Member State report / Art8 / 2018 / D8 / Ireland / NE Atlantic: Celtic Seas

Report type Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article Art. 8 Initial assessment (and Art. 17 updates)
Report due 2018-10-15
GES Descriptor D8 Contaminants
Member State Ireland
Region/subregion NE Atlantic: Celtic Seas
Reported by Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government
Report date 2020-08-31
Report access msfd2018-ART8_GES_IE_Updated_24_July.xml

Irish Assesment Area (ACS-IE-AA-001)

GES component
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
D8
Feature
Contaminants - non UPBT substances
Contaminants - non UPBT substances
Contaminants - non UPBT substances
Contaminants - non UPBT substances
Contaminants - non UPBT substances
Contaminants - non UPBT substances
Contaminants - non UPBT substances
Contaminants - non UPBT substances
Contaminants - non UPBT substances
Contaminants - non UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Contaminants - UPBT substances
Marine species
Acute pollution events
Element
Cadmium and its compounds
Cadmium and its compounds
Copper and its compounds
Copper and its compounds
Lead and its compounds
Lead and its compounds
Mercury and its compounds
Mercury and its compounds
Zinc and its compounds
Zinc and its compounds
Brominated diphenylethers (congener numbers 28, 47, 99, 100, 153 and 154)
Brominated diphenylethers (congener numbers 28, 47, 99, 100, 153 and 154)
Brominated diphenylethers (congener numbers 28, 47, 99, 100, 153 and 154)
Brominated diphenylethers (congener numbers 28, 47, 99, 100, 153 and 154)
Brominated diphenylethers (congener numbers 28, 47, 99, 100, 153 and 154)
Brominated diphenylethers (congener numbers 28, 47, 99, 100, 153 and 154)
Brominated diphenylethers (congener numbers 28, 47, 99, 100, 153 and 154)
Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (12 PCB-DLs: 77,81,105,114,118,123,126,156,157,167,169,189)
Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (12 PCB-DLs: 77,81,105,114,118,123,126,156,157,167,169,189)
Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (12 PCB-DLs: 77,81,105,114,118,123,126,156,157,167,169,189)
Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (12 PCB-DLs: 77,81,105,114,118,123,126,156,157,167,169,189)
Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (12 PCB-DLs: 77,81,105,114,118,123,126,156,157,167,169,189)
Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (12 PCB-DLs: 77,81,105,114,118,123,126,156,157,167,169,189)
Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (12 PCB-DLs: 77,81,105,114,118,123,126,156,157,167,169,189)
Dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (12 PCB-DLs: 77,81,105,114,118,123,126,156,157,167,169,189)
Total PAHs (Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(b)fluoranthene, Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene)
Total PAHs (Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(b)fluoranthene, Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene)
Total PAHs (Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(b)fluoranthene, Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene)
Total PAHs (Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(b)fluoranthene, Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene)
Total PAHs (Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(b)fluoranthene, Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene)
Total PAHs (Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(b)fluoranthene, Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene)
Total PAHs (Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(b)fluoranthene, Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene)
Total PAHs (Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(b)fluoranthene, Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene)
Total PAHs (Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(b)fluoranthene, Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene)
Total PAHs (Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(b)fluoranthene, Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene)
Gastropoda
Element code
CAS_7440-43-9
CAS_7440-43-9
CAS_7440-50-8
CAS_7440-50-8
CAS_7439-92-1
CAS_7439-92-1
CAS_7440-66-6
CAS_7440-66-6
CAS_7440-66-6
CAS_7440-66-6
EEA_32-04-2
EEA_32-04-2
EEA_32-04-2
EEA_32-04-2
EEA_32-04-2
EEA_32-04-2
EEA_32-04-2
EEA_33-54-5
EEA_33-54-5
EEA_33-54-5
EEA_33-54-5
EEA_33-54-5
EEA_33-54-5
EEA_33-54-5
EEA_33-54-5
EEA_33-56-7
EEA_33-56-7
EEA_33-56-7
EEA_33-56-7
EEA_33-56-7
EEA_33-56-7
EEA_33-56-7
EEA_33-56-7
EEA_33-56-7
EEA_33-56-7
101
Element code source
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Eutrophication (D5) and contaminants (D8-D9) http://dd.eionet.europa.eu/vocabulary/wise/ObservedProperty/view
Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/
Element 2
Element 2 code
Element 2 code source
Element source
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
OSPAR
Criterion
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C1
D8C2
D8C3
Parameter
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Extent
Extent
Parameter other
Cadmium in crustaceans
Cadmium in fish and bivalves
Copper in bivalves
Copper in fish
Lead in Crustaceans
Lead in Fish and Bivalves
Mercury in Crustaceans
Mercury in Fish and Bivalves
Zinc in Bivalves
Zinc in Fish
BDE100
BDE153
BDE154
BDE28
BDE47
BDE99
Sum of 6 BDEs
CB101
CB105
CB138
CB153
CB156
CB180
CB28
CB52
Anthracene
Benz(a)anthracene
Benzo(a)pyrene
Benzo(ghi)perylene
Chrysene/Triphenylene
Fluoranthene
Indeno (123-cd)pyrene
Phenanthrene
Pyrene
Sum of 4 indicator PAHs
Threshold value upper
500.0
1000.0
6000.0
500.0
1500.0
500.0
500.0
63000.0
1.0
4.0
4.0
120.0
44.0
1.0
0.0085
121.0
0.75
317.0
1585.0
0.6
469.0
67.0
108.0
290.0
80.0
5.0
110.0
8.1
110.0
2.4
1700.0
100.0
30.0
2.0
Threshold value lower
Threshold qualitative
Expert opinion based on the limited number of detections
Threshold value source
Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)
Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)
OSPAR Convention
OSPAR Convention
Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)
Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)
Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)
Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)
OSPAR Convention
OSPAR Convention
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
Priority substances Directive (2013/39/EU)
OSPAR Convention
OSPAR Convention
OSPAR Convention
OSPAR Convention
OSPAR Convention
OSPAR Convention
OSPAR Convention
OSPAR Convention
OSPAR Convention
OSPAR Convention
Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC)
OSPAR Convention
OSPAR Convention
OSPAR Convention
OSPAR Convention
OSPAR Convention
OSPAR Convention
Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC)
OSPAR Convention
National
Threshold value source other
OSPAR apply Canadian Federal Environmental Guideline (FECG) in lieu of OSPAR EAC
OSPAR apply Canadian Federal Environmental Guideline (FECG) in lieu of OSPAR EAC
OSPAR apply Canadian Federal Environmental Guideline (FECG) in lieu of OSPAR EAC
OSPAR apply Canadian Federal Environmental Guideline (FECG) in lieu of OSPAR EAC
OSPAR apply Canadian Federal Environmental Guideline (FECG) in lieu of OSPAR EAC
OSPAR apply Canadian Federal Environmental Guideline (FECG) in lieu of OSPAR EAC
Value achieved upper
Value achieved lower
Value unit
microgram per kilogram of wet weight
microgram per kilogram of wet weight
microgram per kilogram of dry weight
microgram per kilogram of dry weight
microgram per kilogram of wet weight
microgram per kilogram of wet weight
microgram per kilogram of wet weight
microgram per kilogram of wet weight
microgram per kilogram of dry weight
microgram per kilogram of dry weight
microgram per kilogram of wet weight
microgram per kilogram of wet weight
microgram per kilogram of wet weight
microgram per kilogram of wet weight
microgram per kilogram of wet weight
microgram per kilogram of wet weight
microgram per kilogram of wet weight
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
microgram per kilogram of dry weight
microgram per kilogram of dry weight
microgram per kilogram of wet weight
microgram per kilogram of dry weight
microgram per kilogram of dry weight
microgram per kilogram of dry weight
microgram per kilogram of dry weight
microgram per kilogram of dry weight
microgram per kilogram of dry weight
microgram per kilogram of wet weight
Other
Other
Value unit other
µg/Kg Lipid Weight
µg/Kg Lipid Weight
µg/Kg Lipid Weight
µg/Kg Lipid Weight
µg/Kg Lipid Weight
µg/Kg Lipid Weight
µg/Kg Lipid Weight
µg/Kg Lipid Weight
VDSI
Number of detections
Proportion threshold value
Proportion value achieved
95.0
Proportion threshold value unit
% of stations achieving threshold value
Trend
Improving
Improving
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Improving
Improving
Improving
Improving
Improving
Improving
Improving
Improving
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable
Improving
Unknown
Parameter achieved
Yes
Yes
Yes
Unknown
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Unknown
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Description parameter
There are currently no EC threshold values available for copper. There are background assessment concentration (BAC) values developed within the OSPAR commission framework with advice from the International Council for Exploration of the Sea (ICES).
