Member State report / Art8 / 2018 / D4 / Lithuania / Baltic Sea
| Report type | Member State report to Commission |
| MSFD Article | Art. 8 Initial assessment (and Art. 17 updates) |
| Report due | 2018-10-15 |
| GES Descriptor | D4 Food webs/D1 Ecosystems |
| Member State | Lithuania |
| Region/subregion | Baltic Sea |
| Reported by | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Report date | 2020-06-09 |
| Report access | msfd2018-ART8_GES_04-07-corrected_06-04.xml |
Coastal waters (including transitional waters regarding descriptors and associated indicators that is not covered by WFD) (BAL-LT-AA-01)
GES component |
D4
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D4
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D4
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D4
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D4
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D4
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Feature |
Coastal ecosystem
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Coastal ecosystem
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Coastal ecosystem
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Coastal ecosystem
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Coastal ecosystem
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Coastal ecosystem
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Element |
Primary producers |
Fish community |
Fish community |
Fish community |
Planktivores |
Planktivores |
Element code |
TrophicGuildsPrimProd |
FishCommunity |
FishCommunity |
FishCommunity |
TrophicGuildsPlankt |
TrophicGuildsPlankt |
Element code source |
Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant
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Undefined
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Undefined
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Undefined
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Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant
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Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant
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Element 2 |
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Element 2 code |
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Element 2 code source |
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Element source |
HELCOM |
HELCOM |
HELCOM |
HELCOM |
HELCOM |
HELCOM |
Criterion |
D4C1
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D4C2
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D4C2
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D4C3
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D4C3
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D4C3
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Parameter |
Other
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Other
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Other
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Other
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Other
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Size distribution
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Parameter other |
index
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Abundance of meso-predatory fish
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Fish Community Abundance Index (Predator Abundance)
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Fish community size index
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Biomass
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Threshold value upper |
0.64 |
107.5 |
1.3 |
1.09 |
180.0 |
4.1 |
Threshold value lower |
74.2 |
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Threshold qualitative |
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Threshold value source |
MS(sub)region
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MS(sub)region
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MS(sub)region
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MS(sub)region
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MS(sub)region
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MS(sub)region
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Threshold value source other |
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Value achieved upper |
0.64 |
81.5 |
3.47 |
0.25 |
89.0 |
3.5 |
Value achieved lower |
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Value unit |
Other
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Other
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Other
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Other
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Other
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Other
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Value unit other |
index
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Median of annual medians
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Median of annual medians
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Median of annual medians
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(mg/m3)
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Average size (µg / ind.)
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Proportion threshold value |
100.0 |
100.0 |
100.0 |
100.0 |
100.0 |
100.0 |
Proportion value achieved |
100.0 |
100.0 |
100.0 |
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Proportion threshold value unit |
% of stations achieving threshold value |
% area of MRU achieving threshold value |
% area of MRU achieving threshold value |
% area of MRU achieving threshold value |
% area of MRU achieving threshold value |
% area of MRU achieving threshold value |
Trend |
Improving |
Unknown |
Stable |
Stable |
Deteriorating |
Deteriorating |
Parameter achieved |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Description parameter |
According to the data from 2012-2017, the value of the index “Seasonal change of dominant phytoplankton groups” (0.64) reached the good state of the marine environment (GES 0.64).
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The condition of the marine environment (BAL-LT-AA-01) was good according to the indicator of the D4C2 criterion “Abundance of meso-predatory fish”. The GES value is in the range of 74.2-107.5.
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The condition of the marine environment (BAL-LT-AA-01) was good according to the D4C2 criterion indicator “Fish Community Abundance Index (Predator Fish Abundance)”. GES value> 1.30.
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Related indicator |
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Criteria status |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Not good |
Not good |
Not good |
Description criteria |
The condition of the marine environment (BAL-LT-AA-01) was good according to the indicators of the D4C2 criterion “Fish Community Abundance Index (Predatory Fish Abundance)” and “Meso-Predatory Fish Abundance”.
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The condition of the marine environment (BAL-LT-AA-01) was good according to the indicators of the D4C2 criterion “Fish Community Abundance Index (Predatory Fish Abundance)” and “Meso-Predatory Fish Abundance”.
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The condition of the marine environment (BAL-LT-AA-01) did not reach good according to the indicator “Fish Community Size Index” (criterion D4C3).
