DE_BAL: The GES is determined on the basis of the 11 qualitative descriptors set out in the MSFD, Annex I. Please note that according to M & A; In order to determine the characteristics f ür of good environmental status in a Marine Region or Sub-Region, Member States shall define all qualitative descriptors prüfen in order to identify the descriptors to be used for the determination of good environmental status f ür of the Marine Region or Sub-Region concerned. The German Baltic Sea is considered relevant for all 11 descriptors and is therefore described below. Moreover, the EU Commission Decision of 1 September 2010 (2010/477/EU) über sets out the criteria and methodological standards for establishing the good environmental status of marine waters (COM Decision) f&l;r for a more detailed analysis of the 11 descriptors, 29 criteria and 56 indicators. &criteria & quot; are in accordance with & & Annex I MSFD characteristic technical characteristics closely linked to qualitative descriptors. In addition, the European Commission has submitted a compilation of methodological standards which can be used as a basis for the description of the GES (Piha and Zampouhas, 2011), which is also to be used as a basis for the description of the GES (Piha and Zampouhas, 2011).The GES description in Germany refers to species, habitat types and, in part, to physico-chemical characteristics in accordance with Annex III. The answer to the check list on physical/chemical features, habitats, functional groups and pressures was answered in für D1, D4 and D6, with f&r species, habitats and, in some cases, pollution, the category &bergegrade;hle. Für the &brigen descriptors were primarily ticked on the check list. The physical/chemical and biological characteristics are derived from the indicators (COM Decision 2010/477/EU).Classification and assessmentsIn the light of the data available and the number of evaluation procedures already in place or the criteria and indicators already operationalised in the Commission Decision, it is not yet m &ouml in the present first GES report that all the criteria and indicators of the descriptors should describe the specific limits and thresholds or other quantifications f ür to the GES. For the purposes of the MSFD, we therefore consider that: Article 9 refers to existing status assessments. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the Habitats and Birds Directives (Habitats and Birds Directives) of the European Union provide important bases for this. In addition, the Regional Convention for the Protection of the Sea (Helsinki-Über Income) is used. As a first step, the existing data collections and evaluation procedures are assigned to the criteria and indicators proposed by the Commission Decision (2010/477/EU), with evaluation facilities and the scaling of the presentation of the results in terms of the structure of the MSFD being brought into a comprehensible and consistent order (Figure 1 of the Baltic Sea GES report). Ges has been reached or GES has not been reached. However, it does not specify how to deal with individual descriptors, criteria and indicators. If a 5-stage assessment system is used according to the WFD classification (see Figure 1? Baltic Sea Ges report), the status &nations from reporting cycle to reporting cycle are clearly visible. A multi-stage assessment system, in addition to the possibility of a pr äzier condition assessment, has the advantage of making &nation trends and thus the success of Ma & Rs easier to identify and communicate. Where assessments of other Directives are taken, their classification is also maintained in the MSFD (e.g. Habitats Directive 3-stage; WFD chemical status 2-stage, WFD &cological status 5-stage).Gem ä ß the requirements of the MSFD must be updated every 6 years (Article 17 of the MSFD). Germany’s task by 2018 is therefore to define the individual criteria and indicators, i.e. corresponding limit and threshold values or trends f&r, to the respective GES f ür, based on procedures to be developed and the extension of the data base, and in coordination with the marine region to be considered in each case. M&gliche Methods für can be found in Krause et al. (2011).Integrated &kological assessmentIn this report, aggregation and integrated assessment have not yet been carried out. The aim must be to increasingly meet the high requirements of the MSFD in the 2018 follow-up evaluation. This requires the correction of existing deficits, the development of missing procedures and the collection of necessary data. In addition, when updating the description of the GES, the &ndernden öcosystemar circumstances, such as climate change and its impact on marine &cosystems and the K&uuml Lifesr&ume, must also be taken into account.

