Achieve or maintain the values and characteristics defined as GES for all descriptors of good environmental status at the boundary of the Strait and Alboran Sea.

Achieve or maintain the values and characteristics defined as GES for all descriptors of good environmental status in the Levantino-Balearic demarcation.

Ensure adequate surveillance of the marine environment through remote or on-site systems. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: A.E.10 Ensuring regulatory compliance. This modified objective will be produced as a new one, as the code and indicators have changed.

Ensuring proper surveillance of the marine environment through remote or on-site systems In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: A.L.10. Ensuring regulatory compliance This modified objective will be produced as a new objective, as the code and indicators have changed.

Ensuring regulatory compliance * Estimation of surveillance in hours * Infringements identified vs sanctions imposed * Human resources available for monitoring and equipment available. OBJECTIVE 2012: A.1.9

Ensuring regulatory compliance * Estimation of surveillance in hours * Infringements identified vs sanctions imposed * Human resources available for monitoring and equipment available. OBJECTIVE 2012: A.1.9

Reduce the volume of direct or indirect discharges without appropriate treatment (industrial discharges, waste water, discharges from rivers, run-off, etc.) into the marine environment, as well as improve the efficiency of sewage treatment stations and sewerage networks to minimise the supply of litter, pollutants and nutrients to the marine environment. In the second cycle, this target has been split into 4: B.E.3.Reducing the input of nutrients, pollutants and litter from river discharges. B.E.4.Reducing the input of nutrients, pollutants and litter from waste water. B.E.5.Reducing the input of nutrients, contaminants and litter from rainy events. B.E.6. Reducing the input of nutrients and contaminants from agricultural activities: Surplus and returns from irrigation and livestock farming, among others. These objectives will be presented as new ones.

Reduce the volume of direct or indirect discharges without appropriate treatment (industrial discharges, waste water, discharges from rivers, run-off, etc.) into the marine environment, as well as improve the efficiency of sewage treatment stations and sewerage networks to minimise the supply of litter, pollutants and nutrients to the marine environment. In the second cycle, this objection has been divided into 4: B.L.3.Reducing the input of nutrients, pollutants and litter from river discharges. B.L.4.Reducing the input of nutrients, pollutants and litter from waste water. B.L.5.Reducing the input of nutrients, contaminants and litter from rainy events. B.L.6. Reducing the input of nutrients and contaminants from agricultural activities: Surplus and returns from irrigation and livestock farming, among others. These objectives will be presented as new objectives.

Reducing the frequency of discharges without proper treatment to the sea from ships and platforms

Reducing the frequency of discharges without proper treatment to the sea from ships and platforms

No superar los niveles de contaminantes establecidos en biota por las autoridades competentes y por los organismos internacionales, y que las tendencias temporales sean decrecientes o permanezcan estables si las concentraciones están lo suficientemente cercanas al nivel basal. En el segundo ciclo, este objetivos se ha unido a otros del primer ciclo en el siguiente objetivo: B.E.2. Identificar y abordar las principales fuentes de contaminantes en el medio marino con el fin de mantener tendencias temporales decrecientes o estables en los niveles de contaminantes en sedimentos y en biota, así como en los niveles biológicos de respuesta a la contaminación en organismos indicadores. Este objetivo se reportará como nuevo, dado que han cambiado el código y los indicadores.

No superar los niveles de contaminantes establecidos en biota por las autoridades competentes y por los organismos internacionales, y que las tendencias temporales sean decrecientes o permanezcan estables si las concentraciones están lo suficientemente cercanas al nivel basal. En el segundo ciclo, este objetivos se ha unido a otros del primer ciclo en el siguiente objetivo: B.L.2. Identificar y abordar las principales fuentes de contaminantes en el medio marino con el fin de mantener tendencias temporales decrecientes o estables en los niveles de contaminantes en sedimentos y en biota, así como en los niveles biológicos de respuesta a la contaminación en organismos indicadores Este objetivo se reportará como nuevo, dado que han cambiado el código y los indicadores

Mantener tendencias temporales decrecientes o estables en los niveles de contaminantes en sedimentos. En el segundo ciclo, este objetivos se ha unido a otros del primer ciclo en el siguiente objetivo: B.E.2. Identificar y abordar las principales fuentes de contaminantes en el medio marino con el fin de mantener tendencias temporales decrecientes o estables en los niveles de contaminantes en sedimentos y en biota, así como en los niveles biológicos de respuesta a la contaminación en organismos indicadores. Este objetivo se reportará como nuevo, dado que han cambiado el código y los indicadores.

