MS/Art8/2018/D4/Portugal/NE Atlantic: Bay of Biscay & Iberian Coast

Member State report / Art8 / 2018 / D4 / Portugal / NE Atlantic: Bay of Biscay & Iberian Coast

Report type	Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article	Art. 8 Initial assessment (and Art. 17 updates)
Report due	2018-10-15
GES Descriptor	D4 Food webs/D1 Ecosystems
Member State	Portugal
Region/subregion	NE Atlantic: Bay of Biscay & Iberian Coast
Reported by	DGRM
Report date	2021-03-03
Report access	ART8_GES_PT_setembro2020.xml

Part of EEZ continental waters (ABI-PT-AA-CONT_A)

Simplified table

GES component	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4
Feature	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem
Element	All trophic guilds	All trophic guilds	Fish community	All consumers	All consumers	All trophic guilds	All trophic guilds	Apex predators	Apex predators	Sub-apex demersal predators	Sub-apex demersal predators	Fish community
Element code	TrophicGuildsAll	TrophicGuildsAll	FishCommunity	ConsumersAll	ConsumersAll	TrophicGuildsAll	TrophicGuildsAll	TrophicGuildsPredApex	TrophicGuildsPredApex	TrophicGuildsPredSApexDem	TrophicGuildsPredSApexDem	FishCommunity
Element code source	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant
Element 2
Element 2 code
Element 2 code source
Element source	National	National	ICES	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	ICES
Criterion	D4C1	D4C1	D4C1	D4C2	D4C2	D4C2	D4C2	D4C2	D4C2	D4C2	D4C2	D4C3
Parameter	Other	Other	Other	Biomass	Other	Biomass	Other	Biomass	Other	Biomass	Other	Other
Parameter other	Biomass	catches	Proportion of Large (biomass) fish		Catches		catches		Catches		Catches	Proportion of Large (biomass) fish
Threshold value upper
Threshold value lower
Threshold qualitative
Threshold value source
Threshold value source other
Value achieved upper
Value achieved lower
Value unit	Other	tonne	percentage	Other	tonne	Other	tonne	Other	tonne	Other	tonne	percentage
Value unit other	Kilogram/hour			kilogram/hour		kilogram/hour		kilogram/hour		kilogram/hour
Proportion threshold value
Proportion value achieved
Proportion threshold value unit
Trend	Stable	Stable	Improving	Stable	Improving	Stable	Stable	Stable	Stable	Improving	Deteriorating	Improving
Parameter achieved	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed
Description parameter	Criterion evaluated by the distribution of the trophic molecular spectrum of biomass (?Biomass Spectrotic Spectra?) from all trophic groups based on the abundance of scientific surveys Since the trophic bio-spectrum of biomass is a distribution rather than a traditional metric, the method of assessment was based on a comparison of the distribution of the trophic spectrum between the abundance observed at the start of the available series 1989-1999 with distribution in the most recent period 2007-2017. Details available in the scientific report supporting Descriptor D4.	Criterion assessed by the distribution of biomass trophic spectrum of biomass (?Biomass Spectrotic Spectra?) from all trophic levels based on commercial landings Since the trophic spectrum of biomass is a distribution rather than a traditional metric, the evaluation method was based on a comparison of the distribution of the trophic spectrum between the catches observed at the beginning of the 1989-1999 series available with the distribution of the most recent period 2007-2017. Details available in the scientific report supporting Descriptor D4.	The reference limit for the Large Fish Indicator, used in the evaluation of this D4C3 criterion in support of criterion D4C1, is not established for Portuguese waters. In this assessment it is accepted that if the statistical trend of the historical series available is constant or increasing, good environmental status	There is no reference threshold for Marine Trophic Level. It is scientifically recognised that if the trend of this indicator is decreasing it may indicate a deterioration of the environmental status. It is also acknowledged in this assessment that if the statistical trend of this indicator is increasing or constant indicates good environmental status.	There is no reference threshold for Marine Trophic Level. It is scientifically recognised that if the trend of this indicator is decreasing it may indicate a deterioration of the environmental status. It is also acknowledged in this assessment that if the statistical trend of this indicator is increasing or constant indicates good environmental status.	Criterion evaluated by the distribution of the trophic molecular spectrum of biomass (?Biomass Spectrotic Spectra?) from all trophic groups based on the abundance of scientific surveys Since the trophic bio-spectrum of biomass is a distribution rather than a traditional metric, the method of assessment was based on a comparison of the distribution of the trophic spectrum between the abundance observed at the start of the available series 1989-1999 with distribution in the most recent period 2007-2017. Details available in the scientific report supporting Descriptor D4.	Criterion assessed by the distribution of biomass trophic spectrum of biomass (?Biomass Spectra?) from all trophic levels based on commercial landings. Since the trophic spectrum of biomass is a distribution rather than a traditional metric, the evaluation method was based on a comparison of the distribution of the trophic spectrum between the catches observed at the beginning of the 1989-1999 series available with the distribution of the most recent period 2007-2017. Details available in the scientific report supporting Descriptor D4.	