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Based on the values of the indicator “Zooplankton average size and total resources” in coastal waters (BAL-LT-AA-01) in 2012–2017. Different trends were observed in different years during the period: 2013, 2015 and 2016. good environmental status was established in 2012, but in 2012, 2014 and 2017. the condition was not good. The condition of coastal waters in terms of the indicator has deteriorated compared to 2006-2010. period. The parameters of the indicator are the average zooplankton size (µg / ind.) And biomass (mg / m3). The evaluation of the indicator was based on the OOAO integration rule for individual years, that is, the average is not calculated, taking into account the lowest values of both parameters of the indicator during the study period. In summary, the environmental condition of the marine district unit BAL-LT-AA-01 during the study period according to the indicator did not reach good.
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Based on the values of the indicator “Zooplankton average size and total resources” in coastal waters (BAL-LT-AA-01) in 2012–2017. Different trends were observed in different years during the period: 2013, 2015 and 2016. good environmental status was established in 2012, but in 2012, 2014 and 2017. the condition was not good. The condition of coastal waters in terms of the indicator has deteriorated compared to 2006-2010. period. The parameters of the indicator are the average zooplankton size (µg / ind.) And biomass (mg / m3). The evaluation of the indicator was based on the OOAO integration rule for individual years, that is, the average is not calculated, taking into account the lowest values of both parameters of the indicator during the study period. In summary, the environmental condition of the marine district unit BAL-LT-AA-01 during the study period according to the indicator did not reach good.
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Element status |
Good |
Not good |
Not good |
Not good |
Not good |
Not good |
Description element |
Based on the 2012-2017 data, the value of the index “Seasonal change of dominant phytoplankton groups” (0.64) reached the good state of the marine environment (GES 0.64). According to the recommendations of HELCOM experts, the GES values of the indicator were not determined for intermediate waters (BAL-LT-AA-02) due to the significant influence of fresh water on the phytoplankton structure and the instability of hydrological conditions. Calculation of the indicator for the territorial sea and the Lithuanian exclusive economic zone (BAL-LT-AA-03) is not possible due to lack of data.
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The state of the marine environment (BAL-LT-AA-01) was good according to the indicators of the D4C2 criterion “Fish community abundance index (Predatory fish abundance)” and “Meso-predator fish abundance” did not achieve good according to the indicator “Fish community size index” (criterion D4C3 ). The general condition of the sea area in terms of fish indicators is not good.
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The state of the marine environment (BAL-LT-AA-01) was good according to the indicators of the D4C2 criterion “Fish community abundance index (Predatory fish abundance)” and “Meso-predator fish abundance” did not achieve good according to the indicator “Fish community size index” (criterion D4C3 ). The general condition of the sea area in terms of fish indicators is not good.
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The state of the marine environment (BAL-LT-AA-01) was good according to the indicators of the D4C2 criterion “Fish community abundance index (Predatory fish abundance)” and “Meso-predator fish abundance” did not achieve good according to the indicator “Fish community size index” (criterion D4C3 ). The general condition of the sea area in terms of fish indicators is not good.
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Based on the values of the indicator “Zooplankton average size and total resources” in coastal waters (BAL-LT-AA-01) in 2012–2017. Different trends were observed in different years during the period: 2013, 2015 and 2016. good environmental status was established in 2012, but in 2012, 2014 and 2017. the condition was not good. The condition of coastal waters in terms of the indicator has deteriorated compared to 2006-2010. period. The evaluation of the indicator was based on the OOAO integration rule for individual years. The environmental condition of the marine district unit BAL-LT-AA-01 during the study period did not reach good.
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Based on the values of the indicator “Zooplankton average size and total resources” in coastal waters (BAL-LT-AA-01) in 2012–2017. Different trends were observed in different years during the period: 2013, 2015 and 2016. good environmental status was established in 2012, but in 2012, 2014 and 2017. the condition was not good. The condition of coastal waters in terms of the indicator has deteriorated compared to 2006-2010. period. The evaluation of the indicator was based on the OOAO integration rule for individual years. The environmental condition of the marine district unit BAL-LT-AA-01 during the study period did not reach good.