DE_BAL: The GES is determined on the basis of the 11 qualitative descriptors set out in the MSFD, Annex I. Please note that according to M & A; In order to determine the characteristics f ür of good environmental status in a Marine Region or Sub-Region, Member States shall define all qualitative descriptors prüfen in order to identify the descriptors to be used for the determination of good environmental status f ür of the Marine Region or Sub-Region concerned. The German Baltic Sea is considered relevant for all 11 descriptors and is therefore described below. Moreover, the EU Commission Decision of 1 September 2010 (2010/477/EU) über sets out the criteria and methodological standards for establishing the good environmental status of marine waters (COM Decision) f&l;r for a more detailed analysis of the 11 descriptors, 29 criteria and 56 indicators. &criteria & quot; are in accordance with & & Annex I MSFD characteristic technical characteristics closely linked to qualitative descriptors. In addition, the European Commission has submitted a compilation of methodological standards which can be used as a basis for the description of the GES (Piha and Zampouhas, 2011), which is also to be used as a basis for the description of the GES (Piha and Zampouhas, 2011).The GES description in Germany refers to species, habitat types and, in part, to physico-chemical characteristics in accordance with Annex III. The answer to the check list on physical/chemical features, habitats, functional groups and pressures was answered in für D1, D4 and D6, with f&r species, habitats and, in some cases, pollution, the category &bergegrade;hle. Für the &brigen descriptors were primarily ticked on the check list. The physical/chemical and biological characteristics are derived from the indicators (COM Decision 2010/477/EU).Classification and assessmentsIn the light of the data available and the number of evaluation procedures already in place or the criteria and indicators already operationalised in the Commission Decision, it is not yet m &ouml in the present first GES report that all the criteria and indicators of the descriptors should describe the specific limits and thresholds or other quantifications f ür to the GES. For the purposes of the MSFD, we therefore consider that: Article 9 refers to existing status assessments. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the Habitats and Birds Directives (Habitats and Birds Directives) of the European Union provide important bases for this. In addition, the Regional Convention for the Protection of the Sea (Helsinki-Über Income) is used. As a first step, the existing data collections and evaluation procedures are assigned to the criteria and indicators proposed by the Commission Decision (2010/477/EU), with evaluation facilities and the scaling of the presentation of the results in terms of the structure of the MSFD being brought into a comprehensible and consistent order (Figure 1 of the Baltic Sea GES report). Ges has been reached or GES has not been reached. However, it does not specify how to deal with individual descriptors, criteria and indicators. If a 5-stage assessment system is used according to the WFD classification (see Figure 1? Baltic Sea Ges report), the status &nations from reporting cycle to reporting cycle are clearly visible. A multi-stage assessment system, in addition to the possibility of a pr äzier condition assessment, has the advantage of making &nation trends and thus the success of Ma & Rs easier to identify and communicate. Where assessments of other Directives are taken, their classification is also maintained in the MSFD (e.g. Habitats Directive 3-stage; WFD chemical status 2-stage, WFD &cological status 5-stage).Gem ä ß the requirements of the MSFD must be updated every 6 years (Article 17 of the MSFD). Germany’s task by 2018 is therefore to define the individual criteria and indicators, i.e. corresponding limit and threshold values or trends f&r, to the respective GES f ür, based on procedures to be developed and the extension of the data base, and in coordination with the marine region to be considered in each case. M&gliche Methods für can be found in Krause et al. (2011).Integrated &kological assessmentIn this report, aggregation and integrated assessment have not yet been carried out. The aim must be to increasingly meet the high requirements of the MSFD in the 2018 follow-up evaluation. This requires the correction of existing deficits, the development of missing procedures and the collection of necessary data. In addition, when updating the description of the GES, the &ndernden öcosystemar circumstances, such as climate change and its impact on marine &cosystems and the K&uuml Lifesr&ume, must also be taken into account.

