Member State report / Art11 / 2020 / D3 / 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 D3 Commercial fish and shellfish
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
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Descriptor
D3
D3
D3
D3
Monitoring strategy description
The Cypriot GES definition for being in good standing for commercial fish and shellfish is as follows: • All commercial catches have a total biomass equal to or greater than Bmsy; • All commercial catches have a biomass of the breeding stock (BAE) equal to or greater than the level which can provide the maximum sustainable yield; • All commercial catches have a biomass index showing a stable or positive trend; and • All commercial catches have a high percentage of adult fish, as demonstrated by the proportion of fish larger than the average size of the first an productive maturation and the 95th percentile of the fish length distribution and these indicators show stable or positive trends. Cyprus has implemented the program code MALCY-D03 in the geographical area of MAL-CY-MS and it is listed as partially active. The program includes the data collection of exploited fish and shellfish (i.e. biomass, reproduction, mortality, and population characteristics). The monitoring program is based on existing Mediterranean International Trawling Survey (MEDITS) and National Fisheries Data Collection programs.
The Cypriot GES definition for being in good standing for commercial fish and shellfish is as follows: • All commercial catches have a total biomass equal to or greater than Bmsy; • All commercial catches have a biomass of the breeding stock (BAE) equal to or greater than the level which can provide the maximum sustainable yield; • All commercial catches have a biomass index showing a stable or positive trend; and • All commercial catches have a high percentage of adult fish, as demonstrated by the proportion of fish larger than the average size of the first an productive maturation and the 95th percentile of the fish length distribution and these indicators show stable or positive trends. Cyprus has implemented the program code MALCY-D03 in the geographical area of MAL-CY-MS and it is listed as partially active. The program includes the data collection of exploited fish and shellfish (i.e. biomass, reproduction, mortality, and population characteristics). The monitoring program is based on existing Mediterranean International Trawling Survey (MEDITS) and National Fisheries Data Collection programs.
The Cypriot GES definition for being in good standing for commercial fish and shellfish is as follows: • All commercial catches have a total biomass equal to or greater than Bmsy; • All commercial catches have a biomass of the breeding stock (BAE) equal to or greater than the level which can provide the maximum sustainable yield; • All commercial catches have a biomass index showing a stable or positive trend; and • All commercial catches have a high percentage of adult fish, as demonstrated by the proportion of fish larger than the average size of the first an productive maturation and the 95th percentile of the fish length distribution and these indicators show stable or positive trends. Cyprus has implemented the program code MALCY-D03 in the geographical area of MAL-CY-MS and it is listed as partially active. The program includes the data collection of exploited fish and shellfish (i.e. biomass, reproduction, mortality, and population characteristics). The monitoring program is based on existing Mediterranean International Trawling Survey (MEDITS) and National Fisheries Data Collection programs.
The Cypriot GES definition for being in good standing for commercial fish and shellfish is as follows: • All commercial catches have a total biomass equal to or greater than Bmsy; • All commercial catches have a biomass of the breeding stock (BAE) equal to or greater than the level which can provide the maximum sustainable yield; • All commercial catches have a biomass index showing a stable or positive trend; and • All commercial catches have a high percentage of adult fish, as demonstrated by the proportion of fish larger than the average size of the first an productive maturation and the 95th percentile of the fish length distribution and these indicators show stable or positive trends. Cyprus has implemented the program code MALCY-D03 in the geographical area of MAL-CY-MS and it is listed as partially active. The program includes the data collection of exploited fish and shellfish (i.e. biomass, reproduction, mortality, and population characteristics). The monitoring program is based on existing Mediterranean International Trawling Survey (MEDITS) and National Fisheries Data Collection programs.
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
Gaps and plans
Program D3 – Commercial Fish and Shellsfish is currently in GES, therefore no additional monitoring recommendations are being made at this time.
Program D3 – Commercial Fish and Shellsfish is currently in GES, therefore no additional monitoring recommendations are being made at this time.
Program D3 – Commercial Fish and Shellsfish is currently in GES, therefore no additional monitoring recommendations are being made at this time.
