Member State report / Art8 / 2012 / D1-C / Italy / Mediterranean: Adriatic Sea

Report type Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article Art. 8 Initial assessment (and Art. 17 updates)
Report due 2012-10-15
GES Descriptor D1 Cephalopods
Member State Italy
Region/subregion Mediterranean: Adriatic Sea
Reported by ISPRA - Italian National Institute for Environmental Protection and Research
Report date 2013-04-30
Report access MSFD8aFeatures_20130506_101729.xml

Southern Adriatic Sea

GSA 17

GSA 18

Adriatic Sea

Southern Adriatic Sea

Topic
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesPopulation
Species distribution
SpeciesPopulation
Species distribution
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesPopulation
Reporting Feature
Diplodus_sargus_Linnaeus_1758_(Sarago_maggiore)
Diplodus_sargus_Linnaeus_1758_(Sarago_maggiore)
Diplodus_sargus_Linnaeus_1758_(Sarago_maggiore)
Diplodus_vulgaris_Geoffroy_Saint_Hilaire_1817_(Sarago_fasciato)
Diplodus_vulgaris_Geoffroy_Saint_Hilaire_1817_(Sarago_fasciato)
Diplodus_vulgaris_Geoffroy_Saint_Hilaire_1817_(Sarago_fasciato)
Epinephelus_marginatus_Lowe_1834_(Cernia_bruna)
Epinephelus_marginatus_Lowe_1834_(Cernia_bruna)
Epinephelus_marginatus_Lowe_1834_(Cernia_bruna)
Epinephelus_marginatus_Lowe_1834_(Cernia_bruna)
Hippocampus_guttulatus_Cuvier_1829_(Cavalluccio_marino)
Hippocampus_guttulatus_Cuvier_1829_(Cavalluccio_marino)
Hippocampus_hippocampus_Linnaeus_1758_(Cavalluccio_marino)
Hippocampus_hippocampus_Linnaeus_1758_(Cavalluccio_marino)
Sciaena_umbra_Linnaeus_1758_(Corvina)
Sciaena_umbra_Linnaeus_1758_(Corvina)
Sciaena_umbra_Linnaeus_1758_(Corvina)
Umbrina_cirrosa_Linnaeus_1758_(Ombrina)
Umbrina_cirrosa_Linnaeus_1758_(Ombrina)
Umbrina_cirrosa_Linnaeus_1758_(Ombrina)
Indicator
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.1.1
1.2.1
1.1.1
1.2.1
1.1.1
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.2.1
Threshold Value
20.3
19
Threshold Unit
Mean size (total length, cm) of the population
Abundance: number of individuals/125 m2; Biomass: weight (gr) of individuals/125 m2
Mean size (total length, cm) of the population
Abundance: number of individuals/125 m2; Biomass: weight (gr) of individuals/125 m2
Absolute value indicating Fis; associated P value after 1000 permutation, to assess significance of
Threshold Proportion
Baseline
The baseline is set at the mean size observed within the partial reserve (C zone) of the Torre Guaceto MPA, which provided suitable reference conditions
The baseline is set at the mean abundance and biomass observed within the partial reserve (C zone) of the Torre Guaceto MPA, which provided suitable reference conditions
The baseline is set at the mean size observed within the partial reserve (C zone) of the Torre Guaceto MPA, which provided suitable reference conditions
The baseline is set at the mean abundance and biomass observed within the partial reserve (C zone) of the Torre Guaceto MPA, which provided suitable reference conditions
For Epinephelus marginatus populations, baseline was set according to Method A (reference state/negligible impacts) as a state at which the anthropogenic influences on species and habitats are considered to be negligible. Analyzing data from literature (S
Status
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
Status Description
Status Trend
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Status Confidence

