This criterion should be addressed at a later stage by analysing the surface affected by physical alterations and its overlap with the different types of habitat. For the time being, and until the specific monitoring programmes are launched, work is ongoing on the collection of existing information on the presence of habitats. benthic. The main collection has been made as a result of the obligations of reporting to the European Commission on Council Directive 1992/43/EEC of 21 May of 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (Habitats Directive). Existing related information has been organised in this context. with habitats 1170. Reefs, 1180. Submarine structures made by leaking gases and 8330. Submerged or semi-submerged marine caves, present in the 3 regions biogeographical areas (Atlantic, Mediterranean and Macaronesia). One of the main sources of information has been the IEO. Of all the data requested, only we have received cartographic information. The projects that have been developed in the past years have been focused on identifying and mapping benthic habitats. there is therefore information related to the structure and functions of habitats. benthic, as well as future prospects and/or conservation status. — Mapping of the initial evaluation of Marine Strategies — Cartography of the EuSeaMap2 project — Cartography of INDEMARES zones Cartography of El Cachucho — Cartography of the Cañon de la Gaviera. — Cartography of marine caves submerged or semi-enclosed in marine ECAs of Canary Islands — Cartography carried out in the context of various oceanographic campaigns carried out by the IEO (DEMERSAL, ARSA, ECOCÁDIZ, ISUNEPCA, MEDITS, MEDWAVES) Map results can be found in text documents

For the time being, and until specific monitoring programs are put in place, work is being done to collect existing information on the presence of benthic habitats. The main collection has been done as a consequence of the reporting obligations to the European Commission regarding the Council Directive 1992/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (Habitats Directive). In this context the existing information related to 1170 habitats has been organized. Reefs, 1180. Underwater structures caused by gas emissions and 8330. Submerged or semi-submerged marine caves, present in the 3 bio-geographic regions (Atlantic, Mediterranean and Macaronesia). One of the main sources of information has been the IEO. Of all the data requested, we have only received cartographic information. The projects that have been developed in recent years have been focused on the identification and mapping of benthic habitats, therefore there is no information related to the structure and functions of benthic habitats, as well as future prospects or conservation status. - Cartography of the Initial Evaluation of Marine Strategies - Cartography of the EuSeaMap2 project - Cartography of the INDEMARES areas - Cartography of El Cachucho - Cartography of the Gaviera Canyon - Cartography of the submerged or semisubmerged marine caves in the marine SACs of the Canary Islands - Cartography made within the framework of diverse oceanographic campaigns made by the IEO (DEMERSALS, ARSA, ECOCÁDIZ, ISUNEPCA, MEDITS, MEDWAVES) The cartographic results appear in the text documents

For the time being, and until specific monitoring programs are put in place, work is being done to collect existing information on the presence of benthic habitats. The main collection has been done as a consequence of the reporting obligations to the European Commission regarding the Council Directive 1992/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (Habitats Directive). In this context the existing information related to 1170 habitats has been organized. Reefs, 1180. Underwater structures caused by gas emissions and 8330. Submerged or semi-submerged marine caves, present in the 3 bio-geographic regions (Atlantic, Mediterranean and Macaronesia). One of the main sources of information has been the IEO. Of all the data requested, we have only received cartographic information. The projects that have been developed in recent years have been focused on the identification and mapping of benthic habitats, therefore there is no information related to the structure and functions of benthic habitats, as well as future prospects or conservation status. - Cartography of the Initial Evaluation of Marine Strategies - Cartography of the EuSeaMap2 project - Cartography of the INDEMARES areas - Cartography of El Cachucho - Cartography of the Gaviera Canyon - Cartography of the submerged or semisubmerged marine caves in the marine SACs of the Canary Islands - Cartography made within the framework of diverse oceanographic campaigns made by the IEO (DEMERSALS, ARSA, ECOCÁDIZ, ISUNEPCA, MEDITS, MEDWAVES) The cartographic results appear in the text documents

