Member State report / Art11 / 2014-2020 / D6 / Lithuania / Baltic Sea
Report type | Member State report to Commission |
MSFD Article | Art. 11 Monitoring programmes (and Art. 17 updates) |
Report due | 2014-10-15; 2020-10-15 |
GES Descriptor | D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Benthic habitats |
Member State | Lithuania |
Region/subregion | Baltic Sea |
Reported by | Reporter not found |
Report date | Date not found; 2020-10-16 |
Report access |
2014 data
2020 data
Monitoring programme | Monitoring programme name | MP_D1_4_6_Fish |
MP_D1_4_6_SeabedHabitats |
MP_D5 |
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Q4e - Programme ID | BALLT-D01234-2 |
BALLT-D012567-8 |
BALLT-D02457-1 |
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Q4f - Programme description |
The aim is to make a reliable assessment of the state and composition of Lithuanian coastal fish communities, taking into account the diversity of communities, age structure of the main fish species, population parameters of abundance and biomass, as well as changes in populations and communities...
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The monitoring of benthic habitats is intended to assess the status of important marine habitats and their changes under the Habitats Directive, the WFD and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. On the Lithuanian coast there are valuable hard and soft bottom habitats that function as spawning ...
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According to eutrophication descriptor‘s aproach and targets it can be stated that environmental monitoring program fulfills all requirements and indicators.
The overall approach of Lithuanian monitoring program is described in the Marine Strategy of Lithuania. The programe mainly addresses criteria and indicators which relates with eutrophication processes, like concentrations of nutrients, chlorophyll „a“, oxygen concentrations, macrophytes and macroalgae, water transparency. Considering DSPIR framework monitoring program coherent only with pressure on the sea environment. The programme is focussed on pressures, but also includes state/impacts. |
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Q5e - Natural variability |
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Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES | Q5d - Adequate data | Y |
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Q5d - Established methods | Y |
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Q5d - Adequate understanding of GES | Y |
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Q5d - Adequate capacity | Y |
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Q5f - Description of programme for GES assessment |
The status of the Baltic Sea Coastal Fish Community is assessed on the basis of HELCOM recommendations using 4 key indicators reflecting the state of the fish communities: the Community Diversity Index (Shannon Index) (Indicator 1.6.1.), the Community Size Index (high fish abundance) (indicator 1...
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The results of the monitoring (covering the monitoring of the species composition, abundance and biomass of macrozoobenthos, point studies) will be sufficient for their use to assess the state of the marine environment on the basis of the HPI (minimum quality index) index. The index is suitable f...
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e. Do not responds to risks of not achieving GES.
For more information in the pdf report.
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Q5g - Gap-filling date for GES assessment | By2018 |
After2020 |
By2020 |
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Q5h - Plans to implement monitoring for GES assessment |
Monitoring is scheduled to take place annually instead of 1 times every 3 years. The planned research sites will sufficiently cover the diversity of natural conditions in the area under assessment and the potential impact of human activities. Lithuanian experts participate in the regional (Baltic...
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The monitoring programme is not yet adequate. Monitoring of solid benthic habitats, including an assessment of the distribution, size and status of habitats, must be planned. Lithuanian experts participate in the regional working group preparing recommendations/methodology for habitat monitoring....
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In order to fill gaps in the distribution of nutrient flows, it is proposed to establish comprehensive seasonal observation programmes in the KlaipÄda Strait in order to assess nutrient flows, taking into account the specific results of current direction and velocity, meteorological conditions a...
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Q6a -Relevant targets | Q6a - Environmental target | 4 |
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Q6a - Associated indicator | 1.6.1 1.7.1 4.2.1 a 4.2.1 b 4.3.1 a 4.3.1 b 4.3.1 c 4.3.1 d 4.3.1 e 4.3.1 f |
6.2.2 a 6.2.2 b |
5.1.1 a 5.1.1 b 5.1.1 d 5.1.1 e 5.1.1 f 5.1.1 g 5.1.1 h 5.2.1 a 5.2.1 b 5.2.2 5.3.1 |
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Q6b - Adequacy for assessment of targets | Q6b_SuitableData | Y |
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Q6b_EstablishedMethods | Y |
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Q6d_AdequateCapacity | Y |
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Q6c - Target updating | Y |
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Q6d - Description of programme for targets assessment |
The status shall be assessed annually using monitoring data on the basis of indicators of good environmental status.