There is no reference threshold for Marine Trophic Level. It is scientifically recognised that if the trend of this indicator is decreasing it may indicate a deterioration of the environmental status. It is also acknowledged in this assessment that if the statistical trend of this indicator is increasing or constant indicates good environmental status.	There is no reference threshold for Marine Trophic Level. It is scientifically recognised that if the trend of this indicator is decreasing it may indicate a deterioration of the environmental status. It is also acknowledged in this assessment that if the statistical trend of this indicator is increasing or constant indicates good environmental status.	There is no reference threshold for Marine Trophic Level. It is scientifically recognised that if the trend of this indicator is decreasing it may indicate a deterioration of the environmental status. It is also acknowledged in this assessment that if the statistical trend of this indicator is increasing or constant indicates good environmental status.	There is no reference threshold for Marine Trophic Level. It is scientifically recognised that if the trend of this indicator is decreasing it may indicate a deterioration of the environmental status. It is also acknowledged in this assessment that if the statistical trend of this indicator is increasing or constant indicates good environmental status.	The reference limit for the Large Fish Indicator, used in the evaluation of this D4C3 criterion in support of criterion D4C1, is not established for Portuguese waters. In this assessment it is accepted that if the statistical trend of the historical series available is constant or increasing, good environmental status
Related indicator	Trophic Spectra	Trophic Spectra	Large Fish Indicator	Mean Throphic Level	Mean Throphic Level	Trophic Spectra	Trophic Spectra	Mean Throphic Level	Mean Throphic Level	Mean Throphic Level	Mean Throphic Level	Large Fish Indicator
Criteria status	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Contributes to assessment of another criterion/ele
Description criteria
Element status	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Description element				Trophic biomass and catch of species with trophic level (TL) ? 2.0 have been grouped to evaluate D4C2. This TL assembly threshold was considered representative for the group all the consuming species. Included: APEX Predactors, sub-apex dactors, sub-apex peditors and planktivres (not including secondary producers, primary producers, the seams of assets and plans)	Trophic biomass and catch of species with trophic level (TL) ? 2.0 have been grouped to evaluate D4C2. This TL assembly threshold was considered representative for the group all the consuming species. Included: APEX Predactors, sub-apex dactors, sub-apex peditors and planktivres (not including secondary producers, primary producers, the seams of assets and plans)			Trophic biomass and catch of species with trophic level (TL) ? 4.0 have been grouped to evaluate D4C2. This TL assembly threshold was considered representative for the so-called tertiary species group where top predators are included.	Trophic biomass and catch of species with trophic level (TL) ? 4.0 have been grouped to evaluate D4C2. This TL assembly threshold was considered representative for the so-called tertiary species group where top predators are included.	Trophic biomass and catch of species with trophic level (TL) ? 3.25 have been grouped to evaluate D4C2. This TL assembly threshold was considered representative of the target group of consumer species.	Trophic biomass and catch of species with trophic level (TL) ? 3.25 have been grouped to evaluate D4C2. This TL assembly threshold was considered representative of the target group of consumer species.
Integration rule type parameter
Integration rule description parameter
Integration rule type criteria	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO
Integration rule description criteria
GES extent threshold
GES extent achieved
GES extent unit
GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved
Description overall status	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of the scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of the scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of the scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of the scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of the scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of the scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of the scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of the scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of the scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of the scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of the scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of the scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.
Assessments period	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017
Related pressures	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species
Related targets