Northern Adriatic Sea

Topic
SpeciesCondition
Reporting Feature
Acipenser_naccarii_Bonaparte_1836_(Storione_cobice)
Indicator
1.3.2
Threshold Value
Threshold Unit
Absolute values referring to: Family Heterogeneity (Hf); Band Sharing information (1-BS)
Threshold Proportion
Baseline
Considered the almost absence of reproductive event in the last 15 years in the natural environment, the survival of Acipenser naccarii actually relies on the restocking activities. The stock of wild origin currently reared in captivity maintains most of
Status
Descriptive
Status Description
Lack of data from wild individuals makes impossible to assess the species condition in terms of genetic structure. Up to date, residual genetic variability of the species is maintained ex-situ in some F1 stocks breed from wild individuals of different geographical origin.
Status Trend
Unknown_NotAssessed
Status Confidence

GSA 17

Topic
SpeciesCondition
SpeciesCondition
Reporting Feature
Solea_solea_Linnaeus_1758_(Sogliola_comune)
Sparus_aurata_Linnaeus_1758_(Orata)
Indicator
1.3.2
1.3.2
Threshold Value
30
Threshold Unit
absolute values of mtDNA haplotype diversity (h); SNP expected heterozigosity, respectively
percentage of Atlantic genotypes in the essayed sample
Threshold Proportion
Baseline
At present the thresholds are set as the mean indexes' values observed in the Solea solea population samples from the North Eastern Atlantic Sea whose genetic diversity and effective population size have been assessed stable over the last 50 years based
Literature data revealed up to 50% of Atlantic genotypes in Italian commercial hatcheries. The proposed treshold is set to an intermediate level between Mediterranen baseline populations (Pat ranging from 1% to 10%) and acquaculture stocks.
Status
NotGood
NotAssessed
Status Description
Status Trend
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Status Confidence

GSA 18

Topic
SpeciesCondition
SpeciesCondition
Reporting Feature
Solea_solea_Linnaeus_1758_(Sogliola_comune)
Sparus_aurata_Linnaeus_1758_(Orata)
Indicator
1.3.2
1.3.2
Threshold Value
30
Threshold Unit
absolute values of mtDNA haplotype diversity (h); SNP expected heterozigosity, respectively
percentage of Atlantic genotypes in the essayed sample
Threshold Proportion
Baseline
At present the thresholds are set as the mean indexes' values observed in the Solea solea population samples from the North Eastern Atlantic Sea whose genetic diversity and effective population size have been assessed stable over the last 50 years based
Literature data revealed up to 50% of Atlantic genotypes in Italian commercial hatcheries. The proposed treshold is set to an intermediate level between Mediterranen baseline populations (Pat ranging from 1% to 10%) and acquaculture stocks.
Status
NotGood
Descriptive
Status Description
The percentage of observed Atlantic genotypes is below the threshold value. So, this population would result as Good. However to improve reliability, more genetic markers would be needed, such as those under development in the AQUATRACE FP7 program
Status Trend
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Status Confidence

