Map and monitor the region?s meteo-oceanographical system (including, wave and surface induced waves induced by local winds, as well as open sea-and depth currents) in order to assist the decision making and assessment of environmental conditions and energy potential in other descriptors.

Extending the Marine Protected Area of the subdivision by 2020, aiming at the protection and conservation of priority species and habitats

Develop studies to obtain data to characterise the quantity, distribution and composition of micro-particles and their evolution over time and to establish protocols with sampling procedures and their methodology for evaluating the results

Monitor and systematise the results of scientific studies on the cause-effect relationship between marine litter, biota and the marine environment, select for the subdivision of Madeira the most appropriate biological indicator to assess the impact of marine litter on biota and establish appropriate protocols for assessing indicator 10.2.1

Assess the potential of the Islands as a place of excellence to monitor marine litter in the Atlantic and how it is transported by currents by seeking an indicator of their functioning and environmental status

Establish the species Caretta caretta and Calonectris for bioindicators for monitoring intake of macro/micro-litter.

Establish the species Caretta caretta and Calonectris for bioindicators for monitoring intake of macro/micro-litter.

Establish the thresholds for the D10 criteria necessary to assess GES and applicable in the Azores subdivision.

Establish the thresholds for the D10 criteria necessary to assess GES and applicable in the Azores subdivision.

Establish the thresholds for the D10 criteria necessary to assess GES and applicable in the Azores subdivision.

Develop and implement appropriate methodology to obtain information to enable assessment of Good Environmental Status by 2024.

Develop and implement appropriate methodology to obtain information to enable assessment of Good Environmental Status by 2024.

Develop and implement appropriate methodology to obtain information to enable assessment of Good Environmental Status by 2024.

Develop and implement appropriate methodology to obtain information to enable assessment of Good Environmental Status by 2024.

Reduce the use of impactful bottom fishing gear in benthic, coastal and oceanic communities, without affecting the profitability of fisheries.

INDICIT (Implementation Of Indicators Of Marine Litter On Sea Turtles And Biota In Regional Sea Agreements And Marine Strategy Framework Directive Areas

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