Part of EEZ continental waters (ABI-PT-AA-CONT_B)

Simplified table

GES component	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4
Feature	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem
Element	All trophic guilds	All trophic guilds	Fish community	All consumers	All consumers	All trophic guilds	All trophic guilds	Apex predators	Apex predators	Sub-apex demersal predators	Sub-apex demersal predators	Fish community
Element code	TrophicGuildsAll	TrophicGuildsAll	FishCommunity	ConsumersAll	ConsumersAll	TrophicGuildsAll	TrophicGuildsAll	TrophicGuildsPredApex	TrophicGuildsPredApex	TrophicGuildsPredSApexDem	TrophicGuildsPredSApexDem	FishCommunity
Element code source	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant
Element 2
Element 2 code
Element 2 code source
Element source	National	National	ICES	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	ICES
Criterion	D4C1	D4C1	D4C1	D4C2	D4C2	D4C2	D4C2	D4C2	D4C2	D4C2	D4C2	D4C3
Parameter	Other	Other	Other	Biomass	Other	Biomass	Other	Abundance	Other	Biomass	Other	Other
Parameter other	Biomass	catches	Proportion of Large (biomass) fish		Catches		catches		Catches		Catches	Proportion of Large (biomass) fish
Threshold value upper
Threshold value lower
Threshold qualitative	the method of assessment was based on the comparison of the distribution of the trophic spectrum between the lines observed at the start of the available series 1989-1999 with distribution in the most recent period 2007-2017.					the method of assessment was based on the comparison of the distribution of the trophic spectrum between the lines observed at the start of the available series 1989-1999 with distribution in the most recent period 2007-2017.		if the statistical trend of this indicator is increasing or constant indicates good environmental status	it is accepted that if the statistical trend of this indicator is increasing or constant indicates good environmental status			it is accepted that if the statistical trend of the historical series available is constant or increasing, good environmental status
Threshold value source
Threshold value source other
Value achieved upper
Value achieved lower
Value unit	Other	tonne	percentage	Other	tonne	Other		Other	tonne	Other	tonne	percentage
Value unit other	Kilogramme per hour			kilogram/hour		kilogram/hour		kilogram/hour		kilogram/hour
Proportion threshold value
Proportion value achieved
Proportion threshold value unit
Trend	Stable	Stable	Stable	Stable	Stable	Stable	Stable	Stable	Improving	Stable	Deteriorating	Stable
Parameter achieved	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed
Description parameter	Criterion evaluated by the distribution of the trophic molecular spectrum of biomass (?Biomass Spectrotic Spectra?) from all trophic groups based on the abundance of scientific surveys Since the trophic bio-spectrum of biomass is a distribution rather than a traditional metric, the method of assessment was based on a comparison of the distribution of the trophic spectrum between the abundance observed at the start of the available series 1989-1999 with distribution in the most recent period 2007-2017. Details available in the scientific report supporting Descriptor D4.	Criterion assessed by the distribution of biomass trophic spectrum of biomass (?Biomass Spectrotic Spectra?) from all trophic levels based on commercial landings Since the trophic spectrum of biomass is a distribution rather than a traditional metric, the evaluation method was based on a comparison of the distribution of the trophic spectrum between the catches observed at the beginning of the 1989-1999 series available with the distribution of the most recent period 2007-2017. Details available in the scientific report supporting Descriptor D4.	The reference limit for the Large Fish Indicator, used in the evaluation of this D4C3 criterion in support of criterion D4C1, is not established for Portuguese waters. In this assessment it is accepted that if the statistical trend of the historical series available is constant or increasing, good environmental status	There is no reference threshold for Marine Trophic Level. It is scientifically recognised that if the trend of this indicator is decreasing it may indicate a deterioration of the environmental status. It is also acknowledged in this assessment that if the statistical trend of this indicator is increasing or constant indicates good environmental status.	There is no reference threshold for Marine Trophic Level. It is scientifically recognised that if the trend of this indicator is decreasing it may indicate a deterioration of the environmental status. It is also acknowledged in this assessment that if the statistical trend of this indicator is increasing or constant indicates good environmental status.	Criterion evaluated by the distribution of the trophic molecular spectrum of biomass (?Biomass Spectrotic Spectra?) from all trophic groups based on the abundance of scientific surveys Since the trophic bio-spectrum of biomass is a distribution rather than a traditional metric, the method of assessment was based on a comparison of the distribution of the trophic spectrum between the abundance observed at the start of the available series 1989-1999 with distribution in the most recent period 2007-2017. Details available in the scientific report supporting Descriptor D4.	