Coasts of Tremiti islands

Venetian coasts

Adriatic Sea

Topic
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
SpeciesCondition
SpeciesCondition
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesPopulation
Reporting Feature
Carcharadon_carcharias_Linnaeus_1758_(Squalo_bianco)
Carcharadon_carcharias_Linnaeus_1758_(Squalo_bianco)
Carcharadon_carcharias_Linnaeus_1758_(Squalo_bianco)
Cethorinus_maximus_Gunnerus_1765_(Squalo_elefante)
Cethorinus_maximus_Gunnerus_1765_(Squalo_elefante)
Cethorinus_maximus_Gunnerus_1765_(Squalo_elefante)
Isurus_oxyrinchus_Rafinesque_1809_(Squalo_mako)
Isurus_oxyrinchus_Rafinesque_1809_(Squalo_mako)
Isurus_oxyrinchus_Rafinesque_1809_(Squalo_mako)
Lamna_nasus_Bonnaterre_1788_(Smeriglio)
Lamna_nasus_Bonnaterre_1788_(Smeriglio)
Lamna_nasus_Bonnaterre_1788_(Smeriglio)
Merluccius_merluccius_Linnaeus_1758_(Nasello)
Mobula_mobular_Bonnaterre_1788_(Mobula)
Mobula_mobular_Bonnaterre_1788_(Mobula)
Mobula_mobular_Bonnaterre_1788_(Mobula)
Mustelus_mustelus_Linnaeus_1758_(Palombo_liscio)
Mustelus_mustelus_Linnaeus_1758_(Palombo_liscio)
Mustelus_mustelus_Linnaeus_1758_(Palombo_liscio)
Mustelus_mustelus_Linnaeus_1758_(Palombo_liscio)
Myliobatis_aquila_Linnaeus_1758_(Aquila_di_mare)
Myliobatis_aquila_Linnaeus_1758_(Aquila_di_mare)
Myliobatis_aquila_Linnaeus_1758_(Aquila_di_mare)
Prionace_glauca_Linnaeus_1758_(Verdesca)
Prionace_glauca_Linnaeus_1758_(Verdesca)
Prionace_glauca_Linnaeus_1758_(Verdesca)
Pteromylaeus_bovinus_Geoffroy_Saint-Hilaire_1817_(Vaccarella)
Pteromylaeus_bovinus_Geoffroy_Saint-Hilaire_1817_(Vaccarella)
Pteromylaeus_bovinus_Geoffroy_Saint-Hilaire_1817_(Vaccarella)
Pteroplatytrygon_violacea_Bonaparte_1832_(Trigone_viola)
Pteroplatytrygon_violacea_Bonaparte_1832_(Trigone_viola)
Pteroplatytrygon_violacea_Bonaparte_1832_(Trigone_viola)
Rostroraja_alba_Lacépède_1803_(Razza_bianca)
Rostroraja_alba_Lacépède_1803_(Razza_bianca)
Rostroraja_alba_Lacépède_1803_(Razza_bianca)
Squatina_squatina_Linnaeus_1758_(Squadro)
Squatina_squatina_Linnaeus_1758_(Squadro)
Squatina_squatina_Linnaeus_1758_(Squadro)
Xiphias_gladius_Linnaeus_1758_(Pesce_spada)
Thunnus_thynnus_Linnaeus_1758_(Tonno_rosso)
Squalus__acanthias_Linnaeus_1758_(Spinarolo_comune)
Squalus__acanthias_Linnaeus_1758_(Spinarolo_comune)
Squalus__acanthias_Linnaeus_1758_(Spinarolo_comune)
Squalus__acanthias_Linnaeus_1758_(Spinarolo_comune)
Indicator
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.2.1
1.3.2
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.1.1
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.2.1
1.3.2
1.3.2
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.1.1
1.2.1
Threshold Value
500
0.5
0.988
0.56
Threshold Unit
absolute value of effective population size (Ne)
absolute values of mtDNA haplotype diversity (h)
absolute values of mtDNA haplotype diversity (h)
absolute values of the SSR loci Mean Allelic Richness and M-ratio, respectively
absolute values of mtDNA haplotype diversity (h)
Threshold Proportion
Baseline
The choice of the baseline value is linked to the estimated Ne (Ne=2,196.6, 95% CI 1,060-17,265) for the Northern hake Atlantic stock, which is based on a homogeneous sample (no evidence of admixture nor selection), with large size >100 individuals. The N
Because genetic variation data that could be referred to historical, weakly impacted baseline populations are not available for Mustelus mustelus, the indexes’ thresholds were identified at the mean indexes' values proposed by Grant and Waples (2000) as
The temporal trend obtained by reggressing the annual values ​​of latitudinal and longitudinal range against time in the period 1994-2011 is considered a baseline condition.
