Conservation plan of the orca of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Gulf of Cadiz

Fisheries’ regulations to reduce incidental catches (on the basis of BIO8 measure and the existing data)

Establishing protocols to improve post-catch survival for different fishing gear and to ensure their implementation

Guidelines on the regulation of recreational nautical activities

Improving knowledge: promotion of studies and projects which allow to increase the knowledge of habitats and species, as well as the impact of human activities on marine biodiversity

Action protocol for the nesting of marine turtles along the Spanish coastline and possible adoption of protection measures on the beaches to optimise egg incubation

Modification of Royal Decree 347/2011 of 11 March regulating recreational marine fishing in international waters

Update of the Fisheries Electronic logbook to standardise by-catch data gathering

Improvement of the follow-up of artisanal fisheries

Coordination of the protection and conservation measures of the nesting areas of seabirds

Strategies/plans for the reduction of incidental catch of protected vertebrates (birds, turtles, marine mammals and elasmobranchs)

Actions related to the reduction of collision risks with large vessels

Guideline on the suitability of sand for beach filling

Exploration of alternative, low-impact capture methods of crustaceans in the seabed

Establishing special protection zones free from trawling/ increase of the exclusion areas in the continental shelf area on the basis of the Project ESPACE (measure related to BIO34)

Promoting a quality seal for recreational activities on the observation of cetaceans (including tourist fishing activity)

MISTIC SEAS Project: ‘Macaronesian islands standard indicators and criteria: reaching common ground on monitoring marine biodiversity in Macaronesia’

ECAPHRA Project: Applying an ecosystem approach to (sub)regional habitat assessments (EcApRHA): addressing gaps in biodiversity indicator development for the OSPAR Region from data to ecosystem assessment

Strategies for the conservation of taxa of threatened sea birds

Risk analysis on the incidental catch of protected turtles, cetaceans and sea birds and elasmobranchs

Sample projects for the mitigation and reduction of the incidental catches of protected turtles, birds, mammals and elasmobranchs and other non-targeted species by different fishing gear

Strategy for the rescue and recovery of petroleum-affected wildlife

Management and follow-up of the protected spaces (marine reserves)

Awareness raising/ dissemination of marine reserves

Drafting studies for the demarcation of future MPAs

Declaration of new MPAs (as identified under EMP12)

Surveillance plan or Posidonia oceanica in the Balearic Islands

Expansion of the Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park (CAMTNP)

Development and implementation of management tools for protected areas (other than those referred to in EMP2, EMP3 and EMP4)

Drafting and launch of the management plans for the Natura network SCIs under the competence of the State (as identified during INDEMARES)

Drafting and launch of the management plans of birds’ SPAs under the competence of the State

Review of the management plans of the Macaronesian SACs and SAC ‘El Cachucho’

Analysis of the potential creation and support for a quality label ‘Natura 2000 Network’ to enhance the trading of products and services compatible with the management objectives of the Natura 2000 network

Regulation of criteria for compatibility with strategies in accordance with Article 3(3) of Law 41/2010

Training programmes designed for fishermen, onboard observers, and staff monitoring stranded animals on coasts, and training for administrative managers

Awareness programmes aimed at beach users and marine tourism companies, as well as the fisheries and agriculture sectors and society in general

Development and implementation of a curriculum related to respect and protection of cetaceans, sea turtles and protected elasmobranches, as well as marine litter, in the official courses of licensed boats of the recreational sector and fishing

Encouraging innovative projects to improve the sustainability of aquaculture facilities

Promoting entrepreneurship: prevention (business innovation) and management (support for the creation of new companies)

Development of a strategy for visibility and dissemination of the Marine Strategies

ACTIONMED Project: Action Plans for Integrated Regional Monitoring Programmes, Coordinated Programmes of Measures and Addressing Data and Knowledge Gaps in the Mediterranean Sea

Integrated Territorial Investment (ITI) financial tool for the ‘Mar Menor’