Criterion assessed by the distribution of biomass trophic spectrum of biomass (?Biomass Spectra?) from all trophic levels based on commercial landings. Since the trophic spectrum of biomass is a distribution rather than a traditional metric, the evaluation method was based on a comparison of the distribution of the trophic spectrum between the catches observed at the beginning of the 1989-1999 series available with the distribution of the most recent period 2007-2017. Details available in the scientific report supporting Descriptor D4.	There is no reference threshold for Marine Trophic Level. It is scientifically recognised that if the trend of this indicator is decreasing it may indicate a deterioration of the environmental status. It is also acknowledged in this assessment that if the statistical trend of this indicator is increasing or constant indicates good environmental status.	There is no reference threshold for Marine Trophic Level. It is scientifically recognised that if the trend of this indicator is decreasing it may indicate a deterioration of the environmental status. It is also acknowledged in this assessment that if the statistical trend of this indicator is increasing or constant indicates good environmental status.	There is no reference threshold for Marine Trophic Level. It is scientifically recognised that if the trend of this indicator is decreasing it may indicate a deterioration of the environmental status. It is also acknowledged in this assessment that if the statistical trend of this indicator is increasing or constant indicates good environmental status.	There is no reference threshold for Marine Trophic Level. It is scientifically recognised that if the trend of this indicator is decreasing it may indicate a deterioration of the environmental status. It is also acknowledged in this assessment that if the statistical trend of this indicator is increasing or constant indicates good environmental status.	The reference limit for the Large Fish Indicator, used in the evaluation of this D4C3 criterion in support of criterion D4C1, is not established for Portuguese waters. In this assessment it is accepted that if the statistical trend of the historical series available is constant or increasing, good environmental status
Related indicator	Trophic Spectra	Trophic Spectra	Large Fish Indicator	Mean Throphic Level	Mean Throphic Level	Trophic Spectra	Trophic Spectra	Mean Throphic Level	Mean Throphic Level	Mean Throphic Level	Mean Throphic Level	Large Fish Indicator
Criteria status	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Contributes to assessment of another criterion/ele
Description criteria
Element status	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Description element				Trophic biomass and catch of species with trophic level (TL) ? 2.0 have been grouped to evaluate D4C2. This TL assembly threshold was considered representative for the group all the consuming species. Included: APEX Predactors, sub-apex dactors, sub-apex peditors and planktivres (not including secondary producers, primary producers, the seams of assets and plans)	Trophic biomass and catch of species with trophic level (TL) ? 2.0 have been grouped to evaluate D4C2. This TL assembly threshold was considered representative for the group all the consuming species. Included: APEX Predactors, sub-apex dactors, sub-apex peditors and planktivres (not including secondary producers, primary producers, the seams of assets and plans)			Trophic biomass and catch of species with trophic level (TL) ? 4.0 have been grouped to evaluate D4C2. This TL assembly threshold was considered representative for the so-called tertiary species group where top predators are included.	Trophic biomass and catch of species with trophic level (TL) ? 4.0 have been grouped to evaluate D4C2. This TL assembly threshold was considered representative for the so-called tertiary species group where top predators are included.	Trophic biomass and catch of species with trophic level (TL) ? 3.25 have been grouped to evaluate D4C2. This TL assembly threshold was considered representative of the target group of consumer species.	Trophic biomass and catch of species with trophic level (TL) ? 3.25 have been grouped to evaluate D4C2. This TL assembly threshold was considered representative of the target group of consumer species.
Integration rule type parameter
Integration rule description parameter
Integration rule type criteria	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO
Integration rule description criteria
GES extent threshold
GES extent achieved
GES extent unit
GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved
Description overall status	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.
Assessments period	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017
Related pressures	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species
Related targets