There are currently no EC or BAC threshold values available for copper in fish.
The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
There are currently no EC threshold values available for Zinc. There are background assessment concentration (BAC) values developed within the OSPAR commission framework with advice from the International Council for Exploration of the Sea (ICES). The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
There are currently no EC or BAC threshold values available for Zinc in fish. The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
Canadian Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (FEQGs) are used in lieu of an OSPAR EAC and is considered to represent a concentration threshold of a given chemical below which there is a likelihood of direct adverse effects from the chemical on aquatic life exposed via the water or sediment, or where chemicals may bio-accumulate, in wildlife that consume aquatic life.
Canadian Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (FEQGs) are used in lieu of an OSPAR EAC and is considered to represent a concentration threshold of a given chemical below which there is a likelihood of direct adverse effects from the chemical on aquatic life exposed via the water or sediment, or where chemicals may bio-accumulate, in wildlife that consume aquatic life.
Canadian Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (FEQGs) are used in lieu of an OSPAR EAC and is considered to represent a concentration threshold of a given chemical below which there is a likelihood of direct adverse effects from the chemical on aquatic life exposed via the water or sediment, or where chemicals may bio-accumulate, in wildlife that consume aquatic life.
Canadian Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (FEQGs) are used in lieu of an OSPAR EAC and is considered to represent a concentration threshold of a given chemical below which there is a likelihood of direct adverse effects from the chemical on aquatic life exposed via the water or sediment, or where chemicals may bio-accumulate, in wildlife that consume aquatic life.
Canadian Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (FEQGs) are used in lieu of an OSPAR EAC and is considered to represent a concentration threshold of a given chemical below which there is a likelihood of direct adverse effects from the chemical on aquatic life exposed via the water or sediment, or where chemicals may bio-accumulate, in wildlife that consume aquatic life.
Canadian Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (FEQGs) are used in lieu of an OSPAR EAC and is considered to represent a concentration threshold of a given chemical below which there is a likelihood of direct adverse effects from the chemical on aquatic life exposed via the water or sediment, or where chemicals may bio-accumulate, in wildlife that consume aquatic life.
Canadian Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (FEQGs) are used in lieu of an OSPAR EAC and is considered to represent a concentration threshold of a given chemical below which there is a likelihood of direct adverse effects from the chemical on aquatic life exposed via the water or sediment, or where chemicals may bio-accumulate, in wildlife that consume aquatic life. Note that Water Framework directive EQS as per Directive 2013/39 EU for Priority substances is available for Sum of 6 BDEs and the EQS (biota) for BDEs applies to fillets of fish and based in human consumption risk.
Maximum OSPAR and Water Framework Directive 2013/39/EU thresholds are used for PCB. Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC)s are available for a majority of PCBs. PCBs are compared against two assessment criteria; Background Assessment Concentrations (BACs) and EACs. Adverse effects on marine organisms are rarely observed when concentrations are below EAC levels. Values are in µg/Kg Lipid Weight.
Maximum OSPAR and Water Framework Directive 2013/39/EU thresholds are used for PCB. Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC)s are available for a majority of PCBs. PCBs are compared against two assessment criteria; Background Assessment Concentrations (BACs) and EACs. Adverse effects on marine organisms are rarely observed when concentrations are below EAC levels. Values are in µg/Kg Lipid Weight. For CB105 there is no OSPAR EAC available. There is a BAC value but this applies to mussels and oysters only. For CB105 this value is 0.75µg/Kg dry weight.