Program D3 – Commercial Fish and Shellsfish is currently in GES, therefore no additional monitoring recommendations are being made at this time.
Related targets
  • Target1
  • Target2
  • Target3
  • Target4
  • Target5
  • Target6
  • Target1
  • Target2
  • Target3
  • Target4
  • Target5
  • Target6
  • Target1
  • Target2
  • Target3
  • Target4
  • Target5
  • Target6
  • Target1
  • Target2
  • Target3
  • Target4
  • Target5
  • Target6
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
Related measures
Coverage of measures
Related monitoring programmes
  • D03
  • D03
  • D03
  • D03
Programme code
D03
D03
D03
D03
Programme name
Commercially Important Stocks (exploited fish and shellfish)
Commercially Important Stocks (exploited fish and shellfish)
Commercially Important Stocks (exploited fish and shellfish)
Commercially Important Stocks (exploited fish and shellfish)
Update type
Same programme as in 2014
Same programme as in 2014
Same programme as in 2014
Same programme as in 2014
Old programme codes
Programme description
The Cyprus CIS monitoring programme focuses on state characteristics that describe the biomass, spawning biomass, mortality, and population indices of CIS (fish and cephalopods) as they relate to fishing pressure. The programme uses data from the Data Collection Framework of the Common Fisheries Policy, including the Mediterranean International Trawling Survey (MedITS) and the collection of métier- and stock-related variables.
The Cyprus CIS monitoring programme focuses on state characteristics that describe the biomass, spawning biomass, mortality, and population indices of CIS (fish and cephalopods) as they relate to fishing pressure. The programme uses data from the Data Collection Framework of the Common Fisheries Policy, including the Mediterranean International Trawling Survey (MedITS) and the collection of métier- and stock-related variables.
The Cyprus CIS monitoring programme focuses on state characteristics that describe the biomass, spawning biomass, mortality, and population indices of CIS (fish and cephalopods) as they relate to fishing pressure. The programme uses data from the Data Collection Framework of the Common Fisheries Policy, including the Mediterranean International Trawling Survey (MedITS) and the collection of métier- and stock-related variables.
The Cyprus CIS monitoring programme focuses on state characteristics that describe the biomass, spawning biomass, mortality, and population indices of CIS (fish and cephalopods) as they relate to fishing pressure. The programme uses data from the Data Collection Framework of the Common Fisheries Policy, including the Mediterranean International Trawling Survey (MedITS) and the collection of métier- and stock-related variables.
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
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Human activities causing the pressures
Other policies and conventions
  • Data Collection Framework Multi-Annual Plan (Common Fisheries Policy)
  • Data Collection Framework Multi-Annual Plan (Common Fisheries Policy)
  • Data Collection Framework Multi-Annual Plan (Common Fisheries Policy)
  • Data Collection Framework Multi-Annual Plan (Common Fisheries Policy)
Regional cooperation - coordinating body
Regional cooperation - countries involved
Regional cooperation - implementation level
Common monitoring strategy
Common monitoring strategy
Common monitoring strategy
Common monitoring strategy
Monitoring details
The proposed monitoring programme relies on data from MedITS, which covers 25 trawling stations at depths of 10-800 m, extending well beyond the better-studied continental shelf and into the continental slope and along the extent of the coastline of Cyprus. Moreover, if necessary, it will draw on data from the CFP-DC-MAP which covers nearshore waters exploited by the shore-based artisanal fisheries, as well as trawlers that are active further offshore and long-line fisheries for the large pelagics.
The proposed monitoring programme relies on data from MedITS, which covers 25 trawling stations at depths of 10-800 m, extending well beyond the better-studied continental shelf and into the continental slope and along the extent of the coastline of Cyprus. Moreover, if necessary, it will draw on data from the CFP-DC-MAP which covers nearshore waters exploited by the shore-based artisanal fisheries, as well as trawlers that are active further offshore and long-line fisheries for the large pelagics.
