MS/Art8-2024/2024/D1-M/Italy/Mediterranean: Ionian Sea & Central Mediterranean Sea

Member State report / Art8-2024 / 2024 / D1-M / Italy / Mediterranean: Ionian Sea & Central Mediterranean Sea

Report type	Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article	Art8
Report due	2024-10-15
GES Descriptor	D1 Mammals
Member State	Italy
Region/subregion	Mediterranean: Ionian Sea & Central Mediterranean Sea
Report date	2025-09-11 10:38:38

MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS

Simplified table

Regional assessment area
Component MRUs
GES component	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M	D1M
Feature	Deep-diving toothed cetaceans	Deep-diving toothed cetaceans	Deep-diving toothed cetaceans	Deep-diving toothed cetaceans	Deep-diving toothed cetaceans	Deep-diving toothed cetaceans	Deep-diving toothed cetaceans	Deep-diving toothed cetaceans	Deep-diving toothed cetaceans	Deep-diving toothed cetaceans	Deep-diving toothed cetaceans	Deep-diving toothed cetaceans	Deep-diving toothed cetaceans	Deep-diving toothed cetaceans	Deep-diving toothed cetaceans	Deep-diving toothed cetaceans	Small toothed cetaceans	Small toothed cetaceans	Small toothed cetaceans	Small toothed cetaceans	Small toothed cetaceans	Small toothed cetaceans	Small toothed cetaceans	Small toothed cetaceans
Element	Globicephala melas	Globicephala melas	Globicephala melas	Globicephala melas	Grampus griseus	Grampus griseus	Grampus griseus	Grampus griseus	Physeter macrocephalus	Physeter macrocephalus	Physeter macrocephalus	Physeter macrocephalus	Ziphius cavirostris	Ziphius cavirostris	Ziphius cavirostris	Ziphius cavirostris	Stenella coeruleoalba	Stenella coeruleoalba	Stenella coeruleoalba	Stenella coeruleoalba	Tursiops truncatus	Tursiops truncatus	Tursiops truncatus	Tursiops truncatus
Element extent
Trend element	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Element 2
Element source	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National
Criterion	D1C1	D1C2	D1C4	D1C5	D1C1	D1C2	D1C4	D1C5	D1C1	D1C2	D1C4	D1C5	D1C1	D1C2	D1C4	D1C5	D1C1	D1C2	D1C4	D1C5	D1C1	D1C2	D1C4	D1C5
Parameter	Mortality rate / Mortality rate from fishing (F)	Abundance	Distribution (range)	Habitat condition	Mortality rate / Mortality rate from fishing (F)	Abundance	Distribution (range)	Habitat condition	Mortality rate / Mortality rate from fishing (F)	Abundance	Distribution (range)	Habitat condition	Mortality rate / Mortality rate from fishing (F)	Abundance	Distribution (range)	Habitat condition	Mortality rate / Mortality rate from fishing (F)	Abundance	Distribution (range)	Habitat condition	Mortality rate / Mortality rate from fishing (F)	Abundance	Distribution (range)	Habitat condition
Threshold value upper
Threshold value lower
Threshold value operator
Threshold qualitative																		High abundance data in 2018 and 2021 which are similar with the one obatnaied in a wider sector in 2016	Data analyzed by the range tool map shwon a pelagic distribution in the study area which align with the ecological needs	The habitat occupied by the species appear to be suffciently wide to its ecological needs		High abundance values from monitoring activities in 2016, 2028 and 2021	Data analyzed by the range tool map shwon costal distribution in the study area in line withe ecological needs	The habitat occupied by the species appear to be suffciently wide to its ecological needs
Threshold value source
Value achieved upper																	108.0	18867.0			17.0	6864.0
Value achieved lower																		5535.0				1702.0
Value unit																	individuals	individuals			individuals	individuals
Proportion threshold value	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0
Proportion value achieved
Proportion threshold value unit	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value	% area of habitat achieving threshold value
Trend parameter	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Parameter achieved	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Yes	Yes	Yes	Unknown	Yes	Yes	Yes
Description parameter	Lack of relaible of bycatch data	Occasional presence of the species in the MRU.	Occasional presence of the species in the MRU.	Occasional species and no predominant habitat in the Region	Lack of relaible of bycatch data	Elusive species with low density, hence the data are insufficient to estimates a robust abundances	Elusive species with low density, hence the data are insufficient to estimates a robust abundances	Elusive species with low density, hence the data are insufficient to estimates a robust abundances	Lack of relaible of bycatch data	Elusive species with low density, hence the data are insufficient to estimates a robust abundances	Elusive species with low density, hence the data are insufficient to estimates a robust abundances	Elusive species with low density, hence the data are insufficient to estimates a robust abundances	Lack of relaible of bycatch data	Elusive species with low density, hence the data are insufficient to estimates a robust abundances	Elusive species with low density, hence the data are insufficient to estimates a robust abundances	Elusive species with low density, hence the data are insufficient to estimates a robust abundances	Lack of relaible of bycatch data	No significant diferences in the abundance estimates between 2018 and 2021 monitoring activities (respectively N=10.153, %CV=38 and N=10050, %CV40).	