Member State report / Art11 / 2020 / D8 / 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 | D8 Contaminants |
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 |
Since 1978, monitoring of pollutant concentrations (criterion 1) in sediment samples and biota (flounder, mussels, bird eggs) has been carried out in regional collaboration. Additional monitoring started in the frame of WFD, mainly focused on riverine waters, in 2008. The focus is put on the substances that tend to accumulate in sediment and biota.
The effects (criterion 2) are monitored on the basis of birds and fish. The monitoring of effects of TBT, by the level of imposex, proved to be impossible (due to low abundance of target species) and ambiguous (due to presence of mutant species). Instead organotin in biota (see criterion 1) is monitored and evaluated vs environmental assessment criteria.
Surveillance of acute pollution is considered under the Bonn agreement (criterion 3). For monitoring the effects of significant acute pollution, collaboration with OSPAR is needed. Belgium is task leader for discussing a common regional understanding and approach at Bonn Agreement and OSPAR level with respect to D8C4 on post-incident effect monitoring of significant acute pollution. |
Since 1978, monitoring of pollutant concentrations (criterion 1) in sediment samples and biota (flounder, mussels, bird eggs) has been carried out in regional collaboration. Additional monitoring started in the frame of WFD, mainly focused on riverine waters, in 2008. The focus is put on the substances that tend to accumulate in sediment and biota.
The effects (criterion 2) are monitored on the basis of birds and fish. The monitoring of effects of TBT, by the level of imposex, proved to be impossible (due to low abundance of target species) and ambiguous (due to presence of mutant species). Instead organotin in biota (see criterion 1) is monitored and evaluated vs environmental assessment criteria.
Surveillance of acute pollution is considered under the Bonn agreement (criterion 3). For monitoring the effects of significant acute pollution, collaboration with OSPAR is needed. Belgium is task leader for discussing a common regional understanding and approach at Bonn Agreement and OSPAR level with respect to D8C4 on post-incident effect monitoring of significant acute pollution. |
Since 1978, monitoring of pollutant concentrations (criterion 1) in sediment samples and biota (flounder, mussels, bird eggs) has been carried out in regional collaboration. Additional monitoring started in the frame of WFD, mainly focused on riverine waters, in 2008. The focus is put on the substances that tend to accumulate in sediment and biota.
The effects (criterion 2) are monitored on the basis of birds and fish. The monitoring of effects of TBT, by the level of imposex, proved to be impossible (due to low abundance of target species) and ambiguous (due to presence of mutant species). Instead organotin in biota (see criterion 1) is monitored and evaluated vs environmental assessment criteria.
Surveillance of acute pollution is considered under the Bonn agreement (criterion 3). For monitoring the effects of significant acute pollution, collaboration with OSPAR is needed. Belgium is task leader for discussing a common regional understanding and approach at Bonn Agreement and OSPAR level with respect to D8C4 on post-incident effect monitoring of significant acute pollution. |
Since 1978, monitoring of pollutant concentrations (criterion 1) in sediment samples and biota (flounder, mussels, bird eggs) has been carried out in regional collaboration. Additional monitoring started in the frame of WFD, mainly focused on riverine waters, in 2008. The focus is put on the substances that tend to accumulate in sediment and biota.
The effects (criterion 2) are monitored on the basis of birds and fish. The monitoring of effects of TBT, by the level of imposex, proved to be impossible (due to low abundance of target species) and ambiguous (due to presence of mutant species). Instead organotin in biota (see criterion 1) is monitored and evaluated vs environmental assessment criteria.
Surveillance of acute pollution is considered under the Bonn agreement (criterion 3). For monitoring the effects of significant acute pollution, collaboration with OSPAR is needed. Belgium is task leader for discussing a common regional understanding and approach at Bonn Agreement and OSPAR level with respect to D8C4 on post-incident effect monitoring of significant acute pollution. |
Since 1978, monitoring of pollutant concentrations (criterion 1) in sediment samples and biota (flounder, mussels, bird eggs) has been carried out in regional collaboration. Additional monitoring started in the frame of WFD, mainly focused on riverine waters, in 2008. The focus is put on the substances that tend to accumulate in sediment and biota.