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Integration rule type parameter |
OOAO
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OOAO
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OOAO
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OOAO
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OOAO
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OOAO
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Integration rule description parameter |
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Integration rule type criteria |
OOAO
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OOAO
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OOAO
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OOAO
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OOAO
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OOAO
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Integration rule description criteria |
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GES extent threshold |
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GES extent achieved |
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GES extent unit |
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GES achieved |
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, Article 14 exception reported |
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, Article 14 exception reported |
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, Article 14 exception reported |
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, Article 14 exception reported |
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, Article 14 exception reported |
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, Article 14 exception reported |
Description overall status |
General state of the marine environment according to the D4 descriptor in 2012-2017. period) according to the indicators: 1) Seasonal change of dominant phytoplankton groups (D4C1), 2) Fish community abundance index (Predator fish abundance) (D4C2 / D1C3), 3) Meso-predator fish abundance index (D4C2), 4) Fish community size index (5) Zooplankton average size and total resources. Most of the indicators (5) were used to assess the condition of the coast (BAL-LT-AA-01). The environmental status of BAL-LT-AA-02 and BAL-LT-AA-03 marine units was assessed based on the average zooplankton size and total resources. The research results show that the marine area BAL-LT-AA-01 achieved GES value according to three indicators: “Seasonal change of dominant phytoplankton groups”, “Fish community abundance index (Predatory fish abundance)” and Meso-predatory fish abundance, and did not reach GES values according to the indicators “Fish Community Size Index” and according to the “Average Zooplankton Size and Total Resources”. When integrating indicators at the level of criteria and applying the OOAO rule, according to the D4 descriptor, the sea area in 2012-2017. did not achieve good environmental status.
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General state of the marine environment according to the D4 descriptor in 2012-2017. period) according to the indicators: 1) Seasonal change of dominant phytoplankton groups (D4C1), 2) Fish community abundance index (Predator fish abundance) (D4C2 / D1C3), 3) Meso-predator fish abundance index (D4C2), 4) Fish community size index (5) Zooplankton average size and total resources. Most of the indicators (5) were used to assess the condition of the coast (BAL-LT-AA-01). The environmental status of BAL-LT-AA-02 and BAL-LT-AA-03 marine units was assessed based on the average zooplankton size and total resources. The research results show that the marine area BAL-LT-AA-01 achieved GES value according to three indicators: “Seasonal change of dominant phytoplankton groups”, “Fish community abundance index (Predatory fish abundance)” and Meso-predatory fish abundance, and did not reach GES values according to the indicators “Fish Community Size Index” and according to the “Average Zooplankton Size and Total Resources”. When integrating indicators at the level of criteria and applying the OOAO rule, according to the D4 descriptor, the sea area in 2012-2017. did not achieve good environmental status.
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General state of the marine environment according to the D4 descriptor in 2012-2017. period) according to the indicators: 1) Seasonal change of dominant phytoplankton groups (D4C1), 2) Fish community abundance index (Predator fish abundance) (D4C2 / D1C3), 3) Meso-predator fish abundance index (D4C2), 4) Fish community size index (5) Zooplankton average size and total resources. Most of the indicators (5) were used to assess the condition of the coast (BAL-LT-AA-01). The environmental status of BAL-LT-AA-02 and BAL-LT-AA-03 marine units was assessed based on the average zooplankton size and total resources. The research results show that the marine area BAL-LT-AA-01 achieved GES value according to three indicators: “Seasonal change of dominant phytoplankton groups”, “Fish community abundance index (Predatory fish abundance)” and Meso-predatory fish abundance, and did not reach GES values according to the indicators “Fish Community Size Index” and according to the “Average Zooplankton Size and Total Resources”. When integrating indicators at the level of criteria and applying the OOAO rule, according to the D4 descriptor, the sea area in 2012-2017. did not achieve good environmental status.
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General state of the marine environment according to the D4 descriptor in 2012-2017. period) according to the indicators: 1) Seasonal change of dominant phytoplankton groups (D4C1), 2) Fish community abundance index (Predator fish abundance) (D4C2 / D1C3), 3) Meso-predator fish abundance index (D4C2), 4) Fish community size index (5) Zooplankton average size and total resources. Most of the indicators (5) were used to assess the condition of the coast (BAL-LT-AA-01). The environmental status of BAL-LT-AA-02 and BAL-LT-AA-03 marine units was assessed based on the average zooplankton size and total resources. The research results show that the marine area BAL-LT-AA-01 achieved GES value according to three indicators: “Seasonal change of dominant phytoplankton groups”, “Fish community abundance index (Predatory fish abundance)” and Meso-predatory fish abundance, and did not reach GES values according to the indicators “Fish Community Size Index” and according to the “Average Zooplankton Size and Total Resources”. When integrating indicators at the level of criteria and applying the OOAO rule, according to the D4 descriptor, the sea area in 2012-2017. did not achieve good environmental status.
