Member State report / Art8 / 2018 / D7 / 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 | D7 Hydrographical changes |
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 |
D7
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D7
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D7
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D7
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D7
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D7
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D7
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D7
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D7
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D7
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D7
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Feature |
Hydrographical changes
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Hydrographical changes
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Benthic broad habitats
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Benthic broad habitats
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Benthic broad habitats
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Benthic broad habitats
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Benthic broad habitats
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Benthic broad habitats
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Benthic broad habitats
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Benthic broad habitats
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Benthic broad habitats
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Element |
Circalittoral coarse sediment |
Circalittoral mixed sediment |
Circalittoral mud |
Circalittoral sand |
Infralittoral mixed sediment |
Infralittoral mud |
Infralittoral rock and biogenic reef |
Infralittoral sand |
Offshore circalittoral sand |
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Element code |
HabBenCircalitCoarSed |
HabBenCircalitMxdSed |
HabBenCircalitMud |
HabBenCircalitSand |
HabBenInfralitMxdSed |
HabBenInfralitMud |
HabBenInfralitRock |
HabBenInfralitSand |
HabBenOffshSand |
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Element code source |
Habitats (D1-D6) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/msfd/broadHabitatTypes/view
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Habitats (D1-D6) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/msfd/broadHabitatTypes/view
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Habitats (D1-D6) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/msfd/broadHabitatTypes/view
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Habitats (D1-D6) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/msfd/broadHabitatTypes/view
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Habitats (D1-D6) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/msfd/broadHabitatTypes/view
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Habitats (D1-D6) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/msfd/broadHabitatTypes/view
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Habitats (D1-D6) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/msfd/broadHabitatTypes/view
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Habitats (D1-D6) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/msfd/broadHabitatTypes/view
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Habitats (D1-D6) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/msfd/broadHabitatTypes/view
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Element 2 |
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Element 2 code |
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Element 2 code source |
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Element source |
EU |
EU |
EU |
EU |
EU |
EU |
EU |
EU |
EU |
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Criterion |
D7C1
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D7C1
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D7C2
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D7C2
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D7C2
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D7C2
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D7C2
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D7C2
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D7C2
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D7C2
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D7C2
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Parameter |
Other
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Other
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Other
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Other
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Other
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Other
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Other
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Other
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Other
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Other
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Other
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Parameter other |
Extent of hydrographic changes in the water column.
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extent of hydrographic changes on the seafloor
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Extent of negative effects caused by permanent hydrographical changes |
Extent of negative effects caused by permanent hydrographical changes |
Extent of negative effects caused by permanent hydrographical changes |
Extent of negative effects caused by permanent hydrographical changes |
Extent of negative effects caused by permanent hydrographical changes |
Extent of negative effects caused by permanent hydrographical changes |
Extent of negative effects caused by permanent hydrographical changes |
Extent of negative effects caused by permanent hydrographical changes |
Extent of negative effects caused by permanent hydrographical changes |
Threshold value upper |
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Threshold value lower |
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Threshold qualitative |
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Threshold value source |
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Threshold value source other |
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Value achieved upper |
208.0 |
108.0 |
0.1 |
0.4 |
0.4 |
0.2 |
6.9 |
0.4 |
0.003 |
3.2 |
0.1 |
Value achieved lower |
208.0 |
108.0 |
0.1 |
0.4 |
0.4 |
0.2 |
6.9 |
0.4 |
0.003 |
3.2 |
0.1 |
Value unit |
square kilometre
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square kilometre
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square kilometre
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square kilometre
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square kilometre
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square kilometre
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square kilometre
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square kilometre
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square kilometre
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square kilometre
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square kilometre
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Value unit other |
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Proportion threshold value |
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Proportion value achieved |
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Proportion threshold value unit |
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Trend |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Parameter achieved |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Description parameter |
The hydrographic changes are estimated to be caused by offshore wind turbines (179 km2), bridges (16.7 km2), ports and facilities (12.4 km2).
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The hydrographic changes are estimated to be caused by offshore wind turbines (91.2km2), bridges (6.24 km2), ports and facilities (10.3 km2).