A standardized method for quantifying threshold values for criteria D1C4 and D1C5, which are closely correlated, is currently unavailable. Furthermore, habitats, characterized by biotic and abiotic elements essential for the species' life cycle, are dynamic and subject to changes influenced by fluctuations in abiotic factors. For the qualitative assessment of the criterion, the distribution parameter was considered using distribution maps obtained from MSFD monitoring activities and research conducted before 2016 during the previous reporting cycle, applying the Habitat Directive's range tool. In this regard, Directive 2017/848 references the Habitat Directive for range delineation using an algorithm (range tool) (http://discomap.eea.europa.eu/App/RangeTool/) that generates a polygon based on species occurrence data. However, the application of this method yields imprecise results due to its dependence on the extent of surveyed areas, sampling effort, and the arbitrary selection of a threshold distance beyond which species occurrences are excluded from the polygon (gap distance). A range map is provided indicating the habitat of the specie.	A standardized method for quantifying threshold values for criteria D1C4 and D1C5, which are closely correlated, is currently unavailable. Furthermore, habitats, characterized by biotic and abiotic elements essential for the species' life cycle, are dynamic and subject to changes influenced by fluctuations in abiotic factors. In addition, biotic and abiotic elements might have been negatively influenced by human activities; hence the habitat of a given species might have degraded to the point of not being anymore suitable. For the qualitative assessment of the criterion, the distribution parameter was considered using distribution maps obtained from MSFD monitoring activities and research conducted before 2016 during the previous reporting cycle, applying the Habitat Directive's range tool. In this regard, Directive 2017/848 references the Habitat Directive for range delineation using an algorithm (range tool) (http://discomap.eea.europa.eu/App/RangeTool/) that generates a polygon based on species occurrence data. However, the application of this method yields imprecise results due to its dependence on the extent of surveyed areas, sampling effort, and the arbitrary selection of a threshold distance beyond which species occurrences are excluded from the polygon (gap distance). A range map is provided indicating the habitat of the specie.	Lack of relaible of bycatch data	The population has maintained a steady level of abundance throughout the 2016-2021 period. The total estimated population size for the area is 3418 individuals, with a coefficient of variation of 36%.	A standardized method for quantifying threshold values for criteria D1C4 and D1C5, which are closely correlated, is currently unavailable. Furthermore, habitats, characterized by biotic and abiotic elements essential for the species' life cycle, are dynamic and subject to changes influenced by fluctuations in abiotic factors. For the qualitative assessment of the criterion, the distribution parameter was considered using distribution maps obtained from MSFD monitoring activities and research conducted before 2016 during the previous reporting cycle, applying the Habitat Directive's range tool. In this regard, Directive 2017/848 references the Habitat Directive for range delineation using an algorithm (range tool) (http://discomap.eea.europa.eu/App/RangeTool/) that generates a polygon based on species occurrence data. However, the application of this method yields imprecise results due to its dependence on the extent of surveyed areas, sampling effort, and the arbitrary selection of a threshold distance beyond which species occurrences are excluded from the polygon (gap distance). A range map is provided indicating the habitat of the specie.	A standardized method for quantifying threshold values for criteria D1C4 and D1C5, which are closely correlated, is currently unavailable. Furthermore, habitats, characterized by biotic and abiotic elements essential for the species' life cycle, are dynamic and subject to changes influenced by fluctuations in abiotic factors. In addition, biotic and abiotic elements might have been negatively influenced by human activities; hence the habitat of a given species might have degraded to the point of not being anymore suitable. For the qualitative assessment of the criterion, the distribution parameter was considered using distribution maps obtained from MSFD monitoring activities and research conducted before 2016 during the previous reporting cycle, applying the Habitat Directive's range tool. In this regard, Directive 2017/848 references the Habitat Directive for range delineation using an algorithm (range tool) (http://discomap.eea.europa.eu/App/RangeTool/) that generates a polygon based on species occurrence data. However, the application of this method yields imprecise results due to its dependence on the extent of surveyed areas, sampling effort, and the arbitrary selection of a threshold distance beyond which species occurrences are excluded from the polygon (gap distance). A range map is provided indicating the habitat of the specie.
Related indicator	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR	MIC-IT-MS-ISCMS-D1M-D1R-MR
Criteria status	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Good	Good	Good	Unknown	Good	Good	Good