Mantener tendencias temporales decrecientes o estables en los niveles de contaminantes en sedimentos. En el segundo ciclo, este objetivos se ha unido a otros del primer ciclo en el siguiente objetivo: B.L.2. Identificar y abordar las principales fuentes de contaminantes en el medio marino con el fin de mantener tendencias temporales decrecientes o estables en los niveles de contaminantes en sedimentos y en biota, así como en los niveles biológicos de respuesta a la contaminación en organismos indicadores Este objetivo se reportará como nuevo, dado que han cambiado el código y los indicadores

No superar los niveles biológicos de respuesta a la contaminación en organismos indicadores para los que existen criterios establecidos por las autoridades competentes y por los organismos internacionales, y que éstos se mantengan dentro de sus rangos de respuestas basales, o se aproximen a este rango, a lo largo del tiempo. En el segundo ciclo, este objetivos se ha unido a otros del primer ciclo en el siguiente objetivo: B.E.2. Identificar y abordar las principales fuentes de contaminantes en el medio marino con el fin de mantener tendencias temporales decrecientes o estables en los niveles de contaminantes en sedimentos y en biota, así como en los niveles biológicos de respuesta a la contaminación en organismos indicadores. Este objetivo se reportará como nuevo, dado que han cambiado el código y los indicadores.

No superar los niveles biológicos de respuesta a la contaminación en organismos indicadores para los que existen criterios establecidos por las autoridades competentes y por los organismos internacionales, y que éstos se mantengan dentro de sus rangos de respuestas basales, o se aproximen a este rango, a lo largo del tiempo. En el segundo ciclo, este objetivos se ha unido a otros del primer ciclo en el siguiente objetivo: B.L.2. Identificar y abordar las principales fuentes de contaminantes en el medio marino con el fin de mantener tendencias temporales decrecientes o estables en los niveles de contaminantes en sedimentos y en biota, así como en los niveles biológicos de respuesta a la contaminación en organismos indicadores. Este objetivo se reportará como nuevo, dado que han cambiado el código y los indicadores

Minimizar la incidencia y magnitud de los eventos significativos de contaminación aguda (por ejemplo, vertidos accidentales de hidrocarburos o productos químicos) y su impacto sobre la biota, a través de procesos adecuados de análisis de riesgos. En el segundo ciclo este objetivo se ha modificado a: B.E.15. Minimizar la incidencia y magnitud de los eventos significativos de contaminación aguda (por ejemplo, vertidos accidentales de hidrocarburos o productos químicos) y su impacto sobre la biota, a través de un adecuado mantenimiento de los sistemas de respuesta. Este objetivo se reportará como nuevo, dado que han cambiado el código y los indicadores

Minimizar la incidencia y magnitud de los eventos significativos de contaminación aguda (por ejemplo, vertidos accidentales de hidrocarburos o productos químicos) y su impacto sobre la biota, a través de procesos adecuados de análisis de riesgos. En el segundo ciclo este objetivo se ha modificado a: B.L.15. Minimizar la incidencia y magnitud de los eventos significativos de contaminación aguda (por ejemplo, vertidos accidentales de hidrocarburos o productos químicos) y su impacto sobre la biota, a través de un adecuado mantenimiento de los sistemas de respuesta. Este objetivo se reportará como nuevo, dado que han cambiado el código y los indicadores