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There are a total of 58 km2 of the overall habitat type in the MRU. Of this, approximately 0.1 km2 is adversely affected due to permanent hydrographic changes, which corresponds to approximately 0.09% of the habitat type in the MRU.
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There are a total of 2076 km2 of the overall habitat type in the MRU. Of this, about 0.4 km2 is adversely affected due to permanent hydrographic changes, which corresponds to approximately 0.02% of the habitat type in the MRU.
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There are a total of 3029 km2 of the overall habitat type in the MRU. Of this, about 0.4 km2 is adversely affected due to permanent hydrographic changes, which corresponds to about 0.01% of the habitat type in the MRU.
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There are a total of 2522 km2 of the overall habitat type in the MRU. Of this, about 0.2 km2 is adversely affected due to permanent hydrographic changes, which corresponds to less than 0.01% of the habitat type in the MRU.
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There are a total of 4021 km2 of the overall habitat type in the MRU. Of this, approximately 6.9 km2 is adversely affected due to permanent hydrographic changes, which corresponds to approximately 0.17% of the habitat type in the MRU.
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There are a total of 2855 km2 of the overall habitat type in the MRU. Of this, about 0.4 km2 is adversely affected due to permanent hydrographic changes, which corresponds to about 0.01% of the habitat type in the MRU.
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There are a total of 172 km2 of the overall habitat type in the MRU. Of this, about 0.003 km2 is adversely affected due to permanent hydrographic changes, which corresponds to less than 0.002% of the habitat type in the MRU.
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There are a total of 4899 km2 of the overall habitat type in the MRU. Of this, about 3.2 km2 is adversely affected due to permanent hydrographic changes, which corresponds to approximately 0.07% of the habitat type in the MRU.
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There are a total of 292 km2 of the overall habitat type in the MRU. Of this, about 0.1 km2 is adversely affected due to permanent hydrographic changes, corresponding to about 0.3% of the habitat type in the MRU.
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Related indicator |
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Criteria status |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Description criteria |
The spatial extent of the hydrographic changes can be assessed partly by actual measurements and partly by the involvement of hydrodynamic models. In relation to criterion D7C1, the extent of the hydrographic changes is descriptive based on the overall goal of good environmental status as a condition where permanent hydrographic changes do not adversely affect marine ecosystems. Physical loss under Descriptor 7, relative to the reporting under D6C1 and D6C4, only incurs losses caused by hydrographic changes. Physical loss of the seabed under descriptor 7 is thus a subset of physical loss of the seabed calculated under descriptor 6. The mapping of D7C1 is characterized by the fact that there are no common standards for defining hydrographic influences between the various pressure factors. Going forward, it will be useful to discuss between authorities and modelers the determination of the trifle limit and the framework for hydrographic influences, for example. for flow velocity in hydrographic models.
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The spatial extent of the hydrographic changes can be assessed partly by actual measurements and partly by the involvement of hydrodynamic models. In relation to criterion D7C1, the extent of the hydrographic changes is descriptive based on the overall goal of good environmental status as a condition where permanent hydrographic changes do not adversely affect marine ecosystems. Physical loss under Descriptor 7, relative to the reporting under D6C1 and D6C4, only incurs losses caused by hydrographic changes. Physical loss of the seabed under descriptor 7 is thus a subset of physical loss of the seabed calculated under descriptor 6. The mapping of D7C1 is characterized by the fact that there are no common standards for defining hydrographic influences between the various pressure factors. Going forward, it will be useful to discuss between authorities and modelers the determination of the trifle limit and the framework for hydrographic influences, for example. for flow velocity in hydrographic models.
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Element status |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
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Description element |
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Integration rule type parameter |
Not relevant
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Not relevant
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Not relevant
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Not relevant
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Not relevant
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Not relevant
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Not relevant
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Not relevant
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Not relevant
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Not relevant
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Not relevant
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Integration rule description parameter |
Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Integration rule type criteria |
Not relevant
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Not relevant
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Not relevant
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Not relevant
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Not relevant
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Not relevant
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Not relevant
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Not relevant
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Not relevant
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Not relevant
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Not relevant
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Integration rule description criteria |
Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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Thresholds have not yet been established in relation to hydrographic changes, and there is therefore not a sufficient basis for assessing when good environmental conditions are achieved.
