis. Tabulation of species data (count, abundance and richness).
Underwater videography: stored and processed at RBINS (Brussels) according to currently developing methodologies w.r.t. semi-automated image classification and feature extraction. |
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Benthic broad habitats
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Newly introduced non-indigenous species
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Benthic broad habitats
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Benthic broad habitats
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Demersal shelf fish
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Newly introduced non-indigenous species
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Benthic broad habitats
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Benthic broad habitats
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Benthic broad habitats
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D6C1 |
D6C2 |
D6C3 |
D6C5 |
D2C1 |
D6C3 |
D6C5 |
D2C1 |
D6C3 |
D6C5 |
D8C2 |
D2C1 |
D6C3 |
D6C5 |
D6C3 |
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species composition, biomass, abundance |
species composition, biomass, abundance |
species composition, abundance, biomass |
species composition, abundance, biomass |
Fish Disease Index |
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species composition, abundance, biomass |
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2005-9999 |
2015-9999 |
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Yearly |
Yearly |
Yearly |
Yearly |
Yearly |
Yearly |
Yearly |
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a. Geographic analysis
b. Acoustic remote sensing (multibeam depth and backscatter), as well as ground truthing (samples and visual observations)
c. Idem as for (b)
References
• Kint, L., Montereale Gavazzi, G., Van Lancker, V., 2018. Kaderrichtlijn Mariene Strategie. Beschrijvend element 6: Zeebodemintegriteit. Ruimtelijke analyse fysisch verlies en fysische verstoring. Brussel, Koninklijk Belgisch Instituut voor Natuurwetenschappen, 40 p. URL: https://odnature.naturalsciences.be/downloads/msfd/assessments_2018/nl/d6_annex_fysisch_verlies_en_verstoring_2018_nl.pdf
• Montereale-Gavazzi, G., Roche, M., Lurton, X., Degrendele, K., Terseleer, N., & Van Lancker, V., 2018. Seafloor change detection using multibeam echosounder backscatter: case study on the Belgian part of the North Sea. Marine Geophysical Research, 39(1-2), 229-247.
•Montereale Gavazzi, G. (2019). Development of seafloor mapping strategies supporting integrated marine management: application of seafloor backscatter by multibeam echosounders. PhD Thesis. Ghent University, Faculty of Sciences: Gent. xxiii, 366 pp.
•Roche, M., Degrendele, K., Vrignaud, C., Loyer, S., Le Bas, T., Augustin, J. M., & Lurton, X., 2018. Control of the repeatability of high frequency multibeam echosounder backscatter by using natural reference areas. Marine Geophysical Research, 39(1-2), 89-104.
•Van Lancker, V., Kint, L., Montereale-Gavazzi, G., 2018. Fysische verstoring en verlies van de zeebodem (D6). In: Belgische Staat. Art. 17 Beoordeling voor de Belgische mariene wateren – Richtlijn 2008/59/EG. Kaderrichtlijn Mariene Strategie. BMM, Federale Overheidsdienst Volksgezondheid, Veiligheid van de Voedselketen en Leefmilieu, Brussel, België. URL
https://odnature.naturalsciences.be/downloads/msfd/assessments_2018/nl/d6_assessments_2018_nl.pdf |
a. Geographic analysis
b. Acoustic remote sensing (multibeam depth and backscatter), as well as ground truthing (samples and visual observations)
c. Idem as for (b)
References
• Kint, L., Montereale Gavazzi, G., Van Lancker, V., 2018. Kaderrichtlijn Mariene Strategie. Beschrijvend element 6: Zeebodemintegriteit. Ruimtelijke analyse fysisch verlies en fysische verstoring. Brussel, Koninklijk Belgisch Instituut voor Natuurwetenschappen, 40 p. URL: https://odnature.naturalsciences.be/downloads/msfd/assessments_2018/nl/d6_annex_fysisch_verlies_en_verstoring_2018_nl.pdf
• Montereale-Gavazzi, G., Roche, M., Lurton, X., Degrendele, K., Terseleer, N., & Van Lancker, V., 2018. Seafloor change detection using multibeam echosounder backscatter: case study on the Belgian part of the North Sea. Marine Geophysical Research, 39(1-2), 229-247.
•Montereale Gavazzi, G. (2019). Development of seafloor mapping strategies supporting integrated marine management: application of seafloor backscatter by multibeam echosounders. PhD Thesis. Ghent University, Faculty of Sciences: Gent. xxiii, 366 pp.
