Member State report / Art8 / 2018 / D3 / Denmark / Baltic Sea

Report type Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article Art. 8 Initial assessment (and Art. 17 updates)
Report due 2018-10-15
GES Descriptor D3 Commercial fish and shellfish
Member State Denmark
Region/subregion Baltic Sea
Reported by Danish Environmental Protection Agency
Report date 2019-08-30
Report access DK_ART8_GES_Merge_20190829.xml

Danish part of Baltic Sea from coastline to EEZ (BAL-DK-TOTAL)

GES component
D3
D3
D3
D3
D3
D3
D3
D3
D3
D3
D3
D3
Feature
Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
Element
Ammodytes spp
Ammodytes spp
Clupea harengus
Clupea harengus
Clupea harengus
Clupea harengus
Gadus morhua
Gadus morhua
Gadus morhua
Gadus morhua
Sprattus sprattus
Sprattus sprattus
Element code
125909
125909
126417
126417
126417
126417
126436
126436
126436
126436
126425
126425
Element code source
Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/
Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/
Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/
Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/
Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/
Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/
Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/
Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/
Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/
Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/
Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/
Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/
Element 2
Mest Østersølandinger
Mest Østersølandinger
Herring (Clupea harengus) in subdivisions 20–24, spring spawners (Skagerrak, Kattegat, and western Baltic)
Herring (Clupea harengus) in subdivisions 20–24, spring spawners (Skagerrak, Kattegat, and western Baltic)
Herring in Subareas I, II, V and Divisions IVa and XIVa (Norwegian spring-spawning herring)
Herring in Subareas I, II, V and Divisions IVa and XIVa (Norwegian spring-spawning herring)
Cod (Gadus morhua) in subdivisions 22–24, western Baltic stock (western Baltic Sea)
Cod (Gadus morhua) in subdivisions 22–24, western Baltic stock (western Baltic Sea)
Cod (Gadus morhua) in subdivisions 25–32, eastern Baltic stock (eastern Baltic Sea)
Cod (Gadus morhua) in subdivisions 25–32, eastern Baltic stock (eastern Baltic Sea)
Sprat (Sprattus sprattus) in subdivisions 22–32 (Baltic Sea)
Sprat (Sprattus sprattus) in subdivisions 22–32 (Baltic Sea)
Element 2 code
FishCommercial
FishCommercial
FishCommercial
FishCommercial
FishCommercial
FishCommercial
FishCommercial
FishCommercial
FishCommercial
FishCommercial
FishCommercial
FishCommercial
Element 2 code source
Species (D3) http://vocab.ices.dk/?ref=357
Species (D3) http://vocab.ices.dk/?ref=357
Species (D3) http://vocab.ices.dk/?ref=357
Species (D3) http://vocab.ices.dk/?ref=357
Species (D3) http://vocab.ices.dk/?ref=357
Species (D3) http://vocab.ices.dk/?ref=357
Species (D3) http://vocab.ices.dk/?ref=357
Species (D3) http://vocab.ices.dk/?ref=357
Species (D3) http://vocab.ices.dk/?ref=357
Species (D3) http://vocab.ices.dk/?ref=357
Species (D3) http://vocab.ices.dk/?ref=357
Species (D3) http://vocab.ices.dk/?ref=357
Element source
ICES
ICES
ICES
ICES
ICES
ICES
ICES
ICES
ICES
ICES
ICES
ICES
Criterion
D3C1
D3C2
D3C1
D3C2
D3C1
D3C2
D3C1
D3C2
D3C1
D3C2
D3C1
D3C2
Parameter
Mortality rate / Mortality rate from fishing (F)
BIOM-SSB
Mortality rate / Mortality rate from fishing (F)
BIOM-SSB
Mortality rate / Mortality rate from fishing (F)
BIOM-SSB
Mortality rate / Mortality rate from fishing (F)
BIOM-SSB
Mortality rate / Mortality rate from fishing (F)
BIOM-SSB
Mortality rate / Mortality rate from fishing (F)
BIOM-SSB
Parameter other
Threshold value upper
Threshold value lower
Threshold qualitative
Threshold value source
Threshold value source other
Value achieved upper
Value achieved lower
Value unit
Value unit other
Proportion threshold value
Proportion value achieved
Proportion threshold value unit
Trend
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Parameter achieved
Unknown
Unknown
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Description parameter
Related indicator
Criteria status
Unknown
Unknown
Not good
Not good
Good
Good
Not good
Not good
Not good
Good
Good
Good
Description criteria
Element status
Unknown
Unknown
Not good
Not good
Good
Good
Not good
Not good
Not good
Not good
Good
Good
Description element
Den samlede tilstand er vurderet som udefineret. Tilstanden, vurderet ud fra dødeligheden som følge af fiskeri, er udefineret, mens tilstanden, vurderet ud fra gydebiomassen, er udefineret.