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GES extent threshold |
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GES extent achieved |
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GES extent unit |
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GES achieved |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Description overall status |
According to the GES Decision, thresholds for the negative effects of permanent hydrographic changes (D7C2) must be set in a (sub) regional cooperation. Good environmental conditions in the sea in relation to hydrographic changes are assessed on a background report prepared by MOEA / S. The assessment of descriptor 7 is basically based on the same basis as the assessment of descriptor 6. The assessment of descriptor 7 is made using actual measurements, the involvement of hydrodynamic models and estimates based on experience figures. It includes available EIA reports prepared for projects at sea in accordance with specific legislation, including EIA legislation. For projects where no EIA report is available, estimates have been made of the hydrographic changes based on experience. If the project is deemed not to need an EIA report upon approval, it is assumed that the hydrographic changes are 0. If the project is before 1999 and thus before the implementation of the EIA Directive in Denmark, an estimate of the project's impact on the hydrographic conditions is made. This estimate is based on the average impact of similar projects with the same pressure factor. The assessment of descriptor 7 is based on completed or initiated projects in the period 1983-2016. This is done to ensure the greatest possible consistency with the assessment under Descriptor 6, Criterion 1 on physical loss of the seabed. The assessment of descriptor 7 includes a total of 155 projects for the Baltic Sea and the Belt Sea, which include raw material areas, offshore wind turbines, sailing channels, ports / facilities, pipelines and offshore oil and gas installations.
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According to the GES Decision, thresholds for the negative effects of permanent hydrographic changes (D7C2) must be set in a (sub) regional cooperation. Good environmental conditions in the sea in relation to hydrographic changes are assessed on a background report prepared by MOEA / S. The assessment of descriptor 7 is basically based on the same basis as the assessment of descriptor 6. The assessment of descriptor 7 is made using actual measurements, the involvement of hydrodynamic models and estimates based on experience figures. It includes available EIA reports prepared for projects at sea in accordance with specific legislation, including EIA legislation. For projects where no EIA report is available, estimates have been made of the hydrographic changes based on experience. If the project is deemed not to need an EIA report upon approval, it is assumed that the hydrographic changes are 0. If the project is before 1999 and thus before the implementation of the EIA Directive in Denmark, an estimate of the project's impact on the hydrographic conditions is made. This estimate is based on the average impact of similar projects with the same pressure factor. The assessment of descriptor 7 is based on completed or initiated projects in the period 1983-2016. This is done to ensure the greatest possible consistency with the assessment under Descriptor 6, Criterion 1 on physical loss of the seabed. The assessment of descriptor 7 includes a total of 155 projects for the Baltic Sea and the Belt Sea, which include raw material areas, offshore wind turbines, sailing channels, ports / facilities, pipelines and offshore oil and gas installations.
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According to the GES Decision, thresholds for the negative effects of permanent hydrographic changes (D7C2) must be set in regional or sub-regional cooperation. Thresholds have not yet been set. Good environmental conditions in the sea in relation to hydrographic changes are assessed on a background report prepared by MOEA / S. The assessment of descriptor 7 is basically based on the same basis as the assessment of descriptor 6. 155 projects are included in the assessment of hydrographic changes for the Baltic Sea and the Great Belt, which include raw material areas, offshore wind turbines, boating, ports / installations, pipelines and offshore oil and gas installations. The assessment of descriptor 7 is made using actual measurements, the inclusion of hydrodynamic models and estimates based on experience figures. It includes available EIA reports prepared for projects at sea in accordance with specific legislation, including through EIA legislation. For projects where no EIA report is available, estimates have been made of the hydrographic changes based on experience. If the project is deemed not to need an EIA report upon approval, it is assumed that the hydrographic changes are 0. If the project is before 1999 and thus before the implementation of the EIA Directive in Denmark, an estimate of the project's impact on the hydrographic conditions is made. This estimate is based on the average impact of similar projects with the same pressure factor. The assessment of descriptor 7 is based on completed or initiated projects in the period 1983-2016. This is done to ensure the greatest possible consistency with the assessment under Descriptor 6, Criterion 1 on physical loss of the seabed. For the Baltic Sea and the Belt Sea, it is estimated that 11.6 km2 of the seabed's overall habitats are adversely affected by permanent hydrographic changes.