The effects (criterion 2) are monitored on the basis of birds and fish. The monitoring of effects of TBT, by the level of imposex, proved to be impossible (due to low abundance of target species) and ambiguous (due to presence of mutant species). Instead organotin in biota (see criterion 1) is monitored and evaluated vs environmental assessment criteria.
Surveillance of acute pollution is considered under the Bonn agreement (criterion 3). For monitoring the effects of significant acute pollution, collaboration with OSPAR is needed. Belgium is task leader for discussing a common regional understanding and approach at Bonn Agreement and OSPAR level with respect to D8C4 on post-incident effect monitoring of significant acute pollution. |
Since 1978, monitoring of pollutant concentrations (criterion 1) in sediment samples and biota (flounder, mussels, bird eggs) has been carried out in regional collaboration. Additional monitoring started in the frame of WFD, mainly focused on riverine waters, in 2008. The focus is put on the substances that tend to accumulate in sediment and biota.
The effects (criterion 2) are monitored on the basis of birds and fish. The monitoring of effects of TBT, by the level of imposex, proved to be impossible (due to low abundance of target species) and ambiguous (due to presence of mutant species). Instead organotin in biota (see criterion 1) is monitored and evaluated vs environmental assessment criteria.
Surveillance of acute pollution is considered under the Bonn agreement (criterion 3). For monitoring the effects of significant acute pollution, collaboration with OSPAR is needed. Belgium is task leader for discussing a common regional understanding and approach at Bonn Agreement and OSPAR level with respect to D8C4 on post-incident effect monitoring of significant acute pollution. |
Since 1978, monitoring of pollutant concentrations (criterion 1) in sediment samples and biota (flounder, mussels, bird eggs) has been carried out in regional collaboration. Additional monitoring started in the frame of WFD, mainly focused on riverine waters, in 2008. The focus is put on the substances that tend to accumulate in sediment and biota.
The effects (criterion 2) are monitored on the basis of birds and fish. The monitoring of effects of TBT, by the level of imposex, proved to be impossible (due to low abundance of target species) and ambiguous (due to presence of mutant species). Instead organotin in biota (see criterion 1) is monitored and evaluated vs environmental assessment criteria.
Surveillance of acute pollution is considered under the Bonn agreement (criterion 3). For monitoring the effects of significant acute pollution, collaboration with OSPAR is needed. Belgium is task leader for discussing a common regional understanding and approach at Bonn Agreement and OSPAR level with respect to D8C4 on post-incident effect monitoring of significant acute pollution. |
Since 1978, monitoring of pollutant concentrations (criterion 1) in sediment samples and biota (flounder, mussels, bird eggs) has been carried out in regional collaboration. Additional monitoring started in the frame of WFD, mainly focused on riverine waters, in 2008. The focus is put on the substances that tend to accumulate in sediment and biota.
The effects (criterion 2) are monitored on the basis of birds and fish. The monitoring of effects of TBT, by the level of imposex, proved to be impossible (due to low abundance of target species) and ambiguous (due to presence of mutant species). Instead organotin in biota (see criterion 1) is monitored and evaluated vs environmental assessment criteria.
Surveillance of acute pollution is considered under the Bonn agreement (criterion 3). For monitoring the effects of significant acute pollution, collaboration with OSPAR is needed. Belgium is task leader for discussing a common regional understanding and approach at Bonn Agreement and OSPAR level with respect to D8C4 on post-incident effect monitoring of significant acute pollution. |
Since 1978, monitoring of pollutant concentrations (criterion 1) in sediment samples and biota (flounder, mussels, bird eggs) has been carried out in regional collaboration. Additional monitoring started in the frame of WFD, mainly focused on riverine waters, in 2008. The focus is put on the substances that tend to accumulate in sediment and biota.
The effects (criterion 2) are monitored on the basis of birds and fish. The monitoring of effects of TBT, by the level of imposex, proved to be impossible (due to low abundance of target species) and ambiguous (due to presence of mutant species). Instead organotin in biota (see criterion 1) is monitored and evaluated vs environmental assessment criteria.
