The GES for D1 is defined, inter alia, by: ... the coastal waters in accordance with the Water Framework Directive are in good environmental status and in good chemical status. ... the habitat types of Annex I (habitat type 11) of the Habitats Directive that are relevant to the North Seaare are in a favourable conservation status. ... the species of Annex II to the Habitats Directive, relevant for the North Sea, as well as species of the Birds Directive relevant for the North Sea, are in favourable conservation status due to the quality of their feeding grounds. ... the species, species groups and habitats listed in the Wadden Sea Plan are in good condition. ... the objectives of conventions for specific single species or species groups (e.g. ASCOBANS, seaport)are met. ... the Ecological Quality Objectives (EcoQO), as defined by OSPAR, are met. The criteria for determining good environmental status for D1 fish set out in Commission Decision (EU) 2017/848 are as follows: D1C1, D1C2, D1C3, D1C4, D1C5. Criteria D1C2, D1C4 and D1C5 could be assessed. However, assessment is not yet possible for D1C1 and D1C3. Explanation: Germany does not update the general description of good environmental status (GES) from 2012 at descriptor level in this reporting exercise. Over the reporting period, Germany has worked with the North Seas countries in the framework of the EU's MSFD process and in OSPAR to develop methodological standards (indicators, evaluation procedures). Specific aspects of criteria and indicators that contribute to a quantitative assessment of good environmental status are reported in the reporting scheme Art. 8_GES. For the assessment of the criteria set out in Commission Decision (EU) 2017/848, the relevant assessments under other EU directives are taken into account under Article 8_GES. Where possible, the regional assessments that have been coordinated so far are considered and complemented by national assessments on a case-by-case basis.