D10C1 Litter (excluding micro-litter) (10.1, 10.1.1, 10.1.2)

D10C1 Litter (excluding micro-litter) (10.1, 10.1.1, 10.1.2)

D10C2 Micro-litter (10.1, 10.1.3)

D10C1 Litter (excluding micro-litter) (10.1, 10.1.1, 10.1.2)

D10C2 Micro-litter (10.1, 10.1.3)

D10C3 Litter ingested (10.1, 10.2.1)

D10C3 Litter ingested (10.1, 10.2.1)

D10C3 Litter ingested (10.1, 10.2.1)

LevelPressureShore

LevelPressureWater

LevelPressureWater

LevelPressureSeabed

LevelPressureSeabed

ImpactPressureWaterColumn

ImpactPressureSeabedHabitats

ImpactPressureFunctionalGroup

LitterShores10_1

LitterWaterColumnSurface10_1

LitterWaterColumnSurface10_1

LitterSeabed10_1

LitterSeabed10_1

LitterWaterColumnHabitats10_2

LitterSeabedHabitats10_2

LitterFunctionalGroups10_2

MarineCoast, MarineOceanic, MarineShelf, RedSalinity, VarSalinity

LitRock, LitSed, ShallCoarseSed, ShallMud, ShallMxdSed, ShallRock, ShallSand, ShelfCoarseSed, ShelfMud, ShelfMxdSed, ShelfRock, ShelfSand

BirdsInshoreBenthic, BirdsInshoreHerbiv, BirdsInshorePelagic, BirdsInshoreSurface, BirdsIntertidalBenthic, BirdsOffshorePelagic, BirdsOffshoreSurface, CephalopodsCoastShelf, CephalopodsCoastShelf, CephalopodsDeep_sea, FishCoastal, FishDemersal, FishDemersalElasmobranchs, FishDiadromous, FishPelagic, FishPelagicElasmobranchs, MammalsBaleenWhales, MammalsSeals, MammalsToothedWhales, ReptilesTurtles

there is not a particular quantitative threshold between good/ not good status as the approach to GES can be only done qualitatively.

there is not a particular quantitative threshold between good/ not good status as the approach to GES can be only done qualitatively.

there is not a particular quantitative threshold between good/ not good status as the approach to GES can be only done qualitatively.

there is not a particular quantitative threshold between good/ not good status as the approach to GES can be only done qualitatively.

there is not a particular quantitative threshold between good/ not good status as the approach to GES can be only done qualitatively.

there is not a particular quantitative threshold between good/ not good status as the approach to GES can be only done qualitatively.

there is not a particular quantitative threshold between good/ not good status as the approach to GES can be only done qualitatively.

there is not a particular quantitative threshold between good/ not good status as the approach to GES can be only done qualitatively.

NotGood

NotAssessed

NotAssessed

NotGood

NotGood

NotAssessed

NotAssessed

NotAssessed

Stable

Unknown_NotAssessed

Unknown_NotAssessed

Unknown_NotAssessed

Unknown_NotAssessed

Unknown_NotAssessed

Unknown_NotAssessed

Unknown_NotAssessed

Moderate

NotRelevant

NotRelevant

NotRelevant

NotRelevant

NotRelevant

NotRelevant

NotRelevant

According to available data, the volume of marine litter collected from the coastline of the Ionian-Adriatic is not as increased as in other assessment areas. The western coasts of Peloponnese have the highest values of marine litter, probably because of the wind regime. In addition, the Gulf of Corinth has relatively high values The study of litter composition of certain beaches in the assessment area shows that litter is mainly composed of plastic (46%) followed by paper (12%), metal (16%), glass (5%), rope (6%) and building material (4%).

Concerning the subtidal seabed there is limited data about marine litter in the assessment area. According to a particular research Myrtoo accumulates the largest amount of benthic litter in the area . In contrast, the western seabed of Kithira presents 0 items/100m2. Furthermore, the Gulf of Patras is a burdened area. The composition of benthic litter is plastic (55%), metal (16%), rubber (5%), paper (12%), clothing (3%), glass (5%), rope (5%)

Concerning the subtidal seabed there is limited data about marine litter in the assessment area. According to a particular research Myrtoo accumulates the largest amount of benthic litter in the area . In contrast, the western seabed of Kithira presents 0 items/100m2. Furthermore, the Gulf of Patras is a burdened area. The composition of benthic litter is plastic (55%), metal (16%), rubber (5%), paper (12%), clothing (3%), glass (5%), rope (5%)

There are no data concerning the environmental impacts of marine litter, although there have been mentionings of the negative impact of the pressure on marine organisms - certain species have been found entangled in litter items or having consumed litter particles.