Surveillance of acute pollution is considered under the Bonn agreement (criterion 3). For monitoring the effects of significant acute pollution, collaboration with OSPAR is needed. Belgium is task leader for discussing a common regional understanding and approach at Bonn Agreement and OSPAR level with respect to D8C4 on post-incident effect monitoring of significant acute pollution. |
Since 1978, monitoring of pollutant concentrations (criterion 1) in sediment samples and biota (flounder, mussels, bird eggs) has been carried out in regional collaboration. Additional monitoring started in the frame of WFD, mainly focused on riverine waters, in 2008. The focus is put on the substances that tend to accumulate in sediment and biota.
The effects (criterion 2) are monitored on the basis of birds and fish. The monitoring of effects of TBT, by the level of imposex, proved to be impossible (due to low abundance of target species) and ambiguous (due to presence of mutant species). Instead organotin in biota (see criterion 1) is monitored and evaluated vs environmental assessment criteria.
Surveillance of acute pollution is considered under the Bonn agreement (criterion 3). For monitoring the effects of significant acute pollution, collaboration with OSPAR is needed. Belgium is task leader for discussing a common regional understanding and approach at Bonn Agreement and OSPAR level with respect to D8C4 on post-incident effect monitoring of significant acute pollution. |
Since 1978, monitoring of pollutant concentrations (criterion 1) in sediment samples and biota (flounder, mussels, bird eggs) has been carried out in regional collaboration. Additional monitoring started in the frame of WFD, mainly focused on riverine waters, in 2008. The focus is put on the substances that tend to accumulate in sediment and biota.
The effects (criterion 2) are monitored on the basis of birds and fish. The monitoring of effects of TBT, by the level of imposex, proved to be impossible (due to low abundance of target species) and ambiguous (due to presence of mutant species). Instead organotin in biota (see criterion 1) is monitored and evaluated vs environmental assessment criteria.
Surveillance of acute pollution is considered under the Bonn agreement (criterion 3). For monitoring the effects of significant acute pollution, collaboration with OSPAR is needed. Belgium is task leader for discussing a common regional understanding and approach at Bonn Agreement and OSPAR level with respect to D8C4 on post-incident effect monitoring of significant acute pollution. |
Coverage of GES criteria |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Gaps and plans |
A dialogue must be initiated between OSPAR & Bonn Agreement with respect to D8C4. |
A dialogue must be initiated between OSPAR & Bonn Agreement with respect to D8C4. |
A dialogue must be initiated between OSPAR & Bonn Agreement with respect to D8C4. |
A dialogue must be initiated between OSPAR & Bonn Agreement with respect to D8C4. |
A dialogue must be initiated between OSPAR & Bonn Agreement with respect to D8C4. |
A dialogue must be initiated between OSPAR & Bonn Agreement with respect to D8C4. |
A dialogue must be initiated between OSPAR & Bonn Agreement with respect to D8C4. |
A dialogue must be initiated between OSPAR & Bonn Agreement with respect to D8C4. |
A dialogue must be initiated between OSPAR & Bonn Agreement with respect to D8C4. |
A dialogue must be initiated between OSPAR & Bonn Agreement with respect to D8C4. |
A dialogue must be initiated between OSPAR & Bonn Agreement with respect to D8C4. |
Related targets |
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Coverage of targets |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Related measures |
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Coverage of measures |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014 |
Related monitoring programmes |
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Programme code |
ANSBE-P17-Contaminants-1-sediment |
ANSBE-P17-Contaminants-1-sediment |
ANSBE-P18-Contaminants-2-biota |
ANSBE-P18-Contaminants-2-biota |
ANSBE-P19-Contaminants-3-water |
ANSBE-P19-Contaminants-3-water |
ANSBE-P20-Contaminants-4-birdeggs |
ANSBE-P20-Contaminants-4-birdeggs |
ANSBE-P21-Contaminants-5-OiledBirds |
ANSBE-P22-Contaminants-6-radionuclides |
ANSBE-P23-Contaminants-ship-pollution |
Programme name |
Contaminants in sediment collected within sampling for OSPAR |
Contaminants in sediment collected within sampling for OSPAR |
Contaminants in biota collected within sampling for OSPAR and Water Framework Directive |
Contaminants in biota collected within sampling for OSPAR and Water Framework Directive |
Contaminants in water - Water Framework Directive |