A revision of the objectives and related indicators is foreseen for 2015. The adequacy and adequacy of monitoring will then be assessed in order to assess progress towards objectives.
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The monitoring programme will allow further assessment of the status of habitats on the basis of the benthic quality index (BQI). The targets will also be reviewed and revised in the first half of 2015, which will then assess the adequacy of the monitoring and its adequacy in assessing progress towards targets. The programme will be improved as necessary.
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The main measures to achieve GES status for eutrophication indicators in the Baltic Sea are also broadly in line with the requirements of other Directives as foreseen in the EC Water Framework Directive and already implemented. However, as indicated (Lithuanian measures to improve the status of w...
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Q6e - Gap-filling date for targets assessment | By2018 |
After2020 |
By2020 |
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Q6f - Plans to implement monitoring for targets assessment |
See 5h answer.
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See 5h answer
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Lithuaniaâs obligations to collect and properly treat waste water from certain agglomerations are fulfilled in accordance with the deadlines and conditions laid down in the Treaty of Accession to the EU. The main measures of the UWWTD provide for the improvement of waste water collection infras...
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Q7a - Relevant activities |
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Q7b - Description of monitoring of activities |
The location of the sites will sufficiently cover the diversity of natural conditions in the area under assessment and the potential impact of human activities.
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National monitoring is an assessment of the status on the basis of macrozoobenthos. Monitoring sites are allocated according to the areas of economic activity and their potential impact. Monitoring shall also be carried out in areas where port excavation is carried out at sea. In addition, specif...
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Monitoring program is not able to identify which pressures that are causing environmental changes, only indicates levels of nutrients in water body. |
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Q7c - Relevant measures | ||||||||
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures | Q7d - Adequate data | Y |
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Q7d - Established methods | Y |
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Q7d - Adequate understanding of GES | Y |
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Q7d - Adequate capacity | Y |
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Q7d - Addresses activities and pressures | Y |
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Q7d - Addresses effectiveness of measures | Y |
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Q7d - Description of monitoring for measures |
A programme of measures is under preparation. Priority should be given to the effects and risks for which measures are needed. In the light of the proposed measures, it is envisaged to specify the objectives and related indicators and to assess the impact of the measures (individually for each me...
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Q7f - Gap-filling date for activities and measures | By2018 |
After2020 |
By2020 |
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Q8a - Links to existing Monitoring Programmes |
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Reference sub-programme | Sub-programme ID | BALLT-D01234_FishCoastal |
BALLT-D01256_Macrozoobenthos |
BALLT-D025_Phyto |
BALLT-D05_ChlA |
BALLT-D05_Nutrients |
BALLT-D05_WaterChem |
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Sub-programme name | Mobile species - abundance and/or biomass |
Mobile species - population characteristics |
Benthic species - abundance and/or biomass |
Plankton blooms (biomass, frequency) |
Pelagic habitats - community characteristics |
Nutrient levels - in water column |
Water column - chemical characteristics |
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Q4g - Sub-programmes | Sub-programme ID | BALLT-D01234_FishCoastal |
BALLT-D01256_Macrozoobenthos |
BALLT-D025_Phyto |
BALLT-D05_ChlA |
BALLT-D05_Nutrients |
BALLT-D05_WaterChem |
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Sub-programme name | Mobile species - abundance and/or biomass |
Mobile species - population characteristics |
Benthic species - abundance and/or biomass |
Plankton blooms (biomass, frequency) |
Pelagic habitats - community characteristics |
Nutrient levels - in water column |
Water column - chemical characteristics |
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Q4k - Monitoring purpose | StateImpact Pressurse Activities Measures |