The temporal trend obtained by reggressing the annual average values ​​of abundance and biomass against time in the period 1994-2011 is considered a baseline condition.
The temporal trend obtained by reggressing the annual values ​​of latitudinal and longitudinal range against time in the period 1994-2011 is considered a baseline condition.
The temporal trend obtained by reggressing the annual average values ​​of abundance and biomass against time in the period 1994-2011 is considered a baseline condition.
Because genetic variation data that could be referred to baseline historical populations are not available for Xiphias gladius, the indexes’ thresholds were identified as the lowest value observed in the Northwest Atlantic populations (Alvarado Bremer et
The indexes’ baselines can be identified in the indexes’ values in historical, weakly impacted Thunnus thynnus population sample from the assessment areas of the Mediterranean available as an historical specimens' archive of Massimo Sella (Riccioni et al.
Because genetic variation data that could be referred to historical, weakly impacted baseline populations are not available for Squalus acanthias, the indexes’ thresholds were identified at the lowest observed in large study covering Pacific and Atlanti
The temporal trend obtained by reggressing the annual values ​​of latitudinal and longitudinal range against time in the period 1994-2011 is considered a baseline condition.
The temporal trend obtained by reggressing the annual average values ​​of abundance and biomass against time in the period 1994-2011 is considered a baseline condition.
Status
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotGood
NotGood
NotAssessed
NotGood
NotGood
Good
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
Descriptive
Descriptive
Good
Good
NotAssessed
Good
Good
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotGood
NotGood
NotAssessed
Good
Descriptive
Descriptive
NotGood
Good
Status Description
Available data for indicator 1.3.2 are too limited to assess reliably the species condition in terms of genetic structure, since they are based only on the mtDNA analyses of one population (N=35). However, the haplotype diverity index (h= 0.057) is significantly lower than the threshold value, So, this suggest that this population would not result as Good.
Available data for indicator 1.3.2 are too limited to assess reliably the species condition in terms of genetic structure, since they are based only on the mtDNA analyses of one population (N=35). However, the haplotype diverity index (h= 0.057) is significantly lower than the threshold value, So, this suggest that this population would not result as Good.
Data available for indicator 1.3.2 show a result (h= 0.517) close to the threshold value (h ≥ 0.56), but lower than it. This suggests that this stock/population could not be considered as Good. However further analyses are needed to improve the statistical confidence
Data available for indicator 1.3.2 show a result (h= 0.517) close to the threshold value (h ≥ 0.56), but lower than it. This suggests that this stock/population could not be considered as Good. However further analyses are needed to improve the statistical confidence
Status Trend
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Declining
Declining
Unknown_NotAssessed
Declining
Declining
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Stable
Stable
Unknown_NotAssessed
Stable
Stable
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Declining
Declining
Unknown_NotAssessed
Stable
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Declining
Stable
Status Confidence