Mejorar el conocimiento de la contaminación presente en el medio marino, así como de los efectos biológicos que se producen en el conjunto de la demarcación, atendiendo a la cobertura espacial, su evolución temporal y a los grupos de contaminantes y efectos biológicos que se consensúen a nivel nacional, regional o europeo. En el segundo ciclo, este objetivo se ha unido a otros para formar el siguiente objetivo de segundo ciclo: B.E.16.Promover que los estudios, iniciativas y proyectos científicos sobre los impactos de la introducción de sustancias, basura y energía en el medio marino, den respuesta a las lagunas de conocimiento detectadas en la Evaluación Inicial y en las sucesivas fases de las Estrategias Marinas. Este objetivo se reportará como nuevo.

Mejorar el conocimiento de la contaminación presente en el medio marino, así como de los efectos biológicos que se producen en el conjunto de la demarcación, atendiendo a la cobertura espacial, su evolución temporal y a los grupos de contaminantes y efectos biológicos que se consensúen a nivel nacional, regional o europeo. En el segundo ciclo, este objetivo se ha unido a otros para formar el siguiente objetivo de segundo ciclo: B.L.16.Promover que los estudios, iniciativas y proyectos científicos sobre los impactos de la introducción de sustancias, basura y energía en el medio marino, dén respuesta a las lagunas de conocimiento detectadas en la Evaluación Inicial y en las sucesivas fases de las Estrategias Marinas. Este objetivo se reportará como nuevo

Reducir la abundancia de plásticos de origen agrícola en el medio costero y marino. • Abundancia de plásticos de procedencia agrícola en estas zonas o playas adyacentes

To minimise the occurrence and magnitude of significant acute pollution events (e.g. accidental discharges of hydrocarbons, chemicals) and their impact on biota, through the proper maintenance of response systems. ? Number of people trained. ? No of courses. ? No of technical working days. ? No. of simulations for maintaining the bases. ? Existence of specific protocols developed. OBJECTIVE 2012: B.2.4

Encourage scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment, in response to knowledge gaps identified in the Initial Assessment and in the successive phases of Marine Strategies. ? Awareness building on impacts arising from the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment, which are addressed by scientific studies and projects. OBJECTIVE 2012: B.3.1, B.3.2, B.3.3 AND B.3.4

Integrate into decision-making and management of the marine environment results and knowledge acquired through studies, initiatives and scientific projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment. * Criteria for evaluating and monitoring the results of scientific projects/studies. * Objectives and management measures for which the design has taken into account the results of scientific projects/studies.

To improve the coordination and standardisation at national level of programmes for monitoring the introduction of substances, waste and energy to the marine environment. • Development of methodologies/common protocols/guidelines. • No of meetings for updating the monitoring programmes. • Development of common access database for the different operators of monitoring programmes.

Identificar y abordar las principales fuentes de contaminantes en el medio marino con el fin de mantener tendencias temporales decrecientes o estables en los niveles de contaminantes en sedimentos y en biota, así como en los niveles biológicos de respuesta a la contaminación en organismos indicadores • Nº /porcentaje de fuentes de contaminación identificadas para las cuales se realizan actuaciones de regulación o reducción. • Niveles y tendencias de contaminantes en sedimentos. • Niveles y tendencias de contaminantes en biota. • Niveles biológicos y tendencias de respuestas biológicas. oBJETIVOS 2012: B.2.1. B.2.2 B.2.3

.Reduce the contribution of nutrients, pollutants and litter from river discharges. ? Deloads of pollutants and nutrients from rivers (volume and pollution load) OBJECTIVES 2012: B.1.1

Reduce the input of nutrients, pollutants and waste from waste water. Urban waste: • Percentage of residents equivalent with point of discharge to coastal waters or estuaries, meeting the requirements of Royal Decree-Law 11/95 and RD 509/1996 (Directive 91/271/EEC) • Percentage of agglomerations discharging directly into coastal and transitional waters satisfying the requirements of RDL 11/95 and RD 509/1996 (Directive 91/271/EEC) Industrial discharges: • Percentage of sewage treatment plants not complying with discharge authorisations according to the Verdes des Verdes OBJECTIVES 2012: B.1.1.