•Roche, M., Degrendele, K., Vrignaud, C., Loyer, S., Le Bas, T., Augustin, J. M., & Lurton, X., 2018. Control of the repeatability of high frequency multibeam echosounder backscatter by using natural reference areas. Marine Geophysical Research, 39(1-2), 89-104.
•Van Lancker, V., Kint, L., Montereale-Gavazzi, G., 2018. Fysische verstoring en verlies van de zeebodem (D6). In: Belgische Staat. Art. 17 Beoordeling voor de Belgische mariene wateren – Richtlijn 2008/59/EG. Kaderrichtlijn Mariene Strategie. BMM, Federale Overheidsdienst Volksgezondheid, Veiligheid van de Voedselketen en Leefmilieu, Brussel, België. URL
https://odnature.naturalsciences.be/downloads/msfd/assessments_2018/nl/d6_assessments_2018_nl.pdf |
a. Geographic analysis
b. Acoustic remote sensing (multibeam depth and backscatter), as well as ground truthing (samples and visual observations)
c. Idem as for (b)
References
• Kint, L., Montereale Gavazzi, G., Van Lancker, V., 2018. Kaderrichtlijn Mariene Strategie. Beschrijvend element 6: Zeebodemintegriteit. Ruimtelijke analyse fysisch verlies en fysische verstoring. Brussel, Koninklijk Belgisch Instituut voor Natuurwetenschappen, 40 p. URL: https://odnature.naturalsciences.be/downloads/msfd/assessments_2018/nl/d6_annex_fysisch_verlies_en_verstoring_2018_nl.pdf
• Montereale-Gavazzi, G., Roche, M., Lurton, X., Degrendele, K., Terseleer, N., & Van Lancker, V., 2018. Seafloor change detection using multibeam echosounder backscatter: case study on the Belgian part of the North Sea. Marine Geophysical Research, 39(1-2), 229-247.
•Montereale Gavazzi, G. (2019). Development of seafloor mapping strategies supporting integrated marine management: application of seafloor backscatter by multibeam echosounders. PhD Thesis. Ghent University, Faculty of Sciences: Gent. xxiii, 366 pp.
•Roche, M., Degrendele, K., Vrignaud, C., Loyer, S., Le Bas, T., Augustin, J. M., & Lurton, X., 2018. Control of the repeatability of high frequency multibeam echosounder backscatter by using natural reference areas. Marine Geophysical Research, 39(1-2), 89-104.
•Van Lancker, V., Kint, L., Montereale-Gavazzi, G., 2018. Fysische verstoring en verlies van de zeebodem (D6). In: Belgische Staat. Art. 17 Beoordeling voor de Belgische mariene wateren – Richtlijn 2008/59/EG. Kaderrichtlijn Mariene Strategie. BMM, Federale Overheidsdienst Volksgezondheid, Veiligheid van de Voedselketen en Leefmilieu, Brussel, België. URL
https://odnature.naturalsciences.be/downloads/msfd/assessments_2018/nl/d6_assessments_2018_nl.pdf |
a. Geographic analysis
b. Acoustic remote sensing (multibeam depth and backscatter), as well as ground truthing (samples and visual observations)
c. Idem as for (b)
References
• Kint, L., Montereale Gavazzi, G., Van Lancker, V., 2018. Kaderrichtlijn Mariene Strategie. Beschrijvend element 6: Zeebodemintegriteit. Ruimtelijke analyse fysisch verlies en fysische verstoring. Brussel, Koninklijk Belgisch Instituut voor Natuurwetenschappen, 40 p. URL: https://odnature.naturalsciences.be/downloads/msfd/assessments_2018/nl/d6_annex_fysisch_verlies_en_verstoring_2018_nl.pdf
• Montereale-Gavazzi, G., Roche, M., Lurton, X., Degrendele, K., Terseleer, N., & Van Lancker, V., 2018. Seafloor change detection using multibeam echosounder backscatter: case study on the Belgian part of the North Sea. Marine Geophysical Research, 39(1-2), 229-247.
•Montereale Gavazzi, G. (2019). Development of seafloor mapping strategies supporting integrated marine management: application of seafloor backscatter by multibeam echosounders. PhD Thesis. Ghent University, Faculty of Sciences: Gent. xxiii, 366 pp.