Maximum OSPAR and Water Framework Directive 2013/39/EU thresholds are used for PCB. Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC)s are available for a majority of PCBs. PCBs are compared against two assessment criteria; Background Assessment Concentrations (BACs) and EACs. Adverse effects on marine organisms are rarely observed when concentrations are below EAC levels. Values are in µg/Kg Lipid Weight.
Maximum OSPAR and Water Framework Directive 2013/39/EU thresholds are used for PCB. Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC)s are available for a majority of PCBs. PCBs are compared against two assessment criteria; Background Assessment Concentrations (BACs) and EACs. Adverse effects on marine organisms are rarely observed when concentrations are below EAC levels. Values are in µg/Kg Lipid Weight.
Maximum OSPAR and Water Framework Directive 2013/39/EU thresholds are used for PCB. Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC)s are available for a majority of PCBs. PCBs are compared against two assessment criteria; Background Assessment Concentrations (BACs) and EACs. Adverse effects on marine organisms are rarely observed when concentrations are below EAC levels. Values are in µg/Kg Lipid Weight. For CB156 there is no OSPAR EAC available. There is a BAC value but this applies to mussels and oysters only. For CB156 this value is 0.60 µg/Kg dry weight.
Maximum OSPAR and Water Framework Directive 2013/39/EU thresholds are used for PCB. Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC)s are available for a majority of PCBs. PCBs are compared against two assessment criteria; Background Assessment Concentrations (BACs) and EACs. Adverse effects on marine organisms are rarely observed when concentrations are below EAC levels. Values are in µg/Kg Lipid Weight.
Maximum OSPAR and Water Framework Directive 2013/39/EU thresholds are used for PCB. Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC)s are available for a majority of PCBs. PCBs are compared against two assessment criteria; Background Assessment Concentrations (BACs) and EACs. Adverse effects on marine organisms are rarely observed when concentrations are below EAC levels. Values are in µg/Kg Lipid Weight.
Maximum OSPAR and Water Framework Directive 2013/39/EU thresholds are used for PCB. Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC)s are available for a majority of PCBs. PCBs are compared against two assessment criteria; Background Assessment Concentrations (BACs) and EACs. Adverse effects on marine organisms are rarely observed when concentrations are below EAC levels. Values are in µg/Kg Lipid Weight.
Maximum OSPAR and Water Framework Directive 2013/39/EU thresholds are used for PAHs. Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC)s are only available for a limited set of PAHs. PAHs are compared against two assessment criteria; Background Assessment Concentrations (BACs) and EACs. Adverse effects on marine organisms are rarely observed when concentrations are below EAC levels. Values are in µg/Kg Dry Weight.
Maximum OSPAR and Water Framework Directive 2013/39/EU thresholds are used for PAHs. Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC)s are only available for a limited set of PAHs. PAHs are compared against two assessment criteria; Background Assessment Concentrations (BACs) and EACs. Adverse effects on marine organisms are rarely observed when concentrations are below EAC levels. Values are in µg/Kg Dry Weight.
Benzo(a)pyrene can be considered as a marker for the other PAHs, hence only benzo(a)pyrene needs to be monitored for comparison with the EQSbiota or the corresponding AA- EQS in water BAC 1.4 μg kg-1 dry weight EAC 600 μg kg-1dry weight WFD EQSbiota 5 μg kg-1 wet weight
Maximum OSPAR and Water Framework Directive 2013/39/EU thresholds are used for PAHs. Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC)s are only available for a limited set of PAHs. PAHs are compared against two assessment criteria; Background Assessment Concentrations (BACs) and EACs. Adverse effects on marine organisms are rarely observed when concentrations are below EAC levels. Values are in µg/Kg Dry Weight.
Maximum OSPAR and Water Framework Directive 2013/39/EU thresholds are used for PAHs. Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC)s are only available for a limited set of PAHs. PAHs are compared against two assessment criteria; Background Assessment Concentrations (BACs) and EACs. Adverse effects on marine organisms are rarely observed when concentrations are below EAC levels. Values are in µg/Kg Dry Weight. For Chrysene only a BAC value of 8.1 was available.
Maximum OSPAR and Water Framework Directive 2013/39/EU thresholds are used for PAHs. Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC)s are only available for a limited set of PAHs. PAHs are compared against two assessment criteria; Background Assessment Concentrations (BACs) and EACs. Adverse effects on marine organisms are rarely observed when concentrations are below EAC levels. Values are in µg/Kg Dry Weight.