Den samlede tilstand er vurderet som udefineret. Tilstanden, vurderet ud fra dødeligheden som følge af fiskeri, er udefineret, mens tilstanden, vurderet ud fra gydebiomassen, er udefineret.
The overall condition is rated as not good. The condition, assessed from mortality due to fishing, is not good, and the condition, assessed from the spawning biomass, is not good.
The overall condition is rated as not good. The condition, assessed from mortality due to fishing, is not good, and the condition, assessed from the spawning biomass, is not good.
The overall condition is rated as good. The condition, assessed from mortality due to fishing, is good, while the condition, assessed from the spawning biomass, is good.
The overall condition is rated as good. The condition, assessed from mortality due to fishing, is good, while the condition, assessed from the spawning biomass, is good.
The overall condition is rated as not good. The condition, assessed from mortality due to fishing, is not good, and the condition, assessed from the spawning biomass, is not good.
The overall condition is rated as not good. The condition, assessed from mortality due to fishing, is not good, and the condition, assessed from the spawning biomass, is not good.
The overall condition is rated as not good. The condition, assessed from mortality due to fishing, is not good, while the condition, assessed from the spawning biomass, is good.
The overall condition is rated as not good. The condition, assessed from mortality due to fishing, is not good, while the condition, assessed from the spawning biomass, is good.
The overall condition is rated as good. The condition, assessed from mortality due to fishing, is good, while the condition, assessed from the spawning biomass, is good.
The overall condition is rated as good. The condition, assessed from mortality due to fishing, is good, while the condition, assessed from the spawning biomass, is good.
Integration rule type parameter
Integration rule description parameter
Integration rule type criteria
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Integration rule description criteria
No integration rule has been applied.
No integration rule has been applied.
No integration rule has been applied.
No integration rule has been applied.
No integration rule has been applied.
No integration rule has been applied.
No integration rule has been applied.
No integration rule has been applied.
No integration rule has been applied.
No integration rule has been applied.
No integration rule has been applied.
No integration rule has been applied.
GES extent threshold
GES extent achieved
GES extent unit
Proportion of populations in good status
Proportion of populations in good status
Proportion of populations in good status
Proportion of populations in good status
Proportion of populations in good status
Proportion of populations in good status
Proportion of populations in good status
Proportion of populations in good status
Proportion of populations in good status
Proportion of populations in good status
Proportion of populations in good status
Proportion of populations in good status
GES achieved
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, no Article 14 exception reported
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, no Article 14 exception reported
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, no Article 14 exception reported
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, no Article 14 exception reported
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, no Article 14 exception reported
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, no Article 14 exception reported
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, no Article 14 exception reported
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, no Article 14 exception reported
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, no Article 14 exception reported
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, no Article 14 exception reported
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, no Article 14 exception reported
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, no Article 14 exception reported
Description overall status
The environmental status of six selected fish, crustacean and shellfish stocks in the Baltic Sea shows good environmental status for two stocks, not good for three stocks, while the condition cannot be determined for one stock. The fishing mortality rate is estimated to be too high in three of the six stocks and is undefined in one of the stocks. The spawning biomass is too low in two of the six stocks and undefined in one stock. Overall, therefore, the environmental condition of D3 is not considered good. The CFP means that most commercially exploited species must be managed according to MSY principles by 2020. However, there may be some stocks where special conditions mean that the stock will take longer to reach the MSY level. This may be the case for collapsed stocks or stocks with slow reproductive species such as cod in the Kattegat. Therefore, it is expected that good environmental status will be partially achieved by 2020 for fish mortality (D3C1) and spawning biomass (D3C2). In order for a fish stock to be in good condition, all criteria must in principle be met. At present, however, only D3C1 and D3C2 are used in the assessment, as the methods for estimating the size and length of large fish for D3C3 have not yet been validated. ICES, on the other hand, recommends that D3C3 be used as a monitoring indicator in relation to the age and size distribution in fish stocks.