marine Adriatic

Topic
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesOverall
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
Species distribution
SpeciesOverall
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
Species distribution
SpeciesOverall
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
Species distribution
SpeciesOverall
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
Species distribution
SpeciesOverall
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
Species distribution
SpeciesOverall
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
Species distribution
SpeciesOverall
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
Species distribution
SpeciesOverall
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
Species distribution
SpeciesOverall
SpeciesPopulation
Reporting Feature
Caretta_caretta_Linnaeus_1758_(Tartaruga_comune)
Caretta_caretta_Linnaeus_1758_(Tartaruga_comune)
Caretta_caretta_Linnaeus_1758_(Tartaruga_comune)
Caretta_caretta_Linnaeus_1758_(Tartaruga_comune)
Caretta_caretta_Linnaeus_1758_(Tartaruga_comune)
Globicephala_melas_Traill_1809_(Globicefalo)
Globicephala_melas_Traill_1809_(Globicefalo)
Globicephala_melas_Traill_1809_(Globicefalo)
Globicephala_melas_Traill_1809_(Globicefalo)
Globicephala_melas_Traill_1809_(Globicefalo)
Physeter_macrocephalus_Linnaeus_1758_(Capodoglio)
Physeter_macrocephalus_Linnaeus_1758_(Capodoglio)
Physeter_macrocephalus_Linnaeus_1758_(Capodoglio)
Physeter_macrocephalus_Linnaeus_1758_(Capodoglio)
Physeter_macrocephalus_Linnaeus_1758_(Capodoglio)
Balaenoptera_physalus_Lacépède_1804_(Belenottera_comune)
Balaenoptera_physalus_Lacépède_1804_(Belenottera_comune)
Balaenoptera_physalus_Lacépède_1804_(Belenottera_comune)
Balaenoptera_physalus_Lacépède_1804_(Belenottera_comune)
Balaenoptera_physalus_Lacépède_1804_(Belenottera_comune)
Delphinus_delphis_Linnaeus_1758_(Delfino_comune)
Delphinus_delphis_Linnaeus_1758_(Delfino_comune)
Delphinus_delphis_Linnaeus_1758_(Delfino_comune)
Delphinus_delphis_Linnaeus_1758_(Delfino_comune)
Delphinus_delphis_Linnaeus_1758_(Delfino_comune)
Grampus_griseus_Cuvier_1812_(Grampo)
Grampus_griseus_Cuvier_1812_(Grampo)
Grampus_griseus_Cuvier_1812_(Grampo)
Grampus_griseus_Cuvier_1812_(Grampo)
Grampus_griseus_Cuvier_1812_(Grampo)
Stenella_coeruleoalba_Meyen_1833_(Stenella)
Stenella_coeruleoalba_Meyen_1833_(Stenella)
Stenella_coeruleoalba_Meyen_1833_(Stenella)
Stenella_coeruleoalba_Meyen_1833_(Stenella)
Stenella_coeruleoalba_Meyen_1833_(Stenella)
Tursiops_truncatus_Montagu_1821_(Tursiope)
Tursiops_truncatus_Montagu_1821_(Tursiope)
Tursiops_truncatus_Montagu_1821_(Tursiope)
Tursiops_truncatus_Montagu_1821_(Tursiope)
Tursiops_truncatus_Montagu_1821_(Tursiope)
Ziphius_cavirostris_Cuvier_1823_(Zifio)
Ziphius_cavirostris_Cuvier_1823_(Zifio)
Ziphius_cavirostris_Cuvier_1823_(Zifio)
Ziphius_cavirostris_Cuvier_1823_(Zifio)
Ziphius_cavirostris_Cuvier_1823_(Zifio)
Indicator
1.3.2
1.1.2
GESOther
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.3.2
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.3.2
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.3.2
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.3.2
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.3.2
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.3.2
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.3.2
1.2.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.3.2
1.2.1
Threshold Value
Threshold Unit
Variation decrease in mtDNA haplotype diversity
Variation in the percentage of grid cells falling in high- density value categories (aggregation ar
Minimum population estimate (n. of individuals)
Percentage of number of by-caught individuals in all fishing gear with respect to the total abundanc
Percentage of human-induced moratlity relative to the total abundance, per stock (based D1.2.1.)
Percentage of reduction of overall range
Variation of the present relative ratio of preferred to secondary habitat
Number of stock at the sub-region level
Number of individuals
Percentage of human-induced moratlity relative to the total abundance, per stock (based D1.2.1.)
Percentage of reduction of overall range
Variation of the present relative ratio of preferred to secondary habitat
Number of stock at the sub-region level
Number of individuals
Percentage of human-induced moratlity relative to the total abundance, per stock (based D1.2.1.)
Percentage of reduction of overall range
Variation of the present relative ratio of preferred to secondary habitat
Number of stock at the sub-region level
Number of individuals
Percentage of human-induced moratlity relative to the total abundance, per stock (based D1.2.1.)
Percentage of reduction of overall range
Variation of the present relative ratio of preferred to secondary habitat
Number of stock at the sub-region level
Number of individuals
Percentage of human-induced moratlity relative to the total abundance, per stock (based D1.2.1.)
Percentage of reduction of overall range
Variation of the present relative ratio of preferred to secondary habitat
Number of stock at the sub-region level
Number of individuals
Percentage of human-induced moratlity relative to the total abundance, per stock (based D1.2.1.)