Contaminants in water - Water Framework Directive |
Chlorinated hydrocarbons and heavy metals in seabird eggs |
Chlorinated hydrocarbons and heavy metals in seabird eggs |
Monitoring of beached seabirds |
Radionuclides in the marine environment |
Aerial survey of deliberate and accidental marine pollution from ships |
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 |
New programme |
Modified from 2014 |
Old programme codes |
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Programme description |
This programme aims at investigating contamination by hazardous substances in sediment and relates to the environmental targets D8.2 and D8.3. |
This programme aims at investigating contamination by hazardous substances in sediment and relates to the environmental targets D8.2 and D8.3. |
This programme aims at investigating contamination by hazardous substances in biota (Mytilus edulis and Platichthys flesus) and relates to the environmental targets D8.1, D8.2 and D8.3. |
This programme aims at investigating contamination by hazardous substances in biota (Mytilus edulis and Platichthys flesus) and relates to the environmental targets D8.1, D8.2 and D8.3. |
The Water Framework Directive (WFD), adopted in 2000 (2000/60/EC2), should “contribute to the progressive reduction of emissions of hazardous substances to water”, the ultimate aim being “to achieve the elimination of priority hazardous substances (PHS) and contribute to achieving concentrations in the marine environment near background values for naturally occurring substances”. In order to achieve this, pollution through the discharge, emission or loss of PHS must cease or be phased out. Although the WFD is designed for surface water and ground waters, transitional (bodies of surface water in the vicinity of river mouths which are partly saline in character but mainly influenced by freshwater flows) and coastal (roughly the first mile of territorial waters) waters are also included. The WFD plays an major role in the field of marine environmental monitoring and represents an additional challenge for the laboratories and scientists involved in this field. Although the Directive aims to contribute to previously approved agreements such as OSPAR, it imposes its proper demands for monitoring on member states.
This programme contributes to environmental objective D8.1. (Former programme ANSBE-D8-Contaminants-SP17) |
The Water Framework Directive (WFD), adopted in 2000 (2000/60/EC2), should “contribute to the progressive reduction of emissions of hazardous substances to water”, the ultimate aim being “to achieve the elimination of priority hazardous substances (PHS) and contribute to achieving concentrations in the marine environment near background values for naturally occurring substances”. In order to achieve this, pollution through the discharge, emission or loss of PHS must cease or be phased out. Although the WFD is designed for surface water and ground waters, transitional (bodies of surface water in the vicinity of river mouths which are partly saline in character but mainly influenced by freshwater flows) and coastal (roughly the first mile of territorial waters) waters are also included. The WFD plays an major role in the field of marine environmental monitoring and represents an additional challenge for the laboratories and scientists involved in this field. Although the Directive aims to contribute to previously approved agreements such as OSPAR, it imposes its proper demands for monitoring on member states.
This programme contributes to environmental objective D8.1. (Former programme ANSBE-D8-Contaminants-SP17) |
Since 2008 INBO collects 10 eggs of Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) for analysis of chlorinated hydrocarbon and heavy metals. The chemical analysis is done by Carl-von-Ossietzky University Oldenburg. The results will be used to evaluate the environmental target D8.3 “concentrations of Hg, PCB, DDT, HCB and HCH in bird eggs are equal to or less than their OSPAR threshold values”. (Former programme ANSBE-D8-Contaminants-SP19) |
Since 2008 INBO collects 10 eggs of Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) for analysis of chlorinated hydrocarbon and heavy metals. The chemical analysis is done by Carl-von-Ossietzky University Oldenburg. The results will be used to evaluate the environmental target D8.3 “concentrations of Hg, PCB, DDT, HCB and HCH in bird eggs are equal to or less than their OSPAR threshold values”. (Former programme ANSBE-D8-Contaminants-SP19) |
Each month during winter the Belgian beaches are searched for stranded seabirds of which species, age, decomposition rate and the presence of oil are noted. The surveys started in 1962 with yearly counts. Only since 1992 monthly counts are conducted.
