Member State report / Art11 / 2014-2020 / D1-P / Latvia / 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 D1 Pelagic habitats
Member State Latvia
Region/subregion Baltic Sea
Reported by Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology
Report date 2014-12-05; 2021-06-09
Report access
2014 data
2020 data
Monitoring programme Monitoring programme name
MP_D2
MP_D2
MP_D2
MP_D2
MP_D2
MP_D2
MP_D2
MP_D5
MP_D5
MP_D5
MP_D5
MP_D5
MP_D5
MP_D5
MP_D5
Monitoring programme Reference existing programme
Monitoring programme Marine Unit ID
Q4e - Programme ID
BAL-LV-2014
BAL-LV-2014
BAL-LV-2014
BAL-LV-2014
BAL-LV-2014
BAL-LV-2014
BAL-LV-2014
BAL-LV-2014
BAL-LV-2014
BAL-LV-2014
BAL-LV-2014
BAL-LV-2014
BAL-LV-2014
BAL-LV-2014
BAL-LV-2014
Q4f - Programme description
The monitoring programme is incomplete at the present stage due to lack of knowledge and severe limitation in indicator availability. Therefore, balance between parts of the monitoring programme can not be assessed.
The monitoring programme is incomplete at the present stage due to lack of knowledge and severe limitation in indicator availability. Therefore, balance between parts of the monitoring programme can not be assessed.
The monitoring programme is incomplete at the present stage due to lack of knowledge and severe limitation in indicator availability. Therefore, balance between parts of the monitoring programme can not be assessed.
The monitoring programme is incomplete at the present stage due to lack of knowledge and severe limitation in indicator availability. Therefore, balance between parts of the monitoring programme can not be assessed.
The monitoring programme is incomplete at the present stage due to lack of knowledge and severe limitation in indicator availability. Therefore, balance between parts of the monitoring programme can not be assessed.
The monitoring programme is incomplete at the present stage due to lack of knowledge and severe limitation in indicator availability. Therefore, balance between parts of the monitoring programme can not be assessed.
The monitoring programme is incomplete at the present stage due to lack of knowledge and severe limitation in indicator availability. Therefore, balance between parts of the monitoring programme can not be assessed.
The monitoring programme is incomplete at the present stage due to lack of knowledge and severe limitation in indicator availability. Therefore, balance between parts of the monitoring programme can not be assessed.
Q5e - Natural variability
  • ExpertOpinion
  • ExpertOpinion
  • ExpertOpinion
  • ExpertOpinion
  • ExpertOpinion
  • ExpertOpinion
  • ExpertOpinion
  • ExpertOpinion
  • ExpertOpinion
  • ExpertOpinion
  • ExpertOpinion
  • ExpertOpinion
  • ExpertOpinion
  • ExpertOpinion
  • ExpertOpinion
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Adequate data
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Established methods
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Adequate understanding of GES
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Adequate capacity
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Q5f - Description of programme for GES assessment
There is a linkage between sub-programmes and descriptors provided in monitoring programme. However, the monitoring programme at present stage is incomplete due to lack of knowledge and correspondingly insufficient number of available indicators. At this time there is no or only very few indicators for descriptors 1, 4 and 6. Some ongoing work will result in HELCOM CORE set indicators for biodiversity that would be used for D1. However, indicator description is not yet finished. Therefore, it is not possible to assess how well adopted monitoring programme will contribute to assessment needs by use of developed indicators. Consequently, the need to amend monitoring programme is already foreseen.
There is a linkage between sub-programmes and descriptors provided in monitoring programme. However, the monitoring programme at present stage is incomplete due to lack of knowledge and correspondingly insufficient number of available indicators. At this time there is no or only very few indicators for descriptors 1, 4 and 6. Some ongoing work will result in HELCOM CORE set indicators for biodiversity that would be used for D1. However, indicator description is not yet finished. Therefore, it is not possible to assess how well adopted monitoring programme will contribute to assessment needs by use of developed indicators. Consequently, the need to amend monitoring programme is already foreseen.
There is a linkage between sub-programmes and descriptors provided in monitoring programme. However, the monitoring programme at present stage is incomplete due to lack of knowledge and correspondingly insufficient number of available indicators. At this time there is no or only very few indicators for descriptors 1, 4 and 6. Some ongoing work will result in HELCOM CORE set indicators for biodiversity that would be used for D1. However, indicator description is not yet finished. Therefore, it is not possible to assess how well adopted monitoring programme will contribute to assessment needs by use of developed indicators. Consequently, the need to amend monitoring programme is already foreseen.
There is a linkage between sub-programmes and descriptors provided in monitoring programme. However, the monitoring programme at present stage is incomplete due to lack of knowledge and correspondingly insufficient number of available indicators. At this time there is no or only very few indicators for descriptors 1, 4 and 6. Some ongoing work will result in HELCOM CORE set indicators for biodiversity that would be used for D1. However, indicator description is not yet finished. Therefore, it is not possible to assess how well adopted monitoring programme will contribute to assessment needs by use of developed indicators. Consequently, the need to amend monitoring programme is already foreseen.
There is a linkage between sub-programmes and descriptors provided in monitoring programme. However, the monitoring programme at present stage is incomplete due to lack of knowledge and correspondingly insufficient number of available indicators. At this time there is no or only very few indicators for descriptors 1, 4 and 6. Some ongoing work will result in HELCOM CORE set indicators for biodiversity that would be used for D1. However, indicator description is not yet finished. Therefore, it is not possible to assess how well adopted monitoring programme will contribute to assessment needs by use of developed indicators. Consequently, the need to amend monitoring programme is already foreseen.
