(SEE 9 GES reporting for the different arbitrators). objective 0 is considered unnecessary since it coincides with the main aim of the Directive: Achieve GES in all descriptors

(SEE 9 GES reporting for the different arbitrators) objective 0 is considered unnecessary since it coincides with the main aim of the Directive: Achieve BEA in all descriptors

There is no sufficient data on mortality (see initial evaluation of D1-marine birds of DMSUD - Marine District South Atlantic) It is proposed to maintain the objective, by simplifying its wording. It is also proposed to divide the indicator into several, more oriented to addressing the causes and pressures identified as the most important in DMSUD (Marine District South Atlantic): It is also proposed to include this objective in group C as it is clearly intended to make human activities compatible with the conservation of the marine environment.

Depending on the species. No progress detected/situation has got worse for shallow-water, cormorant and arao

Depending on the group - baleen whales (Mysticeti), cannot be evaluated due to a lack of data. - toothed whales (odontoceti): No progress detected/The situation has worsened

in the case of a killer whale, a state is not detected in demographic parameters. For all other analysisspecies, there is insufficient data (see initial evaluation of D1-species marine mammals of DMSUD) It is proposed to maintain the objective, by simplifying its wording. It is also proposed to divide the indicator into several, more oriented to addressing the causes and pressures identified as the most important in DMSUD: It is also proposed to include this objective in group C as it is clearly intended to make human activities compatible with the conservation of the marine environment.

Turtles: Cannot be evaluated due to lack of data

Turtles: Cannot be assessed due to a lack of data, see initial evaluation of D1-marine reptiles of DMSUD It is proposed to maintain the objective, by simplifying its wording. It is also proposed to divide the indicator into several, more oriented to addressing the causes and pressures identified as the most important in DMSUD: It is also proposed to include this objective in group C as it is clearly intended to make human activities compatible with the conservation of the marine environment.

Cannot be evaluated. No information on the indicator. There are measures such as: in RN2000, non-native species cannot be grown It is proposed that the aim be maintained, on the proposal of the experts and by the foreseeable rise of aquaculture. The indicator will be changed to "prevention measures in control programmes" as the existence of the programmes themselves is mandatory. Switch to group C

Cannot be evaluated. No information on the indicator. There are measures such as: in RN2000, non-native species cannot be grown It is proposed that the aim be maintained, on the proposal of the experts and by the foreseeable rise of aquaculture. The indicator will be changed to "prevention measures in control programmes" as the existence of the programmes themselves is mandatory. Switch to group C

Cannot be evaluated. The NOR FD corresponds to the FAO 27 catch area. 8.C. in which a total of 537.50 kg of the species was caught: CYP, ETX, SSS, SCK, CKB AND API (from the lowest quantity caught) between 2012 and 2018, out of a total of 24 069.85 kg caught by the Spanish fleet in national fishing ground waters. Despite having this data, no threshold values have been set.

This would be a concrete measure. The objective of preventing elasmobranchs and bycatches is considered included in Objective A.1.4. It is therefore proposed to delete

Progress was noted. Active surveillance systems exist on the ground, although monitoring of protected areas of protected areas (EMP) is to be completed. There are also remote surveillance systems such as buoys, satellites, radio-positioning of vessels by radio (AIS) and satellite (VMS), etc. It is proposed to change the target in order to focus more on monitoring compliance with the established rules, with a view to protecting marine ecosystems. Modify indicators to provide information on the degree of surveillance carried out, such as the number of infringement files, surveillance hours or the human resources allocated for this purpose

Progress was noted. Active surveillance systems exist on the ground, although monitoring of protected areas of protected areas (EMP) is to be completed. There are also remote surveillance systems such as buoys, satellites, radio-positioning of vessels by radio (AIS) and satellite (VMS), etc. It is proposed to change the target in order to focus more on monitoring compliance with the established rules, with a view to protecting marine ecosystems. Modify indicators to provide information on the degree of surveillance carried out, such as the number of infringement files, surveillance hours or human resources

SEE 9 GES reporting for indicator 1.3.1 It is not possible to assess due to a lack of data. It is considered that the D3 should not be included in this objective. In any case, it would correspond in part with the criterion D3C3 for commercial species, so this objective would be implicit in the BEA of D3C3. On the other hand, for all other species, this objective could be considered as part of Criterion D1C3. The aim is to eliminate this objective because it is the same as the specific criteria of the BEA.