The proportion of oiled common guillemots encountered during the surveys will be used to evaluate environmental target D8.4. The average proportion of oiled common guillemots (zeekoet – Uria aalge) is below 10% of the total number found dead or dying on the beaches.
http://www.vliz.be/vogelslachtoffers/index.php
(Former programme ANSBE-D8-Contaminants-SP20) |
This program monitors the level of radioactive substances in the marine environment (water, sediment and biota). |
Since 1991, MUMM has been responsible for the organisation of the Belgian North Sea aerial survey programme (https://odnature.naturalsciences.be/mumm/en/aerial-surveillance/missions). The main mission of this programme is the aerial detection and observation of deliberate and accidental marine pollution from ships. These national pollution control flights are executed in the framework of the Bonn Agreement, i.e. the Agreement (1983) for cooperation in dealing with pollution of the North Sea by oil and other harmful substances (see: http://www.bonnagreement.org/). Only a significant acute pollution will trigger post-incident effect monitoring (cfr. D8C4).
This programme contributes to environmental target D8.6. (Former programme ANSBE-D8-Contaminants-SP23) |
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 |
DE,DK,NL |
DE,DK,NL |
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Regional cooperation - implementation level |
Coordinated data collection |
Coordinated data collection |
Coordinated data collection |
Coordinated data collection |
Joint data collection |
Joint data collection |
Common monitoring strategy |
Coordinated data collection |
Agreed data collection methods |
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Monitoring details |
Sampling frequency: 3-monthly (4 seasons)
Approximate number of samples: ca. 20/year
Parameters: metals, PAHs, PCBs, PBDEs, organotins |
Sampling frequency: 3-monthly (4 seasons)
Approximate number of samples: ca. 20/year
Parameters: metals, PAHs, PCBs, PBDEs, organotins |
1. sampling seasonality: yearly (September)
2. Approximate number of samples:
- Mytilus edulis : 12/year; taken at groynes at Nieuwpoort, Oostende and Knokke, 4 length classes at each location
Parameters: PAHs, PCBs, PBDE, organotins, heavy metals
- Platichthys flesus: ca. 5/year (pooled samples); pooled samples are representative for the Belgian part of the North Sea, 5 length classes (pooled samples) for both muscle and liver tissue.
Parameters: PCBs, PBDE, organotins, heavy metals |
1. sampling seasonality: yearly (September)
2. Approximate number of samples:
- Mytilus edulis : 12/year; taken at groynes at Nieuwpoort, Oostende and Knokke, 4 length classes at each location
Parameters: PAHs, PCBs, PBDE, organotins, heavy metals
- Platichthys flesus: ca. 5/year (pooled samples); pooled samples are representative for the Belgian part of the North Sea, 5 length classes (pooled samples) for both muscle and liver tissue.
Parameters: PCBs, PBDE, organotins, heavy metals |
The WFD focuses on water as the main monitoring compartment, while OSPAR focuses on sediment, biota and suspended matter as a matrix and has developed quality standards for them. The low concentrations in seawater, due to dilution, are a major analytical challenge. Suspended material, the vector of hydrophobic contaminants, is variable in concentration during the tidal cycle. Although monitoring in the other matrices is permitted, EQS values are not always available. Developing equivalent target values are complex, expensive and labour-intensive tasks. More recently, many substances of emerging concern (CECs) are more polar, and monitoring in water for these substances may be the right way forward.
The WFD foresees that the development of water quality should be monitored by the member states on a systematic and comparable basis. Therefore, technical specifications should be laid down in order to assure a common approach, e.g. the standardisation of monitoring, sampling and methods of analysis. |
The WFD focuses on water as the main monitoring compartment, while OSPAR focuses on sediment, biota and suspended matter as a matrix and has developed quality standards for them. The low concentrations in seawater, due to dilution, are a major analytical challenge. Suspended material, the vector of hydrophobic contaminants, is variable in concentration during the tidal cycle. Although monitoring in the other matrices is permitted, EQS values are not always available. Developing equivalent target values are complex, expensive and labour-intensive tasks. More recently, many substances of emerging concern (CECs) are more polar, and monitoring in water for these substances may be the right way forward.
The WFD foresees that the development of water quality should be monitored by the member states on a systematic and comparable basis. Therefore, technical specifications should be laid down in order to assure a common approach, e.g. the standardisation of monitoring, sampling and methods of analysis. |
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- Processing of carcasses is once a year
- 1 count per month during October-March
- The number of yearly counted Guillemots is highly variable |
Sediment and water samples are taken every 3-months (4 seasons) at 5 to 6 maritime locations W03, W05, W06, W07, W08 (MOW1). Species (different seafish, shrimp, mussels and seaweed more particular Fucus vesiculosus) are sampled 4 times a year.