There is a linkage between sub-programmes and descriptors provided in monitoring programme. However, the monitoring programme at present stage is incomplete due to lack of knowledge and correspondingly insufficient number of available indicators. At this time there is no or only very few indicators for descriptors 1, 4 and 6. Some ongoing work will result in HELCOM CORE set indicators for biodiversity that would be used for D1. However, indicator description is not yet finished. Therefore, it is not possible to assess how well adopted monitoring programme will contribute to assessment needs by use of developed indicators. Consequently, the need to amend monitoring programme is already foreseen.
There is a linkage between sub-programmes and descriptors provided in monitoring programme. However, the monitoring programme at present stage is incomplete due to lack of knowledge and correspondingly insufficient number of available indicators. At this time there is no or only very few indicators for descriptors 1, 4 and 6. Some ongoing work will result in HELCOM CORE set indicators for biodiversity that would be used for D1. However, indicator description is not yet finished. Therefore, it is not possible to assess how well adopted monitoring programme will contribute to assessment needs by use of developed indicators. Consequently, the need to amend monitoring programme is already foreseen.
There is a linkage between sub-programmes and descriptors provided in monitoring programme. However, the monitoring programme at present stage is incomplete due to lack of knowledge and correspondingly insufficient number of available indicators. At this time there is no or only very few indicators for descriptors 1, 4 and 6. Some ongoing work will result in HELCOM CORE set indicators for biodiversity that would be used for D1. However, indicator description is not yet finished. Therefore, it is not possible to assess how well adopted monitoring programme will contribute to assessment needs by use of developed indicators. Consequently, the need to amend monitoring programme is already foreseen.
Q5g - Gap-filling date for GES assessment
After2020
After2020
After2020
After2020
After2020
After2020
After2020
By2020
By2020
By2020
By2020
By2020
By2020
By2020
By2020
Q5h - Plans to implement monitoring for GES assessment
Please see section “Jūras monitoringa programmas nepilnību novēršanas plāns” in monitoring programme.
Please see section “Jūras monitoringa programmas nepilnību novēršanas plāns” in monitoring programme.
Please see section “Jūras monitoringa programmas nepilnību novēršanas plāns” in monitoring programme.
Please see section “Jūras monitoringa programmas nepilnību novēršanas plāns” in monitoring programme.
Please see section “Jūras monitoringa programmas nepilnību novēršanas plāns” in monitoring programme.
Please see section “Jūras monitoringa programmas nepilnību novēršanas plāns” in monitoring programme.
Please see section “Jūras monitoringa programmas nepilnību novēršanas plāns” in monitoring programme.
Please see section “Jūras monitoringa programmas nepilnību novēršanas plāns” in monitoring programme.
Q6a -Relevant targets Q6a - Environmental target
Target 1 Target 6
Target 1 Target 6
Target 1 Target 6
Target 1 Target 6
Target 1 Target 6
Target 1 Target 6
Target 1 Target 6
Target 3
Target 3
Target 3
Target 3
Target 3
Target 3
Target 3
Target 3
Q6a -Relevant targets Q6a - Associated indicator
Q6b - Adequacy for assessment of targets Q6b_SuitableData
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Q6b - Adequacy for assessment of targets Q6b_EstablishedMethods
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Q6b - Adequacy for assessment of targets Q6d_AdequateCapacity
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Q6c - Target updating
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Q6d - Description of programme for targets assessment
The monitoring programme is incomplete at the present stage due to lack of knowledge and severe limitation in indicator availability. The indicators are lacking as well as system/tool to aggregate the indicator-based assessments so that the overall progress towards targets could be assessed. Question 6a:The assessment system that agregates indicators to assess targets is not developped yet. The target values are elaborated for separate indicators. Information on that can be found in document elaborated for Initial assessment (www.lhei.lv/docs/2012/Juras_derektiva_C.pdf)
The monitoring programme is incomplete at the present stage due to lack of knowledge and severe limitation in indicator availability. The indicators are lacking as well as system/tool to aggregate the indicator-based assessments so that the overall progress towards targets could be assessed. Question 6a:The assessment system that agregates indicators to assess targets is not developped yet. The target values are elaborated for separate indicators. Information on that can be found in document elaborated for Initial assessment (www.lhei.lv/docs/2012/Juras_derektiva_C.pdf)
The monitoring programme is incomplete at the present stage due to lack of knowledge and severe limitation in indicator availability. The indicators are lacking as well as system/tool to aggregate the indicator-based assessments so that the overall progress towards targets could be assessed. Question 6a:The assessment system that agregates indicators to assess targets is not developped yet. The target values are elaborated for separate indicators. Information on that can be found in document elaborated for Initial assessment (www.lhei.lv/docs/2012/Juras_derektiva_C.pdf)
The monitoring programme is incomplete at the present stage due to lack of knowledge and severe limitation in indicator availability. The indicators are lacking as well as system/tool to aggregate the indicator-based assessments so that the overall progress towards targets could be assessed. Question 6a:The assessment system that agregates indicators to assess targets is not developped yet. The target values are elaborated for separate indicators. Information on that can be found in document elaborated for Initial assessment (www.lhei.lv/docs/2012/Juras_derektiva_C.pdf)
The monitoring programme is incomplete at the present stage due to lack of knowledge and severe limitation in indicator availability. The indicators are lacking as well as system/tool to aggregate the indicator-based assessments so that the overall progress towards targets could be assessed. Question 6a:The assessment system that agregates indicators to assess targets is not developped yet. The target values are elaborated for separate indicators. Information on that can be found in document elaborated for Initial assessment (www.lhei.lv/docs/2012/Juras_derektiva_C.pdf)
The monitoring programme is incomplete at the present stage due to lack of knowledge and severe limitation in indicator availability. The indicators are lacking as well as system/tool to aggregate the indicator-based assessments so that the overall progress towards targets could be assessed. Question 6a:The assessment system that agregates indicators to assess targets is not developped yet. The target values are elaborated for separate indicators. Information on that can be found in document elaborated for Initial assessment (www.lhei.lv/docs/2012/Juras_derektiva_C.pdf)
The monitoring programme is incomplete at the present stage due to lack of knowledge and severe limitation in indicator availability. The indicators are lacking as well as system/tool to aggregate the indicator-based assessments so that the overall progress towards targets could be assessed. Question 6a:The assessment system that agregates indicators to assess targets is not developped yet. The target values are elaborated for separate indicators. Information on that can be found in document elaborated for Initial assessment (www.lhei.lv/docs/2012/Juras_derektiva_C.pdf)
The monitoring programme is incomplete at the present stage due to lack of knowledge and severe limitation in indicator availability. The indicators are lacking as well as system/tool to aggregate the indicator-based assessments so that the overall progress towards targets could be assessed. Question 6a:The assessment system that agregates indicators to assess targets is not developped yet. The target values are elaborated for separate indicators. Information on that can be found in document elaborated for Initial assessment (www.lhei.lv/docs/2012/Juras_derektiva_C.pdf)
Q6e - Gap-filling date for targets assessment
After2020
After2020
After2020
After2020
After2020
After2020
After2020
By2020
By2020
By2020
By2020
By2020
By2020
By2020
By2020
Q6f - Plans to implement monitoring for targets assessment
Please see section “Jūras monitoringa programmas nepilnību novēršanas plāns” in monitoring programme.