SEE 9 GES reporting for indicator 1.3.1 It is not possible to assess due to a lack of data. It is considered that the D3 should not be included in this objective. In any case, it would correspond in part with the criterion D3C3 for commercial species, so this objective would be implicit in the BEA of D3C3. On the other hand, for all other species, this objective could be considered as part of Criterion D1C3. The aim is to eliminate this objective because it is the same as the specific criteria of the BEA.

It is not possible to assess due to a lack of data It is considered that the D3 of this objective should be excluded, as it is already evaluated via D3C2 and D3C1. It could be considered to be covered by the criteria of the D1 as a whole, applied to large fish. It is suggested to delete

SEE 9 GES reporting for 1.1 criteria Birds: it is not possible to assess due to a lack of data. Mammals: — Progress noted. It is necessary to continue along this line Turtles: It is not possible to assess due to a lack of data. Birds: Criterion not assessed This objective overlaps with criterion D1C4. It is proposed to remove, since it is already being pursued with the aim of achieving that criterion.

SEE 9 GES reporting for 1.1 criteria Birds: It is not possible to assess due to a lack of data. Mammals: — Progress noted. It is necessary to continue along this line Turtles: It is not possible to assess due to a lack of data. This objective overlaps with criterion D1C4. It is proposed to remove, since it is already being pursued with the aim of achieving that criterion.

BIRDS: Depending on the species: Cannot be assessed/no progress is detected/progress/objective achieved is detected Mammals: Cannot be evaluated (evaluated for common dolphin only). Although several estimators have been found for some of the elements, most do not have the necessary precision and frequencies to be able to understand the trends. Turtles: Not assessed. No data Commercial species: Progress was noted. It is necessary to continue along this line

D1 BIRDS: Cannot be evaluated on the basis of data available or does not apply (depending on species) D1 Mammals: — Not assessable (assessment can only be made for common dolphin). Although several estimators have been found for some of the elements, most do not have the necessary precision and frequencies to be able to understand the trends. D1 Tortugas: Not assessed. No data D3- Commercial species: Progress was noted. It is necessary to continue along this line It is proposed to change the target to better reflect the balance of the entire ecosystem as a whole, not just populations of certain species.

2 reviews have been carried out since 2012 (in 2015 and 2016) of the List of wild species under special protection regime and the Spanish catalogue of endangered species. In these revisions they do not affect the marine species of the RO NOR Evaluation proposal: No progress was detected. The wording is considered to be closer to the concrete measure than is the case. It is proposed to change the target so as to approach marine species on the list of threatened species. The indicator could be amended to reflect the number of marine species being catalogued/discatalogued or change category on the list of threatened species. An indicator showing whether stock assessments are ongoing should also be added. It is proposed to move to type A, as it is a tool to ensure the conservation and restoration of marine biodiversity.

2 reviews have been carried out since 2012 (in 2015 and 2016) of the List of wild species under special protection regime and the Spanish catalogue of endangered species. These revisions do not affect marine species of DMSUD Evaluation proposal: No progress detected The wording is considered to be closer to the concrete measure than is the case. It is proposed to change the target so as to approach marine species on the list of threatened species. The indicator could be amended to reflect the number of marine species being catalogued/discatalogued or change category on the list of threatened species. An indicator showing whether stock assessments are ongoing should also be added. It is proposed to move to type A, as it is a tool to ensure the conservation and restoration of marine biodiversity.

Objective fulfilled International initiatives: — scans III (Scans-III campaign in European Atlantic waters and the North Sea) — ICG-COBAM marine mammal group: intermediate assessment “Abundance and distribution of cettaceans” ICCAT evaluation groups It is proposed to keep the objective in the wording in order to make it more suitable for an objective, given that it could currently correspond to a specific measure. It is proposed to move to type A, as it is a tool to ensure the conservation and restoration of marine biodiversity.

Objective fulfilled International initiatives: — ASI (ACOBMS Survey Industrial) — scans III (Scans-III campaign in European Atlantic waters and the North Sea) — ICG-COBAM marine mammal group: intermediate assessment “Abundance and distribution of cettaceans” ICCAT evaluation groups It is proposed to keep the objective with drafting changes, in order to make it more suitable for an objective, as it currently could correspond to a specific measure. It is proposed to move to type A, as it is a tool to ensure the conservation and restoration of marine biodiversity.

