MS/Art8/2018/D2/Portugal/NE Atlantic: Macaronesia — Marine Information System for Europe

Member State report / Art8 / 2018 / D2 / Portugal / NE Atlantic: Macaronesia

Report type	Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article	Art. 8 Initial assessment (and Art. 17 updates)
Report due	2018-10-15
GES Descriptor	D2 Non-indigenous species
Member State	Portugal
Region/subregion	NE Atlantic: Macaronesia
Reported by	DGRM
Report date	2021-03-03
Report access	ART8_GES_PT_setembro2020.xml

Azores Subdivision (AMA-PT-SD-AZO)

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GES component	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2
Feature	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Established non-indigenous species	Established non-indigenous species	Established non-indigenous species	Established non-indigenous species	Established non-indigenous species	Established non-indigenous species	Established non-indigenous species	Established non-indigenous species	Established non-indigenous species	Established non-indigenous species	Established non-indigenous species	Established non-indigenous species	Established non-indigenous species	Established non-indigenous species	Established non-indigenous species	Established non-indigenous species	Established non-indigenous species	Established non-indigenous species
Element	Alexandrium minutum	Amathia gracilis	Aoroides longimerus	Branchiomma luctuosum	Caprella scaura	Caulerpa prolifera	Ciona intestinalis	Ficopomatus enigmaticus	Halimeda incrassata	Lophocladia trichoclados	Mycale (carmia)	Ostrea edulis	Paracerceis sculpta	Phorcus sauciatus	Schizoporella errata	Styela clava	Tricellaria inopinata	Acrothamnion preissii	Amathia verticillata	Asparagopsis taxiformis	Balanus trigonus	Branchiomma luctuosum	Caulerpa Webbiana	Caulerpa prolifera	Codium fragile subsp. Fragile	Ficopomatus enigmaticus	Halimeda incrassata	Microcosmus squamiger	Phorcus sauciatus	Schizoporella errata	Spirorbis (Spirorbis) marioni	Styela plicata	Symphyocladia marchantioides	Tricellaria inopinata	Watersipora subtorquata
Element code	109711	851589	488687	130881	236551	144471	103732	130988	211519	144836	168568	140658	261827	689178	111527	103929	111254	144488	851581	144439	106223	130881	144477	144471	145086	130988	211519	236666	689178	111527	747461	103936	144863	111254	111592
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Element 2
Element 2 code
Element 2 code source
Element source	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES	ICES
Criterion	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C2	D2C2	D2C2	D2C2	D2C2	D2C2	D2C2	D2C2	D2C2	D2C2	D2C2	D2C2	D2C2	D2C2	D2C2	D2C2	D2C2	D2C2
Parameter	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Abundance	Abundance	Abundance	Abundance	Abundance	Abundance	Abundance	Abundance	Abundance	Abundance	Abundance	Abundance	Abundance	Abundance	Abundance	Abundance	Abundance	Abundance
Parameter other
Threshold value upper
Threshold value lower
Threshold qualitative																		Invasion	Invasion	Invasion	Invasion	Invasion	Invasive	Invasion	Invasion	Invasion	Invasion	Invasion	Invasion	Invasion	Invasion	Invasion	Invasion	Invasion	Invasion
Threshold value source
Threshold value source other
Value achieved upper
Value achieved lower
Value unit
Value unit other
Proportion threshold value
Proportion value achieved
Proportion threshold value unit
Trend	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Parameter achieved	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Description parameter																							It appears from the survey carried out in the vicinity of those previously known as bordering that seaweed that there is no apparent spread of this species. This species, although still present, has not significantly increased its range. However, more continued monitoring is needed in order to assess more accurately any changes and expansions in its area of distribution. A determination of the abundance of this algae is also required in the areas where its existence has been reported in order to quantify the level of impact it may have on existing communities. In 2016, it was found that C. webbiana is still present on the south coast of the island of Faial, only the presence in Porto Comprido, Morro de Castelo Branco and Varadouro was not observed.