Part of EEZ continental waters (ABI-PT-AA-CONT_C)

Simplified table

GES component	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4	D4
Feature	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem	Shelf ecosystem
Element	All trophic guilds	All trophic guilds	Fish community	All consumers	All consumers	All trophic guilds	All trophic guilds	Apex predators	Apex predators	Sub-apex demersal predators	Sub-apex demersal predators	Fish community
Element code	TrophicGuildsAll	TrophicGuildsAll	FishCommunity	ConsumersAll	ConsumersAll	TrophicGuildsAll	TrophicGuildsAll	TrophicGuildsPredApex	TrophicGuildsPredApex	TrophicGuildsPredSApexDem	TrophicGuildsPredSApexDem	FishCommunity
Element code source	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant
Element 2
Element 2 code
Element 2 code source
Element source	National	National	ICES	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	ICES
Criterion	D4C1	D4C1	D4C1	D4C2	D4C2	D4C2	D4C2	D4C2	D4C2	D4C2	D4C2	D4C3
Parameter	Other	Other	Other	Biomass	Other	Biomass	Other	Biomass	Other	Biomass	Other	Other
Parameter other	Biomass	catches	Proportion of Large (biomass) fish		Catches		catches		Catches		Catches	Proportion of Large (biomass) fish
Threshold value upper
Threshold value lower
Threshold qualitative
Threshold value source
Threshold value source other
Value achieved upper
Value achieved lower
Value unit	Other	tonne	percentage	Other	tonne	Other	tonne	Other	tonne	Other	tonne	percentage
Value unit other	Kilogramme per hour			kilogram/hour		kilogram/hour		kilogram/hour		kilogram/hour
Proportion threshold value
Proportion value achieved
Proportion threshold value unit
Trend	Stable	Stable	Stable	Stable	Improving	Stable	Stable	Stable	Improving	Stable	Improving	Stable
Parameter achieved	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not assessed
Description parameter	Criterion evaluated by the distribution of the trophic molecular spectrum of biomass (?Biomass Spectrotic Spectra?) from all trophic groups based on the abundance of scientific surveys Since the trophic bio-spectrum of biomass is a distribution rather than a traditional metric, the method of assessment was based on a comparison of the distribution of the trophic spectrum between the abundance observed at the start of the available series 1989-1999 with distribution in the most recent period 2007-2017. Details available in the scientific report supporting Descriptor D4.	Criterion assessed by the distribution of biomass trophic spectrum of biomass (?Biomass Spectrotic Spectra?) from all trophic levels based on commercial landings Since the trophic spectrum of biomass is a distribution rather than a traditional metric, the evaluation method was based on a comparison of the distribution of the trophic spectrum between the catches observed at the beginning of the 1989-1999 series available with the distribution of the most recent period 2007-2017. Details available in the scientific report supporting Descriptor D4.	The reference limit for the Large Fish Indicator, used in the evaluation of this D4C3 criterion in support of criterion D4C1, is not established for Portuguese waters. In this assessment it is accepted that if the statistical trend of the historical series available is constant or increasing, good environmental status	There is no reference threshold for Marine Trophic Level. It is scientifically recognised that if the trend of this indicator is decreasing it may indicate a deterioration of the environmental status. It is also acknowledged in this assessment that if the statistical trend of this indicator is increasing or constant indicates good environmental status.	There is no reference threshold for Marine Trophic Level. It is scientifically recognised that if the trend of this indicator is decreasing it may indicate a deterioration of the environmental status. It is also acknowledged in this assessment that if the statistical trend of this indicator is increasing or constant indicates good environmental status.	Criterion evaluated by the distribution of the trophic molecular spectrum of biomass (?Biomass Spectrotic Spectra?) from all trophic groups based on the abundance of scientific surveys Since the trophic bio-spectrum of biomass is a distribution rather than a traditional metric, the method of assessment was based on a comparison of the distribution of the trophic spectrum between the abundance observed at the start of the available series 1989-1999 with distribution in the most recent period 2007-2017. Details available in the scientific report supporting Descriptor D4.	Criterion assessed by the distribution of biomass trophic spectrum of biomass (?Biomass Spectra?) from all trophic levels based on commercial landings. Since the trophic spectrum of biomass is a distribution rather than a traditional metric, the evaluation method was based on a comparison of the distribution of the trophic spectrum between the catches observed at the beginning of the 1989-1999 series available with the distribution of the most recent period 2007-2017. Details available in the scientific report supporting Descriptor D4.	