Maximum OSPAR and Water Framework Directive 2013/39/EU thresholds are used for PAHs. Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC)s are only available for a limited set of PAHs. PAHs are compared against two assessment criteria; Background Assessment Concentrations (BACs) and EACs. Adverse effects on marine organisms are rarely observed when concentrations are below EAC levels. Values are in µg/Kg Dry Weight. For Indeno(123-cd)pyrene a BAC value 2.4 was available.
Maximum OSPAR and Water Framework Directive 2013/39/EU thresholds are used for PAHs. Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC)s are only available for a limited set of PAHs. PAHs are compared against two assessment criteria; Background Assessment Concentrations (BACs) and EACs. Adverse effects on marine organisms are rarely observed when concentrations are below EAC levels. Values are in µg/Kg Dry Weight.
Maximum OSPAR and Water Framework Directive 2013/39/EU thresholds are used for PAHs. Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC)s are only available for a limited set of PAHs. PAHs are compared against two assessment criteria; Background Assessment Concentrations (BACs) and EACs. Adverse effects on marine organisms are rarely observed when concentrations are below EAC levels. Values are in µg/Kg Dry Weight.
Sum of benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(g,h,i)perylene, benzo(k)fluoranthene, and indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene WFD EQSbiota μg kg-1 wet weight Based on human health protection, Refers to crustaceans and molluscs. For assessing chemical status, monitoring in fish is not appropriate.
Vas Deferens Sequence Index (VDSI)
There have not been any acute pollution events detected / recorded in the Irish maritime area in the period 2014 to 2018 based on the survey data reported to the Bonn Agreement during this assessment period. The outcome of the surveying carried out each year by the Coast Guard there have been a very limited number of spills detected during the assessment period 2014 to 2018. Based on this low incidence Good Environmental Status has been achieved for Acute Pollution Events (D8C3) in the Irish maritime area. Assessment thresholds have not been established for D8C3 and there is no agreed definition of ‘significant’ acute pollution in the context of spills
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The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
OSPAR utilise two assessment criteria assess the status of organo-bromine concentrations in shellfish; Background assessment concentrations (BACs) and Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (FEQG). FEQGs were developed under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PBDEs in Biota, includes PBDE (28, 47, 99, 100, 153, and 154. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PBDE status for the assessment is as follows; 0% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
OSPAR utilise two assessment criteria assess the status of organo-bromine concentrations in shellfish; Background assessment concentrations (BACs) and Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (FEQG). FEQGs were developed under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PBDEs in Biota, includes PBDE (28, 47, 99, 100, 153, and 154. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PBDE status for the assessment is as follows; 0% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
OSPAR utilise two assessment criteria assess the status of organo-bromine concentrations in shellfish; Background assessment concentrations (BACs) and Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (FEQG). FEQGs were developed under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PBDEs in Biota, includes PBDE (28, 47, 99, 100, 153, and 154. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PBDE status for the assessment is as follows; 0% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
OSPAR utilise two assessment criteria assess the status of organo-bromine concentrations in shellfish; Background assessment concentrations (BACs) and Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (FEQG). FEQGs were developed under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PBDEs in Biota, includes PBDE (28, 47, 99, 100, 153, and 154. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PBDE status for the assessment is as follows; 0% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
OSPAR utilise two assessment criteria assess the status of organo-bromine concentrations in shellfish; Background assessment concentrations (BACs) and Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (FEQG). FEQGs were developed under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PBDEs in Biota, includes PBDE (28, 47, 99, 100, 153, and 154. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PBDE status for the assessment is as follows; 0% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
OSPAR utilise two assessment criteria assess the status of organo-bromine concentrations in shellfish; Background assessment concentrations (BACs) and Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (FEQG). FEQGs were developed under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PBDEs in Biota, includes PBDE (28, 47, 99, 100, 153, and 154. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PBDE status for the assessment is as follows; 0% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
OSPAR utilise two assessment criteria assess the status of organo-bromine concentrations in shellfish; Background assessment concentrations (BACs) and Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (FEQG). FEQGs were developed under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PBDEs in Biota, includes PBDE (28, 47, 99, 100, 153, and 154. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PBDE status for the assessment is as follows; 0% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