DE_BAL: The GES is determined on the basis of the 11 qualitative descriptors set out in the MSFD, Annex I. Please note that according to M & A; In order to determine the characteristics f ür of good environmental status in a Marine Region or Sub-Region, Member States shall define all qualitative descriptors prüfen in order to identify the descriptors to be used for the determination of good environmental status f ür of the Marine Region or Sub-Region concerned. The German Baltic Sea is considered relevant for all 11 descriptors and is therefore described below. Moreover, the EU Commission Decision of 1 September 2010 (2010/477/EU) über sets out the criteria and methodological standards for establishing the good environmental status of marine waters (COM Decision) f&l;r for a more detailed analysis of the 11 descriptors, 29 criteria and 56 indicators. &criteria & quot; are in accordance with & & Annex I MSFD characteristic technical characteristics closely linked to qualitative descriptors. In addition, the European Commission has submitted a compilation of methodological standards which can be used as a basis for the description of the GES (Piha and Zampouhas, 2011), which is also to be used as a basis for the description of the GES (Piha and Zampouhas, 2011).The GES description in Germany refers to species, habitat types and, in part, to physico-chemical characteristics in accordance with Annex III. The answer to the check list on physical/chemical features, habitats, functional groups and pressures was answered in für D1, D4 and D6, with f&r species, habitats and, in some cases, pollution, the category &bergegrade;hle. Für the &brigen descriptors were primarily ticked on the check list. The physical/chemical and biological characteristics are derived from the indicators (COM Decision 2010/477/EU).Classification and assessmentsIn the light of the data available and the number of evaluation procedures already in place or the criteria and indicators already operationalised in the Commission Decision, it is not yet m &ouml in the present first GES report that all the criteria and indicators of the descriptors should describe the specific limits and thresholds or other quantifications f ür to the GES. For the purposes of the MSFD, we therefore consider that: Article 9 refers to existing status assessments. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the Habitats and Birds Directives (Habitats and Birds Directives) of the European Union provide important bases for this. In addition, the Regional Convention for the Protection of the Sea (Helsinki-Über Income) is used. As a first step, the existing data collections and evaluation procedures are assigned to the criteria and indicators proposed by the Commission Decision (2010/477/EU), with evaluation facilities and the scaling of the presentation of the results in terms of the structure of the MSFD being brought into a comprehensible and consistent order (Figure 1 of the Baltic Sea GES report). Ges has been reached or GES has not been reached. However, it does not specify how to deal with individual descriptors, criteria and indicators. If a 5-stage assessment system is used according to the WFD classification (see Figure 1? Baltic Sea Ges report), the status &nations from reporting cycle to reporting cycle are clearly visible. A multi-stage assessment system, in addition to the possibility of a pr äzier condition assessment, has the advantage of making &nation trends and thus the success of Ma & Rs easier to identify and communicate. Where assessments of other Directives are taken, their classification is also maintained in the MSFD (e.g. Habitats Directive 3-stage; WFD chemical status 2-stage, WFD &cological status 5-stage).Gem ä ß the requirements of the MSFD must be updated every 6 years (Article 17 of the MSFD). Germany’s task by 2018 is therefore to define the individual criteria and indicators, i.e. corresponding limit and threshold values or trends f&r, to the respective GES f ür, based on procedures to be developed and the extension of the data base, and in coordination with the marine region to be considered in each case. M&gliche Methods für can be found in Krause et al. (2011).Integrated &kological assessmentIn this report, aggregation and integrated assessment have not yet been carried out. The aim must be to increasingly meet the high requirements of the MSFD in the 2018 follow-up evaluation. This requires the correction of existing deficits, the development of missing procedures and the collection of necessary data. In addition, when updating the description of the GES, the &ndernden öcosystemar circumstances, such as climate change and its impact on marine &cosystems and the K&uuml Lifesr&ume, must also be taken into account.

A good environmental status is achieved if (1) the sound budget of the German Baltic Sea does not adversely affect the living conditions of the animals concerned. All human noise-producing activities must therefore not have a significant impact on the marine environment of the Baltic Sea. (2) The light input does not adversely affect marine life. (3) The emission of electromagnetic fields does not adversely affect migration or orientation of marine life. It is currently assumed that this will be achieved if, in the case of direct current, the measured values ​​on the sediment surface do not exceed the strength of the earth's magnetic field. (4) The rise in temperature does not have a negative impact on the marine environment. It is currently assumed that this will be achieved if the temperature increase does not exceed 2 K in 20 cm sediment depth. For a more differentiated representation of the good environmental status with regard to these energy inputs, further research is required with regard to both the inputs and the effects. Possible bases for describing a good status are sound measurements during construction measures in the sea and measurements of background noise (see Table 11 of the GES report Baltic Sea) Noise p. Indicator level Light inputs: The lighting of buildings necessary for the purpose of collision prevention can have a variety of effects on marine life. For migrating birds, this light entry can e.g. lead to evasive movements and ultimately have a barrier effect. On the other hand, birds fly to illuminated objects, especially at night and when visibility is poor, so that the attraction can lead to an increase in bird strike. Electromagnetic fields: During the operation of electrical lines, magnetic fields are generated and electrical fields are induced. Electric fields are induced when either the sea water or the animal swimming in it moves in relation to the magnetic field (BfS, 2005). Temperature entries: Depending on the type and type of cable, cables laid in the seabed can cause a significant increase in temperature in the sediment and in the soil pore water. The jacket temperature for power cables is a maximum of 70 ° C. The release of this temperature to the environment depends on the type of cable, its utilization, the current sediment temperature as well as the heat capacity and the thermal conductivity of the sediment (BfS, 2005).