Description criteria	The lack of comprehensive information regarding bycatch by fishing gear. Lack of agreed method for calculating TVs	Occasional species in the MRU	Occasional species in the MRU	No methodology has been defined - nor agreed for this criterion	The lack of comprehensive information regarding bycatch by fishing gear. Lack of agreed method for calculating TVs	Elusive species with relative low density, hence insufficient data for this species	Elusive species with relative low densities.	No methodology has been defined - nor agreed for this criterion	The lack of comprehensive information regarding bycatch by fishing gear. Lack of agreed method for calculating TVs	Elusive species with relative low density, hence insufficient data for this species	Elusive species with relative low densities.	No methodology has been defined - nor agreed for this criterion	The lack of comprehensive information regarding bycatch by fishing gear. Lack of agreed method for calculating TVs	Elusive species with relative low density, hence insufficient data for this species	Elusive species with relative low densities.	No methodology has been defined - nor agreed for this criterion	The lack of comprehensive information regarding bycatch by fishing gear. Lack of agreed method for calculating TVs	High abundance values	Specie's distribution is in line with the ecological caractheristics	No methodology has been defined - nor agreed for this criterion. However, the general distribution pattern is in line with the generale known habitat for this species	The lack of comprehensive information regarding bycatch by fishing gear. Lack of agreed method for calculating TVs	High abundance values	Specie's distribution is in line with the ecological caractheristics	No methodology has been defined - nor agreed for this criterion. However, the general distribution pattern is in line with the generale known habitat for this species
Element status	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Description element
Source assessment feature	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National
Reporting method feature	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D
Trend feature	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Integration rule type parameter	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant
Integration rule description parameter
Integration rule type criteria	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO	2OAO
Integration rule description criteria	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.	For the cetacean component, it was decided to apply the two-out-of-all-out rule. The reason for choosing TOAO is linked to the impossibility of expressing an assessment on at least one of the 4 criteria foreseen to define the GSF of the three groups of cetaceans. For criterion D1C1, in fact, there is not enough information available on accidental catches by different fishing gear and applying the one-out-all-out rule all the elements considered would have had a negative assessment. Even though there are no historical series that allow us to investigate on trends of the species, abundance data is available at regional, sub-regional, and national levels that can be supportive for an assessment of the species' status. Criterion D1C2 has therefore been considered of greater importance for the purpose of the assessment also in relation to indication IG.21/3 (2013) of the Barcelona Convention which links the achievement of the GSF to the abundance of populations.
GES extent threshold
GES extent achieved
GES extent unit	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group	Proportion of species in good status within species group
GES achieved	GES later than 2024, Art14ExceptionNotReported	GES later than 2024, Art14ExceptionNotReported	GES later than 2024, Art14ExceptionNotReported	GES later than 2024, Art14ExceptionNotReported	GES later than 2024, Art14ExceptionNotReported	GES later than 2024, Art14ExceptionNotReported	GES later than 2024, Art14ExceptionNotReported	GES later than 2024, Art14ExceptionNotReported	GES later than 2024, Art14ExceptionNotReported	GES later than 2024, Art14ExceptionNotReported	GES later than 2024, Art14ExceptionNotReported	GES later than 2024, Art14ExceptionNotReported	GES later than 2024, Art14ExceptionNotReported	GES later than 2024, Art14ExceptionNotReported	GES later than 2024, Art14ExceptionNotReported	GES later than 2024, Art14ExceptionNotReported	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024
Description overall status
Assessments period	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021	2016-2021
Related pressures	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter)	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter)	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter)	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter)	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter)	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter)	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter)	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter)	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter)	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter)	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter)	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter)	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter)	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter)	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter)	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter)	Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources	Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources	Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources	Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources	Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources	Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources	Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources	Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources
Related targets	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002	MIC-IT-D01-T002
Test TV	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
Test results	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	False	False	False	Correct	False	False	False