Member State report / Art9-2024 / 2024 / D11 / Netherlands / NE Atlantic: Greater North Sea

Report type Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article Art9
Report due 2024-10-15
GES Descriptor D11 Energy, incl. underwater noise
Member State Netherlands
Region/subregion NE Atlantic: Greater North Sea
Report date 2026-04-10 12:40:24

GES component
D11C1
D11C2
Marine reporting units
  • ANS-NL-MS-1
  • ANS-NL-MS-1
Features
  • Impulsive sound in water
  • Continuous low frequency sound
GES description
The spatial extent, temporal extent and level of impulsive noise in the Dutch part of the North Sea are not detrimental to porpoise populations. Indicator(s) and (reference): Distribution of impulse noise in the sea (OSPAR) Risk of porpoise being disturbed by impulse noise in the sea (OSPAR): Thresholds: n/a In development
The spatial extent, temporal extent and level of anthropogenic continuous low-frequency noise in the Dutch part of the North Sea do not harm populations of marine animals. Indicator(s) and (reference): Level and distribution of continuous noise in the sea (OSPAR): Thresholds: In development
Determination date
202512
202512
Update type
DeterminationModified
DeterminationModified
Justification for non-use of criterion
Justification for delay in setting EU/regional requirements