StateImpact |
StateImpact |
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Q4l - Links of monitoring programmes of other Directives and Conventions | Water Framework directive, Habitats directive; Monitoring incorporated into present programme and described in Monitoring programme description, paper report. |
Water Framework Policy directive, Helsinki convention (HELCOM COMBINE). Monitoring incorporated into present programme. |
Water Framework Directive; Monitoring incorporated into present programme. |
Water Framework Directive. Monitoring incorporated into present programme and described in Monitoring programme paper report |
Water Framework Directive. Monitoring incorporated into present programme and described in Monitoring programme |
Water Framework Directive. Monitoring incorporated into present programme and described in Monitoring programme paper report. |
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Q5c - Features | Q5c - Habitats |
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Q5c - Species list |
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Q5c - Physical/Chemical features |
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Q5c - Pressures |
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Q9a - Elements |
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Q5a - GES criteria | Relevant GES criteria |
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Q5b - GES indicators | Relevant GES indicators |
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Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) | Species distribution | |||||||
Species population size |
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Species population characteristics |
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Habitat condition (physical-chemical) |
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Habitat condition (biological) |
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Q9b - Parameters monitored (pressures) | Pressure input | |||||||
Pressure output |
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Q9b - Parameters monitored (activity) | Activity | |||||||
Q9b Parameters monitored (other) | Other | |||||||
Q41 Spatial scope | WFD_TW WFD_CW |
WFD_TW WFD_CW TerritorialWaters EEZ |
WFD_TW WFD_CW TerritorialWaters EEZ |
WFD_TW WFD_CW TerritorialWaters EEZ |
WFD_TW WFD_CW TerritorialWaters EEZ |
WFD_TW WFD_CW TerritorialWaters EEZ |
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Q4j - Description of spatial scope | Monitoring is carried out in accordance to the HELCOM methods, described in Monitoring programme description, paper report, 16-17 pages |
Soft bottom macrozoobenthos monitoring is carried out in coastal waters and off-shore areas (coordinated within HELCOM; see HELCOM Monitoring Manual; http://www.helcom.fi/action-areas/monitoring-and-assessment/monitoring-manual). |
Monitoring is carried out in all coastal water bodies and off-shore areas (coordinated within HELCOM; see HELCOM Monitoring Manual; http://www.helcom.fi/action-areas/monitoring-and-assessment/monitoring-manual) |
Monitoring is carried out in all coastal water bodies and off-shore areas (coordinated within HELCOM; see HELCOM Monitoring Manual; http://www.helcom.fi/action-areas/monitoring-and-assessment/monitoring-manual), described in Monitoring programme paper report, 52-57 pages |
Monitoring is carried out in all coastal water bodies and off-shore areas (coordinated within HELCOM; see HELCOM Monitoring Manual; http://www.helcom.fi/action-areas/monitoring-and-assessment/monitoring-manual), described in Monitoring programme description, paper report, 44-51 pages |
Monitoring is carried out in all coastal water bodies and off-shore areas (coordinated within HELCOM; see HELCOM Monitoring Manual; http://www.helcom.fi/action-areas/monitoring-and-assessment/monitoring-manual), described in Monitoring programme paper report, 44-52 pages |
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Q4h - Temporal scope | Start date- End date | 1992-9999 |
1981-9999 |
1980-9999 |
1980-9999 |
1972-9999 |
1972-9999 |
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Q9h - Temporal resolution of sampling |
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Q9c - Monitoring method | Method described in Monitoring programme, text-based paper report. |
Monitoring is carried out according to the HELCOM guidelines (see HELCOM Monitoring Manual: http://www.helcom.fi/action-areas/monitoring-and-assessment/monitoring-manual) |
Monitoring is carried out according to the HELCOM guidelines (see HELCOM Monitoring Manual: http://www.helcom.fi/action-areas/monitoring-and-assessment/monitoring-manual) |
Monitoring is carried out according to the HELCOM guidelines (see HELCOM Monitoring Manual: http://www.helcom.fi/action-areas/monitoring-and-assessment/monitoring-manual) |
Monitoring is carried out according to the HELCOM guidelines (see HELCOM Monitoring Manual: http://www.helcom.fi/action-areas/monitoring-and-assessment/monitoring-manual) |
