By-catch rate is included in regular population monitoring (D1C1). The number of individuals in local populations of bottlenose dolphins that are monitored in areas of territorial sea (Vis-Hvar-Lastovo; Kornati-N.Dalmatia; Kvarnerić) and in areas put forth as SCI for bottlenose dolphins is stable or increasing (D1C2). Abundance of bottlenose and striped dolphins in the Adriatic is stable or increasing (D1C2). The number of young animals in three local populations of bottlenose dolphins monitored in territorial waters (Vis-Hvar-Lastovo; Kornati; N.Dalmatia; Kvarnerić) and in proposed bottlenose dolphin SCI areas, is stable or increasing (D1C3). The distribution of monitored cetacean species is in concordance with the expected pattern throughout the previously established distribution area (D1C4).

a) There is no statistically significant reduction in the distribution range of monitored cetaceans. b) Nest-site distribution of selected seabirds is stable or increasing. c) Geographic and depth distribution of selected fish meet individual indicator targets in a statistically significant proportion of species monitored. d) There is no decrease in current (baseline) range (FRR according to Habitats Directive) for Caretta caretta. e) Distribution range of species Corallium rubrum is stable or increasing and not smaller than the FRR values (Favourable Reference Range under Habitats Directive).

The distribution of monitored cetacean species is in concordance with the expected pattern throughout the previously established distribution area.

a) The number of individuals in local populations of bottlenose dolphins that are monitored in areas of territorial sea (Vis-Hvar-Lastovo; Kornati-N.Dalmatia; Kvarnerić) and in areas put forth as SCI for bottlenose dolphins is stable or increasing. b) Annual abundance of breeding seabirds for each selected species/nest location or area is stable or increasing. c) Population abundance of Caretta caretta in the Adriatic Sea is not reducing. d) Population abundance density and population biomass density of sensitive fish species meet individual indicator targets in a statistically significant proportion of species monitored. e) Density of red coral settlement is increasing.

a) The number of young animals in three local populations of bottlenose dolphins monitored in territorial waters (Vis-Hvar-Lastovo; Kornati – N.Dalmatia; Kvarnerić) and in proposed bottlenose dolphin SCI areas, is stable or increasing. b) Mortality of seabirds due to fishing by catch is sufficiently low and annual breeding success is not lower than expected. c) Mortality of Caretta caretta due to fishing bycatch and ingestion of marine litter is reduced and does not affect population size. d) Demographic characteristics of selected sensitive fish species meet individual targets in a statistically significant proportion of species monitored. e) The number of adult specimens of Corallium rubrum is increasing.