Objective achieved: - Expert Workshops for PoS design: 14 (Workshops and meetings with administrations and survey) - Expert meetings/workshops on the MIP design: 21 - Dissemination: 1 Workshop (for Marine Demarcation) - 1 Dissemination campaign (dissemination materials) - 2 CONAMAS - Education and participation projects: 16 (including ABIO and INTEMARES projects) - meetings with sectors: 1 workshop on socio-economic analysis - volunteering campaigns - public consultation of documents from the Member States: 3 It is proposed to keep this objective for the second cycle, so as to ensure social participation in the Member States.

Objective achieved: - Expert PdS workshops: 14 (Workshops and meetings with administrations and survey) - Expert workshop for the design of the MIP: 21 - Dissemination: 1 workshop (by Marine District, 1 Dissemination campaign (dissemination materials) - 2 CONAMAS - projects for education and participation: 8 (BIO) including INTEMARES - volunteering campaigns: - meetings with sectors: 1 workshop on socio-economic analysis - public consultation of documents from the Member States: 3 It is proposed to keep this objective for the second cycle, so as to ensure social participation in the Member States.

Target achieved - ICES meetings: 6 - meetings of the NORM Monitoring Committee meetings: 6 - Autonomous Community meetings on marine biodiversity: 7 - Setting up the DMOR data flow - Working groups: WG Biodiversity: 1 Marine cartography: 10 Descriptor 9 GT: 1 WG Seat-Data: 2 Technical WG Linea de Costa: 6 - Meetings with sectors: 1 workshop on socio-economic analysis It is proposed to maintain the objective, by improving the wording for the second cycle, to make further progress in the coordination of public administrations. It is proposed to add as indicator: "Number of thematic areas in which coordination initiatives are taken, compared to the previous cycle"

Objective achieved - ICES meetings: 6 - SUD monitoring committee meetings: 6 - Autonomous Community meetings on marine biodiversity: 2 - Establishment of DMSUD (Marine District South Atlantic) data flow - Working groups: WG Biodiversity : 1 WG Marine Cartography :10 WG Descriptor 9: 1 WG Marine Data : 2 WG Shoreline Technical : 6 - Meetings with sectors: 1 workshop on socio-economic analysis It is proposed to maintain the objective, improving the wording for the second cycle, to make more progress in the coordination of public administrations It is proposed to add as an indicator: "number of topics where coordination initiatives are taken, compared to the previous cycle

Progress is being made, although not all recreational marine activities are regulated • Managing plans: 1 (Cachucho) • Managing Plans EMP • State legislation on the protection of cetaceans and recreational fisheries • Galicia: Rules on fishing and marinas • Asturias: Legislation in recreational fishing, tourism and leisure activities, sightings of cetaceans, and regulation of activities in protected areas It is proposed to change the target and indicator to cover all activities and uses, in line with the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive.

Progress is being made, although not all recreational marine activities are regulated • EMP Management Plans • State legislation on the protection of cetaceans and recreational fisheries It is proposed to change the target and indicator to cover all activities and uses, in line with the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive.

Progress was noted. It is necessary to continue along this line It is proposed that the aim should be maintained, by improving the wording and focusing on all stocks that fall outside the scope of the BEA.

Progress was noted. It is necessary to continue along this line It is proposed that the aim should be maintained, by improving the wording and focusing on all stocks that fall outside the scope of the BEA.

Target achieved All Member State documents are publicly available on MITECO's website. However, it can be improved. For the second cycle, it is proposed to specify and extend the target audience, so as to improve access to information on the marine environment available to all maritime administrations and institutions, as well as to the general public.

Target achieved All Member State documents are publicly available on MITECO's website However, it can be improved. For the second cycle, it is proposed to specify and extend the target audience, so as to improve access to information on the marine environment available to all maritime administrations and institutions, as well as to the general public.

18 stocks analysed. Progress was noted. It is necessary to continue along this line It is proposed to remove the objective since it overlaps with the implementation of commercial species monitoring programmes.

Progress was noted. It is necessary to continue along this line It is proposed to remove the objective since it overlaps with the implementation of commercial species monitoring programmes.