Member State report / Art11 / 2014-2020 / D1-M / Croatia / Mediterranean: Adriatic Sea

Report type Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article Art. 11 Monitoring programmes (and Art. 17 updates)
Report due 2014-10-15; 2020-10-15
GES Descriptor D1 Mammals
Member State Croatia
Region/subregion Mediterranean: Adriatic Sea
Reported by Institute for Oceanography and Fisheries, Split, Croatia
Report date 2014-09-04; 2020-10-15
Report access
2014 data
2020 data
Monitoring programme Monitoring programme name
Monitoring programme Reference existing programme
Monitoring programme Marine Unit ID
Q4e - Programme ID
Q4f - Programme description
Q5e - Natural variability
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Adequate data
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Established methods
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Adequate understanding of GES
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Adequate capacity
Q5f - Description of programme for GES assessment
Q5g - Gap-filling date for GES assessment
Q5h - Plans to implement monitoring for GES assessment
Q6a -Relevant targets Q6a - Environmental target
Q6a -Relevant targets Q6a - Associated indicator
Q6b - Adequacy for assessment of targets Q6b_SuitableData
Q6b - Adequacy for assessment of targets Q6b_EstablishedMethods
Q6b - Adequacy for assessment of targets Q6d_AdequateCapacity
Q6c - Target updating
Q6d - Description of programme for targets assessment
Q6e - Gap-filling date for targets assessment
Q6f - Plans to implement monitoring for targets assessment
Q7a - Relevant activities
Q7b - Description of monitoring of activities
Q7c - Relevant measures
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Adequate data
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Established methods
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Adequate understanding of GES
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Adequate capacity
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Addresses activities and pressures
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Addresses effectiveness of measures
Q7d - Description of monitoring for measures
Q7f - Gap-filling date for activities and measures
Q8a - Links to existing Monitoring Programmes
Reference sub-programme Sub-programme ID
Reference sub-programme Sub-programme name
Q4g - Sub-programmes Sub-programme ID
Q4g - Sub-programmes Sub-programme name
Q4k - Monitoring purpose
Q4l - Links of monitoring programmes of other Directives and Conventions
Q5c - Features Q5c - Habitats
Q5c - Features Q5c - Species list
Q5c - Features Q5c - Physical/Chemical features
Q5c - Features Q5c - Pressures
Q9a - Elements
Q5a - GES criteria Relevant GES criteria
Q5b - GES indicators Relevant GES indicators
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species distribution
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species population size
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species population characteristics
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species impacts
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat distribution
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat extent
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat condition (physical-chemical)
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat condition (biological)
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat impacts
Q9b - Parameters monitored (pressures) Pressure input
Q9b - Parameters monitored (pressures) Pressure output
Q9b - Parameters monitored (activity) Activity
Q9b Parameters monitored (other) Other
Q41 Spatial scope
Q4j - Description of spatial scope
Marine Unit IDs
Q4h - Temporal scope Start date- End date
Q9h - Temporal resolution of sampling
Q9c - Monitoring method
Q9d - Description of alteration to method
Q9e - Quality assurance
Q9f - Quality control
Q9g - Spatial resolution of sampling Q9g - Proportion of area covered %
Q9g - Spatial resolution of sampling Q9g - No. of samples
Q9i - Description of sample representivity
Q10a - Scale for aggregation of data
Q10b - Other scale for aggregation of data
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data type
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data access mechanism
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data access rights
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - INSPIRE standard
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c Date data are available
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data update frequency
Q10d - Description of data access
Descriptor
D1.2
D1.2
D1.2
D1.2
Monitoring strategy description
The abundance and spatial distribution are assessed using the data collected during the photo-identification and aerial surveys. During the photo-identification surveys data on the species observed, group size, composition, behaviour of animals, weather and effort are collected. Sightings are documented with photographs and video camera. Aerial surveys provide data at the basin level on the distribution and abundance of cetaceans and sea turtles. Data collection followed standard aerial survey procedures for Distance Sampling-based surveys with respect to sighting and effort data.
The abundance and spatial distribution are assessed using the data collected during the photo-identification and aerial surveys. During the photo-identification surveys data on the species observed, group size, composition, behaviour of animals, weather and effort are collected. Sightings are documented with photographs and video camera. Aerial surveys provide data at the basin level on the distribution and abundance of cetaceans and sea turtles. Data collection followed standard aerial survey procedures for Distance Sampling-based surveys with respect to sighting and effort data.