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According to the GES Decision, thresholds for the negative effects of permanent hydrographic changes (D7C2) must be set in regional or sub-regional cooperation. Thresholds have not yet been set. Good environmental conditions in the sea in relation to hydrographic changes are assessed on a background report prepared by MOEA / S. The assessment of descriptor 7 is basically based on the same basis as the assessment of descriptor 6. 155 projects are included in the assessment of hydrographic changes for the Baltic Sea and the Great Belt, which include raw material areas, offshore wind turbines, boating, ports / installations, pipelines and offshore oil and gas installations. The assessment of descriptor 7 is made using actual measurements, the inclusion of hydrodynamic models and estimates based on experience figures. It includes available EIA reports prepared for projects at sea in accordance with specific legislation, including through EIA legislation. For projects where no EIA report is available, estimates have been made of the hydrographic changes based on experience. If the project is deemed not to need an EIA report upon approval, it is assumed that the hydrographic changes are 0. If the project is before 1999 and thus before the implementation of the EIA Directive in Denmark, an estimate of the project's impact on the hydrographic conditions is made. This estimate is based on the average impact of similar projects with the same pressure factor. The assessment of descriptor 7 is based on completed or initiated projects in the period 1983-2016. This is done to ensure the greatest possible consistency with the assessment under Descriptor 6, Criterion 1 on physical loss of the seabed. For the Baltic Sea and the Belt Sea, it is estimated that 11.6 km2 of the seabed's overall habitats are adversely affected by permanent hydrographic changes.
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According to the GES Decision, thresholds for the negative effects of permanent hydrographic changes (D7C2) must be set in regional or sub-regional cooperation. Thresholds have not yet been set. Good environmental conditions in the sea in relation to hydrographic changes are assessed on a background report prepared by MOEA / S. The assessment of descriptor 7 is basically based on the same basis as the assessment of descriptor 6. 155 projects are included in the assessment of hydrographic changes for the Baltic Sea and the Great Belt, which include raw material areas, offshore wind turbines, boating, ports / installations, pipelines and offshore oil and gas installations. The assessment of descriptor 7 is made using actual measurements, the inclusion of hydrodynamic models and estimates based on experience figures. It includes available EIA reports prepared for projects at sea in accordance with specific legislation, including through EIA legislation. For projects where no EIA report is available, estimates have been made of the hydrographic changes based on experience. If the project is deemed not to need an EIA report upon approval, it is assumed that the hydrographic changes are 0. If the project is before 1999 and thus before the implementation of the EIA Directive in Denmark, an estimate of the project's impact on the hydrographic conditions is made. This estimate is based on the average impact of similar projects with the same pressure factor. The assessment of descriptor 7 is based on completed or initiated projects in the period 1983-2016. This is done to ensure the greatest possible consistency with the assessment under Descriptor 6, Criterion 1 on physical loss of the seabed. For the Baltic Sea and the Belt Sea, it is estimated that 11.6 km2 of the seabed's overall habitats are adversely affected by permanent hydrographic changes.
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According to the GES Decision, thresholds for the negative effects of permanent hydrographic changes (D7C2) must be set in regional or sub-regional cooperation. Thresholds have not yet been set. Good environmental conditions in the sea in relation to hydrographic changes are assessed on a background report prepared by MOEA / S. The assessment of descriptor 7 is basically based on the same basis as the assessment of descriptor 6. 155 projects are included in the assessment of hydrographic changes for the Baltic Sea and the Great Belt, which include raw material areas, offshore wind turbines, boating, ports / installations, pipelines and offshore oil and gas installations. The assessment of descriptor 7 is made using actual measurements, the inclusion of hydrodynamic models and estimates based on experience figures. It includes available EIA reports prepared for projects at sea in accordance with specific legislation, including through EIA legislation. For projects where no EIA report is available, estimates have been made of the hydrographic changes based on experience. If the project is deemed not to need an EIA report upon approval, it is assumed that the hydrographic changes are 0. If the project is before 1999 and thus before the implementation of the EIA Directive in Denmark, an estimate of the project's impact on the hydrographic conditions is made. This estimate is based on the average impact of similar projects with the same pressure factor. The assessment of descriptor 7 is based on completed or initiated projects in the period 1983-2016. This is done to ensure the greatest possible consistency with the assessment under Descriptor 6, Criterion 1 on physical loss of the seabed. For the Baltic Sea and the Belt Sea, it is estimated that 11.6 km2 of the seabed's overall habitats are adversely affected by permanent hydrographic changes.