The environmental status of six selected fish, crustacean and shellfish stocks in the Baltic Sea shows good environmental status for two stocks, not good for three stocks, while the condition cannot be determined for one stock. The fishing mortality rate is estimated to be too high in three of the six stocks and is undefined in one of the stocks. The spawning biomass is too low in two of the six stocks and undefined in one stock. Overall, therefore, the environmental condition of D3 is not considered good. The CFP means that most commercially exploited species must be managed according to MSY principles by 2020. However, there may be some stocks where special conditions mean that the stock will take longer to reach the MSY level. This may be the case for collapsed stocks or stocks with slow reproductive species such as cod in the Kattegat. Therefore, it is expected that good environmental status will be partially achieved by 2020 for fish mortality (D3C1) and spawning biomass (D3C2). In order for a fish stock to be in good condition, all criteria must in principle be met. At present, however, only D3C1 and D3C2 are used in the assessment, as the methods for estimating the size and length of large fish for D3C3 have not yet been validated. ICES, on the other hand, recommends that D3C3 be used as a monitoring indicator in relation to the age and size distribution in fish stocks.
The environmental status of six selected fish, crustacean and shellfish stocks in the Baltic Sea shows good environmental status for two stocks, not good for three stocks, while the condition cannot be determined for one stock. The fishing mortality rate is estimated to be too high in three of the six stocks and is undefined in one of the stocks. The spawning biomass is too low in two of the six stocks and undefined in one stock. Overall, therefore, the environmental condition of D3 is not considered good. The CFP means that most commercially exploited species must be managed according to MSY principles by 2020. However, there may be some stocks where special conditions mean that the stock will take longer to reach the MSY level. This may be the case for collapsed stocks or stocks with slow reproductive species such as cod in the Kattegat. Therefore, it is expected that good environmental status will be partially achieved by 2020 for fish mortality (D3C1) and spawning biomass (D3C2). In order for a fish stock to be in good condition, all criteria must in principle be met. At present, however, only D3C1 and D3C2 are used in the assessment, as the methods for estimating the size and length of large fish for D3C3 have not yet been validated. ICES, on the other hand, recommends that D3C3 be used as a monitoring indicator in relation to the age and size distribution in fish stocks.
The environmental status of six selected fish, crustacean and shellfish stocks in the Baltic Sea shows good environmental status for two stocks, not good for three stocks, while the condition cannot be determined for one stock. The fishing mortality rate is estimated to be too high in three of the six stocks and is undefined in one of the stocks. The spawning biomass is too low in two of the six stocks and undefined in one stock. Overall, therefore, the environmental condition of D3 is not considered good. The CFP means that most commercially exploited species must be managed according to MSY principles by 2020. However, there may be some stocks where special conditions mean that the stock will take longer to reach the MSY level. This may be the case for collapsed stocks or stocks with slow reproductive species such as cod in the Kattegat. Therefore, it is expected that good environmental status will be partially achieved by 2020 for fish mortality (D3C1) and spawning biomass (D3C2). In order for a fish stock to be in good condition, all criteria must in principle be met. At present, however, only D3C1 and D3C2 are used in the assessment, as the methods for estimating the size and length of large fish for D3C3 have not yet been validated. ICES, on the other hand, recommends that D3C3 be used as a monitoring indicator in relation to the age and size distribution in fish stocks.
The environmental status of six selected fish, crustacean and shellfish stocks in the Baltic Sea shows good environmental status for two stocks, not good for three stocks, while the condition cannot be determined for one stock. The fishing mortality rate is estimated to be too high in three of the six stocks and is undefined in one of the stocks. The spawning biomass is too low in two of the six stocks and undefined in one stock. Overall, therefore, the environmental condition of D3 is not considered good. The CFP means that most commercially exploited species must be managed according to MSY principles by 2020. However, there may be some stocks where special conditions mean that the stock will take longer to reach the MSY level. This may be the case for collapsed stocks or stocks with slow reproductive species such as cod in the Kattegat. Therefore, it is expected that good environmental status will be partially achieved by 2020 for fish mortality (D3C1) and spawning biomass (D3C2). In order for a fish stock to be in good condition, all criteria must in principle be met. At present, however, only D3C1 and D3C2 are used in the assessment, as the methods for estimating the size and length of large fish for D3C3 have not yet been validated. ICES, on the other hand, recommends that D3C3 be used as a monitoring indicator in relation to the age and size distribution in fish stocks.