The minimum area of the seabed of the Estrecho and Alboran Demarcación that has been disturbed in some way during the current assessment period is 108 km², which represents 0.43 % of the area of the demarcation. Anchoring of commercial vessels is the activity assessed (the disturbance associated with trawling has not been assessed) which may have caused the most disturbance of the seabed with an area of 102 km², although the highest disturbed surface value corresponds to a moderate probability of disturbance. The areas with a very high probability of disturbance of the seabed in the demarcation are located in the vicinity of the ports of Algeciras and La Línea de la Concepción. The areas with a high probability of disturbance are located in the vicinity of the ports of Roquetas, Malaga and José Banús. The other ports of general interest have a moderate probability of disturbance, with the ports of Almeria, Motril and Tarifa in particular. This criterion has been analysed through the analysis of physical shock pressures in the seafloor (temporary or reversible), which can be found in document II of the Marina Estrecho and Alboran Strategy. These results are not considered to be complete, as no analysis has been made of trawling, which is a very relevant factor for this criterion.

Sealing of seabed and loss of substrate are considered in the physical loss of marine substrate. The sea floor area of the Strait and Alboran Seed Demarcation during the current assessment period is a maximum of 3 037 567 m². The installation of the second phase of the Maro-Cerro Gordo reef is the activity that has produced the most sealing of the seabed, although the area indicated should be understood as the maximum sealed area. The seabed area of the RBD affected by sediment extraction and deposition during this assessment period is 631.050 m². Dredging activities carried out in ports of general interest in the demarcation are the only activities that have affected the seabed, and there is no extraction of underwater deposits or the creation of new beaches during the current assessment period. Thus, the physical loss of marine substrate from the Demarcación del Estrecho y Alborán during the period 2011-2016 was 3 668 617 m². 0.015 % of the surface area of the Estrecho and Alboran DM is affected by permanent physical alterations. For this criterion, the threshold value should be established through cooperation at the level of the European Union. This issue will be addressed through the newly established working group D6 of COM, but no agreement has been reached so far. Therefore, there is no value of reference to which to compare, therefore it is not possible to reach a conclusion on the criterion, despite the fact that the value appears to be rather low. On the other hand, by referring only to the period of assessment 2011-2016, does not address the total of existing permanent physical disturbances previously This criterion has been analysed through the analysis of physical loss pressures (due to a permanent change of seabed substrate or morphology and substrate extraction on the seabed), which can be found in document II of the Marine Strategy. and Alboran

This criterion has to be addressed later, through the analysis of the surface affected by physical alterations and its superposition with the different types of habitats. At the moment, and until the specific monitoring programs are launched, work is being done on compiling the existing information on the presence of benthic habitats. The main compilation has been made as a result of the reporting obligations to the European Commission regarding the Council Directive 1992/43 / cee, of May 21, 1992, relative to the conservation of natural habitats and fauna and flora wild (Habitats Directive). In this context, the existing information related to habitats has been organized 1170. Reefs, 1180. Underwater structures caused by gas emissions and 8330. Submerged or semi-submerged sea caves, present in the 3 biogeographic regions (Atlantic, Mediterranean and Macaronesia). One of the main sources of information has been the IEO. Of all the data requested, we have only received cartographic information. The projects that have been developed in recent years have been focused on the identification and mapping of benthic habitats, therefore there is no information related to the structure and functions of benthic habitats, as well as future perspectives or the state conservation. - Cartography of the Initial Evaluation of Marine Strategies - Cartography of the EuSeaMap2 project - Cartography of the UNDEMNED areas - Cartography of El Cachucho - Cartography of the Gaviera Canyon. - Cartography of the submerged or semi-submerged sea caves in the marine ZECs of the Canary Islands - Cartography carried out within the framework of various oceanographic campaigns carried out by the IEO (DEMERSALES, ARSA, ECOCÁDIZ, ISUNEPCA, MEDITS, MEDWAVES) Useful information has also been made available to Through the information sent by the Autonomous Communities to the DGSCM through the "Data flow system. Different CCAAs have sent information related to marine habitats 1170, 1180 and 8330: cartography in the two projections (UTM and LAM) and information o data on the coverage of the habitats as well as the pressures, threats and conservation measures adopted. The cartographic results appear in the text documents.