The abundance and spatial distribution are assessed using the data collected during the photo-identification and aerial surveys. During the photo-identification surveys data on the species observed, group size, composition, behaviour of animals, weather and effort are collected. Sightings are documented with photographs and video camera. Aerial surveys provide data at the basin level on the distribution and abundance of cetaceans and sea turtles. Data collection followed standard aerial survey procedures for Distance Sampling-based surveys with respect to sighting and effort data.
The abundance and spatial distribution are assessed using the data collected during the photo-identification and aerial surveys. During the photo-identification surveys data on the species observed, group size, composition, behaviour of animals, weather and effort are collected. Sightings are documented with photographs and video camera. Aerial surveys provide data at the basin level on the distribution and abundance of cetaceans and sea turtles. Data collection followed standard aerial survey procedures for Distance Sampling-based surveys with respect to sighting and effort data.
Coverage of GES criteria
Adequate monitoring will be in place by 2024
Adequate monitoring will be in place by 2024
Adequate monitoring will be in place by 2024
Adequate monitoring will be in place by 2024
Gaps and plans
Regarding the assessment of the criteria D1C1, sporadic data on bycatch is collected through the National Stranding Network (Protocol for Alerting and Monitoring of dead, sick or injured strictly protected marine species (marine mammals, sea turtles and cartilaginous fish). The Programme of Measures pursuant to Article 13 of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive includes several activities which address this issue. Implementation of monitoring and assessment of the extent of incidental catches by using observers on fishing vessels and by targeted data collection is planned within the measure 3.8.1 Analyze the risks of incidental catch of turtles, marine mammals, sharks, rays and seabirds by different fishing gear. From 2019 fishing sector has the obligation to record and to report bycatch of endangered species, through Croatian national data collection programme conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture. Moreover, further research is needed to assess the impact of pressures on populations of cetaceans.
Regarding the assessment of the criteria D1C1, sporadic data on bycatch is collected through the National Stranding Network (Protocol for Alerting and Monitoring of dead, sick or injured strictly protected marine species (marine mammals, sea turtles and cartilaginous fish). The Programme of Measures pursuant to Article 13 of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive includes several activities which address this issue. Implementation of monitoring and assessment of the extent of incidental catches by using observers on fishing vessels and by targeted data collection is planned within the measure 3.8.1 Analyze the risks of incidental catch of turtles, marine mammals, sharks, rays and seabirds by different fishing gear. From 2019 fishing sector has the obligation to record and to report bycatch of endangered species, through Croatian national data collection programme conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture. Moreover, further research is needed to assess the impact of pressures on populations of cetaceans.
Regarding the assessment of the criteria D1C1, sporadic data on bycatch is collected through the National Stranding Network (Protocol for Alerting and Monitoring of dead, sick or injured strictly protected marine species (marine mammals, sea turtles and cartilaginous fish). The Programme of Measures pursuant to Article 13 of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive includes several activities which address this issue. Implementation of monitoring and assessment of the extent of incidental catches by using observers on fishing vessels and by targeted data collection is planned within the measure 3.8.1 Analyze the risks of incidental catch of turtles, marine mammals, sharks, rays and seabirds by different fishing gear. From 2019 fishing sector has the obligation to record and to report bycatch of endangered species, through Croatian national data collection programme conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture. Moreover, further research is needed to assess the impact of pressures on populations of cetaceans.
Regarding the assessment of the criteria D1C1, sporadic data on bycatch is collected through the National Stranding Network (Protocol for Alerting and Monitoring of dead, sick or injured strictly protected marine species (marine mammals, sea turtles and cartilaginous fish). The Programme of Measures pursuant to Article 13 of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive includes several activities which address this issue. Implementation of monitoring and assessment of the extent of incidental catches by using observers on fishing vessels and by targeted data collection is planned within the measure 3.8.1 Analyze the risks of incidental catch of turtles, marine mammals, sharks, rays and seabirds by different fishing gear. From 2019 fishing sector has the obligation to record and to report bycatch of endangered species, through Croatian national data collection programme conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture. Moreover, further research is needed to assess the impact of pressures on populations of cetaceans.