According to a field experiment, the presence of litter increase the abundance and number of species, as species colonise litter sufaces and mobile species are provided with shelter or reproduction sites.However, the biodiversity of soft bottoms is threatened in the long-run.

It is well known that marine litter is responsible for causing damage to a wide range of marine organisms, including mammals, fish, turtles and birds. This damage can entail their entanglement in litter items causing lethal injury, drowning or starvation. In addition, marine organisms can ingest plastic particles and other litter as they mistake marine debris for food. Ingested plastics can be lethal either directly, as it can negatively impact the animals digestion and subsequently their body condition, or increase the accumulation of chemicals in their body.

The mean amount of marine litter on the coastlines of the assessment area is 136 kg/km. The highest value observed was 500 kg/km whereas the lowest was 10 kg/km.

The mean amount of marine litter on the seabed of the assessment area is 1.2 items/100m2. The highest value observed was 4.6 items/100m2 whereas the lowest was 0 items/100m2

The mean amount of marine litter on the seabed of the assessment area is 1.2 items/100m2. The highest value observed was 4.6 items/100m2 whereas the lowest was 0 items/100m2

Low

Non related GES component

Non related GES component

Low

Low

Non related GES component

Non related GES component

Non related GES component

Stable

Unknown_NotAssessed

Unknown_NotAssessed

Unknown_NotAssessed

Unknown_NotAssessed

Decrease

Decrease

Decrease

Decrease

Decrease

The sources of marine litter can be broadly categorised into land - based and marine -based.Land- based activities include recreation, man-made structures, land-based wastes and domestic ones. Sea based activities involve shipping (ships'garbage or other operational waste), fishing (fishery materials discarded from vessels or mariculture). However, it is difficult to distinguish exactly which marine litter items originate from each activity.

The sources of marine litter can be broadly categorised into land - based and marine -based.Land- based activities include recreation, man-made structures, land-based wastes and domestic ones. Sea based activities involve shipping (ships'garbage or other operational waste), fishing (fishery materials discarded from vessels or mariculture). However, it is difficult to distinguish exactly which marine litter items originate from each activity.

The sources of marine litter can be broadly categorised into land - based and marine -based.Land- based activities include recreation, man-made structures, land-based wastes and domestic ones. Sea based activities involve shipping (ships'garbage or other operational waste), fishing (fishery materials discarded from vessels or mariculture). However, it is difficult to distinguish exactly which marine litter items originate from each activity.

The sources of marine litter can be broadly categorised into land - based and marine -based.Land- based activities include recreation, man-made structures, land-based wastes and domestic ones. Sea based activities involve shipping (ships'garbage or other operational waste), fishing (fishery materials discarded from vessels or mariculture). However, it is difficult to distinguish exactly which marine litter items originate from each activity.

The sources of marine litter can be broadly categorised into land - based and marine -based.Land- based activities include recreation, man-made structures, land-based wastes and domestic ones. Sea based activities involve shipping (ships'garbage or other operational waste), fishing (fishery materials discarded from vessels or mariculture). However, it is difficult to distinguish exactly which marine litter items originate from each activity.

The sources of marine litter can be broadly categorised into land - based and marine -based.Land- based activities include recreation, man-made structures, land-based wastes and domestic ones. Sea based activities involve shipping (ships'garbage or other operational waste), fishing (fishery materials discarded from vessels or mariculture). However, it is difficult to distinguish exactly which marine litter items originate from each activity.

The sources of marine litter can be broadly categorised into land - based and marine -based.Land- based activities include recreation, man-made structures, land-based wastes and domestic ones. Sea based activities involve shipping (ships'garbage or other operational waste), fishing (fishery materials discarded from vessels or mariculture). However, it is difficult to distinguish exactly which marine litter items originate from each activity.

The sources of marine litter can be broadly categorised into land - based and marine -based.Land- based activities include recreation, man-made structures, land-based wastes and domestic ones. Sea based activities involve shipping (ships'garbage or other operational waste), fishing (fishery materials discarded from vessels or mariculture). However, it is difficult to distinguish exactly which marine litter items originate from each activity.