•Roche, M., Degrendele, K., Vrignaud, C., Loyer, S., Le Bas, T., Augustin, J. M., & Lurton, X., 2018. Control of the repeatability of high frequency multibeam echosounder backscatter by using natural reference areas. Marine Geophysical Research, 39(1-2), 89-104.
•Van Lancker, V., Kint, L., Montereale-Gavazzi, G., 2018. Fysische verstoring en verlies van de zeebodem (D6). In: Belgische Staat. Art. 17 Beoordeling voor de Belgische mariene wateren – Richtlijn 2008/59/EG. Kaderrichtlijn Mariene Strategie. BMM, Federale Overheidsdienst Volksgezondheid, Veiligheid van de Voedselketen en Leefmilieu, Brussel, België. URL
https://odnature.naturalsciences.be/downloads/msfd/assessments_2018/nl/d6_assessments_2018_nl.pdf |
Sampling is done with a Van Veen grab (0.1m2) follows the ISO standard (ISO 16665:2014(E)) (Water quality - Guidelines for quantitative sampling and sample processing of marine soft-bottom macrofauna) for the sampling, processing and analyses. The laboratory procedure for analysing macrobenthic samples is since 24/05/2011 accredited under the BELAC ISO17025 norm (ILVO-DIER-ANIMALAB; CertificaatNr: BELAC T-315). |
Sampling is done with a Van Veen grab (0.1m2) follows the ISO standard (ISO 16665:2014(E)) (Water quality - Guidelines for quantitative sampling and sample processing of marine soft-bottom macrofauna) for the sampling, processing and analyses. The laboratory procedure for analysing macrobenthic samples is since 24/05/2011 accredited under the BELAC ISO17025 norm (ILVO-DIER-ANIMALAB; CertificaatNr: BELAC T-315). |
Sampling is done with a Van Veen grab (0.1m2) follows the ISO standard (ISO 16665:2014(E)) (Water quality - Guidelines for quantitative sampling and sample processing of marine soft-bottom macrofauna) for the sampling, processing and analyses. The laboratory procedure for analysing macrobenthic samples is since 24/05/2011 accredited under the BELAC ISO17025 norm (ILVO-DIER-ANIMALAB; CertificaatNr: BELAC T-315). |
Epibenthos and demersal fish is sampled by a 8m beam trawl - the protocol outlined in the ICES Guidelines for the study of the epibenthos of subtidal environments, No. 42, Febr 2009 is followed.
Fish Diseases: http://info.ices.dk/pubs/times/times19/TIMES19.pdf |
Epibenthos and demersal fish is sampled by a 8m beam trawl - the protocol outlined in the ICES Guidelines for the study of the epibenthos of subtidal environments, No. 42, Febr 2009 is followed.
Fish Diseases: http://info.ices.dk/pubs/times/times19/TIMES19.pdf |
Epibenthos and demersal fish is sampled by a 8m beam trawl - the protocol outlined in the ICES Guidelines for the study of the epibenthos of subtidal environments, No. 42, Febr 2009 is followed.
Fish Diseases: http://info.ices.dk/pubs/times/times19/TIMES19.pdf |
Epibenthos and demersal fish is sampled by a 8m beam trawl - the protocol outlined in the ICES Guidelines for the study of the epibenthos of subtidal environments, No. 42, Febr 2009 is followed.
Fish Diseases: http://info.ices.dk/pubs/times/times19/TIMES19.pdf |
Sampling is done with a Van Veen grab (0.1m²) following the ISO standard (ISO 16665:2014(E)) (Water quality - Guidelines for quantitative sampling and sample processing of marine soft-bottom macrofauna) for the sampling, processing and analyses. |
Sampling is done with a Van Veen grab (0.1m²) following the ISO standard (ISO 16665:2014(E)) (Water quality - Guidelines for quantitative sampling and sample processing of marine soft-bottom macrofauna) for the sampling, processing and analyses. |
Sampling is done with a Van Veen grab (0.1m²) following the ISO standard (ISO 16665:2014(E)) (Water quality - Guidelines for quantitative sampling and sample processing of marine soft-bottom macrofauna) for the sampling, processing and analyses. |
Community analysis from Hammon grab samples. Semi-automated image-analysis from underwater still frames and videos for the detection of bio-encrusting and flourishing epibenthos.
Characterization of morpho-species. |
Community analysis from Hammon grab samples. Semi-automated image-analysis from underwater still frames and videos for the detection of bio-encrusting and flourishing epibenthos.