Good environmental status is achieved if the sound budget of the German Baltic Sea does not adversely affect the living conditions of the animals concerned. All human noise-producing activities must therefore not have a significant impact on the marine environment of the Baltic Sea. Sound measurements during construction work in the sea are the possible basis for describing good conditions (Table 11 of the GES report Baltic Sea). Temporary noise inputs in the form of impulsive signals should not cover any physical area Cause damage to marine organisms. According to the current state of knowledge, this means that a temporary hearing threshold shift (TTS) occurs at a SEL of 164 dB re 1microPa2s (unweighted) with an associated SPL of 199 dB (peak-peak) re 1microPa in porpoises. Perspectively, these sound entries must be viewed cumulatively in order to take account of multiple sound entries and different entry sources. Significant disturbance of marine fauna should be avoided, especially in protected areas and taking into account the occurrence of affected species and times sensitive to disturbances. There is currently no threshold for a significant disturbance for porpoises. On the basis of acoustic and visual investigations, it can be assumed, however, that pulse-like underwater sound leads to disturbances in the form of expulsions in the event of sound events from a SEL of 136 dB re 1microPa2s (BfN in development). This value was derived from observed displacement radii. Avoidance reactions of porpoises have been confirmed in playback experiments (Tougaard et al. 2011).

Good environmental status is achieved if the sound budget of the German Baltic Sea does not adversely affect the living conditions of the animals concerned. All human noise-producing activities must therefore not have a significant impact on the marine environment of the Baltic Sea. Measurements of background noise values ​​are possible basis for the description of a good condition (see Table 11 of the GES report North Sea). Natural sound sources such as wind and wave motion form the background sound in the sea. In addition to this natural "acoustic landscape" there are anthropogenic continuous sound inputs, mainly from shipping. In addition, temporary impulsive noise inputs, such as ramming work, temporarily increase the noise level in a marine area. On the basis of knowledge of background noise levels specific to the sea area due to continuous, in particular low-frequency broadband noise, it must be decided to what extent a reduction should take place in order to prevent adverse effects on marine organisms. For possible basics to describe a good condition see. Table 11 of the GES report Baltic Sea.

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Further development needed (expected to be operational by 2018if adopted). The knowledge about the ecological effects of energy discharges, especially noise, is still incomplete and insufficient. Currently, the first significant thresholds for physical damage to porpoises due to impulsive sound inputs can be named, a value for a significant disturbance is currently being developed. Possible bases for describing a good condition are sound measurements during construction work in the sea and measurements of background sound (see Table 11 of the GES report Baltic Sea). In addition to the most common energy inputs from underwater noise, there are other types of anthropogenic energy that are mostly introduced locally and have the potential to negatively impact the marine environment. This includes electromagnetic fields, light and heat, and existing gaps can only be filled successively until the start of the second reporting cycle in 2018. On the way to the monitoring programs in 2014 and the action programs in 2015, the aim is to carry out detailed gap analyzes, specifying indicators, deriving new indicators for evaluating important ecological effects for the various species groups concerned and quantifying reference and threshold values ​​and other aspects such as To process assessment procedures in order to increasingly meet the requirements of the MSFD from the next reporting cycle. In the further course of the definition of good status for descriptor 11 in the German North Sea, the remaining gaps must be analyzed and further processed.

Further development needed (expected to be operational by 2018if adopted). Existing gaps can only be filled successively until the beginning of the second reporting cycle in 2018. On the way to the monitoring programs in 2014 and the program of measures in 2015, the aim is to carry out detailed gap analyzes, specifying indicators, deriving new indicators for evaluating important ecological effects for the various species groups concerned and quantifying reference and threshold values, and other aspects such as Process assessment procedures in order to increasingly meet the requirements of the MSFD from the next reporting cycle.

Further development needed (expected to be operational by 2018if adopted). Existing gaps can only be filled successively until the beginning of the second reporting cycle in 2018. On the way to the monitoring programs in 2014 and the program of measures in 2015, the aim is to carry out detailed gap analyzes, specifying indicators, deriving new indicators for evaluating important ecological effects for the various species groups concerned and quantifying reference and threshold values, and other aspects such as Process assessment procedures in order to increasingly meet the requirements of the MSFD from the next reporting cycle.