Reducing the inputs of nutrients, pollutants and waste from rain episodes. • Percentage of storm water overflows that are in place with measures put in place to limit the presence of solid and floating reservoirs in storm water overflows or to reduce pollution in storm water overflows. OBJECTIVE 2012: B.1.1

Reducing the contribution of nutrients and pollutants from agriculture: Excess and return on irrigation and livestock use, among others. ? No. of stations that are at risk of the monitoring network for nitrates from agricultural sources in the water bodies of the upstream water category, in transitional waters, in coastal waters and in aquifers or groundwater bodies bordering the coast. OBJECTIVE 2012: B.1.1

To minimise the occurrence and magnitude of significant acute pollution events (e.g. accidental discharges of hydrocarbons, chemicals) and their impact on biota, through the proper maintenance of response systems. ? Number of people trained ? No of courses ? number of technical days ? No of simulations ? No of measures to maintain the bases Existence of specific protocols developed. OBJECTIVES 2012: B.2.4

Encourage scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment to address the knowledge gaps identified in the Initial Assessment and in the successive phases of Marine Strategies. * Awareness building on impacts arising from the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment, which are addressed by scientific studies and projects. OBJECTIVES 2012: B.3.1, B.3.2, B.3.3, B.3.4.

To minimise the occurrence and magnitude of significant acute pollution events (e.g. accidental discharges of hydrocarbons, chemicals) and their impact on biota, through the proper maintenance of response systems. ? Number of people trained. ? No of courses. ? No of technical working days. ? No. of simulations for maintaining the bases. ? Existence of specific protocols developed. OBJECTIVE 2012: B.2.4

Encourage scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment, in response to knowledge gaps identified in the Initial Assessment and in the successive phases of Marine Strategies. ? Awareness building on impacts arising from the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment, which are addressed by scientific studies and projects. OBJECTIVE 2012: B.3.1, B.3.2, B.3.3 AND B.3.4

Integrate into decision-making and management of the marine environment results and knowledge acquired through studies, initiatives and scientific projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment. * Criteria for evaluating and monitoring the results of scientific projects/studies. * Objectives and management measures for which the design has taken into account the results of scientific projects/studies.

To improve the coordination and standardisation at national level of programmes for monitoring the introduction of substances, waste and energy to the marine environment. • Development of methodologies/common protocols/guidelines. • No of meetings for updating the monitoring programmes. • Development of common access database for the different operators of monitoring programmes.

Identificar y abordar las principales fuentes de contaminantes en el medio marino con el fin de mantener tendencias temporales decrecientes o estables en los niveles de contaminantes en sedimentos y en biota, así como en los niveles biológicos de respuesta a la contaminación en organismos indicadores • Nº /porcentaje de fuentes de contaminación identificadas para las cuales se realizan actuaciones de regulación o reducción. • Niveles y tendencias de contaminantes en sedimentos. • Niveles y tendencias de contaminantes en biota. • Niveles biológicos y tendencias de respuestas biológicas. oBJETIVOS 2012: B.2.1. B.2.2 B.2.3

.Reduce the contribution of nutrients, pollutants and litter from river discharges. ? Deloads of pollutants and nutrients from rivers (volume and pollution load) OBJECTIVES 2012: B.1.1

Reduce the input of nutrients, pollutants and waste from waste water. Urban waste: • Percentage of residents equivalent with point of discharge to coastal waters or estuaries, meeting the requirements of Royal Decree-Law 11/95 and RD 509/1996 (Directive 91/271/EEC) • Percentage of agglomerations discharging directly into coastal and transitional waters satisfying the requirements of RDL 11/95 and RD 509/1996 (Directive 91/271/EEC) Industrial discharges: • Percentage of sewage treatment plants not complying with discharge authorisations according to the Verdes des Verdes OBJECTIVES 2012: B.1.1.