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General state of the marine environment according to the D4 descriptor in 2012-2017. period) according to the indicators: 1) Seasonal change of dominant phytoplankton groups (D4C1), 2) Fish community abundance index (Predator fish abundance) (D4C2 / D1C3), 3) Meso-predator fish abundance index (D4C2), 4) Fish community size index (5) Zooplankton average size and total resources. Most of the indicators (5) were used to assess the condition of the coast (BAL-LT-AA-01). The environmental status of BAL-LT-AA-02 and BAL-LT-AA-03 marine units was assessed based on the average zooplankton size and total resources. The research results show that the marine area BAL-LT-AA-01 achieved GES value according to three indicators: “Seasonal change of dominant phytoplankton groups”, “Fish community abundance index (Predatory fish abundance)” and Meso-predatory fish abundance, and did not reach GES values according to the indicators “Fish Community Size Index” and according to the “Average Zooplankton Size and Total Resources”. When integrating indicators at the level of criteria and applying the OOAO rule, according to the D4 descriptor, the sea area in 2012-2017. did not achieve good environmental status.
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General state of the marine environment according to the D4 descriptor in 2012-2017. period) according to the indicators: 1) Seasonal change of dominant phytoplankton groups (D4C1), 2) Fish community abundance index (Predator fish abundance) (D4C2 / D1C3), 3) Meso-predator fish abundance index (D4C2), 4) Fish community size index (5) Zooplankton average size and total resources. Most of the indicators (5) were used to assess the condition of the coast (BAL-LT-AA-01). The environmental status of BAL-LT-AA-02 and BAL-LT-AA-03 marine units was assessed based on the average zooplankton size and total resources. The research results show that the marine area BAL-LT-AA-01 achieved GES value according to three indicators: “Seasonal change of dominant phytoplankton groups”, “Fish community abundance index (Predatory fish abundance)” and Meso-predatory fish abundance, and did not reach GES values according to the indicators “Fish Community Size Index” and according to the “Average Zooplankton Size and Total Resources”. When integrating indicators at the level of criteria and applying the OOAO rule, according to the D4 descriptor, the sea area in 2012-2017. did not achieve good environmental status.
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Assessments period |
2012-2017 |
2012-2017 |
2012-2017 |
2012-2017 |
2012-2017 |
2012-2017 |
Related pressures |
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Related targets |
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Transitional waters (BAL-LT-AA-02)
GES component |
D4
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D4
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Feature |
Coastal ecosystem
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Coastal ecosystem
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Element |
Planktivores |
Planktivores |
Element code |
TrophicGuildsPlankt |
TrophicGuildsPlankt |
Element code source |
Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant
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Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant
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Element 2 |
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Element 2 code |
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Element 2 code source |
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Element source |
HELCOM |
HELCOM |
Criterion |
D4C3
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D4C3
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Parameter |
Other
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Size distribution
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Parameter other |
Biomass
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Threshold value upper |
196.0 |
4.0 |
Threshold value lower |
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Threshold qualitative |
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Threshold value source |
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Threshold value source other |
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Value achieved upper |
125.0 |
4.1 |
Value achieved lower |
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Value unit |
Other
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Other
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Value unit other |
(mg/m3)
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average size (µg / ind.)
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Proportion threshold value |
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Proportion value achieved |
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Proportion threshold value unit |
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Trend |
Improving |
Improving |
Parameter achieved |
No |
No |
Description parameter |
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Related indicator |
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Criteria status |
Not good |
Not good |
Description criteria |
According to the indicator “Average size and total resources of zooplankton” in 2012-2017. In the values of the distribution of the Curonian Lagoon waters in the Baltic Sea area (BAL-LT-AA-02), an improvement trend was observed in comparison with 2006–2010, the indicator did not reach the GES value only in 2014.
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According to the indicator “Average size and total resources of zooplankton” in 2012-2017. In the values of the distribution of the Curonian Lagoon waters in the Baltic Sea area (BAL-LT-AA-02), an improvement trend was observed in comparison with 2006–2010, the indicator did not reach the GES value only in 2014.
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Element status |
Not good |
Not good |
Description element |
According to the indicator “Average size and total resources of zooplankton” in 2012-2017. In the values of the distribution of the Curonian Lagoon waters in the Baltic Sea area (BAL-LT-AA-02), an improvement trend was observed in comparison with 2006–2010, the indicator did not reach the GES value only in 2014.
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According to the indicator “Average size and total resources of zooplankton” in 2012-2017. In the values of the distribution of the Curonian Lagoon waters in the Baltic Sea area (BAL-LT-AA-02), an improvement trend was observed in comparison with 2006–2010, the indicator did not reach the GES value only in 2014.