Please see section “Jūras monitoringa programmas nepilnību novēršanas plāns” in monitoring programme.
Please see section “Jūras monitoringa programmas nepilnību novēršanas plāns” in monitoring programme.
Please see section “Jūras monitoringa programmas nepilnību novēršanas plāns” in monitoring programme.
Please see section “Jūras monitoringa programmas nepilnību novēršanas plāns” in monitoring programme.
Please see section “Jūras monitoringa programmas nepilnību novēršanas plāns” in monitoring programme.
Please see section “Jūras monitoringa programmas nepilnību novēršanas plāns” in monitoring programme.
Please see section “Jūras monitoringa programmas nepilnību novēršanas plāns” in monitoring programme.
Q7a - Relevant activities
  • Aquaculture
  • Shipping
  • Aquaculture
  • Shipping
  • Aquaculture
  • Shipping
  • Aquaculture
  • Shipping
  • Aquaculture
  • Shipping
  • Aquaculture
  • Shipping
  • Aquaculture
  • Shipping
  • AgricultForestry
  • Industry
  • Urban
  • AgricultForestry
  • Industry
  • Urban
  • AgricultForestry
  • Industry
  • Urban
  • AgricultForestry
  • Industry
  • Urban
  • AgricultForestry
  • Industry
  • Urban
  • AgricultForestry
  • Industry
  • Urban
  • AgricultForestry
  • Industry
  • Urban
  • AgricultForestry
  • Industry
  • Urban
Q7b - Description of monitoring of activities
• The land-based pressure monitoring is addressed in the frame of Water framework directive. • Atmospheric depositions of nutrients and selected contaminants are addressed on regional level through cooperation in HELCOM frame. The actual calculations are performed by EMEP and presented for the whole regional in form of maps. • The ship traffic intensity as well as oil pollution by ships is addressed in form of regional cooperation in HELCOM. Oil spill maps are regularly updated and published on HELCOM web page covering whole region. • Fishing pressure is addressed in the frame of CFP. • The physical impact by port activities (dumping of dredged material, maintenance of port facilities) and potentially impact by construction of other infrastructure is and will be addressed locally in frame of Impact assessment procedure and following operator monitoring. • The marine litter will be addressed on regional scale. Currently HELCOM Marine litter action plan, that will include also suggestions on monitoring, is in elaboration stage. • Noise is not addressed at present.
• The land-based pressure monitoring is addressed in the frame of Water framework directive. • Atmospheric depositions of nutrients and selected contaminants are addressed on regional level through cooperation in HELCOM frame. The actual calculations are performed by EMEP and presented for the whole regional in form of maps. • The ship traffic intensity as well as oil pollution by ships is addressed in form of regional cooperation in HELCOM. Oil spill maps are regularly updated and published on HELCOM web page covering whole region. • Fishing pressure is addressed in the frame of CFP. • The physical impact by port activities (dumping of dredged material, maintenance of port facilities) and potentially impact by construction of other infrastructure is and will be addressed locally in frame of Impact assessment procedure and following operator monitoring. • The marine litter will be addressed on regional scale. Currently HELCOM Marine litter action plan, that will include also suggestions on monitoring, is in elaboration stage. • Noise is not addressed at present.
• The land-based pressure monitoring is addressed in the frame of Water framework directive. • Atmospheric depositions of nutrients and selected contaminants are addressed on regional level through cooperation in HELCOM frame. The actual calculations are performed by EMEP and presented for the whole regional in form of maps. • The ship traffic intensity as well as oil pollution by ships is addressed in form of regional cooperation in HELCOM. Oil spill maps are regularly updated and published on HELCOM web page covering whole region. • Fishing pressure is addressed in the frame of CFP. • The physical impact by port activities (dumping of dredged material, maintenance of port facilities) and potentially impact by construction of other infrastructure is and will be addressed locally in frame of Impact assessment procedure and following operator monitoring. • The marine litter will be addressed on regional scale. Currently HELCOM Marine litter action plan, that will include also suggestions on monitoring, is in elaboration stage. • Noise is not addressed at present.