Percentage of reduction of overall range
Variation of the present relative ratio of preferred to secondary habitat
Number of stock at the sub-region level
Number of individuals
Percentage of human-induced moratlity relative to the total abundance, per stock (based D1.2.1.)
Percentage of reduction of overall range
Variation of the present relative ratio of preferred to secondary habitat
Number of stock at the sub-region level
Number of individuals
Percentage of human-induced moratlity relative to the total abundance, per stock (based D1.2.1.)
Percentage of reduction of overall range
Variation of the present relative ratio of preferred to secondary habitat
Number of stock at the sub-region level
Number of individuals
Threshold Proportion
Baseline
Present range
Present pattern of distribution (e.g. taking into consideration the relative precentages of primary and secondary habitats)
Present total abundance (based on the population estimate corrected for availability and preception bias)
Present range
Present pattern of distribution (e.g. taking into consideration the relative precentages of primary and secondary habitats)
Present total abundance (based on the population estimate corrected for availability and preception bias)
Present range
Present pattern of distribution (e.g. taking into consideration the relative precentages of primary and secondary habitats)
Present total abundance (based on the population estimate corrected for availability and preception bias)
Present range
Present pattern of distribution (e.g. taking into consideration the relative precentages of primary and secondary habitats)
Present total abundance (based on the population estimate corrected for availability and preception bias)
Present range
Present pattern of distribution (e.g. taking into consideration the relative precentages of primary and secondary habitats)
Present total abundance (based on the population estimate corrected for availability and preception bias)
Present range
Present pattern of distribution (e.g. taking into consideration the relative precentages of primary and secondary habitats)
Present total abundance (based on the population estimate corrected for availability and preception bias)
Present range
Present pattern of distribution (e.g. taking into consideration the relative precentages of primary and secondary habitats)
Present total abundance (based on the population estimate corrected for availability and preception bias)
Present range
Present pattern of distribution (e.g. taking into consideration the relative precentages of primary and secondary habitats)
Present total abundance (based on the population estimate corrected for availability and preception bias)
Status
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
Descriptive
Descriptive
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
Descriptive
Descriptive
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
Descriptive
Descriptive
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
Descriptive
Descriptive
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
Status Description
The observed species distribution indicates that the species' range spans the central-south portion of the AA. The species distribution pattern is in line with its known ecological traits.
The observed species distribution indicates that the species' range spans the central-south portion of the AA. The species distribution pattern is in line with its known ecological traits.
The observed species distribution indicates that the species' range spans the entire AA. The species distribution pattern is in line with its ecological traits, with sightings mainly in pelagic waters.
The observed species distribution indicates that the species' range spans the entire AA. The species distribution pattern is in line with its ecological traits, with sightings mainly in pelagic waters.
The observed species distribution indicates that the species' range spans the entire AA. The species distribution pattern seems in line with its ecological traits with animals frequenting mainly coastal areas of the continental platform with depths < 100m.
The observed species distribution indicates that the species' range spans the entire AA. The species distribution pattern seems in line with its ecological traits with animals frequenting mainly coastal areas of the continental platform with depths < 100m.
The observed distribution and bibliographic sources indicate that this species' range spans the southern part of the AA. The species distribution pattern seems in line with its ecological traits: mainly pelagic species (>600m), with a preference for areas with slope and submarine canyons. The southern part of the Adriatic has been identified as important for ziphius.
The observed distribution and bibliographic sources indicate that this species' range spans the southern part of the AA. The species distribution pattern seems in line with its ecological traits: mainly pelagic species (>600m), with a preference for areas with slope and submarine canyons. The southern part of the Adriatic has been identified as important for ziphius.
Status Trend
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Unknown_NotAssessed
Status Confidence