Radionculides:
- all matrices: Gamma-emitters (complete gammaspec such as Be-7, Co-57, Co-58, Co-60, Mn-54, K-40, Ag110m, Zn-65, I-131, Ra-226, Ra228, Th-228, Cs134, Cs137, …), Pu
- water: total alfa & bèta
- biota: Sr-90, Tc-99 & organic bound H-3 (Tritium)
OSPAR Agreement 2005-8 monitoring of radionuclides in the environment (Rev. 2018), National legislation: Art.70 & 71 Royal Decree 20/07/2001 (ARBIS), Art 21 of the law of 15/04/2015 (FANC-wet) |
Belgium (MUMM) is task leader for discussing a common regional understanding and approach at Bonn Agreement and OSPAR level with respect to D8C4 on post-incident effect monitoring of significant acute pollution. |
Features |
Contaminants - non UPBT substances
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Contaminants - UPBT substances
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Contaminants - non UPBT substances
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Contaminants - UPBT substances
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Contaminants - non UPBT substances
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Contaminants - UPBT substances
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Contaminants - non UPBT substances
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Contaminants - UPBT substances
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Pelagic-feeding birds
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Contaminants - non UPBT substances
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Acute pollution events
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Elements |
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GES criteria |
D8C1 |
D8C1 |
D8C1 |
D8C1 |
D8C1 |
D8C1 |
D8C1 |
D8C1 |
D8C2 |
D8C1 |
D8C3 |
Parameters |
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Parameter Other |
Concentration in eggs of Sterna hirundo |
Concentration in eggs of Sterna hirundo |
%oiled among stranded guillemots |
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Spatial scope |
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Marine reporting units |
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Temporal scope (start date - end date) |
1978-9999 |
1978-9999 |
1978-9999 |
1978-9999 |
2008-9999 |
2008-9999 |
2008-9999 |
2008-9999 |
1962-9999 |
2001-9999 |
1991-9999 |
Monitoring frequency |
3-monthly |
3-monthly |
Yearly |
Yearly |
Monthly |
Monthly |
6-yearly |
6-yearly |
Monthly |
3-monthly |
Weekly |
Monitoring type |
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Monitoring method |
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Monitoring method other |
Sediment samples are taken by a Van Veen grab (0.1 m²). Parameters analyzed are: metals, PCBs, PAHs, organotins and PBDE’s. Co-factors for normalisation: Al, Fe (metals), Organic Carbon (OC) for organics.
Subsequent analytical methods may be subjected to changes. Method information and method changes are yearly provided to the BMDC.
Applied methods (reference date 1st January 2020):
- PCB sediment: dry sediment is extracted by pressurized liquid extraction (hexane:acetone 3:1) and analysed by GC-MS²
- Hg: dry combustion with oxygen, Au-adsorption, AMA 254
- Al, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Pb, Zn, As: Wet destruction with HClO4+HNO3+HF; quantitation by ICP-MS and/or ICP-OES
- Organotins: Derivatization with Sodium ethylborate in an acidic water-methanol-hexane medium, hexane extraction, GPC (Gel Permeation Chromatography), GC-MS analysis
- PBDE: ASE extraction (dichloromethane), clean-up on Alumina oxide and GPC, GC-MS analysis
- PAH: ASE extraction (dichloromethane), clean-up on Alumina oxide and GPC, GC-MS analysis
- Organic Carbon: acidification, oxidation with IR detection of CO2 on Element Analyzer. |
Sediment samples are taken by a Van Veen grab (0.1 m²). Parameters analyzed are: metals, PCBs, PAHs, organotins and PBDE’s. Co-factors for normalisation: Al, Fe (metals), Organic Carbon (OC) for organics.
Subsequent analytical methods may be subjected to changes. Method information and method changes are yearly provided to the BMDC.