• The land-based pressure monitoring is addressed in the frame of Water framework directive. • Atmospheric depositions of nutrients and selected contaminants are addressed on regional level through cooperation in HELCOM frame. The actual calculations are performed by EMEP and presented for the whole regional in form of maps. • The ship traffic intensity as well as oil pollution by ships is addressed in form of regional cooperation in HELCOM. Oil spill maps are regularly updated and published on HELCOM web page covering whole region. • Fishing pressure is addressed in the frame of CFP. • The physical impact by port activities (dumping of dredged material, maintenance of port facilities) and potentially impact by construction of other infrastructure is and will be addressed locally in frame of Impact assessment procedure and following operator monitoring. • The marine litter will be addressed on regional scale. Currently HELCOM Marine litter action plan, that will include also suggestions on monitoring, is in elaboration stage. • Noise is not addressed at present.
• The land-based pressure monitoring is addressed in the frame of Water framework directive. • Atmospheric depositions of nutrients and selected contaminants are addressed on regional level through cooperation in HELCOM frame. The actual calculations are performed by EMEP and presented for the whole regional in form of maps. • The ship traffic intensity as well as oil pollution by ships is addressed in form of regional cooperation in HELCOM. Oil spill maps are regularly updated and published on HELCOM web page covering whole region. • Fishing pressure is addressed in the frame of CFP. • The physical impact by port activities (dumping of dredged material, maintenance of port facilities) and potentially impact by construction of other infrastructure is and will be addressed locally in frame of Impact assessment procedure and following operator monitoring. • The marine litter will be addressed on regional scale. Currently HELCOM Marine litter action plan, that will include also suggestions on monitoring, is in elaboration stage. • Noise is not addressed at present.
• The land-based pressure monitoring is addressed in the frame of Water framework directive. • Atmospheric depositions of nutrients and selected contaminants are addressed on regional level through cooperation in HELCOM frame. The actual calculations are performed by EMEP and presented for the whole regional in form of maps. • The ship traffic intensity as well as oil pollution by ships is addressed in form of regional cooperation in HELCOM. Oil spill maps are regularly updated and published on HELCOM web page covering whole region. • Fishing pressure is addressed in the frame of CFP. • The physical impact by port activities (dumping of dredged material, maintenance of port facilities) and potentially impact by construction of other infrastructure is and will be addressed locally in frame of Impact assessment procedure and following operator monitoring. • The marine litter will be addressed on regional scale. Currently HELCOM Marine litter action plan, that will include also suggestions on monitoring, is in elaboration stage. • Noise is not addressed at present.
• The land-based pressure monitoring is addressed in the frame of Water framework directive. • Atmospheric depositions of nutrients and selected contaminants are addressed on regional level through cooperation in HELCOM frame. The actual calculations are performed by EMEP and presented for the whole regional in form of maps. • The ship traffic intensity as well as oil pollution by ships is addressed in form of regional cooperation in HELCOM. Oil spill maps are regularly updated and published on HELCOM web page covering whole region. • Fishing pressure is addressed in the frame of CFP. • The physical impact by port activities (dumping of dredged material, maintenance of port facilities) and potentially impact by construction of other infrastructure is and will be addressed locally in frame of Impact assessment procedure and following operator monitoring. • The marine litter will be addressed on regional scale. Currently HELCOM Marine litter action plan, that will include also suggestions on monitoring, is in elaboration stage. • Noise is not addressed at present.
• The land-based pressure monitoring is addressed in the frame of Water framework directive. • Atmospheric depositions of nutrients and selected contaminants are addressed on regional level through cooperation in HELCOM frame. The actual calculations are performed by EMEP and presented for the whole regional in form of maps. • The ship traffic intensity as well as oil pollution by ships is addressed in form of regional cooperation in HELCOM. Oil spill maps are regularly updated and published on HELCOM web page covering whole region. • Fishing pressure is addressed in the frame of CFP. • The physical impact by port activities (dumping of dredged material, maintenance of port facilities) and potentially impact by construction of other infrastructure is and will be addressed locally in frame of Impact assessment procedure and following operator monitoring. • The marine litter will be addressed on regional scale. Currently HELCOM Marine litter action plan, that will include also suggestions on monitoring, is in elaboration stage. • Noise is not addressed at present.
Q7c - Relevant measures
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Adequate data
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Established methods
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Adequate understanding of GES
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Adequate capacity
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Addresses activities and pressures
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Addresses effectiveness of measures
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Q7d - Description of monitoring for measures
Monitoring of measures is not part of National environmental monitoring programme. Measures and their monitoring will be addressed in coming Programme of measures.
Monitoring of measures is not part of National environmental monitoring programme. Measures and their monitoring will be addressed in coming Programme of measures.
Monitoring of measures is not part of National environmental monitoring programme. Measures and their monitoring will be addressed in coming Programme of measures.
Monitoring of measures is not part of National environmental monitoring programme. Measures and their monitoring will be addressed in coming Programme of measures.
Monitoring of measures is not part of National environmental monitoring programme. Measures and their monitoring will be addressed in coming Programme of measures.
Monitoring of measures is not part of National environmental monitoring programme. Measures and their monitoring will be addressed in coming Programme of measures.
Monitoring of measures is not part of National environmental monitoring programme. Measures and their monitoring will be addressed in coming Programme of measures.
Monitoring of measures is not part of National environmental monitoring programme. Measures and their monitoring will be addressed in coming Programme of measures.
