Member State report / Art9 / 2018 / D1-B / Spain / Mediterranean: Western Mediterranean Sea

Report type Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article Art. 9 Determination of GES (and Art. 17 updates)
Report due 2018-10-15
GES Descriptor D1 Birds
Member State Spain
Region/subregion Mediterranean: Western Mediterranean Sea
Reported by Subdirección General para la protección del mar. D.G. Sostenibilidad de la Costa y del Mar. Minister
Report date 2020-02-03
Report access msfd2018-ART9_GES.xml

GES component
D1
D1-B
D1C1
D1C2
D1C3
D1C4
D1C5
Marine reporting units
  • MWE-ES-SD-ESAL
  • MWE-ES-SD-LEV
Features
  • All birds
GES description
D1C1: The levels of incidental catches should be anecdotal or not visible and in no case should negatively affect the population dynamics of the species concerned, taking into account the cumulative impact of all forms of fishing, periods and regions. D1C2: If the present population (threshold value) is found above 80 % of its reference value in species that are single-egg, or 70 % in species that make more than one egg, the BEA is reached. D1C3: Demographic characteristics of the population do not endanger its long-term viability, so that the reproductive parameters and adult survival values are indicated. D1C4: No colonies/breeding units of the evaluated species are lost. D1C5: This criterion has not been considered for the birds group because of the difficulty to properly assess the habitat of the different species assessed and to establish reference values.
Determination date
201906
Update type
Modified from reported determination
Justification for non-use of criterion
Justification for delay in setting EU/regional requirements