Related indicator	Trends in New Records of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Introduced by Human Activities in the Azores	Trends in New Records of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Introduced by Human Activities in the Azores	Trends in New Records of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Introduced by Human Activities in the Azores	Trends in New Records of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Introduced by Human Activities in the Azores	Trends in New Records of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Introduced by Human Activities in the Azores	Trends in New Records of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Introduced by Human Activities in the Azores	Trends in New Records of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Introduced by Human Activities in the Azores	Trends in New Records of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Introduced by Human Activities in the Azores	Trends in New Records of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Introduced by Human Activities in the Azores	Trends in New Records of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Introduced by Human Activities in the Azores	Trends in New Records of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Introduced by Human Activities in the Azores	Trends in New Records of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Introduced by Human Activities in the Azores	Trends in New Records of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Introduced by Human Activities in the Azores	Trends in New Records of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Introduced by Human Activities in the Azores	Trends in New Records of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Introduced by Human Activities in the Azores	Trends in New Records of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Introduced by Human Activities in the Azores	Trends in New Records of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Introduced by Human Activities in the Azores
Criteria status	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Description criteria	For criterion D2C1, the threshold for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species, 10 new species introduced per decade at regional or sub-regional level, has been established in the 1th cycle. However, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally since the region has not established a benchmark (Baseline). In this assessment, the list of non-indigenous species introduced in this cycle was 17, however, this increase does not represent the real rate of new introductions during this cycle, but an increased monitoring resulting mainly from the PIMA project.	For criterion D2C1, the threshold for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species, 10 new species introduced per decade at regional or sub-regional level, has been established in the 1th cycle. However, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally since the region has not established a benchmark (Baseline). In this assessment, the list of non-indigenous species introduced in this cycle was 17, however, this increase does not represent the real rate of new introductions during this cycle, but an increased monitoring resulting mainly from the PIMA project.	For criterion D2C1, the threshold for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species, 10 new species introduced per decade at regional or sub-regional level, has been established in the 1th cycle. However, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally since the region has not established a benchmark (Baseline). In this assessment, the list of non-indigenous species introduced in this cycle was 17, however, this increase does not represent the real rate of new introductions during this cycle, but an increased monitoring resulting mainly from the PIMA project.	For criterion D2C1, the threshold for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species, 10 new species introduced per decade at regional or sub-regional level, has been established in the 1th cycle. However, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally since the region has not established a benchmark (Baseline). In this assessment, the list of non-indigenous species introduced in this cycle was 17, however, this increase does not represent the real rate of new introductions during this cycle, but an increased monitoring resulting mainly from the PIMA project.	For criterion D2C1, the threshold for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species, 10 new species introduced per decade at regional or sub-regional level, has been established in the 1th cycle. However, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally since the region has not established a benchmark (Baseline). In this assessment, the list of non-indigenous species introduced in this cycle was 17, however, this increase does not represent the real rate of new introductions during this cycle, but an increased monitoring resulting mainly from the PIMA project.	For criterion D2C1, the threshold for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species, 10 new species introduced per decade at regional or sub-regional level, has been established in the 1th cycle. However, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally since the region has not established a benchmark (Baseline). In this assessment, the list of non-indigenous species introduced in this cycle was 17, however, this increase does not represent the real rate of new introductions during this cycle, but an increased monitoring resulting mainly from the PIMA project.	For criterion D2C1, the threshold for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species, 10 new species introduced per decade at regional or sub-regional level, has been established in the 1th cycle. However, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally since the region has not established a benchmark (Baseline). In this assessment, the list of non-indigenous species introduced in this cycle was 17, however, this increase does not represent the real rate of new introductions during this cycle, but an increased monitoring resulting mainly from the PIMA project.	For criterion D2C1, the threshold for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species, 10 new species introduced per decade at regional or sub-regional level, has been established in the 1th cycle. However, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally since the region has not established a benchmark (Baseline). In this assessment, the list of non-indigenous species introduced in this cycle was 17, however, this increase does not represent the real rate of new introductions during this cycle, but an increased monitoring resulting mainly from the PIMA project.	