Member State report / Art8-2024 / 2024 / D7 / Netherlands / NE Atlantic: Greater North Sea

Report type Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article Art8
Report due 2024-10-15
GES Descriptor D7 Hydrographical changes
Member State Netherlands
Region/subregion NE Atlantic: Greater North Sea
Report date 2026-04-10 12:40:24

Nederlands Continentaal Plat vanaf de basislijn (0 mijl) (ANS-NL-MS-1)

Regional assessment area
Component MRUs
GES component
D7
D7
D7
D7
D7
D7
D7
D7
D7
D7
D7
D7
D7
Feature
Hydrographical changes
Benthic broad habitats
Benthic broad habitats
Benthic broad habitats
Benthic broad habitats
Benthic broad habitats
Benthic broad habitats
Benthic broad habitats
Benthic broad habitats
Benthic broad habitats
Benthic broad habitats
Benthic broad habitats
Benthic broad habitats
Element
Circalittoral coarse sediment
Circalittoral mixed sediment
Circalittoral mud
Circalittoral sand
Infralittoral coarse sediment
Infralittoral mud
Infralittoral sand
Littoral sediment
Offshore circalittoral coarse sediment
Offshore circalittoral mixed sediment
Offshore circalittoral mud
Offshore circalittoral sand
Element extent
Trend element
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Element 2
Element source
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
Criterion
D7C1
D7C2
D7C2
D7C2
D7C2
D7C2
D7C2
D7C2
D7C2
D7C2
D7C2
D7C2
D7C2
Parameter
Extent
Extent
Extent
Extent
Extent
Extent
Extent
Extent
Extent
Extent
Extent
Extent
Extent
Threshold value upper
Threshold value lower
Threshold value operator
Threshold qualitative
This criterion serves as input for D7C2
There is no threshold value, but a limit value above which there is 'damage'. The limit values used are provisional (national).
There is no threshold value, but a limit value above which there is 'damage'. The limit values used are provisional (national).
There is no threshold value, but a limit value above which there is 'damage'. The limit values used are provisional (national).
There is no threshold value, but a limit value above which there is 'damage'. The limit values used are provisional (national).
There is no threshold value, but a limit value above which there is 'damage'. The limit values used are provisional (national).
There is no threshold value, but a limit value above which there is 'damage'. The limit values used are provisional (national).
There is no threshold value, but a limit value above which there is 'damage'. The limit values used are provisional (national).
There is no threshold value, but a limit value above which there is 'damage'. The limit values used are provisional (national).
There is no threshold value, but a limit value above which there is 'damage'. The limit values used are provisional (national).
There is no threshold value, but a limit value above which there is 'damage'. The limit values used are provisional (national).
There is no threshold value, but a limit value above which there is 'damage'. The limit values used are provisional (national).
There is no threshold value, but a limit value above which there is 'damage'. The limit values used are provisional (national).
Threshold value source
National
National
National
National
National
National
National
National
National
National
National
National
National
Value achieved upper
315.0
0.3868
0.01819
4.43989
149.71116
0.003
0.01386
0.036
0.20244
26.35392
193.0706
Value achieved lower
Value unit
square kilometre
square kilometre
square kilometre
square kilometre
square kilometre
square kilometre
square kilometre
square kilometre
square kilometre
square kilometre
square kilometre
square kilometre
square kilometre
Proportion threshold value
Proportion value achieved
Proportion threshold value unit
Trend parameter
Unknown
Deteriorating
Deteriorating
Deteriorating
Deteriorating
Deteriorating
Stable
Deteriorating
Deteriorating
Deteriorating
Stable
Deteriorating
Deteriorating
Parameter achieved
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Description parameter
The spatial extent of permanent changes in hydrographic conditions in the Dutch part of the North Sea is estimated at 315 km2 in the past plan period. This brings the total area of disturbed seabed since 2012 to 324 km2. This is 0.55 percent of the Dutch part of the North Sea. The calculated size is largely based on a model that is yet to be developed and on provisional limit values. The results are therefore indicative.
The results are indicative.
The results are indicative.
The results are indicative.
The results are indicative.
The results are indicative.
The results are indicative.
The results are indicative.
The results are indicative.
The results are indicative.
The results are indicative.
The results are indicative.
The results are indicative.