The environmental status of six selected fish, crustacean and shellfish stocks in the Baltic Sea shows good environmental status for two stocks, not good for three stocks, while the condition cannot be determined for one stock. The fishing mortality rate is estimated to be too high in three of the six stocks and is undefined in one of the stocks. The spawning biomass is too low in two of the six stocks and undefined in one stock. Overall, therefore, the environmental condition of D3 is not considered good. The CFP means that most commercially exploited species must be managed according to MSY principles by 2020. However, there may be some stocks where special conditions mean that the stock will take longer to reach the MSY level. This may be the case for collapsed stocks or stocks with slow reproductive species such as cod in the Kattegat. Therefore, it is expected that good environmental status will be partially achieved by 2020 for fish mortality (D3C1) and spawning biomass (D3C2). In order for a fish stock to be in good condition, all criteria must in principle be met. At present, however, only D3C1 and D3C2 are used in the assessment, as the methods for estimating the size and length of large fish for D3C3 have not yet been validated. ICES, on the other hand, recommends that D3C3 be used as a monitoring indicator in relation to the age and size distribution in fish stocks.
The environmental status of six selected fish, crustacean and shellfish stocks in the Baltic Sea shows good environmental status for two stocks, not good for three stocks, while the condition cannot be determined for one stock. The fishing mortality rate is estimated to be too high in three of the six stocks and is undefined in one of the stocks. The spawning biomass is too low in two of the six stocks and undefined in one stock. Overall, therefore, the environmental condition of D3 is not considered good. The CFP means that most commercially exploited species must be managed according to MSY principles by 2020. However, there may be some stocks where special conditions mean that the stock will take longer to reach the MSY level. This may be the case for collapsed stocks or stocks with slow reproductive species such as cod in the Kattegat. Therefore, it is expected that good environmental status will be partially achieved by 2020 for fish mortality (D3C1) and spawning biomass (D3C2). In order for a fish stock to be in good condition, all criteria must in principle be met. At present, however, only D3C1 and D3C2 are used in the assessment, as the methods for estimating the size and length of large fish for D3C3 have not yet been validated. ICES, on the other hand, recommends that D3C3 be used as a monitoring indicator in relation to the age and size distribution in fish stocks.
The environmental status of six selected fish, crustacean and shellfish stocks in the Baltic Sea shows good environmental status for two stocks, not good for three stocks, while the condition cannot be determined for one stock. The fishing mortality rate is estimated to be too high in three of the six stocks and is undefined in one of the stocks. The spawning biomass is too low in two of the six stocks and undefined in one stock. Overall, therefore, the environmental condition of D3 is not considered good. The CFP means that most commercially exploited species must be managed according to MSY principles by 2020. However, there may be some stocks where special conditions mean that the stock will take longer to reach the MSY level. This may be the case for collapsed stocks or stocks with slow reproductive species such as cod in the Kattegat. Therefore, it is expected that good environmental status will be partially achieved by 2020 for fish mortality (D3C1) and spawning biomass (D3C2). In order for a fish stock to be in good condition, all criteria must in principle be met. At present, however, only D3C1 and D3C2 are used in the assessment, as the methods for estimating the size and length of large fish for D3C3 have not yet been validated. ICES, on the other hand, recommends that D3C3 be used as a monitoring indicator in relation to the age and size distribution in fish stocks.
The environmental status of six selected fish, crustacean and shellfish stocks in the Baltic Sea shows good environmental status for two stocks, not good for three stocks, while the condition cannot be determined for one stock. The fishing mortality rate is estimated to be too high in three of the six stocks and is undefined in one of the stocks. The spawning biomass is too low in two of the six stocks and undefined in one stock. Overall, therefore, the environmental condition of D3 is not considered good. The CFP means that most commercially exploited species must be managed according to MSY principles by 2020. However, there may be some stocks where special conditions mean that the stock will take longer to reach the MSY level. This may be the case for collapsed stocks or stocks with slow reproductive species such as cod in the Kattegat. Therefore, it is expected that good environmental status will be partially achieved by 2020 for fish mortality (D3C1) and spawning biomass (D3C2). In order for a fish stock to be in good condition, all criteria must in principle be met. At present, however, only D3C1 and D3C2 are used in the assessment, as the methods for estimating the size and length of large fish for D3C3 have not yet been validated. ICES, on the other hand, recommends that D3C3 be used as a monitoring indicator in relation to the age and size distribution in fish stocks.