Characterization of morpho-species. |
Quality control |
a. Detailed metadata are provided per human activity, as well as a quality factor.
b. and c. Depth recordings using multibeam technology are linked to precision positioning, making them accurate in place and space. RV Belgicas EM3002D multibeam echo sounder complies with the IHO S44 Special Order quality criteria. Under this IHO standard, the total vertical uncertainty of the depth measurements ± 0.26 m and ± 0.34 m in 10 m and 30 m water depths, respectively (within a confidence interval of ± 95%). There are yet no quality criteria for multibeam backscatter values, which means that data sets of different ships and/or different campaigns cannot be brought together in the original format. Therefore, a seabed classification is performed per dataset and afterwards the classifications are combined into one thematic datagrid. The accuracy of the classifications is evaluated by cross-validation between the predicted thematic maps and the sampling and visual observations. Samples are visually described using a protocol and subsamples are analysed with a laser diffractometer. The fraction above 3 mm (i.e. gravel and shell material) is visually divided into classes. Data are combined into three major sediment classes: mud, sand, and coarse sediments. |
a. Detailed metadata are provided per human activity, as well as a quality factor.
b. and c. Depth recordings using multibeam technology are linked to precision positioning, making them accurate in place and space. RV Belgicas EM3002D multibeam echo sounder complies with the IHO S44 Special Order quality criteria. Under this IHO standard, the total vertical uncertainty of the depth measurements ± 0.26 m and ± 0.34 m in 10 m and 30 m water depths, respectively (within a confidence interval of ± 95%). There are yet no quality criteria for multibeam backscatter values, which means that data sets of different ships and/or different campaigns cannot be brought together in the original format. Therefore, a seabed classification is performed per dataset and afterwards the classifications are combined into one thematic datagrid. The accuracy of the classifications is evaluated by cross-validation between the predicted thematic maps and the sampling and visual observations. Samples are visually described using a protocol and subsamples are analysed with a laser diffractometer. The fraction above 3 mm (i.e. gravel and shell material) is visually divided into classes. Data are combined into three major sediment classes: mud, sand, and coarse sediments. |
a. Detailed metadata are provided per human activity, as well as a quality factor.
b. and c. Depth recordings using multibeam technology are linked to precision positioning, making them accurate in place and space. RV Belgicas EM3002D multibeam echo sounder complies with the IHO S44 Special Order quality criteria. Under this IHO standard, the total vertical uncertainty of the depth measurements ± 0.26 m and ± 0.34 m in 10 m and 30 m water depths, respectively (within a confidence interval of ± 95%). There are yet no quality criteria for multibeam backscatter values, which means that data sets of different ships and/or different campaigns cannot be brought together in the original format. Therefore, a seabed classification is performed per dataset and afterwards the classifications are combined into one thematic datagrid. The accuracy of the classifications is evaluated by cross-validation between the predicted thematic maps and the sampling and visual observations. Samples are visually described using a protocol and subsamples are analysed with a laser diffractometer. The fraction above 3 mm (i.e. gravel and shell material) is visually divided into classes. Data are combined into three major sediment classes: mud, sand, and coarse sediments. |
a. Detailed metadata are provided per human activity, as well as a quality factor.
b. and c. Depth recordings using multibeam technology are linked to precision positioning, making them accurate in place and space. RV Belgicas EM3002D multibeam echo sounder complies with the IHO S44 Special Order quality criteria. Under this IHO standard, the total vertical uncertainty of the depth measurements ± 0.26 m and ± 0.34 m in 10 m and 30 m water depths, respectively (within a confidence interval of ± 95%). There are yet no quality criteria for multibeam backscatter values, which means that data sets of different ships and/or different campaigns cannot be brought together in the original format. Therefore, a seabed classification is performed per dataset and afterwards the classifications are combined into one thematic datagrid. The accuracy of the classifications is evaluated by cross-validation between the predicted thematic maps and the sampling and visual observations. Samples are visually described using a protocol and subsamples are analysed with a laser diffractometer. The fraction above 3 mm (i.e. gravel and shell material) is visually divided into classes. Data are combined into three major sediment classes: mud, sand, and coarse sediments. |
The laboratory procedure for analysing macrobenthic samples is since 24/05/2011 accredited under the BELAC ISO17025 norm (ILVO-DIER-ANIMALAB; CertificaatNr: BELAC T-315). The lab take also part in the benthos module of the NMBAQCS programme (www.nmbaqcs.org). |
The laboratory procedure for analysing macrobenthic samples is since 24/05/2011 accredited under the BELAC ISO17025 norm (ILVO-DIER-ANIMALAB; CertificaatNr: BELAC T-315). The lab take also part in the benthos module of the NMBAQCS programme (www.nmbaqcs.org). |
The laboratory procedure for analysing macrobenthic samples is since 24/05/2011 accredited under the BELAC ISO17025 norm (ILVO-DIER-ANIMALAB; CertificaatNr: BELAC T-315). The lab take also part in the benthos module of the NMBAQCS programme (www.nmbaqcs.org). |
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Reference collections are used and experts are consulted if necessary. |
Reference collections are used and experts are consulted if necessary. |
Reference collections are used and experts are consulted if necessary. |
Collection of replicate samples for Hammon grabs.