PCBs are included in the Stockholm Convention (UNEP, 2009) due to their persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity (PBT). The seven ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) PCBs (CB28, 52, 101, 118, 153, 138, and 180) were recommended for monitoring by the European Union Community Bureau of Reference; these are now recognised as ICES PCB indicator compounds. Levels and temporal trends of these seven PCB congeners are recognised indicators of wider PCB contamination due to their relatively high concentrations and toxic effects. The ICES-7 PCBs have been part of the OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme (CEMP) since 1998. Two assessment criteria, Background Assessment Concentration (BAC) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) have been used by OSPAR to assess PCB concentrations in biota (OSPAR Commission, 2008 and 2009b). This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PCBs in Biota, includes PCB (28, 52, 101, 118, 138, 153, and 180. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PCB status for the assessment is as follows; 51% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
PCBs are included in the Stockholm Convention (UNEP, 2009) due to their persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity (PBT). The seven ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) PCBs (CB28, 52, 101, 118, 153, 138, and 180) were recommended for monitoring by the European Union Community Bureau of Reference; these are now recognised as ICES PCB indicator compounds. Levels and temporal trends of these seven PCB congeners are recognised indicators of wider PCB contamination due to their relatively high concentrations and toxic effects. The ICES-7 PCBs have been part of the OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme (CEMP) since 1998. Two assessment criteria, Background Assessment Concentration (BAC) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) have been used by OSPAR to assess PCB concentrations in biota (OSPAR Commission, 2008 and 2009b). This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PCBs in Biota, includes PCB (28, 52, 101, 118, 138, 153, and 180. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PCB status for the assessment is as follows; 51% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
PCBs are included in the Stockholm Convention (UNEP, 2009) due to their persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity (PBT). The seven ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) PCBs (CB28, 52, 101, 118, 153, 138, and 180) were recommended for monitoring by the European Union Community Bureau of Reference; these are now recognised as ICES PCB indicator compounds. Levels and temporal trends of these seven PCB congeners are recognised indicators of wider PCB contamination due to their relatively high concentrations and toxic effects. The ICES-7 PCBs have been part of the OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme (CEMP) since 1998. Two assessment criteria, Background Assessment Concentration (BAC) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) have been used by OSPAR to assess PCB concentrations in biota (OSPAR Commission, 2008 and 2009b). This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PCBs in Biota, includes PCB (28, 52, 101, 118, 138, 153, and 180. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PCB status for the assessment is as follows; 51% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
PCBs are included in the Stockholm Convention (UNEP, 2009) due to their persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity (PBT). The seven ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) PCBs (CB28, 52, 101, 118, 153, 138, and 180) were recommended for monitoring by the European Union Community Bureau of Reference; these are now recognised as ICES PCB indicator compounds. Levels and temporal trends of these seven PCB congeners are recognised indicators of wider PCB contamination due to their relatively high concentrations and toxic effects. The ICES-7 PCBs have been part of the OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme (CEMP) since 1998. Two assessment criteria, Background Assessment Concentration (BAC) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) have been used by OSPAR to assess PCB concentrations in biota (OSPAR Commission, 2008 and 2009b). This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PCBs in Biota, includes PCB (28, 52, 101, 118, 138, 153, and 180. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PCB status for the assessment is as follows; 51% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
PCBs are included in the Stockholm Convention (UNEP, 2009) due to their persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity (PBT). The seven ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) PCBs (CB28, 52, 101, 118, 153, 138, and 180) were recommended for monitoring by the European Union Community Bureau of Reference; these are now recognised as ICES PCB indicator compounds. Levels and temporal trends of these seven PCB congeners are recognised indicators of wider PCB contamination due to their relatively high concentrations and toxic effects. The ICES-7 PCBs have been part of the OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme (CEMP) since 1998. Two assessment criteria, Background Assessment Concentration (BAC) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) have been used by OSPAR to assess PCB concentrations in biota (OSPAR Commission, 2008 and 2009b). This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PCBs in Biota, includes PCB (28, 52, 101, 118, 138, 153, and 180. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PCB status for the assessment is as follows; 51% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