Applied methods (reference date 1st January 2020):
- PCB sediment: dry sediment is extracted by pressurized liquid extraction (hexane:acetone 3:1) and analysed by GC-MS²
- Hg: dry combustion with oxygen, Au-adsorption, AMA 254
- Al, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Pb, Zn, As: Wet destruction with HClO4+HNO3+HF; quantitation by ICP-MS and/or ICP-OES
- Organotins: Derivatization with Sodium ethylborate in an acidic water-methanol-hexane medium, hexane extraction, GPC (Gel Permeation Chromatography), GC-MS analysis
- PBDE: ASE extraction (dichloromethane), clean-up on Alumina oxide and GPC, GC-MS analysis
- PAH: ASE extraction (dichloromethane), clean-up on Alumina oxide and GPC, GC-MS analysis
- Organic Carbon: acidification, oxidation with IR detection of CO2 on Element Analyzer. |
Mussels samples are collected at groynes and after storage overnight in salt water for sediment removal, stored in a freezer (-20°C). Platichthys flesus samples were collected by beam trawl fishing. Liver and muscle were stored in the freezer (-20°C). Samples are analyzed for PAHs, PCBs, PBDEs, organotins and metals. For organica, the total lipid content is used as co-factor for normalization.
Subsequent analytical methods may be subjected to changes. Method information and method changes are yearly provided to the BMDC .
Applied methods (reference date 1st January 2020):
- PCB: Smedes extraction (cyclohexane/isopropanol), clean-up by alumina, fractionation on silica gel, quantification by GC-ECD
- PAH: Dry sample is extracted by pressurized liquid extraction (hexane:aceton 3:1); clean-up exists of alumina and silica gel chromatography, quantification by GC-MS
- Hg: dry combustion with oxygen, Au-adsorption, AMA 254
- Cd & Pb: microwave extraction with HNO3, ICP-MS quantification
- Organotins: Derivatization with Sodium ethylborate in an acidic water-methanol-hexane medium, hexane extraction, GPC (Gel Permeation Chromatography), GC-MS analysis
- PBDE: ASE extraction (dichloromethane) with Alumina oxide in the cell, clean-up by GPC, GC-MS analysis |
Mussels samples are collected at groynes and after storage overnight in salt water for sediment removal, stored in a freezer (-20°C). Platichthys flesus samples were collected by beam trawl fishing. Liver and muscle were stored in the freezer (-20°C). Samples are analyzed for PAHs, PCBs, PBDEs, organotins and metals. For organica, the total lipid content is used as co-factor for normalization.
Subsequent analytical methods may be subjected to changes. Method information and method changes are yearly provided to the BMDC .
Applied methods (reference date 1st January 2020):
- PCB: Smedes extraction (cyclohexane/isopropanol), clean-up by alumina, fractionation on silica gel, quantification by GC-ECD
- PAH: Dry sample is extracted by pressurized liquid extraction (hexane:aceton 3:1); clean-up exists of alumina and silica gel chromatography, quantification by GC-MS
- Hg: dry combustion with oxygen, Au-adsorption, AMA 254
- Cd & Pb: microwave extraction with HNO3, ICP-MS quantification
- Organotins: Derivatization with Sodium ethylborate in an acidic water-methanol-hexane medium, hexane extraction, GPC (Gel Permeation Chromatography), GC-MS analysis
- PBDE: ASE extraction (dichloromethane) with Alumina oxide in the cell, clean-up by GPC, GC-MS analysis |
Water samples are taken by Niskin sampling.
- PAK: SPE-extractie opzuivering met aluminium oxide en GPC, - Analysis by GC-MS
- Organotins: Derivatization with Sodium ethylborate in an acidic water-methanol-hexane medium, hexane extraction, GPC (Gel Permeation Chromatography), GC-MS analysis |
Water samples are taken by Niskin sampling.
- PAK: SPE-extractie opzuivering met aluminium oxide en GPC, - Analysis by GC-MS
- Organotins: Derivatization with Sodium ethylborate in an acidic water-methanol-hexane medium, hexane extraction, GPC (Gel Permeation Chromatography), GC-MS analysis |
Following the methodology of OSPAR EcoQO.
http://qsr2010.ospar.org/media/assessments/EcoQO/EcoQO_08_Reduce_hazardous_substances_in_seabird_eggs.pdf. |
Following the methodology of OSPAR EcoQO.