Q7f - Gap-filling date for activities and measures
After2020
After2020
After2020
After2020
After2020
After2020
After2020
By2020
By2020
By2020
By2020
By2020
By2020
By2020
By2020
Q8a - Links to existing Monitoring Programmes
  • Habitats
  • Habitats
  • Habitats
  • Habitats
  • Habitats
  • Habitats
  • Habitats
  • HELCOM
  • Nitrates
  • WFD
  • HELCOM
  • Nitrates
  • WFD
  • HELCOM
  • Nitrates
  • WFD
  • HELCOM
  • Nitrates
  • WFD
  • HELCOM
  • Nitrates
  • WFD
  • HELCOM
  • Nitrates
  • WFD
  • HELCOM
  • Nitrates
  • WFD
  • HELCOM
  • Nitrates
  • WFD
Reference sub-programme Sub-programme ID
Reference sub-programme Sub-programme name
Pelagic habitats - community characteristics
Plankton blooms (biomass, frequency)
Seabed habitats - community characteristics
Benthic species - abundance and/or biomass
Seabed habitats - distribution and extent
Non-indigenous species - abundance and/or biomass
Non-indigenous species inputs - from specific sources
Water column - physical characteristics
Water column - chemical characteristics
Nutrient levels - in water column
Pelagic habitats - community characteristics
Seabed habitats - physical/chemical characteristics
Nutrient inputs - land-based sources
Nutrient inputs - from atmosphere
Plankton blooms (biomass, frequency)
Q4g - Sub-programmes Sub-programme ID
Q4g - Sub-programmes Sub-programme name
Pelagic habitats - community characteristics
Plankton blooms (biomass, frequency)
Seabed habitats - community characteristics
Benthic species - abundance and/or biomass
Seabed habitats - distribution and extent
Non-indigenous species - abundance and/or biomass
Non-indigenous species inputs - from specific sources
Water column - physical characteristics
Water column - chemical characteristics
Nutrient levels - in water column
Pelagic habitats - community characteristics
Seabed habitats - physical/chemical characteristics
Nutrient inputs - land-based sources
Nutrient inputs - from atmosphere
Plankton blooms (biomass, frequency)
Q4k - Monitoring purpose
Q4l - Links of monitoring programmes of other Directives and Conventions
Q5c - Features Q5c - Habitats
  • ShallRock ShallMud ShelfMud VarSalinity MarineCoast MarineShelf
  • ShallRock ShallMud ShelfMud VarSalinity MarineCoast MarineShelf
  • ShallRock ShallMud ShelfMud VarSalinity MarineCoast MarineShelf
  • ShallRock ShallMud ShelfMud VarSalinity MarineCoast MarineShelf
  • ShallRock ShallMud ShelfMud VarSalinity MarineCoast MarineShelf
  • ShallRock ShallMud ShelfMud VarSalinity MarineCoast MarineShelf
  • ShallRock ShallMud ShelfMud VarSalinity MarineCoast MarineShelf
  • ShallRock ShallSand ShelfMud VarSalinity MarineCoast MarineShelf
  • ShallRock ShallSand ShelfMud VarSalinity MarineCoast MarineShelf
  • ShallRock ShallSand ShelfMud VarSalinity MarineCoast MarineShelf
  • ShallRock ShallSand ShelfMud VarSalinity MarineCoast MarineShelf
  • ShallRock ShallSand ShelfMud VarSalinity MarineCoast MarineShelf
  • ShallRock ShallSand ShelfMud VarSalinity MarineCoast MarineShelf
  • ShallRock ShallSand ShelfMud VarSalinity MarineCoast MarineShelf
  • ShallRock ShallSand ShelfMud VarSalinity MarineCoast MarineShelf
Q5c - Features Q5c - Species list
  • FishDemersal
  • FishPelagic
  • FunctionalGroupOther
  • Zoobentoss, Zooplanktons
  • FishDemersal
  • FishPelagic
  • FunctionalGroupOther
  • Zoobentoss, Zooplanktons
  • FishDemersal
  • FishPelagic
  • FunctionalGroupOther
  • Zoobentoss, Zooplanktons
  • FishDemersal
  • FishPelagic
  • FunctionalGroupOther
  • Zoobentoss, Zooplanktons
  • FishDemersal
  • FishPelagic
  • FunctionalGroupOther
  • Zoobentoss, Zooplanktons
  • FishDemersal
  • FishPelagic
  • FunctionalGroupOther
  • Zoobentoss, Zooplanktons
  • FishDemersal
  • FishPelagic
  • FunctionalGroupOther
  • Zoobentoss, Zooplanktons
  • Fitoplancton, zoobenthos, makrovegetation
  • FunctionalGroupOther
  • Fitoplancton, zoobenthos, makrovegetation
  • FunctionalGroupOther
  • Fitoplancton, zoobenthos, makrovegetation
  • FunctionalGroupOther
  • Fitoplancton, zoobenthos, makrovegetation
  • FunctionalGroupOther
  • Fitoplancton, zoobenthos, makrovegetation
  • FunctionalGroupOther
  • Fitoplancton, zoobenthos, makrovegetation
  • FunctionalGroupOther
  • Fitoplancton, zoobenthos, makrovegetation
  • FunctionalGroupOther
  • Fitoplancton, zoobenthos, makrovegetation
  • FunctionalGroupOther
Q5c - Features Q5c - Physical/Chemical features
  • NutrientLevels
  • OxygenLevels
  • Salinity
  • SeaBottomTemperature
  • SeaSurfaceTemperature
  • TopographyBathymetry
  • Transparency
  • Turbidity
  • pH
  • NutrientLevels
  • OxygenLevels
  • Salinity
  • SeaBottomTemperature
  • SeaSurfaceTemperature
  • TopographyBathymetry
  • Transparency
  • Turbidity
  • pH
  • NutrientLevels
  • OxygenLevels