The environmental status of six selected fish, crustacean and shellfish stocks in the Baltic Sea shows good environmental status for two stocks, not good for three stocks, while the condition cannot be determined for one stock. The fishing mortality rate is estimated to be too high in three of the six stocks and is undefined in one of the stocks. The spawning biomass is too low in two of the six stocks and undefined in one stock. Overall, therefore, the environmental condition of D3 is not considered good. The CFP means that most commercially exploited species must be managed according to MSY principles by 2020. However, there may be some stocks where special conditions mean that the stock will take longer to reach the MSY level. This may be the case for collapsed stocks or stocks with slow reproductive species such as cod in the Kattegat. Therefore, it is expected that good environmental status will be partially achieved by 2020 for fish mortality (D3C1) and spawning biomass (D3C2). In order for a fish stock to be in good condition, all criteria must in principle be met. At present, however, only D3C1 and D3C2 are used in the assessment, as the methods for estimating the size and length of large fish for D3C3 have not yet been validated. ICES, on the other hand, recommends that D3C3 be used as a monitoring indicator in relation to the age and size distribution in fish stocks.
The environmental status of six selected fish, crustacean and shellfish stocks in the Baltic Sea shows good environmental status for two stocks, not good for three stocks, while the condition cannot be determined for one stock. The fishing mortality rate is estimated to be too high in three of the six stocks and is undefined in one of the stocks. The spawning biomass is too low in two of the six stocks and undefined in one stock. Overall, therefore, the environmental condition of D3 is not considered good. The CFP means that most commercially exploited species must be managed according to MSY principles by 2020. However, there may be some stocks where special conditions mean that the stock will take longer to reach the MSY level. This may be the case for collapsed stocks or stocks with slow reproductive species such as cod in the Kattegat. Therefore, it is expected that good environmental status will be partially achieved by 2020 for fish mortality (D3C1) and spawning biomass (D3C2). In order for a fish stock to be in good condition, all criteria must in principle be met. At present, however, only D3C1 and D3C2 are used in the assessment, as the methods for estimating the size and length of large fish for D3C3 have not yet been validated. ICES, on the other hand, recommends that D3C3 be used as a monitoring indicator in relation to the age and size distribution in fish stocks.
The environmental status of six selected fish, crustacean and shellfish stocks in the Baltic Sea shows good environmental status for two stocks, not good for three stocks, while the condition cannot be determined for one stock. The fishing mortality rate is estimated to be too high in three of the six stocks and is undefined in one of the stocks. The spawning biomass is too low in two of the six stocks and undefined in one stock. Overall, therefore, the environmental condition of D3 is not considered good. The CFP means that most commercially exploited species must be managed according to MSY principles by 2020. However, there may be some stocks where special conditions mean that the stock will take longer to reach the MSY level. This may be the case for collapsed stocks or stocks with slow reproductive species such as cod in the Kattegat. Therefore, it is expected that good environmental status will be partially achieved by 2020 for fish mortality (D3C1) and spawning biomass (D3C2). In order for a fish stock to be in good condition, all criteria must in principle be met. At present, however, only D3C1 and D3C2 are used in the assessment, as the methods for estimating the size and length of large fish for D3C3 have not yet been validated. ICES, on the other hand, recommends that D3C3 be used as a monitoring indicator in relation to the age and size distribution in fish stocks.
Assessments period
2018-2024
2018-2024
2018-2024
2018-2024
2018-2024
2018-2024
2018-2024
2018-2024
2018-2024
2018-2024
2018-2024
2018-2024
Related pressures
  • Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities)
  • Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities)
  • Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities)
  • Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities)
  • Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities)
  • Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities)
  • Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities)
  • Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities)
  • Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities)
  • Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities)
  • Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities)
  • Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities)
Related targets
  • DK-T3.1
  • DK-T3.2
  • DK-T3.3
  • DK-T3.1
  • DK-T3.2
  • DK-T3.3
  • DK-T3.1
  • DK-T3.2
  • DK-T3.3
  • DK-T3.1
  • DK-T3.2
  • DK-T3.3
  • DK-T3.1
  • DK-T3.2
  • DK-T3.3
  • DK-T3.1
  • DK-T3.2
  • DK-T3.3
  • DK-T3.1
  • DK-T3.2
  • DK-T3.3
  • DK-T3.1
  • DK-T3.2
  • DK-T3.3
  • DK-T3.1
  • DK-T3.2
  • DK-T3.3
  • DK-T3.1
  • DK-T3.2
  • DK-T3.3
  • DK-T3.1
  • DK-T3.2
  • DK-T3.3
  • DK-T3.1
  • DK-T3.2
  • DK-T3.3