GES not determined at sub-regional level as laid down in Article 3 (5) (b) of the MSFD. In the Art.8 assessment it was considered that if the values of the parameters used to assess D8C1 do not exceed the thresholds set out in the Community Directives or estimated on the basis of the compilation of historical data or the size of the area where the thresholds were exceeded is reduced (below 10 % of the total assessment area), GES is achieved.

GES not determined at sub-regional level as laid down in Article 3 (5) (b) of the MSFD. Assessment under Art. 8 based on the level of risk, considering that if the risk of contamination due to anthropogenic pressures is low, GES is achieved.