Monitoring is carried out according to the HELCOM guidelines (see HELCOM Monitoring Manual: http://www.helcom.fi/action-areas/monitoring-and-assessment/monitoring-manual) |
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Q9d - Description of alteration to method | ||||||||
Q9e - Quality assurance |
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Q9f - Quality control | DelayedValidation |
DelayedValidation |
DelayedValidation |
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Q9g - Spatial resolution of sampling | Q9g - Proportion of area covered % | |||||||
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Q9i - Description of sample representivity | Data is collected every year, in approx 17 sites |
In coastal water bodies sampling is carried out 7 times a year, every year; in other coastal stations, territorial waters 3-4 times a year; in the off-shore areas 1-2 times a year (research vessel based monitoring) |
Research vessel based data are collected; |
Research vessel based data are collected |
Research vessel based data are collected; |
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Q10a - Scale for aggregation of data |
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Q10c - Access to monitoring data | Q10c - Data type | UnprocessedData ProcessedData |
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UnprocessedData ProcessedData |
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Q10c - Data access mechanism | URLdownload |
LocationInternationalDC |
LocationNationalDC |
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Q10c - Data access rights | Open |
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Q10c - INSPIRE standard | ManagementZonesReportingUnits |
SpeciesDistribution |
SpeciesDistribution |
OceanographicFeatures |
OceanographicFeatures |
OceanographicFeatures |
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Q10c Date data are available | 2014-12 |
1982-01 |
1980-12 |
1980-12 |
2011-06 |
1972-12 |
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Q10c - Data update frequency | Yearly |
Yearly |
Yearly |
Yearly |
Yearly |
Yearly |
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Q10d - Description of data access | Gathered monitoring data is stored in databases at Environmental Protection Agency and Nature Research Centre (http://www.gamtostyrimai.lt/en/). |
Gathered data can be accessed at Environmental Protection Agency |
Gathered data can be accessed at Environmental Protection Agency |
Gathered data can be accessed at Environmental Protection Agency |
Gathered data can be accessed at Environmental Protection Agency |
Gathered data can be accessed at Environmental Protection Agency |
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Descriptor |
D6/D1 |
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Monitoring strategy description |
In accordance with the State Environmental Monitoring Programme 2018-2023, the following elements that characterise the integrity of the seabed shall be investigated in Lithuanian marine waters: Macrozoobenthos, macrophytes (macrophytobentos).
Macrozoobenthos shall be analysed annually at 15 sta...
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Coverage of GES criteria |
Adequate monitoring will be in place by 2024 |
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Gaps and plans |
Monitoring gaps and solutions:
1) The current monitoring of benthic habitats for methodological reasons does not properly assess solid seabed habitats, and Lithuania therefore plans to carry out a study in 2021 @-@ 2023 which will produce a detailed monitoring plan for reef habitats and macrophyt...
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Related targets |
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Coverage of targets |
Adequate monitoring will be in place by 2024 |
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Related measures |
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Coverage of measures |
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Related monitoring programmes |
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Programme code |
BALLT-D01256_Macrozoobenthos |
BALLT-D0156_SeabedVegetation |
BALLT-D0167_SeabedPhys |
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Programme name |
BALLT-D01256_Macrozoobenthos |
BALLT-D0156_SeabedVegetation |
BALLT-D0167_SeabedPhys |
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Update type |
Same programme as in 2014 |
Same programme as in 2014 |
Modified from 2014 |
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Old programme codes |
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Programme description |
BAL-LT-AA-02
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One is the area of the spread of the Curonian Lagoon waters in the Baltic Sea.
The data are used to assess eutrophication of BAL-LT-AA-01 and BAL-LT-AA-02 areas under the Common Water Policy Directive under D5 and D6.
The D5/D6 indicator is measured on the basis of the data collected: Maximum depth of distribution of Furcellaria lumbricalis.