  • Salinity
  • SeaBottomTemperature
  • SeaSurfaceTemperature
  • TopographyBathymetry
  • Transparency
  • Turbidity
  • pH
  • NutrientLevels
  • OxygenLevels
  • Salinity
  • SeaBottomTemperature
  • SeaSurfaceTemperature
  • TopographyBathymetry
  • Transparency
  • Turbidity
  • pH
  • NutrientLevels
  • OxygenLevels
  • Salinity
  • SeaBottomTemperature
  • SeaSurfaceTemperature
  • TopographyBathymetry
  • Transparency
  • Turbidity
  • pH
  • NutrientLevels
  • OxygenLevels
  • Salinity
  • SeaBottomTemperature
  • SeaSurfaceTemperature
  • TopographyBathymetry
  • Transparency
  • Turbidity
  • pH
  • NutrientLevels
  • OxygenLevels
  • Salinity
  • SeaBottomTemperature
  • SeaSurfaceTemperature
  • TopographyBathymetry
  • Transparency
  • Turbidity
  • pH
  • NutrientLevels
  • OxygenLevels
  • Salinity
  • SeaBottomTemperature
  • SeaSurfaceTemperature
  • TopographyBathymetry
  • Transparency
  • Turbidity
  • pH
Q5c - Features Q5c - Pressures
  • BioDisturb_other
  • IntroNIS
  • BioDisturb_other
  • IntroNIS
  • BioDisturb_other
  • IntroNIS
  • BioDisturb_other
  • IntroNIS
  • BioDisturb_other
  • IntroNIS
  • BioDisturb_other
  • IntroNIS
  • BioDisturb_other
  • IntroNIS
  • InputN_Psubst
  • InputOrganics
  • NutrientOrgEnrich
  • InputN_Psubst
  • InputOrganics
  • NutrientOrgEnrich
  • InputN_Psubst
  • InputOrganics
  • NutrientOrgEnrich
  • InputN_Psubst
  • InputOrganics
  • NutrientOrgEnrich
  • InputN_Psubst
  • InputOrganics
  • NutrientOrgEnrich
  • InputN_Psubst
  • InputOrganics
  • NutrientOrgEnrich
  • InputN_Psubst
  • InputOrganics
  • NutrientOrgEnrich
  • InputN_Psubst
  • InputOrganics
  • NutrientOrgEnrich
Q9a - Elements
Q5a - GES criteria Relevant GES criteria
  • 1.1
  • 1.2
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
  • 1.7
  • 2.1
  • 2.2
  • 3.1
  • 3.2
  • 3.3
  • 4.1
  • 4.3
  • 5.2
  • 6.1
  • 6.2
  • 7.2
  • 1.1
  • 1.2
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
  • 1.7
  • 2.1
  • 2.2
  • 3.1
  • 3.2
  • 3.3
  • 4.1
  • 4.3
  • 5.2
  • 6.1
  • 6.2
  • 7.2
  • 1.1
  • 1.2
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
  • 1.7
  • 2.1
  • 2.2
  • 3.1
  • 3.2
  • 3.3
  • 4.1
  • 4.3
  • 5.2
  • 6.1
  • 6.2
  • 7.2
  • 1.1
  • 1.2
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
  • 1.7
  • 2.1
  • 2.2
  • 3.1
  • 3.2
  • 3.3
  • 4.1
  • 4.3
  • 5.2
  • 6.1
  • 6.2
  • 7.2
  • 1.1
  • 1.2
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
  • 1.7
  • 2.1
  • 2.2
  • 3.1
  • 3.2
  • 3.3
  • 4.1
  • 4.3
  • 5.2
  • 6.1
  • 6.2
  • 7.2
  • 1.1
  • 1.2
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
  • 1.7
  • 2.1
  • 2.2
  • 3.1
  • 3.2
  • 3.3
  • 4.1
  • 4.3
  • 5.2
  • 6.1
  • 6.2
  • 7.2
  • 1.1
  • 1.2
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
  • 1.7
  • 2.1
  • 2.2
  • 3.1
  • 3.2
  • 3.3
  • 4.1
  • 4.3
  • 5.2
  • 6.1
  • 6.2
  • 7.2
  • 1.2
  • 1.6
  • 5.1
  • 5.2
  • 5.3
  • 6.2
  • 1.2
  • 1.6
  • 5.1
  • 5.2
  • 5.3
  • 6.2
  • 1.2
  • 1.6
  • 5.1
  • 5.2
  • 5.3
  • 6.2
  • 1.2
  • 1.6
  • 5.1
  • 5.2
  • 5.3
  • 6.2
  • 1.2
  • 1.6
  • 5.1
  • 5.2
  • 5.3
  • 6.2
  • 1.2
  • 1.6
  • 5.1
  • 5.2
  • 5.3
  • 6.2
  • 1.2
  • 1.6
  • 5.1
  • 5.2
  • 5.3
  • 6.2
  • 1.2
  • 1.6
  • 5.1
  • 5.2
  • 5.3
  • 6.2
Q5b - GES indicators Relevant GES indicators
  • 1.6.1
  • 1.6.2
  • 2.2.2
  • 5.2.4
  • 6.1.2
  • 1.6.1
  • 1.6.2
  • 2.2.2
  • 5.2.4
  • 6.1.2
  • 1.6.1
  • 1.6.2
  • 2.2.2
  • 5.2.4
  • 6.1.2
  • 1.6.1
  • 1.6.2
  • 2.2.2
  • 5.2.4
  • 6.1.2
  • 1.6.1
  • 1.6.2
  • 2.2.2
  • 5.2.4
  • 6.1.2
  • 1.6.1
  • 1.6.2
  • 2.2.2
  • 5.2.4
  • 6.1.2
  • 1.6.1
  • 1.6.2
  • 2.2.2
  • 5.2.4
  • 6.1.2
  • 1.2.1
  • 1.6.1
  • 1.6.2
  • 1.6.3
  • 5.2.1
  • 5.2.2
  • 5.2.4
  • 5.3.2
  • 6.1.2
  • 6.2.2
  • 1.2.1
  • 1.6.1
  • 1.6.2
  • 1.6.3
  • 5.2.1
  • 5.2.2
  • 5.2.4
  • 5.3.2
  • 6.1.2
  • 6.2.2
  • 1.2.1
  • 1.6.1
  • 1.6.2
  • 1.6.3
  • 5.2.1
  • 5.2.2
  • 5.2.4
  • 5.3.2
  • 6.1.2
  • 6.2.2
  • 1.2.1
  • 1.6.1
  • 1.6.2
  • 1.6.3
  • 5.2.1
  • 5.2.2
  • 5.2.4
  • 5.3.2
  • 6.1.2
  • 6.2.2
  • 1.2.1
  • 1.6.1
  • 1.6.2
  • 1.6.3
  • 5.2.1
  • 5.2.2
  • 5.2.4
  • 5.3.2
  • 6.1.2
  • 6.2.2
  • 1.2.1
  • 1.6.1
  • 1.6.2
  • 1.6.3
  • 5.2.1
  • 5.2.2
  • 5.2.4
  • 5.3.2
  • 6.1.2
  • 6.2.2
  • 1.2.1
  • 1.6.1
  • 1.6.2
  • 1.6.3
  • 5.2.1
  • 5.2.2
  • 5.2.4
  • 5.3.2
  • 6.1.2
  • 6.2.2
  • 1.2.1
  • 1.6.1
  • 1.6.2
  • 1.6.3
  • 5.2.1
  • 5.2.2
  • 5.2.4
  • 5.3.2
  • 6.1.2
  • 6.2.2
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species distribution
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species population size
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species population characteristics
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species impacts
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat distribution
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat extent
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat condition (physical-chemical)
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat condition (biological)
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat impacts
Q9b - Parameters monitored (pressures) Pressure input
Q9b - Parameters monitored (pressures) Pressure output
Q9b - Parameters monitored (activity) Activity
Q9b Parameters monitored (other) Other
Q41 Spatial scope
Q4j - Description of spatial scope
Marine Unit IDs
  • BAL-LV-SD-006
  • BAL-LV-SD-006
  • BAL-LV-SD-006
  • BAL-LV-SD-006
  • BAL-LV-SD-006
  • BAL-LV-SD-006
  • BAL-LV-SD-006
  • BAL-LV-SD-006
  • BAL-LV-SD-006
  • BAL-LV-SD-006
  • BAL-LV-SD-006
  • BAL-LV-SD-006
  • BAL-LV-SD-006
  • BAL-LV-SD-006
  • BAL-LV-SD-006
Q4h - Temporal scope Start date- End date
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Q9h - Temporal resolution of sampling
Q9c - Monitoring method
Q9d - Description of alteration to method
Q9e - Quality assurance
Q9f - Quality control
Q9g - Spatial resolution of sampling Q9g - Proportion of area covered %
Q9g - Spatial resolution of sampling Q9g - No. of samples
Q9i - Description of sample representivity
Q10a - Scale for aggregation of data
Q10b - Other scale for aggregation of data
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data type
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data access mechanism
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data access rights
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - INSPIRE standard
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c Date data are available
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data update frequency
Q10d - Description of data access
Descriptor
D1.6
D1.6
Monitoring strategy description
The characterization of status of pelagic habitats at this stage is based on phytoplankton community. The seasonal succession of phytoplankton species as well as dynamic of spring population are used to assess status of pelagic habitats.
The characterization of status of pelagic habitats at this stage is based on phytoplankton community. The seasonal succession of phytoplankton species as well as dynamic of spring population are used to assess status of pelagic habitats.
Coverage of GES criteria
Adequate monitoring will be in place by 2024
Adequate monitoring will be in place by 2024
Gaps and plans
The frequency of monitoring is lower than needed due to limited financial resources. It is planned to acquire needed funding and rise observation frequency.
The frequency of monitoring is lower than needed due to limited financial resources. It is planned to acquire needed funding and rise observation frequency.
Related targets
  • JVM1
  • JVM1
Coverage of targets
Adequate monitoring will be in place by 2024
Adequate monitoring will be in place by 2024
Related measures
Coverage of measures
Related monitoring programmes
  • LV-4.1.2.1. (D1C6)
  • LV-4.1.2.1. (D1C6)
Programme code
LV-4.1.2.1. (D1C6)
LV-4.1.2.1. (D1C6)
Programme name
Pelagic habitats community characteristics (phytoplankton community)
Pelagic habitats community characteristics (phytoplankton community)
Update type
New programme
New programme
Old programme codes
Programme description
The purpose of the monitoring is to assess the ecological status of the Baltic Sea, including one of the environmental status indicators biodiversity by the measurements of parameters of spring bloom phytoplankton species composition, abundance and biomass to assess the impact on environment caused by eutrophication and other kinds of anthropogenic pressures with the main emphasis on Diatom/Dinoflagellate index which is characterizing changes in food chains. Monitoring is carried out within the framework of the HELCOM monitoring program, in cooperation with the other Member States. Corresponding HELCOM monitoring programme topic "Phytoplankton" and programme Phytoplankton species composition, abundance and biomass. There are no HELCOM core indicators linked to the programme at this time. The pre-core indicator Diatom/Dinoflagellate index (Dia/Dino index) is being tested. The requirements for the marine waters of Latvia and the relationship of the specified environmental objectives with the qualitative characteristics characterizing the state of the marine environment are included in Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Republic of Latvia No. 1071 of 23 November 2010, Requirements for the Assessment of the State of the Marine Environment, the Determination of Good Environmental State of the Sea and Development of Marine Environmental Goals.
