Member State report / Art9-2024 / 2024 / D1-P / Netherlands / NE Atlantic: Greater North Sea

Report type Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article Art9
Report due 2024-10-15
GES Descriptor D1 Pelagic habitats
Member State Netherlands
Region/subregion NE Atlantic: Greater North Sea
Report date 2026-04-10 12:40:24

GES component
D1C6
Marine reporting units
  • ANS-NL-MS-1
Features
  • Pelagic broad habitats
GES description
The functioning and composition of pelagic habitats (phyto- and zooplankton) in the International North Sea are not adversely affected by human activities. Indicator(s) and (reference): PH1 Changes in plankton communities (OSPAR) PH2 Changes in plankton biomass and/or abundance (OSPAR) PH3 Changes in biodiversity (OSPAR, pilot) Thresholds: Assessment by trend analysis linked to pressures (OSPAR) (all indicators)
Determination date
202512
Update type
DeterminationModified
Justification for non-use of criterion
Justification for delay in setting EU/regional requirements