For criterion D2C1, the threshold for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species, 10 new species introduced per decade at regional or sub-regional level, has been established in the 1th cycle. However, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally since the region has not established a benchmark (Baseline). In this assessment, the list of non-indigenous species introduced in this cycle was 17, however, this increase does not represent the real rate of new introductions during this cycle, but an increased monitoring resulting mainly from the PIMA project.	For criterion D2C1, the threshold for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species, 10 new species introduced per decade at regional or sub-regional level, has been established in the 1th cycle. However, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally since the region has not established a benchmark (Baseline). In this assessment, the list of non-indigenous species introduced in this cycle was 17, however, this increase does not represent the real rate of new introductions during this cycle, but an increased monitoring resulting mainly from the PIMA project.	For criterion D2C1, the threshold for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species, 10 new species introduced per decade at regional or sub-regional level, has been established in the 1th cycle. However, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally since the region has not established a benchmark (Baseline). In this assessment, the list of non-indigenous species introduced in this cycle was 17, however, this increase does not represent the real rate of new introductions during this cycle, but an increased monitoring resulting mainly from the PIMA project.	For criterion D2C1, the threshold for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species, 10 new species introduced per decade at regional or sub-regional level, has been established in the 1th cycle. However, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally since the region has not established a benchmark (Baseline). In this assessment, the list of non-indigenous species introduced in this cycle was 17, however, this increase does not represent the real rate of new introductions during this cycle, but an increased monitoring resulting mainly from the PIMA project.	For criterion D2C1, the threshold for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species, 10 new species introduced per decade at regional or sub-regional level, has been established in the 1th cycle. However, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally since the region has not established a benchmark (Baseline). In this assessment, the list of non-indigenous species introduced in this cycle was 17, however, this increase does not represent the real rate of new introductions during this cycle, but an increased monitoring resulting mainly from the PIMA project.	For criterion D2C1, the threshold for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species, 10 new species introduced per decade at regional or sub-regional level, has been established in the 1th cycle. However, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally since the region has not established a benchmark (Baseline). In this assessment, the list of non-indigenous species introduced in this cycle was 17, however, this increase does not represent the real rate of new introductions during this cycle, but an increased monitoring resulting mainly from the PIMA project.	For criterion D2C1, the threshold for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species, 10 new species introduced per decade at regional or sub-regional level, has been established in the 1th cycle. However, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally since the region has not established a benchmark (Baseline). In this assessment, the list of non-indigenous species introduced in this cycle was 17, however, this increase does not represent the real rate of new introductions during this cycle, but an increased monitoring resulting mainly from the PIMA project.	For criterion D2C1, the threshold for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species, 10 new species introduced per decade at regional or sub-regional level, has been established in the 1th cycle. However, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally since the region has not established a benchmark (Baseline). In this assessment, the list of non-indigenous species introduced in this cycle was 17, however, this increase does not represent the real rate of new introductions during this cycle, but an increased monitoring resulting mainly from the PIMA project.	For criterion D2C1, the threshold for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species, 10 new species introduced per decade at regional or sub-regional level, has been established in the 1th cycle. However, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally since the region has not established a benchmark (Baseline). In this assessment, the list of non-indigenous species introduced in this cycle was 17, however, this increase does not represent the real rate of new introductions during this cycle, but an increased monitoring resulting mainly from the PIMA project.						The alga C. webbiana was detected for the first time in 2002 outside the Port of Horta jetty and within three years its dispersion in the surrounding area led to the implementation of a study plan focusing on its distribution and possible impact on indigenous communities (Amat and tempera, 2009). Surveys carried out between 2005 and 2007 showed that C. webbiana continued to expand into the areas surrounding the port of Horta and that in some areas it became the dominant alga and promoted profound changes in the sessile community structure. The limited distribution and its evolution indicate that this NIS has been introduced through maritime trafficking (Cardigos et al., 2006), underlining the importance of a regular monitoring programme for ports, marinas and surrounding areas.				In Santa Maria this species was observed in 7 sites with a large proliferation, with coverage rates of 100 % in some points, in Pedrinha. The results suggest that the species is still restricted to this island as recent campaigns in Corvo, Faial, Graciosa and São Miguel during 2016 and 2017 did not reveal their presence. The geographical location of the sites where this species is present in Santa Maria appears to be correlated with the recreational diving spots, so it is possible that its introduction may have been this route, through its inadvertent spread in diving tourist equipment. No mitigating measures are known for this species and its mitigation in the Azores would have to be planned and tested with caution.		Tip of Castelo