Related targets
  • D1T5 - Mammals
  • D1T5 - Mammals
  • D1T5 - Mammals
  • D1T5 - Mammals
Coverage of targets
Adequate monitoring will be in place by 2024
Adequate monitoring will be in place by 2024
Adequate monitoring will be in place by 2024
Adequate monitoring will be in place by 2024
Related measures
Coverage of measures
Related monitoring programmes
  • MADHR-D01-02
  • MADHR-D01-02
  • MADHR-D01-02
  • MADHR-D01-02
Programme code
MADHR-D01-02
MADHR-D01-02
MADHR-D01-02
MADHR-D01-02
Programme name
Mobile species - population characteristics
Mobile species - population characteristics
Mobile species - population characteristics
Mobile species - population characteristics
Update type
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Modified from 2014
Old programme codes
  • MADHR-D014-02
  • MADHR-D014-02
  • MADHR-D014-02
  • MADHR-D014-02
Programme description
Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) is present in the entire Adriatic. It is more abundant in areas above the continental shelf, up to a depth of 150 – 200 m and in areas inside Croatian territorial waters. Striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) is present in the South Adriatic. The area inhabited by this species is the pelagic part of the South-Adriatic pit, at depths of 200 m or more. Occasionally, single individuals or smaller groups appear in areas of middle and North Adriatic. Due to their highly mobile nature, distribution and the high anthropogenic impact in the middle Adriatic especially (Croatian and Italian EEZ), it is necessary to conduct monitoring of indicators for the status of bottlenose and striped dolphins on the level of the entire Adriatic.
Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) is present in the entire Adriatic. It is more abundant in areas above the continental shelf, up to a depth of 150 – 200 m and in areas inside Croatian territorial waters. Striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) is present in the South Adriatic. The area inhabited by this species is the pelagic part of the South-Adriatic pit, at depths of 200 m or more. Occasionally, single individuals or smaller groups appear in areas of middle and North Adriatic. Due to their highly mobile nature, distribution and the high anthropogenic impact in the middle Adriatic especially (Croatian and Italian EEZ), it is necessary to conduct monitoring of indicators for the status of bottlenose and striped dolphins on the level of the entire Adriatic.
Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) is present in the entire Adriatic. It is more abundant in areas above the continental shelf, up to a depth of 150 – 200 m and in areas inside Croatian territorial waters. Striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) is present in the South Adriatic. The area inhabited by this species is the pelagic part of the South-Adriatic pit, at depths of 200 m or more. Occasionally, single individuals or smaller groups appear in areas of middle and North Adriatic. Due to their highly mobile nature, distribution and the high anthropogenic impact in the middle Adriatic especially (Croatian and Italian EEZ), it is necessary to conduct monitoring of indicators for the status of bottlenose and striped dolphins on the level of the entire Adriatic.
Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) is present in the entire Adriatic. It is more abundant in areas above the continental shelf, up to a depth of 150 – 200 m and in areas inside Croatian territorial waters. Striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) is present in the South Adriatic. The area inhabited by this species is the pelagic part of the South-Adriatic pit, at depths of 200 m or more. Occasionally, single individuals or smaller groups appear in areas of middle and North Adriatic. Due to their highly mobile nature, distribution and the high anthropogenic impact in the middle Adriatic especially (Croatian and Italian EEZ), it is necessary to conduct monitoring of indicators for the status of bottlenose and striped dolphins on the level of the entire Adriatic.
Monitoring purpose
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Environmental state and impacts
Other policies and conventions
  • Habitats Directive
  • Habitats Directive
  • Habitats Directive
  • Habitats Directive
Regional cooperation - coordinating body
Regional cooperation - countries involved
Regional cooperation - implementation level
Monitoring details
The aerial survey aimed at collecting data for abundance estimates and distribution patterns should be carried out every 3rd year. Photoidentification analysis for population assessment should be carried out every year or every second year, depending on the site.
The aerial survey aimed at collecting data for abundance estimates and distribution patterns should be carried out every 3rd year. Photoidentification analysis for population assessment should be carried out every year or every second year, depending on the site.
The aerial survey aimed at collecting data for abundance estimates and distribution patterns should be carried out every 3rd year. Photoidentification analysis for population assessment should be carried out every year or every second year, depending on the site.
The aerial survey aimed at collecting data for abundance estimates and distribution patterns should be carried out every 3rd year. Photoidentification analysis for population assessment should be carried out every year or every second year, depending on the site.