Northern Adriatic Sea

Central Adriatic Sea

Southern Adriatic Sea

Northern Adriatic Sea

Puglia

Northern Adriatic Sea

Southern Adriatic Sea

Coasts of Tremiti islands

Topic
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesOverall
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesOverall
SpeciesPopulation
Reporting Feature
Calonectris_diomedea_Scopoli_1769_(Scopoli_s_Shearwater)
Calonectris_diomedea_Scopoli_1769_(Scopoli_s_Shearwater)
Calonectris_diomedea_Scopoli_1769_(Scopoli_s_Shearwater)
Calonectris_diomedea_Scopoli_1769_(Scopoli_s_Shearwater)
Puffinus_yelkouan_Acerbi_1827_(Yelkouan_Shearwater)
Puffinus_yelkouan_Acerbi_1827_(Yelkouan_Shearwater)
Puffinus_yelkouan_Acerbi_1827_(Yelkouan_Shearwater)
Puffinus_yelkouan_Acerbi_1827_(Yelkouan_Shearwater)
Indicator
1.3
1.1
GESOther
1.2
1.3
1.1
GESOther
1.2
Threshold Value
2
2
Threshold Unit
Number of fledged chicks/pair
Number of occupied colony sites
Number of breeding pairs
Number of occupied colony sites
Number of breeding pairs
Threshold Proportion
Baseline
Breeding success during 1999-2012
Confirmed breeding sites c. 2000
Confirmed breeding sites c. 2000
Status
NotGood
OtherStatus
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
OtherStatus
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
Status Description
Poor breeding success
Additional data needed
Status Trend
Unknown_NotAssessed
Stable
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Status Confidence

North Adriatic coasts

Topic
Species distribution
SpeciesOverall
SpeciesPopulation
Species distribution
SpeciesOverall
SpeciesPopulation
SpeciesCondition
Species distribution
SpeciesOverall
SpeciesPopulation
Reporting Feature
Melanitta_fusca_Linnaeus_1758_(Velvet_Scoter)
Melanitta_fusca_Linnaeus_1758_(Velvet_Scoter)
Melanitta_fusca_Linnaeus_1758_(Velvet_Scoter)
Phalacrocorax_aristotelis_desmarestii_Payraudeau_1826_(Mediterranean_Shag)
Phalacrocorax_aristotelis_desmarestii_Payraudeau_1826_(Mediterranean_Shag)
Phalacrocorax_aristotelis_desmarestii_Payraudeau_1826_(Mediterranean_Shag)
Sterna_sandvicensis_Latham_1787_(Sandwich_Tern)
Sterna_sandvicensis_Latham_1787_(Sandwich_Tern)
Sterna_sandvicensis_Latham_1787_(Sandwich_Tern)
Sterna_sandvicensis_Latham_1787_(Sandwich_Tern)
Indicator
1.1
GESOther
1.2
1.1
GESOther
1.2
1.3
1.1
GESOther
1.2
Threshold Value
62
2828
700
Threshold Unit
Wintering birds
Number of birds in late-summer, autumn
Number of breeding pairs
Threshold Proportion
Baseline
Median number 1991-2011 (IWC data)
geometrc mean 2000-4000 (Skornik et al. 2012)
Mean number of pairs in the 1992-2002 years
Status
OtherStatus
NotAssessed
OtherStatus
Good
NotAssessed
Good
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
Status Description
number of wintering birds fluctuating and widespread offshore
Widely distributed along the North Adriatic Coast
Good numbers of wintering inds
Status Trend
Stable
Unknown_NotAssessed
Stable
Improving
Unknown_NotAssessed
Improving
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Status Confidence

Adriatic Sea coasts

Topic
Species distribution
SpeciesOverall
SpeciesPopulation
Reporting Feature
Sterna_sandvicensis_Latham_1787_(Sandwich_Tern)
Sterna_sandvicensis_Latham_1787_(Sandwich_Tern)
Sterna_sandvicensis_Latham_1787_(Sandwich_Tern)
Indicator
1.2
GESOther
1.3
Threshold Value
13
150
Threshold Unit
Wintering sites
Wintering birds
Threshold Proportion
Baseline
mean number of sites per year with more than 1 wintering ind during 1998-2011 (IWC data)
mean number of inds per year during 1998-2011 (IWC data)
Status
OtherStatus
OtherStatus
OtherStatus
Status Description
Gap in distribution probably due to natural causes, but data missing
Low number probably due to natural causes, but data missing
Status Trend
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Unknown_NotAssessed
Status Confidence