Element status	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Description element	In September 2013, the marine toxic dinoflagelate Alexandrium minutum (Santos et al., 2013) was registered for the first time in the Azores following a toxic bloom that occurred in the Santo Cristo Lagoa on the island of São Jorge, Azores, which led to the death of fish, poisoning of locally exploited clams (Ruditapes decussatus) which had levels 30 times higher than the legislative limit of the PSP toxin. As a result, there was a temporary ban on the local exploitation of clams and a monitoring programme for this species will have been initiated in this lagoon. Alexandrium minutum arrived accidentally in Santo Cristo Lagoa, probably in connection with activities linked to the local cultivation of clams. The toxic event is likely to recur in the future, although the expansion of this species in the archipelago is highly unlikely as bivalve cultivation is restricted to that lagoon and the abundant abundance of bivalve molluscs in nature in the Azores are also not in favour of such expansion. This shortage of bivalve molluscs in the Azores and the lack of nautical traffic in the Santo Cristo lagoon reinforce the hypothesis of aquaculture as a vector for the accidental introduction of this species into the Azores. This was the first recording of a negative economic consequence of an introduction of a species into the Azores.	First registration of the species in the Ponta Delgada marina in samples taken under the PIMA project (Micael et al., 2017), identify the vessels? hulls as a vector for introduction and classify this briozoary as NIS for the Azores region. Micael, J., tempera, F., Berning, B., López-fé, C.M., Occhipinti-ambrogi, A., Costa, A.C., 2017. Shallow-water bryozoans from the Azores (North Atlantic plant): Active vs. non-indicative species, and a method to evaluate taxonomic uncertainty. MAR Biodivers.	Amphibian specimens were collected between November 2013 and March 2015 from different non-indigenous briozoary species present on hard artificial substrates (ropes, pontoons and buoys) in Ponta Delgada marina (Ana C. Costa et al., 2017). This species is native to Asia (Japan and China) and in 2015 was reported for the first time in Europe in southern France (Atlantic coast) (Gouillieux et al., 2016). Costa, Ana C., Parente, M.I., Botelho, A.Z., Micael, J., Fuste, R., M., R., R., T., Figueras, D., Gabriel, D., Ávila, S., Cordeiro, R., Monteiro, J., Fontes, J., Graça, G., Schmiing, M., Jardim, N., Gillon, A., 2017. Final Report. Implementation programme of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive ? Marine Invasive Programme of the Azores (PIMA). Report prepared by CIBIO, University of the Azores and Gaspar Frutuoso Foundation for the Regional Directorate for the Assunto do Mar, for the Regional Directorate for Maritime Affairs (DRAM), under contract No 12/DRAM/2015 for the purchase of services covered by the Strategic Programme for the Marine Environment of the Azores (PEAMA	In June, in 2017 the Polyquette Taxonomy Workshop allowed the identification of specimens of Sabelliidae collected from Ponta Delgada marina as Branchiomma luctuosum. His presence at the marina of Vila do Porto, on the island of Santa Maria, was also recorded. This species, native to the Red Sea, is considered to be invasive in the Mediterranean. The presence of this species in the Azores will be confined to marinas, but a targeted sampling should be carried out to confirm its presence elsewhere, as opportunistic observations in Praia da Vitoria marina revealed its presence.	Species associated with non-indigenous briozoa present in Ponta Delgada marina and therefore the introduction vector will most likely be recreational craft (Gillon et al., 2017). Perhaps because its introduction into Europe is quite recent, there is still no record of invasive behaviour of this species. Gillon, A., Costa, A.C., Micael, J., 2017. Caprella scaura Templeton, 1836: An invasive caprellid new to the Azores archipelago. MAR Biodivers. 47, 499-510. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12526-016-0485-2	Neto, com. pess.) at the time, occupying a spot of a few cm². In the same year (2013) this alga was also observed in a pot on the northern coast of the island of Faial, Porto da Eira (Cardigos et al., 2013). Cardigos, F., tempera, F., Fontes, J., Ribeiro, P., Sala, I., Caldeira, R., Santos, R. (2013). Report on the presence of a new species in the north of the Island of Faial. Department of Oceanography and Fisheries, University of the Azores 15pp	Species registered in 2014 in Vila Franca Marina in São Miguel (Ana C. Costa et al., 2017) and identified as NIS in the Azores region in 2016 (ICES, 2016).	Recently found in the archipelago, it is considered worrying that the species, known as Australian polytuber, is an aggressive invasor which grows very rapidly to considerable abundance. Although the arrival of F. enigmaticus in the Azores is not surprised in view of its establishment at the same latitudes elsewhere, including the Mediterranean and the Portuguese mainland, the precise date and route of arrival in the Azores are uncertain. Considering that Paul da Praia is known as the staging point for migratory birds, introduction by birds is a very likely vector for the introduction of this species into the Azores. This is considered to be a secondary introduction into the Azores mediated by forsia. The species promotes considerable changes through changes in habitats, water conditions and the physical environment, resulting in changes in native communities.	It is a green alga made up of calcified segments, first observed in the Azores in 2016 as part of PIMA and bullet campaigns. In the Azores, it was found in the subtidal up to 30 m deep and is present on the southern coast of the island of Santa Maria on rocky bottoms, even though it was also observed on artificial surfaces (sinking boat, Praia Formosa). In Santa Maria this species was observed in 7 sites with a large proliferation, with coverage rates of 100 % in some points, in Pedrinha. The results suggest that species are still restricted to this island as recent campaigns in Corvo, Faial, Graciosa and São Miguel during 2016 and 2017 did not reveal their presence. The geographical location of the sites where this species is present in Santa Maria appears to be correlated with the recreational diving spots, so it is possible that its introduction may have been this route, through its inadvertent spread in diving tourist equipment. No mitigating measures are known for this species and its mitigation in the Azores would have to be planned and tested with caution.	It is a red filamentary alga collected for the first time in the Azores in 2016 as part of the campaigns of this project and the bullet project. This species was found in São Miguel and Santa Maria in the subtidal up to 25 m deep and is present in the southern coasts of São Miguel and Santa Maria. It is thought that it may be more widespread in the archipelago, but as it is a filamentary alga sometimes of small size, it is unnoticed when it is in low abundance. The transport vector involved in colonisation in the Azores by L. trichoclados is possibly recreational diving. The likely impacts of the new introductions of L. trichoclados into Sugar waters are difficult to predict as this species does not exhibit invasive behaviour elsewhere where the species are present. There are no control measures reported for this or other filamentary algae, and even manual removal does not seem to be an effective management tool to eliminate these and other filamentary algae. Essentially because filamentary algae are generally difficult or impossible to identify under water, they are easily fragmented with the ability to spread from small fragments. As a result, their handling may easily contribute to dispersion rather than contribute to its containment.	