MS/Art11/2020/D10/Cyprus/Mediterranean: Aegean-Levantine Sea

Member State report / Art11 / 2020 / D10 / Cyprus / Mediterranean: Aegean-Levantine 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	D10 Litter
Member State	Cyprus
Region/subregion	Mediterranean: Aegean-Levantine Sea
Reported by	Department of Fisheries and Marine Research, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environm
Report date	2020-12-14
Report access	ART11_CY_MONpro_v13.xml ART11_CY_MONstrat_v10.xml

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Descriptor	D10	D10	D10
Monitoring strategy description	The Cypriot GES definition for being in good standing for marine litter is as follows: • Marine litter quantity on beaches and the seabed is minimized and, if practicable, eliminated; and • Caretta caretta mortality due to entanglement and obstruction from marine litter and subsequent stranding is minimized and, if possible, eliminated. Under the Cypriot program code MALCY-D10 in the geographical area of MAL-CY-MS, pollution from marine litter was recorded on beaches and the seabed and the mortality of marine organisms (i.e. Caretta caretta) from marine litter was also recorded. Under this program code the following sub programs are implemented. Sub program MALCY-D10-01 is conducted seasonally on Makronisos beach, Faros Pafos beach, Governor’s beach, Larnaka Airport beach, Polis-Gialia beach and Lara beach. The monitoring program followed the MSFD criteria and indicators of characterizing the litter in the marine and coastal environment as of J R C S C I E N T I F I C A N D P O L I C Y R E P O R T S, Report EUR 26113 EN, MSFD Technical Subgroup on Marine Litter, Guidance on Monitoring of Marine Litter in European Seas MSFD Technical Subgroup on Marine Litter, 2013; and the UNEP/MAP (2013) criteria and indicators observing the trends in the amount of litter washed ashore and/or deposited on coastlines including analysis of its composition, spatial distribution, and if possible the source. Sub program MALCY-D10-02 is conducted yearly at the MEDITS sampling stations. At each sampling station all marine waste is recorded. The monitoring program followed the MSFD criteria and indicators of litter characterization in the marine and coastal environment; MED CAM 2014b agreement criteria and indicators include observing the trends in the amount of litter in the water column (including floating at the surface) and deposited on the seafloor including the analysis of its composition, spatial distribution, and if possible the source; UNEP/MAP (2013) criteria and indicators are observing the trends in amount of litter in the water column including micro-plastics and on the seafloor. In addition to the data presented in the December 2019 GES Report, the MEDITS 2019 data was provided. In 2019, marine litter was found from 50 to 800 m water depths with the highest concentration between the 500 to 800 m depth zone (31.84 kg). The southern portion of Cyprus; specifically, from stations within the Larnaka Gulf, Agia Napa marine area, and close to Pafos, had the main concent	The Cypriot GES definition for being in good standing for marine litter is as follows: • Marine litter quantity on beaches and the seabed is minimized and, if practicable, eliminated; and • Caretta caretta mortality due to entanglement and obstruction from marine litter and subsequent stranding is minimized and, if possible, eliminated. Under the Cypriot program code MALCY-D10 in the geographical area of MAL-CY-MS, pollution from marine litter was recorded on beaches and the seabed and the mortality of marine organisms (i.e. Caretta caretta) from marine litter was also recorded. Under this program code the following sub programs are implemented. Sub program MALCY-D10-01 is conducted seasonally on Makronisos beach, Faros Pafos beach, Governor’s beach, Larnaka Airport beach, Polis-Gialia beach and Lara beach. The monitoring program followed the MSFD criteria and indicators of characterizing the litter in the marine and coastal environment as of J R C S C I E N T I F I C A N D P O L I C Y R E P O R T S, Report EUR 26113 EN, MSFD Technical Subgroup on Marine Litter, Guidance on Monitoring of Marine Litter in European Seas MSFD Technical Subgroup on Marine Litter, 2013; and the UNEP/MAP (2013) criteria and indicators observing the trends in the amount of litter washed ashore and/or deposited on coastlines including analysis of its composition, spatial distribution, and if possible the source. Sub program MALCY-D10-02 is conducted yearly at the MEDITS sampling stations. At each sampling station all marine waste is recorded. The monitoring program followed the MSFD criteria and indicators of litter characterization in the marine and coastal environment; MED CAM 2014b agreement criteria and indicators include observing the trends in the amount of litter in the water column (including floating at the surface) and deposited on the seafloor including the analysis of its composition, spatial distribution, and if possible the source; UNEP/MAP (2013) criteria and indicators are observing the trends in amount of litter in the water column including micro-plastics and on the seafloor. In addition to the data presented in the December 2019 GES Report, the MEDITS 2019 data was provided. In 2019, marine litter was found from 50 to 800 m water depths with the highest concentration between the 500 to 800 m depth zone (31.84 kg). The southern portion of Cyprus; specifically, from stations within the Larnaka Gulf, Agia Napa marine area, and close to Pafos, had the main concent	The Cypriot GES definition for being in good standing for marine litter is as follows: • Marine litter quantity on beaches and the seabed is minimized and, if practicable, eliminated; and • Caretta caretta mortality due to entanglement and obstruction from marine litter and subsequent stranding is minimized and, if possible, eliminated. Under the Cypriot program code MALCY-D10 in the geographical area of MAL-CY-MS, pollution from marine litter was recorded on beaches and the seabed and the mortality of marine organisms (i.e. Caretta caretta) from marine litter was also recorded. Under this program code the following sub programs are implemented. Sub program MALCY-D10-01 is conducted seasonally on Makronisos beach, Faros Pafos beach, Governor’s beach, Larnaka Airport beach, Polis-Gialia beach and Lara beach. The monitoring program followed the MSFD criteria and indicators of characterizing the litter in the marine and coastal environment as of J R C S C I E N T I F I C A N D P O L I C Y R E P O R T S, Report EUR 26113 EN, MSFD Technical Subgroup on Marine Litter, Guidance on Monitoring of Marine Litter in European Seas MSFD Technical Subgroup on Marine Litter, 2013; and the UNEP/MAP (2013) criteria and indicators observing the trends in the amount of litter washed ashore and/or deposited on coastlines including analysis of its composition, spatial distribution, and if possible the source. Sub program MALCY-D10-02 is conducted yearly at the MEDITS sampling stations. At each sampling station all marine waste is recorded. The monitoring program followed the MSFD criteria and indicators of litter characterization in the marine and coastal environment; MED CAM 2014b agreement criteria and indicators include observing the trends in the amount of litter in the water column (including floating at the surface) and deposited on the seafloor including the analysis of its composition, spatial distribution, and if possible the source; UNEP/MAP (2013) criteria and indicators are observing the trends in amount of litter in the water column including micro-plastics and on the seafloor. In addition to the data presented in the December 2019 GES Report, the MEDITS 2019 data was provided. In 2019, marine litter was found from 50 to 800 m water depths with the highest concentration between the 500 to 800 m depth zone (31.84 kg). The southern portion of Cyprus; specifically, from stations within the Larnaka Gulf, Agia Napa marine area, and close to Pafos, had the main concent
Coverage of GES criteria	Adequate monitoring will be in place by 2024	Adequate monitoring will be in place by 2024	Adequate monitoring will be in place by 2024
Gaps and plans	The primary reason that Program D10 – Marine Litter has a GES classification of partially covered is because two out of the three sub programs are inactive (i.e. MALCY-D10-01, MALCY-D10-03) and one is partially active (i.e. MALCY-D10-02). In order to achieve GES for Program D10 – Marine Litter new protocols established by MSFD and IMAP of UNEP/MAP will be implicated and followed. Till now beach litter monitoring, as well as seabed monitoring has been implemented. Microlitter in beach and seabed, floating microlitter, as well as marine litter in biota are going to be implemented and be adequate until 2024.	The primary reason that Program D10 – Marine Litter has a GES classification of partially covered is because two out of the three sub programs are inactive (i.e. MALCY-D10-01, MALCY-D10-03) and one is partially active (i.e. MALCY-D10-02). In order to achieve GES for Program D10 – Marine Litter new protocols established by MSFD and IMAP of UNEP/MAP will be implicated and followed. Till now beach litter monitoring, as well as seabed monitoring has been implemented. Microlitter in beach and seabed, floating microlitter, as well as marine litter in biota are going to be implemented and be adequate until 2024.	The primary reason that Program D10 – Marine Litter has a GES classification of partially covered is because two out of the three sub programs are inactive (i.e. MALCY-D10-01, MALCY-D10-03) and one is partially active (i.e. MALCY-D10-02). In order to achieve GES for Program D10 – Marine Litter new protocols established by MSFD and IMAP of UNEP/MAP will be implicated and followed. Till now beach litter monitoring, as well as seabed monitoring has been implemented. Microlitter in beach and seabed, floating microlitter, as well as marine litter in biota are going to be implemented and be adequate until 2024.