• "Shipping & floating structures (all vessels
• TourismRecreation
• Wild fisheries

• "Shipping & floating structures (all vessels
• TourismRecreation
• Wild fisheries

• "Shipping & floating structures (all vessels
• TourismRecreation
• Wild fisheries

• "Shipping & floating structures (all vessels
• TourismRecreation
• Wild fisheries

• "Shipping & floating structures (all vessels
• TourismRecreation
• Wild fisheries

• "Shipping & floating structures (all vessels
• TourismRecreation
• Wild fisheries

• "Shipping & floating structures (all vessels
• TourismRecreation
• Wild fisheries

• "Shipping & floating structures (all vessels
• TourismRecreation
• Wild fisheries

The are no available data regarding marine litter in the water column and the water surface as all surveys concentrate either on litter washed ashore or benthic marine litter. Therefore, floating litter is not assessed. Furthermore, there are no surveys on the impact of marine litter on marine organisms. Such issues of insufficient data could be faced by funding research programmes focusing on the impacts of litter on marine species and other organisms relating to the marine environment. It is difficult to estimate when the issues will be addressed as there are no scheduled surveys. However, the monitoring phase of MSFD can consider floating litter. In addition, public awareness should be raised.

The are no available data regarding marine litter in the water column and the water surface as all surveys concentrate either on litter washed ashore or benthic marine litter. Therefore, floating litter is not assessed. Furthermore, there are no surveys on the impact of marine litter on marine organisms. Such issues of insufficient data could be faced by funding research programmes focusing on the impacts of litter on marine species and other organisms relating to the marine environment. It is difficult to estimate when the issues will be addressed as there are no scheduled surveys. However, the monitoring phase of MSFD can consider floating litter. In addition, public awareness should be raised.

The are no available data regarding marine litter in the water column and the water surface as all surveys concentrate either on litter washed ashore or benthic marine litter. Therefore, floating litter is not assessed. Furthermore, there are no surveys on the impact of marine litter on marine organisms. Such issues of insufficient data could be faced by funding research programmes focusing on the impacts of litter on marine species and other organisms relating to the marine environment. It is difficult to estimate when the issues will be addressed as there are no scheduled surveys. However, the monitoring phase of MSFD can consider floating litter. In addition, public awareness should be raised.

The are no available data regarding marine litter in the water column and the water surface as all surveys concentrate either on litter washed ashore or benthic marine litter. Therefore, floating litter is not assessed. Furthermore, there are no surveys on the impact of marine litter on marine organisms. Such issues of insufficient data could be faced by funding research programmes focusing on the impacts of litter on marine species and other organisms relating to the marine environment. It is difficult to estimate when the issues will be addressed as there are no scheduled surveys. However, the monitoring phase of MSFD can consider floating litter. In addition, public awareness should be raised.

The are no available data regarding marine litter in the water column and the water surface as all surveys concentrate either on litter washed ashore or benthic marine litter. Therefore, floating litter is not assessed. Furthermore, there are no surveys on the impact of marine litter on marine organisms. Such issues of insufficient data could be faced by funding research programmes focusing on the impacts of litter on marine species and other organisms relating to the marine environment. It is difficult to estimate when the issues will be addressed as there are no scheduled surveys. However, the monitoring phase of MSFD can consider floating litter. In addition, public awareness should be raised.

The are no available data regarding marine litter in the water column and the water surface as all surveys concentrate either on litter washed ashore or benthic marine litter. Therefore, floating litter is not assessed. Furthermore, there are no surveys on the impact of marine litter on marine organisms. Such issues of insufficient data could be faced by funding research programmes focusing on the impacts of litter on marine species and other organisms relating to the marine environment. It is difficult to estimate when the issues will be addressed as there are no scheduled surveys. However, the monitoring phase of MSFD can consider floating litter. In addition, public awareness should be raised.

The are no available data regarding marine litter in the water column and the water surface as all surveys concentrate either on litter washed ashore or benthic marine litter. Therefore, floating litter is not assessed. Furthermore, there are no surveys on the impact of marine litter on marine organisms. Such issues of insufficient data could be faced by funding research programmes focusing on the impacts of litter on marine species and other organisms relating to the marine environment. It is difficult to estimate when the issues will be addressed as there are no scheduled surveys. However, the monitoring phase of MSFD can consider floating litter. In addition, public awareness should be raised.

The are no available data regarding marine litter in the water column and the water surface as all surveys concentrate either on litter washed ashore or benthic marine litter. Therefore, floating litter is not assessed. Furthermore, there are no surveys on the impact of marine litter on marine organisms. Such issues of insufficient data could be faced by funding research programmes focusing on the impacts of litter on marine species and other organisms relating to the marine environment. It is difficult to estimate when the issues will be addressed as there are no scheduled surveys. However, the monitoring phase of MSFD can consider floating litter. In addition, public awareness should be raised.