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Integration rule type parameter |
OOAO
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OOAO
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Integration rule description parameter |
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Integration rule type criteria |
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Integration rule description criteria |
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GES extent threshold |
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GES extent achieved |
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GES extent unit |
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GES achieved |
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, Article 14 exception reported |
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, Article 14 exception reported |
Description overall status |
According to the indicator “Average size and total resources of zooplankton” in 2012-2017. In the values of the distribution of the Curonian Lagoon waters in the Baltic Sea area (BAL-LT-AA-02), an improvement trend was observed in comparison with 2006–2010, the indicator did not reach the GES value only in 2014.
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According to the indicator “Average size and total resources of zooplankton” in 2012-2017. In the values of the distribution of the Curonian Lagoon waters in the Baltic Sea area (BAL-LT-AA-02), an improvement trend was observed in comparison with 2006–2010, the indicator did not reach the GES value only in 2014.
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Assessments period |
2012-2017 |
2012-2017 |
Related pressures |
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Related targets |
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BAL-LT-AA-03
GES component |
D4
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D4
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Feature |
Shelf ecosystem
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Shelf ecosystem
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Element |
Planktivores |
Planktivores |
Element code |
TrophicGuildsPlankt |
TrophicGuildsPlankt |
Element code source |
Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant
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Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant
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Element 2 |
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Element 2 code |
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Element 2 code source |
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Element source |
HELCOM |
HELCOM |
Criterion |
D4C3
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D4C3
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Parameter |
Other
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Size distribution
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Parameter other |
Biomass
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Threshold value upper |
268.0 |
6.3 |
Threshold value lower |
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Threshold qualitative |
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Threshold value source |
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Threshold value source other |
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Value achieved upper |
289.0 |
6.2 |
Value achieved lower |
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Value unit |
Other
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Other
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Value unit other |
(mg/m3)
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average size (µg / ind.)
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Proportion threshold value |
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Proportion value achieved |
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Proportion threshold value unit |
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Trend |
Stable |
Stable |
Parameter achieved |
No |
No |
Description parameter |
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Related indicator |
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Criteria status |
Not good |
Not good |
Description criteria |
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Element status |
Not good |
Not good |
Description element |
In the period 2012-2017, the environmental status of the Marine Reporting Unit (BAL-LT-AA-03) according to the values of the indicator “Zooplankton average size and total resources”, only in 2014, did not reach the GES value. The situation was stable compared to the 2006-2011 assessment. The parameters of the indicator are the average zooplankton size (µg / ind.) And biomass (mg / m3). The evaluation of the indicator was based on the OOAO integration rule for individual years, that is, the average is not calculated, taking into account the lowest values of both parameters of the indicator during the study period.
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In the period 2012-2017, the environmental status of the Marine Reporting Unit (BAL-LT-AA-03) according to the values of the indicator “Zooplankton average size and total resources”, only in 2014, did not reach the GES value. The situation was stable compared to the 2006-2011 assessment. The parameters of the indicator are the average zooplankton size (µg / ind.) And biomass (mg / m3). The evaluation of the indicator was based on the OOAO integration rule for individual years, that is, the average is not calculated, taking into account the lowest values of both parameters of the indicator during the study period.
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Integration rule type parameter |
OOAO
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OOAO
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Integration rule description parameter |
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Integration rule type criteria |
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Integration rule description criteria |
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GES extent threshold |
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GES extent achieved |
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GES extent unit |
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GES achieved |
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, Article 14 exception reported |
GES expected to be achieved later than 2020, Article 14 exception reported |
Description overall status |
In the period 2012-2017, the environmental status of the Marine Reporting Unit (BAL-LT-AA-03) according to the values of the indicator “Zooplankton average size and total resources”, only in 2014, did not reach the GES value. The situation was stable compared to the 2006-2011 assessment. The parameters of the indicator are the average zooplankton size (µg / ind.) And biomass (mg / m3). The evaluation of the indicator was based on the OOAO integration rule for individual years, that is, the average is not calculated, taking into account the lowest values of both parameters of the indicator during the study period.
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In the period 2012-2017, the environmental status of the Marine Reporting Unit (BAL-LT-AA-03) according to the values of the indicator “Zooplankton average size and total resources”, only in 2014, did not reach the GES value. The situation was stable compared to the 2006-2011 assessment. The parameters of the indicator are the average zooplankton size (µg / ind.) And biomass (mg / m3). The evaluation of the indicator was based on the OOAO integration rule for individual years, that is, the average is not calculated, taking into account the lowest values of both parameters of the indicator during the study period.
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Assessments period |
2012-2017 |
2012-2017 |
Related pressures |
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Related targets |
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