Bright red sponge of very thin thickness was found in boat hulls in São Miguel, covering several other organisms. There is an observation of Mycale (Carmia) subclavata (Bowerbank, 1866) from 1989 by Van Soest, Beglinger, and De Voogd (2014) for the port of Horta in 1989. The organisms sampled in São Miguel resemble the description provided for this species observed in Horta (Van Soest et al., 2014), although there is no 100 % match on the scrub level. The in vivo appearance is similar to that illustrated by Lim et al. (2009) on ?Mycale (Carmia) sp. red incrusting? described as belonging to the Mycale (Carmia) complex of many fine red orange sponges introduced into ports by shipping. In the light of the above, the link with the vector (inlay of hull and presence in ports), reinforced by the fact that several species of this complex are not indigenous elsewhere, are considered to be NIS in the Azores.	Since 2013, specimens of oysters had been found at Ponta Delgada marina, confirmation of their identity as Ostrea edulis was not possible until May 2017 after their identification had been confirmed by the oyster taxonomy, Dra. Vanessa Simão do Amaral of the Zoology Museum of the University of São Paulo (Ana C. Costa et al., 2017). In the potent marina of PDL this species went from occasional in 2015 to the dominant in some pontoons in 2017, it was also found on the island of Santa Maria, namely the marina de Vila do Porto (Ana C. Costa et al., 2017). This species, although native to Europe and the Mediterranean, had never been observed in the Azores, so in the region it should be considered as NIS all the more since its presence is related to the shipping input vector, given its arrival in the port of Ponta Delgada (Ana C. Costa et al., 2017). In fact, this is a species which in most of the regions where it is considered as NIS has been intentionally introduced for aquaculture, a vector which, as mentioned above, has no expression in the Azores. Similarly, it is unlikely that it has come in ballast water, another means cited as a vector of entry of the species, given the fact that vessels generally do not slip into the Azores, so the option of inlay in the hulls remains.	Paraceruma sculpta is able to live in a wide variety of habitats, covering coasts and lagoons from subtropical to temperate regions. It was mainly associated with non-indigenous briozoa such as Amathia verticillata, Bugula neritina and Tricellaria inopinata. Outside its native band, the species was registered in ports and marinas (Marchini et al., 2018), suggesting a strong link with ship mediated transport. The presence in São Miguel marina, Azores, confirms the high probability of this species being transported in hull inlay, mainly in recreational craft. Marchini, A., Costa, A.C., Ferrario, J., Micael, J., 2018. The global invader Paracero sculpta (Isopoda: Sphaeromatidae) has extended its range to the Azores Archipelago. MAR Biodivers. 48, 1001-1007. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12526-017-0674-7	The species of seafood shellfish was reported for the first time in the Azores in 2013 (Ávila et al., 2015) at the 10th international ?Paleontology in Atlantic Islands? workshop. In the Azores, the species is known only on the island of Santa Maria (Azores ? Eastern Group). The arrival of this species in the archipelago may have been natural and not through any anthropogenic activity (i.e. cargo boats, sailing boats, etc.	Briozoaries are among the most common infouling organisms in coastal marine environments in the world. The genus Schizoporella has a wide range of latitudinal distribution from polar to tropical regions. The historical records of coastal briozoaries in the Azores date back to the beginning of 1900, with samples of scientific consignments from the Hirondelle (1886-1888) on samples obtained during the Prince Albert of Monaco dispatches. In 2013, 113 colonies of Schizoporella errata were observed under the floating marina pontoons in the port of Ponta Delgada, suggesting that the species is well established. The specimens analysed are the first confirmed record of Schizoporella errata in the Azores islands. Although the native area of S. errata is unknown everything seems to be a recent introduction. Colonies are relatively conspicuous and no reference has been made earlier in any fauna research from the old area or port. In the Azores Archipelago, future studies on this species should investigate the consequences of dissemination in the region (Micael et al., 2014a).	Species registered in 2014 in São Miguel and identified as NIS in the Azores region in 2018 (ICES, 2018).	Tricellaria inopinata, whose origin is considered to be the Pacific, has become invasive along the coasts of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic and is now well established in several marinas in the Azores archipelago. Large colonies confirm that the species has baked and propagated in the Azores (Micael et al., 2016). Between March 2014 and February 2015, colonies were randomly collected (snorkel at a depth of 0-2 m) from Ponta Delgada marina. The quantity of embryos was not constant throughout the year, but was smaller in the autumn months. This information may allow future eradication plans to be implemented at the best time of the year to reduce the population of these invasive briozoan species (Micael et al., 2016).	It is a red filamentary alga and was collected for the first time in the Azores in 2009 during the dispatch from the Department of Biology of the University of the Azores to Santa Maria and subsequently on the same island in 2013 under the asmas project, in 2016 during the shipment from the Waitt Foundation and in 2017 under PIMA. It was first found in the Azores in the intertidal zone and was also observed between 7 and 20 m deep on basaltic rock bottoms covered by multispecific algae. It is present in the northern, southern and western coasts of Santa Maria. Often in places where he was collected, but with always low abundance up to 2017, A. pressed only recently showed intrusive behaviour. It is currently growing extensively on Z. tournefortii in large areas in the Ilhéu da Vila do Porto, shaking the macroalgae it sweets. A rapid expansion of the occupied area and a very rapid increase in biomass were observed in 2017. Since this species is small and difficult to diagnose, it was not possible to identify it until long after it was collected in a study targeting red filamentary algae.		