MediterraneanSeaAdriatic

MediterraneanSeaAdriatic

Adriatic Sea

Topic
OtherFeature
Reporting Feature
Aquaculture-Environment interaction-pathogens
Indicator
GESOther
Threshold Value
Threshold Unit
Qualitative threshold value
Threshold Proportion
Baseline
2003-2011
Status
Descriptive
Status Description
In this subregion, during last decades few mortality outbreaks due to transmissible pathogens were described in wild fish population: one outbreak of Photobacteriosis due to Photobacterium damselae susp. piscicida was observed in 1990 alongside the coasts of Northern Adriatic Sea in eight different species; an outbreak of vibriosis by Vibrio spp. (Listonella (Vibrio) anguillarum, V. harveyi and V. chagassi) was described in Atherina boyeri during summer 2008 alongside the Gulf of Trieste. As far as outbreaks caused by virus, Betanodavirus were detected in ten different species alongside Rimini and Ravenna in 2006 without mortality. The Betanodavirus, the causative agent of the Viral Encephalopathy and Retinopathy (VER), is frequently associated to disease outbreaks in farmed European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in the Mediterranean and more recently also in Gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata). In wild fish populations, betanodavirus has been isolated from different fish species in this subregion, including groupers (Epinephelus spp.), red mullet (Mullus barbatus and M. surmuletus), gilthead seabream, poor cod (Trisopterus minutus capelanus), shi drum (Umbrina cirrosa). The dusky grouper (E. marginatus), an endangered species, is particularly sensitive to betanodavirus infection and few cases have been reported in the southern part of this sub-region. A case of mortality has been further described in 2011 in shi drum in north Adriatic sea. In fish reared in sea cages, several outbreaks of VER where reported in European seabass and a single case in sharpsnout seabream (Diplodus puntazzo) and gilthead seabream. The trend of betanodavirosis seems to be stable, however, global warming and introductions of new fish species in the Mediterranean, could affect its diffusion and impact in the next future. Photobacterium damselae susp. Piscicida was further isolated during few outbreaks by sharpsnout seabream and European seabass; some cases of vibriosis by Listonella (Vibrio) anguillarum were reported in European seabass. Outbreaks of systemic mycobacteriosis due to Mycobacterium marinum have been not reported in fish farmed in sea cages. However some cases are reported elsewhere in the Mediterranean, suggesting the monitoring of this pathogen, which further represents a zoonotic agent. Concerning parasitosis, Microcotylid Monogenean infections by Sparicotyle crysophrii were observed in gilthead seabream showing a stable trend; Enteromyxosis due to Enteromyxum leei was observed in gilthead seabream and sharpsnout seabream, with high mortality outbreaks in the second species. No significant mortality is reported in shellfish production areas due to transmissible pathogens, with a stable trend in the last few years. Bonamia ostrae and B. exitiosa are both found in farmed and wild flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) in the Adriatic subregion, with prevalence below 1% and not associated with mortality. Marteilia refringens is found in farmed and wild flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) and in Mediterranean mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis) in the Adriatic subregion, with prevalence below 1% and usually not associated with mortality. However wild oysters with M. refrigens could be more subjected to mortality when used for aquaculture. Perkinsus olseni is a common finding of Manila clam T. philippinarum and usually not associated to mortality. It is endemic in the northern Adriatic lagoons with prevalence up to 50-60%. However, cases of mortality have been reported in those area characterized by high prevalence (up to 90%) and overfishing, which represents a major issue in the next future. P. olseni is further reported in other species such as T. decussata, Callista chione, Chamelea gallina with prevalence below 1%. Ostreid herpes virus 01 microvar is an emerging pathogen found in farmed and wild flat oyster. Actually no mortality has been reported, but it would seem to be more pathogenic in lagoons during critical seasons.
Status Trend
Stable
Status Confidence

From Chioggia to Pescara

From Vieste to San Cataldo

North Adriatic Sea

South Adriatic Sea

Adriatic Sea

North-Central Adriatic Sea

South Adriatic Sea

A1

Central Adriatic Sea

Southern Adriatic Sea

Adriatic Sea

Northern Adriatic Sea

Central Adriatic Sea

Southern Adriatic Sea

Adriatic Sea

Adriatic

GSA 17

GSA 18

Northern Adriatic Sea

Central Adriatic Sea

Southern Adriatic Sea

Mediterranean Sea: Adriatic Sea

Adriatic Sea