Accidental by-catch: mortality per species as a result from accidental by-catch does not exceed the levels that threaten the species and the cases are extremely rare.

Abundance of populations: Abundance of species is high and stable or increases. Each of the species must be in condition, corresponding to the individual targets.

Demographic characteristics of populations of marine mammals are not adversely affected by anthropogenic pressure. Each of the species must be in condition, corresponding to the individual targets.

The distribution of marine mammals in assessment areas of MSFD is not adversely affected by the anthropogenic pressures and corresponds to the prevailing physico-geographic and climatic conditions.

The habitat of the species has the necessary extent and condition to support the different stages in the life history of the species. Each of the habitats must be in the condition, corresponding to the individual needs of the species.