A. taxiformis occurs on all the islands of the Azores, on rock substrate up to a depth of at least 40 m		The presence of this species in the Azores will be confined to marinas, but a targeted sampling should be carried out to confirm its presence elsewhere, as opportunistic observations in Praia da Vitoria marina revealed its presence.	The alga C. webbiana was detected for the first time in 2002 outside the Port of Horta jetty and within three years its dispersion in the surrounding area led to the implementation of a study plan focusing on its distribution and possible impact on indigenous communities (Amat and tempera, 2009). Surveys carried out between 2005 and 2007 showed that C. webbiana continued to expand into the areas surrounding the port of Horta and that in some areas it became the dominant alga and promoted profound changes in the sessile community structure. The limited distribution and its evolution indicate that this NIS has been introduced through maritime trafficking (Cardigos et al., 2006), underlining the importance of a regular monitoring programme for ports, marinas and surrounding areas.	Neto, com. pess.) at the time, occupying a spot of a few cm². In the same year (2013) this alga was also observed in a pot on the northern coast of the island of Faial, Porto da Eira (Cardigos et al., 2013). Two species of Caulerpa have now been detected in the Azores. Caulerpa webbiana has settled on the island of Faial since 2002 and Caulerpa prolifera detected in 2013 in prunes in the Monasteries, São Miguel and the north coast of Faial. There may be other outbreaks of these or other species of this genus in the archipelago that have not yet been detected. Although aquariophilia could be regarded as a possible route for introduction, it is often marketed for these purposes (https://aquariumdepot.com/caulerpa-prolifera-caulerpa-prolifera-med/), the simultaneous appearance on two islands which are so distant from each other, as well as the inaccessible location in Faial, leads us to discard this hypothesis. However, the possibility of having been accompanied by tourist bathing equipment or snorkeling should not be ruled out altogether. In view of the experience of the invasion by Caulerpa webbiana, a precautionary approach to species of this genus is advisable. As in California, and in order to avoid introductions by dumping aquariums, consideration should be given to prohibiting the possession, transport and marketing of all species of the genus Caulerpa in the archipelago.		Recently found in the archipelago, it is considered worrying that the species, known as Australian polytuber, is an aggressive invasor which grows very rapidly to considerable abundance. Although the arrival of F. enigmaticus in the Azores is not surprised in view of its establishment at the same latitudes elsewhere, including the Mediterranean and the Portuguese mainland, the precise date and route of arrival in the Azores are uncertain. Considering that Paul da Praia is known as the staging point for migratory birds, introduction by birds is a very likely vector for the introduction of this species into the Azores. This is considered to be a secondary introduction into the Azores mediated by forsia. The species promotes considerable changes through changes in habitats, water conditions and the physical environment, resulting in changes in native communities.				No Arquipélago dos Açores, estudos futuros sobre esta espécie devem investigar as consequências da disseminação na região (Micael et al., 2014). Micael, J., Jardim, N., Núñez, C., Occhipinti-Ambrogi, A., Costa, A.C., 2016. Some Bryozoa species recently introduced into the Azores: Reproductive strategies as a proxy for further spread. Helgol. Mar. Res. 70. https://doi.org/10.1186/s10152-016-0458-7 Micael, J., Marina, J.G., Costa, A.C., Occhipinti-Ambrogi, A., 2014a. The non-indigenous Schizoporella errata (Bryozoa: Cheilostomatida) introduced into the Azores Archipelago. Mar. Biodivers. Rec. 7, 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755267214001298
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Description overall status	The Azores Marine NIS list recorded 17 new species during this reporting cycle: Alexandrinun minutum, Trichoclado Lophocladia, Caulerpa prolifera, Halimeda incrassata, Mycale (Carmia) sp., Tricelaria inopinata, Schizoporella errata, Amathia gracilis, Branchiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracerque sculphorta, Ochiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracera sculpta, Ochiomma.	The Azores Marine NIS list recorded 17 new species during this reporting cycle: Alexandrinun minutum, Trichoclado Lophocladia, Caulerpa prolifera, Halimeda incrassata, Mycale (Carmia) sp., Tricelaria inopinata, Schizoporella errata, Amathia gracilis, Branchiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracerque sculphorta, Ochiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracera sculpta, Ochiomma.	The Azores Marine NIS list recorded 17 new species during this reporting cycle: Alexandrinun minutum, Trichoclado Lophocladia, Caulerpa prolifera, Halimeda incrassata, Mycale (Carmia) sp., Tricelaria inopinata, Schizoporella errata, Amathia gracilis, Branchiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracerque sculphorta, Ochiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracera sculpta, Ochiomma.	The Azores Marine NIS list recorded 17 new species during this reporting cycle: Alexandrinun minutum, Trichoclado Lophocladia, Caulerpa prolifera, Halimeda incrassata, Mycale (Carmia) sp., Tricelaria inopinata, Schizoporella errata, Amathia gracilis, Branchiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracerque sculphorta, Ochiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracera sculpta, Ochiomma.	The Azores Marine NIS list recorded 17 new species during this reporting cycle: Alexandrinun minutum, Trichoclado Lophocladia, Caulerpa prolifera, Halimeda incrassata, Mycale (Carmia) sp., Tricelaria inopinata, Schizoporella errata, Amathia gracilis, Branchiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracerque sculphorta, Ochiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracera sculpta, Ochiomma.	The Azores Marine NIS list recorded 17 new species during this reporting cycle: Alexandrinun minutum, Trichoclado Lophocladia, Caulerpa prolifera, Halimeda incrassata, Mycale (Carmia) sp., Tricelaria inopinata, Schizoporella errata, Amathia gracilis, Branchiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracerque sculphorta, Ochiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracera sculpta, Ochiomma.	The Azores Marine NIS list recorded 17 new species during this reporting cycle: Alexandrinun minutum, Trichoclado Lophocladia, Caulerpa prolifera, Halimeda incrassata, Mycale (Carmia) sp., Tricelaria inopinata, Schizoporella errata, Amathia gracilis, Branchiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracerque sculphorta, Ochiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracera sculpta, Ochiomma.	