Related targets	Target2 Target5 Target6	Target2 Target5 Target6	Target2 Target5 Target6
Coverage of targets	Adequate monitoring will be in place by 2024	Adequate monitoring will be in place by 2024	Adequate monitoring will be in place by 2024
Related measures
Coverage of measures
Related monitoring programmes	D10	D10	D10
Programme code	D10	D10	D10
Programme name	Marine Litter	Marine Litter	Marine Litter
Update type	Same programme as in 2014	Same programme as in 2014	Same programme as in 2014
Old programme codes
Programme description	Under the Cypriot program code MALCY-D10 in the geographical area of MAL-CY-MS, pollution from marine litter was recorded on beaches and the seabed and the mortality of marine organisms (i.e. Caretta caretta) from marine litter was also recorded. Under this program code the following sub programs are implemented	Under the Cypriot program code MALCY-D10 in the geographical area of MAL-CY-MS, pollution from marine litter was recorded on beaches and the seabed and the mortality of marine organisms (i.e. Caretta caretta) from marine litter was also recorded. Under this program code the following sub programs are implemented	Under the Cypriot program code MALCY-D10 in the geographical area of MAL-CY-MS, pollution from marine litter was recorded on beaches and the seabed and the mortality of marine organisms (i.e. Caretta caretta) from marine litter was also recorded. Under this program code the following sub programs are implemented
Monitoring purpose	Environmental state and impacts Human activities causing the pressures	Environmental state and impacts Human activities causing the pressures	Environmental state and impacts Human activities causing the pressures
Other policies and conventions	UNEP-MAP Integrated Monitoring and Assessment Programme	UNEP-MAP Integrated Monitoring and Assessment Programme	UNEP-MAP Integrated Monitoring and Assessment Programme
Regional cooperation - coordinating body
Regional cooperation - countries involved
Regional cooperation - implementation level
Monitoring details	The monitoring program followed the MSFD criteria and indicators of characterizing the litter in the marine and coastal environment; MED CAM 2014b agreement criteria and indicators of observing the trends in the amount of liter washed ashore and/or deposited on coastlines including analysis of its composition, spatial distribution and if possible the source; and the UNEP/MAP (2013) criteria and indicators observing the trends in the amount of litter washed ashore and/or deposited on coastlines including analysis of its composition, spatial distribution, and if possible the source.	The monitoring program followed the MSFD criteria and indicators of characterizing the litter in the marine and coastal environment; MED CAM 2014b agreement criteria and indicators of observing the trends in the amount of liter washed ashore and/or deposited on coastlines including analysis of its composition, spatial distribution and if possible the source; and the UNEP/MAP (2013) criteria and indicators observing the trends in the amount of litter washed ashore and/or deposited on coastlines including analysis of its composition, spatial distribution, and if possible the source.	The monitoring program followed the MSFD criteria and indicators of characterizing the litter in the marine and coastal environment; MED CAM 2014b agreement criteria and indicators of observing the trends in the amount of liter washed ashore and/or deposited on coastlines including analysis of its composition, spatial distribution and if possible the source; and the UNEP/MAP (2013) criteria and indicators observing the trends in the amount of litter washed ashore and/or deposited on coastlines including analysis of its composition, spatial distribution, and if possible the source.