Related indicator
  • ANS-NL-D7C1 Extent of permanent changes in hydrography
  • ANS-NL-2024-Extent of loss and damage to benthic habitats due to hydrographic changes
  • ANS-NL-2024-Extent of loss and damage to benthic habitats due to hydrographic changes
  • ANS-NL-2024-Extent of loss and damage to benthic habitats due to hydrographic changes
  • ANS-NL-2024-Extent of loss and damage to benthic habitats due to hydrographic changes
  • ANS-NL-2024-Extent of loss and damage to benthic habitats due to hydrographic changes
  • ANS-NL-2024-Extent of loss and damage to benthic habitats due to hydrographic changes
  • ANS-NL-2024-Extent of loss and damage to benthic habitats due to hydrographic changes
  • ANS-NL-2024-Extent of loss and damage to benthic habitats due to hydrographic changes
  • ANS-NL-2024-Extent of loss and damage to benthic habitats due to hydrographic changes
  • ANS-NL-2024-Extent of loss and damage to benthic habitats due to hydrographic changes
  • ANS-NL-2024-Extent of loss and damage to benthic habitats due to hydrographic changes
  • ANS-NL-2024-Extent of loss and damage to benthic habitats due to hydrographic changes
Criteria status
Not relevant
ContributeToOtherAssessment
ContributeToOtherAssessment
ContributeToOtherAssessment
ContributeToOtherAssessment
ContributeToOtherAssessment
ContributeToOtherAssessment
ContributeToOtherAssessment
ContributeToOtherAssessment
ContributeToOtherAssessment
ContributeToOtherAssessment
ContributeToOtherAssessment
ContributeToOtherAssessment
Description criteria
This criterion serves as input for D7C2. The total size of the area that has been permanently hydrographically modified since 2012 is estimated at 324 km2; this is 0.55 percent of the total Dutch North Sea (58,807 km2). This size is mainly the result of the construction of new wind farms in the past planning period. Modeling shows that due to the construction of the Gemini wind farm (consisting of the Buitengaats and ZeeEnergie parts) and a neighboring wind farm just across the border with Germany, the number of days of temperature stratification has decreased in a sea area of ​​291 km2. This effect in particular takes into account the estimated size of the area with permanent hydrographic changes.
Element status
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Description element
Source assessment feature
  • National
  • National
  • National
  • National
  • National
  • National
  • National
  • National
  • National
  • National
  • National
  • National
  • National
Reporting method feature
Type D
Type D
Type D
Type D
Type D
Type D
Type D
Type D
Type D
Type D
Type D
Type D
Type D
Trend feature
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Integration rule type parameter
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Integration rule description parameter
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Integration rule type criteria
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Integration rule description criteria
GES extent threshold
GES extent achieved
GES extent unit
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
GES achieved
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Not relevant
Description overall status
Permanent hydrographic changes occur in an estimated 315 km2 in the Dutch North Sea (2016-2021), which is 0.54 percent of the total area (58,807 km2). This size can mainly be attributed to the consequences of the construction of new wind farms in the past planning period. The percentage of affected habitats has increased. Disturbance is largely caused by a decrease in the stratification period in (common) sandy habitats. Side note: The indicators are still under development. The above-mentioned size is largely determined by a model and provisional limit values ​​that are yet to be developed. The results are therefore indicative.
Permanent hydrographic changes occur in an estimated 315 km2 in the Dutch North Sea (2016-2021), which is 0.54 percent of the total area (58,807 km2). This size can mainly be attributed to the consequences of the construction of new wind farms in the past planning period. The percentage of affected habitats has increased. Disturbance is largely caused by a decrease in the stratification period in (common) sandy habitats. Side note: The indicators are still under development. The above-mentioned size is largely determined by a model and provisional limit values ​​that are yet to be developed. The results are therefore indicative.
Permanent hydrographic changes occur in an estimated 315 km2 in the Dutch North Sea (2016-2021), which is 0.54 percent of the total area (58,807 km2). This size can mainly be attributed to the consequences of the construction of new wind farms in the past planning period. The percentage of affected habitats has increased. Disturbance is largely caused by a decrease in the stratification period in (common) sandy habitats. Side note: The indicators are still under development. The above-mentioned size is largely determined by a model and provisional limit values ​​that are yet to be developed. The results are therefore indicative.
Permanent hydrographic changes occur in an estimated 315 km2 in the Dutch North Sea (2016-2021), which is 0.54 percent of the total area (58,807 km2). This size can mainly be attributed to the consequences of the construction of new wind farms in the past planning period. The percentage of affected habitats has increased. Disturbance is largely caused by a decrease in the stratification period in (common) sandy habitats. Side note: The indicators are still under development. The above-mentioned size is largely determined by a model and provisional limit values ​​that are yet to be developed. The results are therefore indicative.
Permanent hydrographic changes occur in an estimated 315 km2 in the Dutch North Sea (2016-2021), which is 0.54 percent of the total area (58,807 km2). This size can mainly be attributed to the consequences of the construction of new wind farms in the past planning period. The percentage of affected habitats has increased. Disturbance is largely caused by a decrease in the stratification period in (common) sandy habitats. Side note: The indicators are still under development. The above-mentioned size is largely determined by a model and provisional limit values ​​that are yet to be developed. The results are therefore indicative.