The Azores Marine NIS list recorded 17 new species during this reporting cycle: Alexandrinun minutum, Trichoclado Lophocladia, Caulerpa prolifera, Halimeda incrassata, Mycale (Carmia) sp., Tricelaria inopinata, Schizoporella errata, Amathia gracilis, Branchiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracerque sculphorta, Ochiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracera sculpta, Ochiomma.	The Azores Marine NIS list recorded 17 new species during this reporting cycle: Alexandrinun minutum, Trichoclado Lophocladia, Caulerpa prolifera, Halimeda incrassata, Mycale (Carmia) sp., Tricelaria inopinata, Schizoporella errata, Amathia gracilis, Branchiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracerque sculphorta, Ochiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracera sculpta, Ochiomma.	The Azores Marine NIS list recorded 17 new species during this reporting cycle: Alexandrinun minutum, Trichoclado Lophocladia, Caulerpa prolifera, Halimeda incrassata, Mycale (Carmia) sp., Tricelaria inopinata, Schizoporella errata, Amathia gracilis, Branchiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracerque sculphorta, Ochiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracera sculpta, Ochiomma.	The Azores Marine NIS list recorded 17 new species during this reporting cycle: Alexandrinun minutum, Trichoclado Lophocladia, Caulerpa prolifera, Halimeda incrassata, Mycale (Carmia) sp., Tricelaria inopinata, Schizoporella errata, Amathia gracilis, Branchiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracerque sculphorta, Ochiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracera sculpta, Ochiomma.	The Azores Marine NIS list recorded 17 new species during this reporting cycle: Alexandrinun minutum, Trichoclado Lophocladia, Caulerpa prolifera, Halimeda incrassata, Mycale (Carmia) sp., Tricelaria inopinata, Schizoporella errata, Amathia gracilis, Branchiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracerque sculphorta, Ochiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracera sculpta, Ochiomma.	The Azores Marine NIS list recorded 17 new species during this reporting cycle: Alexandrinun minutum, Trichoclado Lophocladia, Caulerpa prolifera, Halimeda incrassata, Mycale (Carmia) sp., Tricelaria inopinata, Schizoporella errata, Amathia gracilis, Branchiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracerque sculphorta, Ochiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracera sculpta, Ochiomma.	The Azores Marine NIS list recorded 17 new species during this reporting cycle: Alexandrinun minutum, Trichoclado Lophocladia, Caulerpa prolifera, Halimeda incrassata, Mycale (Carmia) sp., Tricelaria inopinata, Schizoporella errata, Amathia gracilis, Branchiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracerque sculphorta, Ochiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracera sculpta, Ochiomma.	The Azores Marine NIS list recorded 17 new species during this reporting cycle: Alexandrinun minutum, Trichoclado Lophocladia, Caulerpa prolifera, Halimeda incrassata, Mycale (Carmia) sp., Tricelaria inopinata, Schizoporella errata, Amathia gracilis, Branchiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracerque sculphorta, Ochiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracera sculpta, Ochiomma.	The Azores Marine NIS list recorded 17 new species during this reporting cycle: Alexandrinun minutum, Trichoclado Lophocladia, Caulerpa prolifera, Halimeda incrassata, Mycale (Carmia) sp., Tricelaria inopinata, Schizoporella errata, Amathia gracilis, Branchiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracerque sculphorta, Ochiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracera sculpta, Ochiomma.	The Azores Marine NIS list recorded 17 new species during this reporting cycle: Alexandrinun minutum, Trichoclado Lophocladia, Caulerpa prolifera, Halimeda incrassata, Mycale (Carmia) sp., Tricelaria inopinata, Schizoporella errata, Amathia gracilis, Branchiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracerque sculphorta, Ochiomma cf. luctuosum, Ficopomatus enigmaticus, Aoroides longimerus, Caprella scaura, Paracera sculpta, Ochiomma.	Non-indigenous species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity. Industrialised habitats such as ports, marinas and aquaculture facilities are sites with the greatest potential for marine invasion due to the high supply of propagating material and/or abiotic characteristics that promote the establishment of NIS. The Caribbean, from which some of the NIS registered in the Azores originate, may also be a species donor region and therefore spread secondary introductions in the Azores. A large number of NIS registered in the marinas of the Azores archipelago are also highlighted and put them in a leading position in the European context, giving the Region greater responsibility, as it could act as a hub for the distribution of non-indigenous marine species to Europe?s regions, the destination of vessels crossing the Atlantic, and will play a central role in biosecurity in a European context. Of the 85 identified NIS species (68 17 new), 71 are established, for 37 species the invasion status is still unknown. 20 are potentially invasive, 18 are demonstrably invasive and only 10 are not invasive.	Non-indigenous species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity. Industrialised habitats such as ports, marinas and aquaculture facilities are sites with the greatest potential for marine invasion due to the high supply of propagating material and/or abiotic characteristics that promote the establishment of NIS. The Caribbean, from which some of the NIS registered in the Azores originate, may also be a species donor region and therefore spread secondary introductions in the Azores. A large number of NIS registered in the marinas of the Azores archipelago are also highlighted and put them in a leading position in the European context, giving the Region greater responsibility, as it could act as a hub for the distribution of non-indigenous marine species to Europe?s regions, the destination of vessels crossing the Atlantic, and will play a central role in biosecurity in a European context. Of the 85 identified NIS species (68 17 new), 71 are established, for 37 species the invasion status is still unknown. 20 are potentially invasive, 18 are demonstrably invasive and only 10 are not invasive.	Non-indigenous species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity. Industrialised habitats such as ports, marinas and aquaculture facilities are sites with the greatest potential for marine invasion due to the high supply of propagating material and/or abiotic characteristics that promote the establishment of NIS. The Caribbean, from which some of the NIS registered in the Azores originate, may also be a species donor region and therefore spread secondary introductions in the Azores. A large number of NIS registered in the marinas of the Azores archipelago are also highlighted and put them in a leading position in the European context, giving the Region greater responsibility, as it could act as a hub for the distribution of non-indigenous marine species to Europe?s regions, the destination of vessels crossing the Atlantic, and will play a central role in biosecurity in a European context. Of the 85 identified NIS species (68 17 new), 71 are established, for 37 species the invasion status is still unknown. 