The purpose of the monitoring is to assess the ecological status of the Baltic Sea, including one of the environmental status indicators biodiversity by the measurements of parameters of spring bloom phytoplankton species composition, abundance and biomass to assess the impact on environment caused by eutrophication and other kinds of anthropogenic pressures with the main emphasis on Diatom/Dinoflagellate index which is characterizing changes in food chains. Monitoring is carried out within the framework of the HELCOM monitoring program, in cooperation with the other Member States. Corresponding HELCOM monitoring programme topic "Phytoplankton" and programme Phytoplankton species composition, abundance and biomass. There are no HELCOM core indicators linked to the programme at this time. The pre-core indicator Diatom/Dinoflagellate index (Dia/Dino index) is being tested. The requirements for the marine waters of Latvia and the relationship of the specified environmental objectives with the qualitative characteristics characterizing the state of the marine environment are included in Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Republic of Latvia No. 1071 of 23 November 2010, Requirements for the Assessment of the State of the Marine Environment, the Determination of Good Environmental State of the Sea and Development of Marine Environmental Goals.
Monitoring purpose
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Environmental state and impacts
Other policies and conventions
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
  • Water Framework Directive
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
  • Water Framework Directive
Regional cooperation - coordinating body
  • HELCOM
  • HELCOM
Regional cooperation - countries involved
Regional cooperation - implementation level
Coordinated data collection
Coordinated data collection
Monitoring details
Observations are made at fixed stations, the coordinates of which have been determined in advance. Values of the parameters are measured in the integrated 0.10 m layer sample. Frequency of sampling every year during the period of spring blooming at least 5 times in a year. Samples for the analysis of diatoms and dinoflagellates are collected using sample hose in one replicate from representative stations. The composition of the species and biomass is determined according to the HELCOM COMBINE Manual Guidelines Monitoring of phytoplankton species composition, abundance and biomass. The method is suitable for qualitative (species composition) and quantitative (biomass) detection of phytoplankton organisms in marine and estuary water samples. Cells are counted using the inverted microscope, volume is determined by mathematical formulas, comparing different cell shapes to geometrical figures. By multiplying the number of cells by volume, the population biomass is obtained. When aggregating the calculated biomass of all cells, the taxonomic group and total biomass of the whole sample shall be obtained. In parallel concentration of dissolved silicates is determined in sample.
Observations are made at fixed stations, the coordinates of which have been determined in advance. Values of the parameters are measured in the integrated 0.10 m layer sample. Frequency of sampling every year during the period of spring blooming at least 5 times in a year. Samples for the analysis of diatoms and dinoflagellates are collected using sample hose in one replicate from representative stations. The composition of the species and biomass is determined according to the HELCOM COMBINE Manual Guidelines Monitoring of phytoplankton species composition, abundance and biomass. The method is suitable for qualitative (species composition) and quantitative (biomass) detection of phytoplankton organisms in marine and estuary water samples. Cells are counted using the inverted microscope, volume is determined by mathematical formulas, comparing different cell shapes to geometrical figures. By multiplying the number of cells by volume, the population biomass is obtained. When aggregating the calculated biomass of all cells, the taxonomic group and total biomass of the whole sample shall be obtained. In parallel concentration of dissolved silicates is determined in sample.
Features
Pelagic broad habitats
Pelagic broad habitats
Pelagic broad habitats
Pelagic broad habitats
Pelagic broad habitats
Pelagic broad habitats
Pelagic broad habitats
Pelagic broad habitats
Elements
  • Coastal pelagic habitat
  • Shelf pelagic habitat
GES criteria
D1C6
D1C6
Parameters
  • Other
  • Other
Parameter Other
Phytoplankton cell count, species composition, bio
Phytoplankton species composition, abundance and b
Spatial scope
  • Coastal waters (WFD)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • Territorial waters
  • Transitional waters (WFD)
  • Coastal waters (WFD)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • Territorial waters
  • Transitional waters (WFD)
Marine reporting units
  • BAL-LV-AAA-007
  • BAL-LV-AAA-009
  • BAL-LV-AAA-007
  • BAL-LV-AAA-009
Temporal scope (start date - end date)
2021-2026
2021-2026
Monitoring frequency
Other
Other
Monitoring type
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • In-situ sampling offshore
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • In-situ sampling offshore
Monitoring method
  • HELCOM Guidelines for monitoring phytoplankton species composition, abundance and biomass
  • HELCOM Guidelines for monitoring phytoplankton species composition, abundance and biomass
Monitoring method other
Quality control
QA procedures according to Manual for Marine Monitoring in the COMBINE Programme of HELCOM. Part B. General Guidelines on Quality Assurance for Monitoring in the Baltic Sea" and in Guidelines relating to the specific parameter - "Guidelines for monitoring phytoplankton species composition, abundance and biomas).". QC procedures: R - control charts based on agreed quality criterion, participation in ring-testing activities in line with HELCOM recommendations.
QA procedures according to Manual for Marine Monitoring in the COMBINE Programme of HELCOM. Part B. General Guidelines on Quality Assurance for Monitoring in the Baltic Sea" and in Guidelines relating to the specific parameter - "Guidelines for monitoring phytoplankton species composition, abundance and biomas).". QC procedures: R - control charts based on agreed quality criterion, participation in ring-testing activities in line with HELCOM recommendations.
Data management
Data holder is Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology (LIAE). QC on data according to the Manual for Marine Monitoring in the COMBINE Programme of HELCOM. Part B. General Guidelines on Quality Assurance for Monitoring in the Baltic Sea" and in Guidelines relating to the specific parameter. Data are available in LIAE, ICES, EMODNET.
Data holder is Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology (LIAE). QC on data according to the Manual for Marine Monitoring in the COMBINE Programme of HELCOM. Part B. General Guidelines on Quality Assurance for Monitoring in the Baltic Sea" and in Guidelines relating to the specific parameter. Data are available in LIAE, ICES, EMODNET.
Data access
Related indicator/name
  • BIOM
  • CELL-C
  • DSi, CONC-W
  • SPP-C
  • BIOM
  • CELL-C
  • DSi, CONC-W
  • SPP-C
Contact
Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology e-mail: juris.aigars@lhei.lv
Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology e-mail: juris.aigars@lhei.lv
References