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According to the GES Decision, thresholds for the negative effects of permanent hydrographic changes (D7C2) must be set in regional or sub-regional cooperation. Thresholds have not yet been set. Good environmental conditions in the sea in relation to hydrographic changes are assessed on a background report prepared by MOEA / S. The assessment of descriptor 7 is basically based on the same basis as the assessment of descriptor 6. 155 projects are included in the assessment of hydrographic changes for the Baltic Sea and the Great Belt, which include raw material areas, offshore wind turbines, boating, ports / installations, pipelines and offshore oil and gas installations. The assessment of descriptor 7 is made using actual measurements, the inclusion of hydrodynamic models and estimates based on experience figures. It includes available EIA reports prepared for projects at sea in accordance with specific legislation, including through EIA legislation. For projects where no EIA report is available, estimates have been made of the hydrographic changes based on experience. If the project is deemed not to need an EIA report upon approval, it is assumed that the hydrographic changes are 0. If the project is before 1999 and thus before the implementation of the EIA Directive in Denmark, an estimate of the project's impact on the hydrographic conditions is made. This estimate is based on the average impact of similar projects with the same pressure factor. The assessment of descriptor 7 is based on completed or initiated projects in the period 1983-2016. This is done to ensure the greatest possible consistency with the assessment under Descriptor 6, Criterion 1 on physical loss of the seabed. For the Baltic Sea and the Belt Sea, it is estimated that 11.6 km2 of the seabed's overall habitats are adversely affected by permanent hydrographic changes.
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According to the GES Decision, thresholds for the negative effects of permanent hydrographic changes (D7C2) must be set in regional or sub-regional cooperation. Thresholds have not yet been set. Good environmental conditions in the sea in relation to hydrographic changes are assessed on a background report prepared by MOEA / S. The assessment of descriptor 7 is basically based on the same basis as the assessment of descriptor 6. 155 projects are included in the assessment of hydrographic changes for the Baltic Sea and the Great Belt, which include raw material areas, offshore wind turbines, boating, ports / installations, pipelines and offshore oil and gas installations. The assessment of descriptor 7 is made using actual measurements, the inclusion of hydrodynamic models and estimates based on experience figures. It includes available EIA reports prepared for projects at sea in accordance with specific legislation, including through EIA legislation. For projects where no EIA report is available, estimates have been made of the hydrographic changes based on experience. If the project is deemed not to need an EIA report upon approval, it is assumed that the hydrographic changes are 0. If the project is before 1999 and thus before the implementation of the EIA Directive in Denmark, an estimate of the project's impact on the hydrographic conditions is made. This estimate is based on the average impact of similar projects with the same pressure factor. The assessment of descriptor 7 is based on completed or initiated projects in the period 1983-2016. This is done to ensure the greatest possible consistency with the assessment under Descriptor 6, Criterion 1 on physical loss of the seabed. For the Baltic Sea and the Belt Sea, it is estimated that 11.6 km2 of the seabed's overall habitats are adversely affected by permanent hydrographic changes.