The proposed monitoring programme relies on data from MedITS, which covers 25 trawling stations at depths of 10-800 m, extending well beyond the better-studied continental shelf and into the continental slope and along the extent of the coastline of Cyprus. Moreover, if necessary, it will draw on data from the CFP-DC-MAP which covers nearshore waters exploited by the shore-based artisanal fisheries, as well as trawlers that are active further offshore and long-line fisheries for the large pelagics.
The proposed monitoring programme relies on data from MedITS, which covers 25 trawling stations at depths of 10-800 m, extending well beyond the better-studied continental shelf and into the continental slope and along the extent of the coastline of Cyprus. Moreover, if necessary, it will draw on data from the CFP-DC-MAP which covers nearshore waters exploited by the shore-based artisanal fisheries, as well as trawlers that are active further offshore and long-line fisheries for the large pelagics.
Features
Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
Elements
  • Loligo vulgaris
  • Mullus barbatus
  • Mullus surmuletus
  • Octopus vulgaris
  • Pagellus acarne
  • Pagellus erythrinus
  • Pagrus pagrus
  • Sepia officinalis
  • Serranus cabrilla
  • Spicara smaris
  • Thunnus alalunga
  • Thunnus thynnus
  • Xiphias gladius
  • Loligo vulgaris
  • Mullus barbatus
  • Mullus surmuletus
  • Pagellus acarne
  • Pagellus erythrinus
  • Pagrus pagrus
  • Sepia officinalis
  • Serranus cabrilla
  • Spicara smaris
  • Thunnus alalunga
  • Thunnus thynnus
  • Xiphias gladius
  • Loligo vulgaris
  • Mullus surmuletus
  • Octopus vulgaris
  • Pagellus acarne
  • Pagellus erythrinus
  • Pagrus pagrus
  • Sepia officinalis
  • Serranus cabrilla
  • Spicara smaris
  • Thunnus alalunga
  • Thunnus thynnus
  • Xiphias gladius
  • Mullus barbatus
GES criteria
D3C1
D3C2
D3C3
D3C3
Parameters
  • Mortality (weight/volume; number of individuals)
  • Mortality rate
  • Biomass of Spawning Stock (SSB)
  • Length
  • Size distribution
  • Size distribution
Parameter Other
Spatial scope
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • Territorial waters
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • Territorial waters
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • Territorial waters
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • Territorial waters
Marine reporting units
  • MAL-CY-MS
  • MAL-CY-MS
  • MAL-CY-MS
  • MAL-CY-MS
Temporal scope (start date - end date)
2016-9999
2016-9999
2016-9999
2016-9999
Monitoring frequency
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Monitoring type
  • In-situ sampling offshore
  • In-situ sampling offshore
  • In-situ sampling offshore
  • In-situ sampling offshore
Monitoring method
  • International bottom trawl survey in the Mediterranean Manual (Version 9)
  • International bottom trawl survey in the Mediterranean Manual (Version 9)
  • International bottom trawl survey in the Mediterranean Manual (Version 9)
  • International bottom trawl survey in the Mediterranean Manual (Version 9)
Monitoring method other
The monitoring methods are included in the MedITS survey instruction manual (MedITS WG, 2013). Calculations of the various metrics are described in DFMR (DFMR, 2012a, 2012c)
The monitoring methods are included in the MedITS survey instruction manual (MedITS WG, 2013). Calculations of the various metrics are described in DFMR (DFMR, 2012a, 2012c)
The monitoring methods are included in the MedITS survey instruction manual (MedITS WG, 2013). Calculations of the various metrics are described in DFMR (DFMR, 2012a, 2012c)
The monitoring methods are included in the MedITS survey instruction manual (MedITS WG, 2013). Calculations of the various metrics are described in DFMR (DFMR, 2012a, 2012c)
Quality control