and with future prospects or conservation status. — Mapping of the initial evaluation of Marine Strategies — Cartography of the EuSeaMap2 project — Cartography of INDEMARES zones Cartography of El Cachucho — Cartography of the Cañon de la Gaviera. — Cartography of marine caves submerged or semi-enclosed in marine ECAs of Canary Islands — Cartography carried out as part of various oceanographic campaigns carried out by the IEO (DEMERSAL, ARSA, ECOCÁDIZ, ISUNEPCA, MEDITS, MEDWAVES) Useful information has also been available through the information sent by the Communities. Autonomous communities to DGSCM via the ‘Data flow’ sithemum. Different CCAAs have sent information related to marine habitats 1170, 1180 and 8330: Mapping in both projections (UTM and LAM) and information or data on habitat coverage as well as pressures, threats and conservation measures taken. Map results can be found in text documents

and with future prospects or conservation status. — Mapping of the initial evaluation of Marine Strategies — Cartography of the EuSeaMap2 project — Cartography of INDEMARES zones Cartography of El Cachucho — Cartography of the Cañon de la Gaviera. — Cartography of marine caves submerged or semi-enclosed in marine ECAs of Canary Islands — Cartography carried out as part of various oceanographic campaigns carried out by the IEO (DEMERSAL, ARSA, ECOCÁDIZ, ISUNEPCA, MEDITS, MEDWAVES) Useful information has also been available through the information sent by the Communities. Autonomous communities to DGSCM via the ‘Data flow’ sithemum. Different CCAAs have sent information related to marine habitats 1170, 1180 and 8330: Mapping in both projections (UTM and LAM) and information or data on habitat coverage as well as pressures, threats and conservation measures taken. Map results can be found in text documents

The minimum area of the seabed of the Estutino-Balearic Demarcation that has been disturbed in any way during the current assessment period is 311 km², which represents 0.13 % of the area of the demarcation. Anchoring of commercial vessels is the activity assessed (the disturbance associated with trawling has not been assessed) that may have caused the most disturbance of the seabed with an area of 300 km², although the highest disturbed surface value corresponds to a low probability of disturbance. The areas with a very high probability of disturbance of the seabed in the demarcation are located in the vicinity of the ports of Port Forum, Castellón, Denia, Mazarrón, Carboneras and Port Adriano. The areas with a high probability of disturbance are located in the vicinity of the ports of Palamós, Arenys de Mar, Mataró, Tarragona, Ametlla de Mar, Burriana, Canet de Berenguer, Altea, Alicante, Santa Pola, Torrevieja, Garrucha, Ibiza and La Savina. It should be pointed out that the other ports of general interest generally have a more extensive area of disturbance than other ports, although with a lower probability of disruption, with the ports of Barcelona, Sagunto, Valencia, Cartagena and Palma with a moderate probability of disturbance in larger areas. This criterion has been analysed through the analysis of physical shock pressures in the seafloor (temporary or reversible), which can be found in document II of the Alpine Sea Strategy. These results are not considered to be complete as they do not trawling has been analysed, which is a very relevant factor for this criterion.

Sealing of seabed and loss of substrate are considered in the physical loss of marine substrate. The surface of the sea-bed of the Sealine and Balearics Demarcation sealed during the current assessment period is maximum 752.000 m². The expansion of ports, mainly the ports of Tarragona and Barcelona, is the activity that has led to the most sealing of the seabed. The seabed area of the RBD affected by sediment extraction and deposition during this assessment period is 633.566 m². Dredging works in ports are the actions that have been the most affected by sea areas. Thus, during the period 2011-2016, the physical loss of marine substrate of the Estutino-Balearics Demarcation was 1 385 204 m². 0.0006 % of the surface area of the elevation/Balearic DM is affected by permanent physical alterations For this criterion, the threshold value should be established through cooperation at the level of the European Union. This issue will be addressed through the newly established working group D6 of COM, but no agreement has been reached so far. Therefore, there is no value of reference to which to compare, therefore it is not possible to reach a conclusion on the criterion, despite the fact that the value appears to be rather low. On the other hand, by referring only to the period of assessment 2011-2016, does not address the total of existing permanent physical disturbances previously This criterion has been analysed through the analysis of physical loss pressures (due to a permanent change of seabed substrate or morphology and substrate extraction on the seabed), which can be found in document II of the Seas Strategy