Reducing the inputs of nutrients, pollutants and waste from rain episodes. • Percentage of storm water overflows that are in place with measures put in place to limit the presence of solid and floating reservoirs in storm water overflows or to reduce pollution in storm water overflows. OBJECTIVE 2012: B.1.1

Reducing the contribution of nutrients and pollutants from agriculture: Excess and return on irrigation and livestock use, among others. ? No. of stations that are at risk of the monitoring network for nitrates from agricultural sources in the water bodies of the upstream water category, in transitional waters, in coastal waters and in aquifers or groundwater bodies bordering the coast. OBJECTIVE 2012: B.1.1

Ensuring social participation in the Marine Strategy of the demarcation of the Strait and Alboran Sea, through dissemination, awareness raising, voluntary environmental education and involvement of stakeholders in the marine environment. In the second cycle, this objective has remained the same, with the exception of the code: C.E.6. Ensure social participation in the Marine Strategy of the South Atlantic Basin through outreach, awareness-raising, voluntary environmental education and stakeholder involvement in the marine environment. This objective will be produced as a new one, as the code and indicators have changed.

To ensure social participation in the marine strategy of the Levantino-Balearic area through dissemination, awareness-raising, voluntary environmental education and involvement of stakeholders in the marine environment. In the second cycle, this objective has remained the same, with the exception of the code: C.L.6. Ensure social participation in the Marine Strategy of the South Atlantic Basin through outreach, awareness-raising, voluntary environmental education and stakeholder involvement in the marine environment. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.

Ensure proper coordination of public administrations, institutions and sectors in the demarcation of the Strait and Alboran Sea, which carry out work related to the marine environment, in such a way as to avoid duplication and exploit synergies. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.E.7. Achieve proper coordination of public administrations, institutions and sectors in the South Atlantic basin that carry out work related to the marine environment, in such a way as to avoid duplication and exploit synergies. This objective will be produced as a new one, as the code and indicators have changed.

Ensure proper coordination of public administrations, institutions and sectors in the Levantino-Balearic area which carry out work related to the marine environment, in such a way as to avoid duplication and to exploit synergies. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.L.7. Achieve proper coordination of public administrations, institutions and sectors in the South Atlantic basin that carry out work related to the marine environment, in such a way as to avoid duplication and exploit synergies. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.

Improving access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as ensuring the quality of this information. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.E.15. Improving access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as ensuring the quality of this information for both administrations and institutions related to the sea, and for the general public. This objective will be produced as a new one, as the code and indicators have changed.

Improving access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as ensuring the quality of this information. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.L.15. Improving access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as ensuring the quality of this information for both administrations and institutions related to the sea, and for the general public. This objective will be produced as a new one, as the code and indicators have changed.

Increase awareness of the impact of human activities on habitats, especially biogenic and protected species, their species, populations and communities, their sensitivity, tolerance limits and acclimatisation and acclimatisation, especially in relation to fishing activities, infrastructure construction, dredging, extraction of non-renewable marine resources, pollution and interaction with the effects of climate change (acidification, heating, etc.). In the second cycle, this objective has been split into two: C.E.16. Encourage scientific studies and projects to respond to knowledge gaps identified in the initial assessment on the impact of human activities on marine and coastal ecosystems. C.E.17. Improving knowledge on the effects of climate change on marine and coastal ecosystems, with a view to mainstreaming cross-cutting issues

Increase awareness of the impact of human activities on habitats, especially biogenic and protected species, their species, populations and communities, their sensitivity, tolerance limits and acclimatisation and acclimatisation, especially in relation to fishing activities, infrastructure construction, dredging, extraction of non-renewable marine resources, pollution and interaction with the effects of climate change (acidification, heating, etc.). In the second cycle, this objective has been split into two: C.L.16. Encourage scientific studies and projects to respond to knowledge gaps identified in the initial assessment on impact of human activities on marine and coastal ecosystems C.L.17. Improving knowledge on the effects of climate change in marine and coastal ecosystems, with a view to cross-cutting mainstreaming climate change variable in all phases of Marine Strategies

