Indicator under development: number of structures that can be negotiated by fish. WFD measures Progress D1T3 (2018): Management plans have been developed and are following their own trajectory. Some new environmental objectives incorporate agreements from management plans, while others are supplementary and also contribute to achieving the N2000 conservation objectives. Progress D1T6 (2018): Since 2009, efforts have been made to make priority bottlenecks passable for fish. Between 2009 and 2015, 42 percent of the bottlenecks were removed. Approximately 1,110 remaining fish migration bottlenecks still need to be removed, of which 606 are scheduled to be removed before 2027. After 2027, 504 remaining bottlenecks will remain.

Indicator under development: alignment with the most recent evaluation of the Shark and Ray Action Plan (every two years). Implementation of Shark and Ray Action Plan 2022-2027, specifically increasing the knowledge base around habitat use and species recognition, with a view to identifying leads for any additional measures needed. Progress D1T5 (2018): The Shark and Ray Action Plan 2022-2027 has been adopted. The Marine Strategy aligns with the biennial evaluations and actions that result from it.

Indicator under development: alignment with the most recent evaluation of the Shark and Ray Action Plan (every two years). The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. Implementation of Shark and Ray Action Plan 2022-2027, specifically increasing the knowledge base around habitat use and species recognition, with a view to identifying leads for any additional measures needed. Progress D1T5 (2018): The Shark and Ray Action Plan 2022-2027 has been adopted. The Marine Strategy aligns with the biennial evaluations and actions that result from it.

The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. Species recovery plans (for eel, sharks and rays, cod, N2000 species). North Sea Nature Enhancement Programme (duration to 2030). Knowledge development for building of structures inside and outside wind farms and nature-inclusive construction of wind turbines. Explore need for (season-specific) protection of spawning grounds.

Indicator under development: area of N2000 and/or MSFD protected areas. Designate areas under HD/BD (N2000) and/or MSFD, implement NSA area agreements. Progress D1T3 (2018): Management plans have been developed and are following their own trajectory. Some new environmental objectives incorporate agreements from management plans, while others are supplementary and also contribute to achieving the N2000 conservation objectives.

Indicator under development: Number of conservation targets realised. The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale', Implementation based on rules on Natura2000 areas in the Dutch Environment and Planning Act International measures: all measures (existing or planned) listed in MS1 make a contribution. Implementation of the nature restoration regulation through the implementation of the Nature Plan Possible additional measures based on the evaluation of management plans or species protection plans. Progress D1T2 (2018): restoring tranquility remains a priority. This environmental objective is part of environmental objective 1.2 concerning achieving conservation objectives. Progress D1T3 (2018): Management plans have been developed and are following their own trajectory. Some new environmental objectives incorporate agreements from management plans, while others are supplementary and also contribute to achieving the N2000 conservation objectives.

Indicator under development: Number of habitat types and species declining/not declining. The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. Implementation based on rules on Natura2000 areas in the Dutch Environment and Planning Act. International measures: all measures (existing or planned) listed in MS1 make a contribution. Possible additional measures based on the evaluation of management plans or species protection plans.

CIBBRiNA project: Implementing mitigating measures to minimize and, where possible, eliminate bycatch. Duration: Sep. 2023 - Sep. 2029. MONS study on gillnet fishing (start 2025).

The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. Brown Bank semi-annual gillnet restriction (Oct. 1 - Mar. 31) (expected from 2027). cf. North Sea Agreement 4.40: Frisian Front no fishery zone (expected in 2027) and semi-annual gillnet restriction (since March 2023), along with fishery restrictions in the coastal zone (since 2016). No new gillnet fishing will be allowed in Natura 2000 and MSFD areas (cf. North Sea Agreement 4.45). Shark and Ray Action Plan 2022-2027. Further efforts to increase the survival chances after discarding and to improve fishing gear selectivity, focusing on target species.