Features
Small toothed cetaceans
Small toothed cetaceans
Small toothed cetaceans
Small toothed cetaceans
Small toothed cetaceans
Small toothed cetaceans
Small toothed cetaceans
Small toothed cetaceans
Small toothed cetaceans
Small toothed cetaceans
Small toothed cetaceans
Small toothed cetaceans
Small toothed cetaceans
Small toothed cetaceans
Small toothed cetaceans
Small toothed cetaceans
Elements
  • Stenella coeruleoalba
  • Tursiops truncatus
  • Stenella coeruleoalba
  • Tursiops truncatus
  • Stenella coeruleoalba
  • Tursiops truncatus
  • Stenella coeruleoalba
  • Tursiops truncatus
GES criteria
D1C2
D1C3
D1C4
D1C5
Parameters
  • Abundance (number of individuals)
  • Age distribution
  • Distribution (spatial)
  • Extent
Parameter Other
Spatial scope
  • Territorial waters
  • Territorial waters
  • Territorial waters
  • Territorial waters
Marine reporting units
  • MAD-HR-MRU_1
  • MAD-HR-MRU_1
  • MAD-HR-MRU_1
  • MAD-HR-MRU_1
Temporal scope (start date - end date)
2021-2026
2021-2026
2021-2026
2021-2026
Monitoring frequency
Other
Other
Other
Other
Monitoring type
  • Remote flight imagery
  • Visual observation
  • Remote flight imagery
  • Visual observation
  • Remote flight imagery
  • Visual observation
  • Remote flight imagery
  • Visual observation
Monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
Monitoring method other
Sampling procedure has been described in Marasovic I., Krstulovic, N., Leder, N., Loncar, G., Precali, R., Šolic, M., Loncar,.G., Beg- Paklar, G., Bojanic, N., Cvitkovic, I., Dadic, V., Despalatovic, M., Dulcic, J., Grbec, B., Kušpilic, G., Nincevic-Gladan, Ž., P. Tutman, Ujevic, I., Vrgoc, N., Vukadin, P., Žuljevic, A. Coastal cities water pollution control project, Part C1: Monitoring and Observation System for Ongoing Assessment of the Adriatic sea under the Adriatic sea Monitoring Programme, Phase II. Interim report (IR), December, 2013. https://jadran.izor.hr/jadranski_projekt_2/MJERNE-METODE-I-OPREMA.pdf
Sampling procedure has been described in Marasovic I., Krstulovic, N., Leder, N., Loncar, G., Precali, R., Šolic, M., Loncar,.G., Beg- Paklar, G., Bojanic, N., Cvitkovic, I., Dadic, V., Despalatovic, M., Dulcic, J., Grbec, B., Kušpilic, G., Nincevic-Gladan, Ž., P. Tutman, Ujevic, I., Vrgoc, N., Vukadin, P., Žuljevic, A. Coastal cities water pollution control project, Part C1: Monitoring and Observation System for Ongoing Assessment of the Adriatic sea under the Adriatic sea Monitoring Programme, Phase II. Interim report (IR), December, 2013. https://jadran.izor.hr/jadranski_projekt_2/MJERNE-METODE-I-OPREMA.pdf
Sampling procedure has been described in Marasovic I., Krstulovic, N., Leder, N., Loncar, G., Precali, R., Šolic, M., Loncar,.G., Beg- Paklar, G., Bojanic, N., Cvitkovic, I., Dadic, V., Despalatovic, M., Dulcic, J., Grbec, B., Kušpilic, G., Nincevic-Gladan, Ž., P. Tutman, Ujevic, I., Vrgoc, N., Vukadin, P., Žuljevic, A. Coastal cities water pollution control project, Part C1: Monitoring and Observation System for Ongoing Assessment of the Adriatic sea under the Adriatic sea Monitoring Programme, Phase II. Interim report (IR), December, 2013. https://jadran.izor.hr/jadranski_projekt_2/MJERNE-METODE-I-OPREMA.pdf
Sampling procedure has been described in Marasovic I., Krstulovic, N., Leder, N., Loncar, G., Precali, R., Šolic, M., Loncar,.G., Beg- Paklar, G., Bojanic, N., Cvitkovic, I., Dadic, V., Despalatovic, M., Dulcic, J., Grbec, B., Kušpilic, G., Nincevic-Gladan, Ž., P. Tutman, Ujevic, I., Vrgoc, N., Vukadin, P., Žuljevic, A. Coastal cities water pollution control project, Part C1: Monitoring and Observation System for Ongoing Assessment of the Adriatic sea under the Adriatic sea Monitoring Programme, Phase II. Interim report (IR), December, 2013. https://jadran.izor.hr/jadranski_projekt_2/MJERNE-METODE-I-OPREMA.pdf
Quality control
As used in the reported monitoring method.
As used in the reported monitoring method.
As used in the reported monitoring method.
As used in the reported monitoring method.
Data management
Data access
Related indicator/name
Contact
References