Measures on stretches of coastline where permanent physical alterations caused by human activities have caused a significant impact so as to be compatible with the good environmental status of the seabed and hydrographical conditions. • No of measures taken in respect of each activity causing significant impact OBJECTIVE 2012: C.2.3

Improving access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as ensuring the quality of this information for both administrations and institutions related to the sea, and for the general public. • Existence of platforms for access and exchange of information on the marine environment which facilitate the management of public administrations • Means of access and quality of marine environment information available to citizens • Number of metadata available OBJECTIVE C.3.1

Encourage scientific studies and projects to address knowledge gaps identified in the initial assessment of the impact of human activities on marine and coastal ecosystems. * No. of studies and scientific projects promoted by public administrations dealing with these subjects. * Knowledge-based studies and scientific projects. OBJECTIVE 2012: C.3.5

Integrate into decision-making and management of the marine environment results and knowledge acquired through scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impact of human activities on habitats, species, populations and communities * Criteria for evaluation and monitoring of the results of scientific projects/studies (based on the references in documents) * Objectives and management measures for which the design has taken into account the results of scientific projects/studies

Ensuring social participation in the marine strategy of the Strait and Alboran area through initiatives for dissemination, awareness-raising, voluntary environmental education and involvement of stakeholders in the marine environment. * Number of initiatives for social participation and evaluation of their results OBJECTIVE 2012: C.1.3

Ensuring proper coordination of public administrations, institutions and sectors in the Strait and Alboran area who carry out work related to the marine environment, in such a way as to avoid duplication and to exploit synergies. * Number of initiatives, projects and coordination meetings * Thematic areas in which coordination initiatives are taken OBJECTIVE 2012: C.1.4

Promote, through the Maritime Spatial Plan of the Strait and Alboran area, or other development tools, that human activities take place in a sustainable manner and do not jeopardise the achievement of the Good Environmental Status. * Number of human activities covered by the management plan OBJECTIVE 2012: C1.5

Measures on stretches of coastline where permanent physical alterations caused by human activities have caused a significant impact so as to be compatible with the good environmental status of the seabed and hydrographical conditions. • No of measures taken in respect of each activity causing significant impact OBJECTIVE 2012: C.2.3

Improving access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as ensuring the quality of this information for both administrations and institutions related to the sea, and for the general public. • Existence of platforms for access and exchange of information on the marine environment which facilitate the management of public administrations • Means of access and quality of marine environment information available to citizens • Number of metadata available OBJECTIVE C.3.1

Encourage scientific studies and projects to address knowledge gaps identified in the initial assessment of the impact of human activities on marine and coastal ecosystems. * No. of studies and scientific projects promoted by public administrations dealing with these subjects. * Knowledge-based studies and scientific projects. OBJECTIVE 2012: C.3.5

Integrate into decision-making and management of the marine environment results and knowledge acquired through scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impact of human activities on habitats, species, populations and communities * Criteria for evaluation and monitoring of the results of scientific projects/studies (based on the references in documents) * Objectives and management measures for which the design has taken into account the results of scientific projects/studies

To ensure social participation in the marine strategy of the Levantino-Balearic area through dissemination, awareness-raising, voluntary environmental education and involvement of stakeholders in the marine environment. * Number of initiatives for social participation and evaluation of their results OBJECTIVE 2012: C.1.3

Ensure proper coordination of public administrations, institutions and sectors in the Levantino-Balearic area which carry out work related to the marine environment, in such a way as to avoid duplication and to exploit synergies. * Number of initiatives, projects and coordination meetings * Thematic areas in which coordination initiatives are taken OBJECTIVE 2012: C.1.4

Promote, through the Maritime Spatial Plan of the Levantino-Balearic Area and/or other development tools, that human activities be developed in a sustainable manner and do not jeopardise the achievement of the Good Environmental Status. * Number of human activities covered by the management plan OBJECTIVE 2012: C1.5