http://qsr2010.ospar.org/media/assessments/EcoQO/EcoQO_08_Reduce_hazardous_substances_in_seabird_eggs.pdf. |
Following OSPAR EcoQO-standards
http://qsr2010.ospar.org/media/assessments/EcoQO/EcoQO_P01-16_complete.pdf |
OSPAR Agreement 2005-8 monitoring of radionuclides in the environment (Rev. 2018) |
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Quality control |
Methods for PAH and TBT analysis are accredited conform ISO17025. All methods follow strict QA/QC protocols, including first-line control (positive controls, procedure blanks, …), second-line controls and third-line controls (ring test). |
Methods for PAH and TBT analysis are accredited conform ISO17025. All methods follow strict QA/QC protocols, including first-line control (positive controls, procedure blanks, …), second-line controls and third-line controls (ring test). |
Methods for PAH and organotin analysis are accredited conform ISO17025. All methods follow strict QA/QC protocols, including first-line control (positive controls, procedure blanks, …), second-line controls and third-line controls (ring test). |
Methods for PAH and organotin analysis are accredited conform ISO17025. All methods follow strict QA/QC protocols, including first-line control (positive controls, procedure blanks, …), second-line controls and third-line controls (ring test). |
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- Sampling and analysis according international standards (ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 14001, BELAC accreditation, …)
- Annual reporting to OSPAR according predefined templates
- Annual review of joint assessment data by OSPAR RSC Expert Assessment Panel (RSC-EAP) |
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Data management |
The data are registered at ILVO and in the LIMS at Ecochem and transferred to BMDC, which centralises them and makes them publicly accessible via the RBINS metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). BMDC reports the data to ICES (DOME) within the framework of OSPAR and transfers the data to Emodnet Chemistry. |
The data are registered at ILVO and in the LIMS at Ecochem and transferred to BMDC, which centralises them and makes them publicly accessible via the RBINS metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). BMDC reports the data to ICES (DOME) within the framework of OSPAR and transfers the data to Emodnet Chemistry. |
The data are registered at ILVO and in the LIMS at Ecochem and transferred to BMDC, which centralises them and makes them publicly accessible via the RBINS metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). BMDC reports the data to ICES (DOME) within the framework of OSPAR and transfers the data to Emodnet Chemistry. |
The data are registered at ILVO and in the LIMS at Ecochem and transferred to BMDC, which centralises them and makes them publicly accessible via the RBINS metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). BMDC reports the data to ICES (DOME) within the framework of OSPAR and transfers the data to Emodnet Chemistry. |
The data is registered in the LIMS at Ecochem and transferred to BMDC, which centralises it and makes it publicly accessible via the RBINS metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). The data are reported to ICES (DOME) within the framework of OSPAR and transferred to Emodnet Chemistry. |
The data is registered in the LIMS at Ecochem and transferred to BMDC, which centralises it and makes it publicly accessible via the RBINS metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). The data are reported to ICES (DOME) within the framework of OSPAR and transferred to Emodnet Chemistry. |
The data is transmitted annually via BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
The data is transmitted annually via BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
The data is transmitted annually via BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
The data is reported to OSPAR and stored in ODIMS and OSPAR's Data & Information Management System) and MARiS (IAEA’s Marine Radioactivity Information System). The data is also transmitted through BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible through RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
The data is transmitted annually through BMDC's Data Tracking System, which makes it publicly accessible via RBINS' metadata catalogue (http://metadata.naturalsciences.be). |
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Contact |
Koen Parmentier, Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Science (RBINS), Bavo De Witte, Institute for Agriculture, Fishery and Food research (ILVO) |
Koen Parmentier, Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Science (RBINS), Bavo De Witte, Institute for Agriculture, Fishery and Food research (ILVO) |
Koen Parmentier, Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Science (RBINS), Bavo De Witte, Institute for Agriculture, Fishery and Food research (ILVO) |
Koen Parmentier, Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Science (RBINS), Bavo De Witte, Institute for Agriculture, Fishery and Food research (ILVO) |
Koen Parmentier, Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Science (RBINS) |
Koen Parmentier, Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Science (RBINS) |
Eric Stienen, Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO) |
Eric Stienen, Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO) |
Eric Stienen, Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO) |
Jurgen Claes, Federal Agency for Nuclear Control (FANC) (in cooperation with SCKCN). |
Ronny Schallier, Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Science (RBINS) |
References |