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According to the GES Decision, thresholds for the negative effects of permanent hydrographic changes (D7C2) must be set in regional or sub-regional cooperation. Thresholds have not yet been set. Good environmental conditions in the sea in relation to hydrographic changes are assessed on a background report prepared by MOEA / S. The assessment of descriptor 7 is basically based on the same basis as the assessment of descriptor 6. 155 projects are included in the assessment of hydrographic changes for the Baltic Sea and the Great Belt, which include raw material areas, offshore wind turbines, boating, ports / installations, pipelines and offshore oil and gas installations. The assessment of descriptor 7 is made using actual measurements, the inclusion of hydrodynamic models and estimates based on experience figures. It includes available EIA reports prepared for projects at sea in accordance with specific legislation, including through EIA legislation. For projects where no EIA report is available, estimates have been made of the hydrographic changes based on experience. If the project is deemed not to need an EIA report upon approval, it is assumed that the hydrographic changes are 0. If the project is before 1999 and thus before the implementation of the EIA Directive in Denmark, an estimate of the project's impact on the hydrographic conditions is made. This estimate is based on the average impact of similar projects with the same pressure factor. The assessment of descriptor 7 is based on completed or initiated projects in the period 1983-2016. This is done to ensure the greatest possible consistency with the assessment under Descriptor 6, Criterion 1 on physical loss of the seabed. For the Baltic Sea and the Belt Sea, it is estimated that 11.6 km2 of the seabed's overall habitats are adversely affected by permanent hydrographic changes.
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According to the GES Decision, thresholds for the negative effects of permanent hydrographic changes (D7C2) must be set in regional or sub-regional cooperation. Thresholds have not yet been set. Good environmental conditions in the sea in relation to hydrographic changes are assessed on a background report prepared by MOEA / S. The assessment of descriptor 7 is basically based on the same basis as the assessment of descriptor 6. 155 projects are included in the assessment of hydrographic changes for the Baltic Sea and the Great Belt, which include raw material areas, offshore wind turbines, boating, ports / installations, pipelines and offshore oil and gas installations. The assessment of descriptor 7 is made using actual measurements, the inclusion of hydrodynamic models and estimates based on experience figures. It includes available EIA reports prepared for projects at sea in accordance with specific legislation, including through EIA legislation. For projects where no EIA report is available, estimates have been made of the hydrographic changes based on experience. If the project is deemed not to need an EIA report upon approval, it is assumed that the hydrographic changes are 0. If the project is before 1999 and thus before the implementation of the EIA Directive in Denmark, an estimate of the project's impact on the hydrographic conditions is made. This estimate is based on the average impact of similar projects with the same pressure factor. The assessment of descriptor 7 is based on completed or initiated projects in the period 1983-2016. This is done to ensure the greatest possible consistency with the assessment under Descriptor 6, Criterion 1 on physical loss of the seabed. For the Baltic Sea and the Belt Sea, it is estimated that 11.6 km2 of the seabed's overall habitats are adversely affected by permanent hydrographic changes.
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According to the GES Decision, thresholds for the negative effects of permanent hydrographic changes (D7C2) must be set in regional or sub-regional cooperation. Thresholds have not yet been set. Good environmental conditions in the sea in relation to hydrographic changes are assessed on a background report prepared by MOEA / S. The assessment of descriptor 7 is basically based on the same basis as the assessment of descriptor 6. 155 projects are included in the assessment of hydrographic changes for the Baltic Sea and the Great Belt, which include raw material areas, offshore wind turbines, boating, ports / installations, pipelines and offshore oil and gas installations. The assessment of descriptor 7 is made using actual measurements, the inclusion of hydrodynamic models and estimates based on experience figures. It includes available EIA reports prepared for projects at sea in accordance with specific legislation, including through EIA legislation. For projects where no EIA report is available, estimates have been made of the hydrographic changes based on experience. If the project is deemed not to need an EIA report upon approval, it is assumed that the hydrographic changes are 0. If the project is before 1999 and thus before the implementation of the EIA Directive in Denmark, an estimate of the project's impact on the hydrographic conditions is made. This estimate is based on the average impact of similar projects with the same pressure factor. The assessment of descriptor 7 is based on completed or initiated projects in the period 1983-2016. This is done to ensure the greatest possible consistency with the assessment under Descriptor 6, Criterion 1 on physical loss of the seabed. For the Baltic Sea and the Belt Sea, it is estimated that 11.6 km2 of the seabed's overall habitats are adversely affected by permanent hydrographic changes.
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Assessments period |
1983-2016 |
1983-2016 |
1983-2016 |
1983-2016 |
1983-2016 |
1983-2016 |
1983-2016 |
1983-2016 |
1983-2016 |
1983-2016 |
1983-2016 |
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