Permanent hydrographic changes occur in an estimated 315 km2 in the Dutch North Sea (2016-2021), which is 0.54 percent of the total area (58,807 km2). This size can mainly be attributed to the consequences of the construction of new wind farms in the past planning period. The percentage of affected habitats has increased. Disturbance is largely caused by a decrease in the stratification period in (common) sandy habitats. Side note: The indicators are still under development. The above-mentioned size is largely determined by a model and provisional limit values ​​that are yet to be developed. The results are therefore indicative.
Permanent hydrographic changes occur in an estimated 315 km2 in the Dutch North Sea (2016-2021), which is 0.54 percent of the total area (58,807 km2). This size can mainly be attributed to the consequences of the construction of new wind farms in the past planning period. The percentage of affected habitats has increased. Disturbance is largely caused by a decrease in the stratification period in (common) sandy habitats. Side note: The indicators are still under development. The above-mentioned size is largely determined by a model and provisional limit values ​​that are yet to be developed. The results are therefore indicative.
Permanent hydrographic changes occur in an estimated 315 km2 in the Dutch North Sea (2016-2021), which is 0.54 percent of the total area (58,807 km2). This size can mainly be attributed to the consequences of the construction of new wind farms in the past planning period. The percentage of affected habitats has increased. Disturbance is largely caused by a decrease in the stratification period in (common) sandy habitats. Side note: The indicators are still under development. The above-mentioned size is largely determined by a model and provisional limit values ​​that are yet to be developed. The results are therefore indicative.
Permanent hydrographic changes occur in an estimated 315 km2 in the Dutch North Sea (2016-2021), which is 0.54 percent of the total area (58,807 km2). This size can mainly be attributed to the consequences of the construction of new wind farms in the past planning period. The percentage of affected habitats has increased. Disturbance is largely caused by a decrease in the stratification period in (common) sandy habitats. Side note: The indicators are still under development. The above-mentioned size is largely determined by a model and provisional limit values ​​that are yet to be developed. The results are therefore indicative.
Permanent hydrographic changes occur in an estimated 315 km2 in the Dutch North Sea (2016-2021), which is 0.54 percent of the total area (58,807 km2). This size can mainly be attributed to the consequences of the construction of new wind farms in the past planning period. The percentage of affected habitats has increased. Disturbance is largely caused by a decrease in the stratification period in (common) sandy habitats. Side note: The indicators are still under development. The above-mentioned size is largely determined by a model and provisional limit values ​​that are yet to be developed. The results are therefore indicative.
Permanent hydrographic changes occur in an estimated 315 km2 in the Dutch North Sea (2016-2021), which is 0.54 percent of the total area (58,807 km2). This size can mainly be attributed to the consequences of the construction of new wind farms in the past planning period. The percentage of affected habitats has increased. Disturbance is largely caused by a decrease in the stratification period in (common) sandy habitats. Side note: The indicators are still under development. The above-mentioned size is largely determined by a model and provisional limit values ​​that are yet to be developed. The results are therefore indicative.
Permanent hydrographic changes occur in an estimated 315 km2 in the Dutch North Sea (2016-2021), which is 0.54 percent of the total area (58,807 km2). This size can mainly be attributed to the consequences of the construction of new wind farms in the past planning period. The percentage of affected habitats has increased. Disturbance is largely caused by a decrease in the stratification period in (common) sandy habitats. Side note: The indicators are still under development. The above-mentioned size is largely determined by a model and provisional limit values ​​that are yet to be developed. The results are therefore indicative.
Permanent hydrographic changes occur in an estimated 315 km2 in the Dutch North Sea (2016-2021), which is 0.54 percent of the total area (58,807 km2). This size can mainly be attributed to the consequences of the construction of new wind farms in the past planning period. The percentage of affected habitats has increased. Disturbance is largely caused by a decrease in the stratification period in (common) sandy habitats. Side note: The indicators are still under development. The above-mentioned size is largely determined by a model and provisional limit values ​​that are yet to be developed. The results are therefore indicative.
Assessments period
2016-2021
2016-2021
2016-2021
2016-2021
2016-2021
2016-2021
2016-2021
2016-2021
2016-2021
2016-2021
2016-2021
2016-2021
2016-2021
Related pressures
  • Hydrographical changes
  • Hydrographical changes
  • Hydrographical changes
  • Hydrographical changes
  • Hydrographical changes
  • Hydrographical changes
  • Hydrographical changes
  • Hydrographical changes
  • Hydrographical changes
  • Hydrographical changes
  • Hydrographical changes
  • Hydrographical changes
  • Hydrographical changes
Related targets
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.1
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.2
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.3
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.1
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.2
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.3
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.1
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.2
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.3
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.1
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.2
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.3
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.1
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.2
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.3
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.1
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.2
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.3
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.1
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.2
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.3
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.1
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.2
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.3
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.1
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.2
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.3
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.1
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.2
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.3
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.1
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.2
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.3
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.1
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.2
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.3
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.1
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.2
  • ANSNL-D7-T7.3
Test TV
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Test results
Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct