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 |
Report access |
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D3 |
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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 |
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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 |
Related measures |
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Coverage of measures |
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Related monitoring programmes |
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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 |
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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. |
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Other policies and conventions |
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Regional cooperation - coordinating body |
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Regional cooperation - countries involved |
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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
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Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
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Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
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Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
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GES criteria |
D3C1 |
D3C2 |
D3C3 |
D3C3 |
Parameters |
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Parameter Other |
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Spatial scope |
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Marine reporting units |
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Temporal scope (start date - end date) |
2016-9999 |
2016-9999 |
2016-9999 |
2016-9999 |
Monitoring frequency |
Yearly |
Yearly |
Yearly |
Yearly |
Monitoring type |
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Monitoring method |
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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
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Unknown, as described in recommended methodology
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Unknown, as described in recommended methodology
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Unknown, as described in recommended methodology
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Data management |
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Data access |
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Contact |
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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 |