There is no reference threshold for Marine Trophic Level. It is scientifically recognised that if the trend of this indicator is decreasing it may indicate a deterioration of the environmental status. It is also acknowledged in this assessment that if the statistical trend of this indicator is increasing or constant indicates good environmental status.		There is no reference threshold for Marine Trophic Level. It is scientifically recognised that if the trend of this indicator is decreasing it may indicate a deterioration of the environmental status. It is also acknowledged in this assessment that if the statistical trend of this indicator is increasing or constant indicates good environmental status.	There is no reference threshold for Marine Trophic Level. It is scientifically recognised that if the trend of this indicator is decreasing it may indicate a deterioration of the environmental status. It is also acknowledged in this assessment that if the statistical trend of this indicator is increasing or constant indicates good environmental status.	The reference limit for the Large Fish Indicator, used in the evaluation of this D4C3 criterion in support of criterion D4C1, is not established for Portuguese waters. In this assessment it is accepted that if the statistical trend of the historical series available is constant or increasing, good environmental status
Related indicator	Trophic Spectra	Trophic Spectra	Large Fish Indicator	Mean Throphic Level	Mean Throphic Level	Trophic Spectra	Trophic Spectra	Mean Throphic Level	Mean Throphic Level	Mean Throphic Level	Mean Throphic Level	Large Fish Indicator
Criteria status	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Contributes to assessment of another criterion/ele
Description criteria
Element status	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Description element				Trophic biomass and catch of species with trophic level (TL) ? 2.0 have been grouped to evaluate D4C2. This TL assembly threshold was considered representative for the group all the consuming species. Included: APEX Predactors, sub-apex dactors, sub-apex peditors and planktivres (not including secondary producers, primary producers, the seams of assets and plans)	Trophic biomass and catch of species with trophic level (TL) ? 2.0 have been grouped to evaluate D4C2. This TL assembly threshold was considered representative for the group all the consuming species. Included: APEX Predactors, sub-apex dactors, sub-apex peditors and planktivres (not including secondary producers, primary producers, the seams of assets and plans)			Trophic biomass and catch of species with trophic level (TL) ? 4.0 have been grouped to evaluate D4C2. This TL assembly threshold was considered representative for the so-called tertiary species group where top predators are included.	Trophic biomass and catch of species with trophic level (TL) ? 4.0 have been grouped to evaluate D4C2. This TL assembly threshold was considered representative for the so-called tertiary species group where top predators are included.	Trophic biomass and catch of species with trophic level (TL) ? 3.25 have been grouped to evaluate D4C2. This TL assembly threshold was considered representative of the target group of consumer species.	Trophic biomass and catch of species with trophic level (TL) ? 3.25 have been grouped to evaluate D4C2. This TL assembly threshold was considered representative of the target group of consumer species.
Integration rule type parameter
Integration rule description parameter
Integration rule type criteria	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO	OOAO
Integration rule description criteria
GES extent threshold
GES extent achieved
GES extent unit
GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved
Description overall status	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.	Recognising that further scientific and technical progress is necessary to determine reference thresholds for the environmental assessment of this descriptor, it is admitted in this assessment, that the reference period for determining good environmental status in each of the D4 criteria varies. This assessment period has been established on the basis of a scientific assessment of the availability of the data and the requirements of the statistical methodology.
Assessments period	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017
Related pressures	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species	Disturbance of species (e.g. where they breed, rest and feed) due to human presence Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) Input of microbial pathogens Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition Input of organic matter - diffuse sources and point sources Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species
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