Unknown, as described in recommended methodology
Unknown, as described in recommended methodology
Unknown, as described in recommended methodology
Unknown, as described in recommended methodology
Data management
Data access
Related indicator/name
Contact
References
1. DFMR. (2012a). Determination of Good Environmental Status of the Marine Environment of Cyprus (p. 89). Nicosia, Cyprus: Department of Fisheries and Marine Research. Retrieved from http://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/dfmr/dfmr.nsf/all/861E2DAB1057FAF1422579FB002107A8/$ file/2-DEFINITION%20OF%20GOOD%20ENVIRONMENTAL%20STATUS.pdf 2. DFMR. (2012c). Initial Assessment of the Marine Environment of Cyprus (p. 260). Nicosia, Cyprus: Department of Fisheries and Marine Research. Retrieved from http://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/dfmr/dfmr.nsf/all/861E2DAB1057FAF1422579FB002107A8/$ file/1-Initial%20Assesment%20Report.pdf 3. MedITS WG. (2013). International bottom trawl survey in the Mediterranean (MedITS) - Instruction manual, Version 7 (p. 120). MedITS. Retrieved from http://www.sibm.it/MEDITS%202011/docs/Medits_Handbook_2013_version_7_25092013 .pdf
1. DFMR. (2012a). Determination of Good Environmental Status of the Marine Environment of Cyprus (p. 89). Nicosia, Cyprus: Department of Fisheries and Marine Research. Retrieved from http://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/dfmr/dfmr.nsf/all/861E2DAB1057FAF1422579FB002107A8/$ file/2-DEFINITION%20OF%20GOOD%20ENVIRONMENTAL%20STATUS.pdf 2. DFMR. (2012c). Initial Assessment of the Marine Environment of Cyprus (p. 260). Nicosia, Cyprus: Department of Fisheries and Marine Research. Retrieved from http://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/dfmr/dfmr.nsf/all/861E2DAB1057FAF1422579FB002107A8/$ file/1-Initial%20Assesment%20Report.pdf 3. MedITS WG. (2013). International bottom trawl survey in the Mediterranean (MedITS) - Instruction manual, Version 7 (p. 120). MedITS. Retrieved from http://www.sibm.it/MEDITS%202011/docs/Medits_Handbook_2013_version_7_25092013 .pdf
1. DFMR. (2012a). Determination of Good Environmental Status of the Marine Environment of Cyprus (p. 89). Nicosia, Cyprus: Department of Fisheries and Marine Research. Retrieved from http://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/dfmr/dfmr.nsf/all/861E2DAB1057FAF1422579FB002107A8/$ file/2-DEFINITION%20OF%20GOOD%20ENVIRONMENTAL%20STATUS.pdf 2. DFMR. (2012c). Initial Assessment of the Marine Environment of Cyprus (p. 260). Nicosia, Cyprus: Department of Fisheries and Marine Research. Retrieved from http://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/dfmr/dfmr.nsf/all/861E2DAB1057FAF1422579FB002107A8/$ file/1-Initial%20Assesment%20Report.pdf 3. MedITS WG. (2013). International bottom trawl survey in the Mediterranean (MedITS) - Instruction manual, Version 7 (p. 120). MedITS. Retrieved from http://www.sibm.it/MEDITS%202011/docs/Medits_Handbook_2013_version_7_25092013 .pdf
1. DFMR. (2012a). Determination of Good Environmental Status of the Marine Environment of Cyprus (p. 89). Nicosia, Cyprus: Department of Fisheries and Marine Research. Retrieved from http://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/dfmr/dfmr.nsf/all/861E2DAB1057FAF1422579FB002107A8/$ file/2-DEFINITION%20OF%20GOOD%20ENVIRONMENTAL%20STATUS.pdf 2. DFMR. (2012c). Initial Assessment of the Marine Environment of Cyprus (p. 260). Nicosia, Cyprus: Department of Fisheries and Marine Research. Retrieved from http://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/dfmr/dfmr.nsf/all/861E2DAB1057FAF1422579FB002107A8/$ file/1-Initial%20Assesment%20Report.pdf 3. MedITS WG. (2013). International bottom trawl survey in the Mediterranean (MedITS) - Instruction manual, Version 7 (p. 120). MedITS. Retrieved from http://www.sibm.it/MEDITS%202011/docs/Medits_Handbook_2013_version_7_25092013 .pdf