Features	Litter in the environment	Micro-litter in the environment	Litter and micro-litter in species
Elements	Macrolitter (all)	Artificial polymer materials	Macrolitter (all)
GES criteria	D10C1	D10C2	D10C3
Parameters	Amount on coastline	Amount on coastline	Mass
Parameter Other
Spatial scope	Coastal waters (WFD) Terrestrial part of MS Territorial waters	Coastal waters (WFD) Terrestrial part of MS Territorial waters	Coastal waters (WFD) Terrestrial part of MS Territorial waters
Marine reporting units	MAL-CY-MS	MAL-CY-MS	MAL-CY-MS
Temporal scope (start date - end date)	2006-9999	2006-9999	2006-9999
Monitoring frequency	3-monthly	3-monthly	3-monthly
Monitoring type	In-situ sampling coastal In-situ sampling land/beach	In-situ sampling coastal In-situ sampling land/beach	In-situ sampling coastal In-situ sampling land/beach
Monitoring method	Guidance on Monitoring of Marine Litter in European Seas [note: to be updated with specific guidance for beaches, water, seabed and microlitter when available from TG Litter] UNEP/MAP Integrated Monitoring and Assessment Guidance (2016)	Guidance on Monitoring of Marine Litter in European Seas [note: to be updated with specific guidance for beaches, water, seabed and microlitter when available from TG Litter] UNEP/MAP Integrated Monitoring and Assessment Guidance (2016)	Guidance on Monitoring of Marine Litter in European Seas [note: to be updated with specific guidance for beaches, water, seabed and microlitter when available from TG Litter] UNEP/MAP Integrated Monitoring and Assessment Guidance (2016)
Monitoring method other
Quality control	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Data management
Data access	http://10.120.32.2/Default.aspx	http://10.120.32.2/Default.aspx	http://10.120.32.2/Default.aspx
Related indicator/name	Number of items of X larger than 0.5 cm per 100 m of coastline Number of items of X per km2 of seafloor Number of stranded Caretta caretta individuals that are entangled in fishing gear in a calendar year Trend in number of stranded Caretta caretta individuals that are entangled in fishing gear per y Trend in the number of items of X larger than 0.5 cm per 100 m per y Trend in the number of items of X per km2 of seafloor per y Trend in weight (kg) of items of X per km2 of seafloor per y Weight (kg) of items of X per km2 of seafloor	Number of items of X larger than 0.5 cm per 100 m of coastline Number of items of X per km2 of seafloor Number of stranded Caretta caretta individuals that are entangled in fishing gear in a calendar year Trend in number of stranded Caretta caretta individuals that are entangled in fishing gear per y Trend in the number of items of X larger than 0.5 cm per 100 m per y Trend in the number of items of X per km2 of seafloor per y Trend in weight (kg) of items of X per km2 of seafloor per y Weight (kg) of items of X per km2 of seafloor	Number of items of X larger than 0.5 cm per 100 m of coastline Number of items of X per km2 of seafloor Number of stranded Caretta caretta individuals that are entangled in fishing gear in a calendar year Trend in number of stranded Caretta caretta individuals that are entangled in fishing gear per y Trend in the number of items of X larger than 0.5 cm per 100 m per y Trend in the number of items of X per km2 of seafloor per y Trend in weight (kg) of items of X per km2 of seafloor per y Weight (kg) of items of X per km2 of seafloor
Contact
References	MEDITS, 2019 TGML Guidelines	MEDITS, 2019 TGML Guidelines	MEDITS, 2019 TGML Guidelines