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BALLT-D0167_SeabedPhys includes the extent of the adverse effects of physical disturbance on each habitat type in each assessment site in accordance with criterion D6C3. The extent of disturbance (km² and %) in each habitat is assessed by covering the strata of the main habitat types with the sp...
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Monitoring purpose |
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Other policies and conventions |
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Regional cooperation - coordinating body |
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Regional cooperation - countries involved |
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Monitoring details |
Zoobenthos shall be sampled on the basis of the HELCOM procedure, the Van Veen type primer (sampling area 0,1 m²), the Grunt samples have been washed through a sieve (the diameter of the eyes 0,5 mm) and the samples shall be recorded with 4 % formaldehyde solution. Samples are analysed by microscopy, gravimetric.
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The weight shall be expressed in units of wet weight/m². A digital video camera (integrated into a sealed beam) performs the analysis of video images in a slow viewing mode in a laboratory. Video images assess the sediment composition (species, pebbles, gravel, sand), their average percentage and average coverage with macrophytobenthos species.
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Features |
Eutrophication
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Eutrophication
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Benthic broad habitats
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Physical disturbance to seabed
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Benthic broad habitats
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Eutrophication
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Eutrophication
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Benthic broad habitats
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Physical disturbance to seabed
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Benthic broad habitats
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Eutrophication
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Eutrophication
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Benthic broad habitats
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Physical disturbance to seabed
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Benthic broad habitats
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Eutrophication
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Eutrophication
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Benthic broad habitats
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Physical disturbance to seabed
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Benthic broad habitats
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Elements |
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GES criteria |
D5C8 |
D5C7 |
D6C3 |
D6C2 |
D6C3 |
Parameters |
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Parameter Other |
gausumas ir biomasė |
augimo gylis, biomasė |
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Spatial scope |
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Marine reporting units |
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Temporal scope (start date - end date) |
1981-9999 |
2007-9999 |
2012-9999 |
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Monitoring frequency |
Yearly |
2-yearly |
Other |
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Monitoring type |
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Monitoring method |
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Monitoring method other |
Monitoring is carried out according to the HELCOM guidelines (see HELCOM Monitoring Manual: http://www.helcom.fi/action-areas/monitoring-and-assessment/monitoring-manual) |
Monitoring is carried out according to the HELCOM guidelines |
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Quality control |
The quality of the analyses carried out by the Environmental Protection Agency in the laboratory work shall be ensured in accordance with the requirements of LST EN ISO/IEC 17025.
Comparative studies are carried out to ensure data quality, data are compared to multi-annual trends, and exclusions are sought.
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Macrophytobenthos monitoring shall be carried out in accordance with LST EN ISO 19493:2007, HELCOM methodology. Diving Instructors shall be carried out in accordance with the Diving Instructors (professional Association of diving Instructors) rules. Experts participate in joint HELCOM working groups.
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Macrophytobenthos monitoring shall be carried out in accordance with LST EN ISO 19493:2007, HELCOM methodology. Diving Instructors shall be carried out in accordance with the Diving Instructors (professional Association of diving Instructors) rules. Comparative studies shall be carried out to ens...
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Data management |
The data are stored in the Environmental Protection Agencyâs database. Used to assess the state of the marine environment under the Common Water Policy Directive, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, monitoring multi-annual trends. To be provided annually to ICES. Requests shall be made ava...
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The data are compiled in the database of the Lithuanian Environmental Protection Agency and the Institute for Maritime Research of the University of KlaipÄda http://apc.ku.lt/en/. Used to assess the status of coastal and transitional waters in terms of WFD, the state of the marine environment under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, monitoring multi-annual trends. Submitted to HELCOM.
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The data are compiled in the database of the Lithuanian Environmental Protection Agency and the Institute for Maritime Research of the University of KlaipÄda http://apc.ku.lt/en/. Used to assess the status of coastal and transitional waters in terms of WFD, the state of the marine environment under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, monitoring multi-annual trends. Submitted to HELCOM.
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