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Collection of replicate samples for Hammon grabs.
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Data management |
a. Results of the geographic data analysis are stored in GIS files
b. and c. Once the methodology has been fully developed, the data and metadata will be made available to BMDC, which will make it publicly accessible via the RBINS metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
a. Results of the geographic data analysis are stored in GIS files
b. and c. Once the methodology has been fully developed, the data and metadata will be made available to BMDC, which will make it publicly accessible via the RBINS metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
a. Results of the geographic data analysis are stored in GIS files
b. and c. Once the methodology has been fully developed, the data and metadata will be made available to BMDC, which will make it publicly accessible via the RBINS metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
a. Results of the geographic data analysis are stored in GIS files
b. and c. Once the methodology has been fully developed, the data and metadata will be made available to BMDC, which will make it publicly accessible via the RBINS metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
Data is reported and archived in EuroOBIS and GBIF via EMODNET-Biology after each permit reporting period. The data is also transferred to BMDC, which makes it publicly accessible via the RBINS metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
Data is reported and archived in EuroOBIS and GBIF via EMODNET-Biology after each permit reporting period. The data is also transferred to BMDC, which makes it publicly accessible via the RBINS metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
Data is reported and archived in EuroOBIS and GBIF via EMODNET-Biology after each permit reporting period. The data is also transferred to BMDC, which makes it publicly accessible via the RBINS metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
Data is reported and archived in EuroOBIS and GBIF via EMODNET-Biology after each permit reporting period. The data is also transferred to BMDC, which makes it publicly accessible via the RBINS metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
Data is reported and archived in EuroOBIS and GBIF via EMODNET-Biology after each permit reporting period. The data is also transferred to BMDC, which makes it publicly accessible via the RBINS metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
Data is reported and archived in EuroOBIS and GBIF via EMODNET-Biology after each permit reporting period. The data is also transferred to BMDC, which makes it publicly accessible via the RBINS metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
Data is reported and archived in EuroOBIS and GBIF via EMODNET-Biology after each permit reporting period. The data is also transferred to BMDC, which makes it publicly accessible via the RBINS metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
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 via BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
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 via BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
The data is transmitted via BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
Data access |
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Contact |
Vera Van Lancker, Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Science (RBINS) |
Vera Van Lancker, Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Science (RBINS) |
Vera Van Lancker, Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Science (RBINS) |
Vera Van Lancker, Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Science (RBINS) |
Gert Van Hoey, Institute for Agriculture, Fishery and Food research (ILVO) |
Gert Van Hoey, Institute for Agriculture, Fishery and Food research (ILVO) |
Gert Van Hoey, Institute for Agriculture, Fishery and Food research (ILVO) |
Gert Van Hoey, Institute for Agriculture, Fishery and Food research (ILVO) |
Gert Van Hoey, Institute for Agriculture, Fishery and Food research (ILVO) |
Gert Van Hoey, Institute for Agriculture, Fishery and Food research (ILVO) |
Gert Van Hoey, Institute for Agriculture, Fishery and Food research (ILVO) |
Ulrike Braeckman, Tom Moens, Marine Biology Research Group, Ghent University |
Ulrike Braeckman, Tom Moens, Marine Biology Research Group, Ghent University |
Ulrike Braeckman, Tom Moens, Marine Biology Research Group, Ghent University |
Giacomo Montereale Gavazzi, Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Science (RBINS) |
Giacomo Montereale Gavazzi, Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Science (RBINS) |
References |