PCBs are included in the Stockholm Convention (UNEP, 2009) due to their persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity (PBT). The seven ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) PCBs (CB28, 52, 101, 118, 153, 138, and 180) were recommended for monitoring by the European Union Community Bureau of Reference; these are now recognised as ICES PCB indicator compounds. Levels and temporal trends of these seven PCB congeners are recognised indicators of wider PCB contamination due to their relatively high concentrations and toxic effects. The ICES-7 PCBs have been part of the OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme (CEMP) since 1998. Two assessment criteria, Background Assessment Concentration (BAC) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) have been used by OSPAR to assess PCB concentrations in biota (OSPAR Commission, 2008 and 2009b). This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PCBs in Biota, includes PCB (28, 52, 101, 118, 138, 153, and 180. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PCB status for the assessment is as follows; 51% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
PCBs are included in the Stockholm Convention (UNEP, 2009) due to their persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity (PBT). The seven ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) PCBs (CB28, 52, 101, 118, 153, 138, and 180) were recommended for monitoring by the European Union Community Bureau of Reference; these are now recognised as ICES PCB indicator compounds. Levels and temporal trends of these seven PCB congeners are recognised indicators of wider PCB contamination due to their relatively high concentrations and toxic effects. The ICES-7 PCBs have been part of the OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme (CEMP) since 1998. Two assessment criteria, Background Assessment Concentration (BAC) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) have been used by OSPAR to assess PCB concentrations in biota (OSPAR Commission, 2008 and 2009b). This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PCBs in Biota, includes PCB (28, 52, 101, 118, 138, 153, and 180. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PCB status for the assessment is as follows; 51% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
PCBs are included in the Stockholm Convention (UNEP, 2009) due to their persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity (PBT). The seven ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) PCBs (CB28, 52, 101, 118, 153, 138, and 180) were recommended for monitoring by the European Union Community Bureau of Reference; these are now recognised as ICES PCB indicator compounds. Levels and temporal trends of these seven PCB congeners are recognised indicators of wider PCB contamination due to their relatively high concentrations and toxic effects. The ICES-7 PCBs have been part of the OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme (CEMP) since 1998. Two assessment criteria, Background Assessment Concentration (BAC) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) have been used by OSPAR to assess PCB concentrations in biota (OSPAR Commission, 2008 and 2009b). This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PCBs in Biota, includes PCB (28, 52, 101, 118, 138, 153, and 180. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PCB status for the assessment is as follows; 51% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PAHs in Biota, includes Phenanthrene, Anthracene, Fluoranthene, Pyrene, Benz(a)anthracene, Chrysene/Triphenylene, Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(123-cd)pyrene, and the sum of 4 indicator PAHs. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PAH status for the assessment is as follows; 74% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PAHs in Biota, includes Phenanthrene, Anthracene, Fluoranthene, Pyrene, Benz(a)anthracene, Chrysene/Triphenylene, Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(123-cd)pyrene, and the sum of 4 indicator PAHs. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PAH status for the assessment is as follows; 74% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PAHs in Biota, includes Phenanthrene, Anthracene, Fluoranthene, Pyrene, Benz(a)anthracene, Chrysene/Triphenylene, Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(123-cd)pyrene, and the sum of 4 indicator PAHs. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PAH status for the assessment is as follows; 74% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PAHs in Biota, includes Phenanthrene, Anthracene, Fluoranthene, Pyrene, Benz(a)anthracene, Chrysene/Triphenylene, Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(123-cd)pyrene, and the sum of 4 indicator PAHs. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PAH status for the assessment is as follows; 74% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PAHs in Biota, includes Phenanthrene, Anthracene, Fluoranthene, Pyrene, Benz(a)anthracene, Chrysene/Triphenylene, Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(123-cd)pyrene, and the sum of 4 indicator PAHs. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PAH status for the assessment is as follows; 74% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PAHs in Biota, includes Phenanthrene, Anthracene, Fluoranthene, Pyrene, Benz(a)anthracene, Chrysene/Triphenylene, Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(123-cd)pyrene, and the sum of 4 indicator PAHs. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PAH status for the assessment is as follows; 74% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PAHs in Biota, includes Phenanthrene, Anthracene, Fluoranthene, Pyrene, Benz(a)anthracene, Chrysene/Triphenylene, Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(123-cd)pyrene, and the sum of 4 indicator PAHs. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PAH status for the assessment is as follows; 74% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PAHs in Biota, includes Phenanthrene, Anthracene, Fluoranthene, Pyrene, Benz(a)anthracene, Chrysene/Triphenylene, Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(123-cd)pyrene, and the sum of 4 indicator PAHs. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PAH status for the assessment is as follows; 74% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PAHs in Biota, includes Phenanthrene, Anthracene, Fluoranthene, Pyrene, Benz(a)anthracene, Chrysene/Triphenylene, Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(123-cd)pyrene, and the sum of 4 indicator PAHs. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PAH status for the assessment is as follows; 74% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