This environmental target has been deleted because it describes good environmental status (Article 9) and is therefore not appropriate as target (Article 10). The policy objective for D3 fully aligns with the agreements made under the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), such as limiting fishing through quotas to achieve sustainable catches. The environmental targets of D1 Fish, D4 Food Webs, and D6 Seabed Integrity also benefit D3.

Indicator yet to be developed for food availability at different trophic levels. The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. Closure of Frisian Front for all fishing (2.8%) (North Sea Agreement 4.40). Further consultation between the fishing sector and NGOs to determine whether there are further possibilities for establishing no-fishery zones within the areas closed to bottom-disturbing fishing (North Sea Agreement 4.39) Understand changes in trophic level relationships and their impacts (MONS, 2030). If necessary, take additional measures based on lessons learnt (after 2030).

Indicator under development: OSPAR indicator of coherence between protected areas (further development in OSPAR Ecoherence Project). Designated areas for nature (protected areas + OECM). Future areas to be designated + OECM.

Indicator under development: D4C3 Size distribution within guilds measured by (a) size structure, (b) maximum mean length, (c) proportion of large fish. The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. Fishery measures (art 11) as per NSA (2030). Adjust as necessary based on evaluation of effects of reduced fishing pressure on sub-apex predators in 2036.

Indicators under development: Hydrographical conditions indicator (D7); Phyto plankton composition further development See also environmental target 5.3 indicators, nutrient inputs and abstraction: Year-round nutrient concentrations (N total and P total). Concentrations of chlorophyll a Primary production (gC/m2/y). In EIA and licensing, consider effects of mitigation through site selection and design of wind farms and other initiatives that may affect stratification. Research through Wozep and OSPAR (2030).

Indicators under development: Hydrographical conditions indicator (D7); Phyto plankton composition further development See also environmental target 5.3 indicators, nutrient inputs and abstraction: Year-round nutrient concentrations (N total and P total). Concentrations of chlorophyll a Primary production (gC/m2/y). In EIA and licensing, consider effects of mitigation through site selection and design of wind farms and other initiatives that may affect stratification. Research through Wozep and OSPAR (2030).

Fisheries measures (Art. 11 CFP) in line with North Sea agreement (NSA 4.38). Draw up assessment framework for other activities. Progress D6T1 (2018): At least 10 percent of the seabed of the Dutch North Sea will be completely free from all controllable human activities that impact the seabed by 2030.

Indicators under development: Area where fisheries measures are in force, in combination with indicator D6C2. (ANS-NL-D6C1-D6C4 verlies per habitat and physical-disturb-fisheries-bottom-contact-qsr23-ospar) Fisheries measures (Art. 11 CFP) as per North Sea agreement (4.38).

The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. Fisheries measures (Art. 11 CFP) as per North Sea agreement (4.38).

The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. Measures that restrict fishing (Art. 11 CFP) in accordance with North Sea agreement (4.38). Draw up consideration framework for other activities in MSFD areas (2028) Additional measures if possible and appropriate through North Sea Nature Enhancement Programme (NNEP) (2030). Progress D1T3 (2018): Management plans have been developed and are following their own trajectory. Some new environmental objectives incorporate agreements from management plans, while others are supplementary and also contribute to achieving the N2000 conservation objectives.

The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. Threshold is currently met, so goal is to maintain GES.

Indicator under development: area of biogenic reefs. The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. Recovery measures in ecological valuable areas: establish oyster recovery areas in Friese Front c.f. article 4.43 North Sea agreement (2025). North Sea Nature Enhancement Programme (NN) (2030) Nature-inclusive construction of wind farms serving flat oyster (ongoing). Fisheries measures (Art. 11 CFP) cf. article 4.35 North Sea agreement for the purpose of restoring sandbox worm reefs (2030). Progress D6T5 (2018): This environmental objective was addressed within the framework of The Rich North Sea and is being continued in the North Sea Nature Enhancement Program.