This indicator is based on OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme Assessment linked to Commission Directive 2017/845 (amending Directive 2008/56/EC). The assessment criteria involved for D8 UPBT PAHs in Biota, includes Phenanthrene, Anthracene, Fluoranthene, Pyrene, Benz(a)anthracene, Chrysene/Triphenylene, Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(ghi)perylene, Indeno(123-cd)pyrene, and the sum of 4 indicator PAHs. These are are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall PAH status for the assessment is as follows; 74% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
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Contaminants - non UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - non UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - non UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - non UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - non UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - non UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - non UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - non UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - non UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - non UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
Contaminants - UPBT are assessed against the thresholds from WFD (2008/105/EC) relevant national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009 and OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria. There is a mix of EU and OSPAR in this grouping which is why we have selected other for criteria integration rule type. D8T1a; WFD Environmental Quality Standards for other surface waters (EQSw) established under the WFD Daughter Directive ,check for correct directive ref here> and relative national standards for pollutants established under SI 272/2009. D8T1b; OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria (EACs) for contaminants in shellfish (D8C1). Where an agreed OSPAR EAC is not available for a substance, OSPAR apply alternative criteria in lieu as part of their assessments (metals and PBDEs).
The assessment is based on the OSPAR EcoQO (VDSI< 2) threshold for the impact of TBT on Dogwhelk imposex.
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The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
The assessment criteria involved for D8 non-UPBT (metals) in Biota, which includes Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg) Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are OSPAR Background Assessment Concentrations Agreement (BAC) 2010-01 (and revised Agreement 2016 -01) and Environmental Assessment Criteria (EAC) from European Commission EU Reg 1881/2006. The overall metals status for the assessment is as follows; 52.5% are BAC EAC. For each parameter the appropriate assessment and threshold are outlined in the following section.
D8C2 is evaluated by the status and trend on the levels of imposex in marine gastropods (Nucella lapillus) as a marker for the presence or impact of Tributyltin (TBT) in the Marine Environment.
There have not been any acute pollution events detected / recorded in the Irish maritime area in the period 2014 to 2018 based on the survey data reported to the Bonn Agreement during this assessment period. The outcome of the surveying carried out each year by the Coast Guard there have been a very limited number of spills detected during the assessment period 2014 to 2018. Based on this low incidence Good Environmental Status has been achieved for Acute Pollution Events (D8C3) in the Irish maritime area. Assessment thresholds have not been established for D8C3 and there is no agreed definition of ‘significant’ acute pollution in the context of spills. The evaluation of acute pollution events is based on the annual reporting to the BONN agreements (https://www.bonnagreement.org/), which produce annual reports on the extent of oil spills within the survey area of the North East Atlantic.
Assessments period
2012-2015
2012-2015
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2012-2015
2012-2015
2014-2018
2014-2018
Related pressures
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - non UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - non UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - non UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - non UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - non UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - non UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - non UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - non UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - non UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - non UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Acute pollution events
  • Contaminants - UPBT substances
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Litter in the environment
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
  • Acute pollution events
Related targets
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T1a
  • D8T1b
  • D8T2
  • D8T3