20 are potentially invasive, 18 are demonstrably invasive and only 10 are not invasive.	Non-indigenous species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity. Industrialised habitats such as ports, marinas and aquaculture facilities are sites with the greatest potential for marine invasion due to the high supply of propagating material and/or abiotic characteristics that promote the establishment of NIS. The Caribbean, from which some of the NIS registered in the Azores originate, may also be a species donor region and therefore spread secondary introductions in the Azores. A large number of NIS registered in the marinas of the Azores archipelago are also highlighted and put them in a leading position in the European context, giving the Region greater responsibility, as it could act as a hub for the distribution of non-indigenous marine species to Europe?s regions, the destination of vessels crossing the Atlantic, and will play a central role in biosecurity in a European context. Of the 85 identified NIS species (68 17 new), 71 are established, for 37 species the invasion status is still unknown. 20 are potentially invasive, 18 are demonstrably invasive and only 10 are not invasive.	Non-indigenous species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity. Industrialised habitats such as ports, marinas and aquaculture facilities are sites with the greatest potential for marine invasion due to the high supply of propagating material and/or abiotic characteristics that promote the establishment of NIS. The Caribbean, from which some of the NIS registered in the Azores originate, may also be a species donor region and therefore spread secondary introductions in the Azores. A large number of NIS registered in the marinas of the Azores archipelago are also highlighted and put them in a leading position in the European context, giving the Region greater responsibility, as it could act as a hub for the distribution of non-indigenous marine species to Europe?s regions, the destination of vessels crossing the Atlantic, and will play a central role in biosecurity in a European context. Of the 85 identified NIS species (68 17 new), 71 are established, for 37 species the invasion status is still unknown. 20 are potentially invasive, 18 are demonstrably invasive and only 10 are not invasive.	Non-indigenous species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity. Industrialised habitats such as ports, marinas and aquaculture facilities are sites with the greatest potential for marine invasion due to the high supply of propagating material and/or abiotic characteristics that promote the establishment of NIS. The Caribbean, from which some of the NIS registered in the Azores originate, may also be a species donor region and therefore spread secondary introductions in the Azores. A large number of NIS registered in the marinas of the Azores archipelago are also highlighted and put them in a leading position in the European context, giving the Region greater responsibility, as it could act as a hub for the distribution of non-indigenous marine species to Europe?s regions, the destination of vessels crossing the Atlantic, and will play a central role in biosecurity in a European context. Of the 85 identified NIS species (68 17 new), 71 are established, for 37 species the invasion status is still unknown. 20 are potentially invasive, 18 are demonstrably invasive and only 10 are not invasive.	Non-indigenous species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity. Industrialised habitats such as ports, marinas and aquaculture facilities are sites with the greatest potential for marine invasion due to the high supply of propagating material and/or abiotic characteristics that promote the establishment of NIS. The Caribbean, from which some of the NIS registered in the Azores originate, may also be a species donor region and therefore spread secondary introductions in the Azores. A large number of NIS registered in the marinas of the Azores archipelago are also highlighted and put them in a leading position in the European context, giving the Region greater responsibility, as it could act as a hub for the distribution of non-indigenous marine species to Europe?s regions, the destination of vessels crossing the Atlantic, and will play a central role in biosecurity in a European context. Of the 85 identified NIS species (68 17 new), 71 are established, for 37 species the invasion status is still unknown. 20 are potentially invasive, 18 are demonstrably invasive and only 10 are not invasive.	Non-indigenous species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity. Industrialised habitats such as ports, marinas and aquaculture facilities are sites with the greatest potential for marine invasion due to the high supply of propagating material and/or abiotic characteristics that promote the establishment of NIS. The Caribbean, from which some of the NIS registered in the Azores originate, may also be a species donor region and therefore spread secondary introductions in the Azores. A large number of NIS registered in the marinas of the Azores archipelago are also highlighted and put them in a leading position in the European context, giving the Region greater responsibility, as it could act as a hub for the distribution of non-indigenous marine species to Europe?s regions, the destination of vessels crossing the Atlantic, and will play a central role in biosecurity in a European context. Of the 85 identified NIS species (68 17 new), 71 are established, for 37 species the invasion status is still unknown. 20 are potentially invasive, 18 are demonstrably invasive and only 10 are not invasive.	Non-indigenous species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity. Industrialised habitats such as ports, marinas and aquaculture facilities are sites with the greatest potential for marine invasion due to the high supply of propagating material and/or abiotic characteristics that promote the establishment of NIS. The Caribbean, from which some of the NIS registered in the Azores originate, may also be a species donor region and therefore spread secondary introductions in the Azores. A large number of NIS registered in the marinas of the Azores archipelago are also highlighted and put them in a leading position in the European context, giving the Region greater responsibility, as it could act as a hub for the distribution of non-indigenous marine species to Europe?s regions, the destination of vessels crossing the Atlantic, and will play a central role in biosecurity in a European context. Of the 85 identified NIS species (68 17 new), 71 are established, for 37 species the invasion status is still unknown. 20 are potentially invasive, 18 are demonstrably invasive and only 10 are not invasive.	Non-indigenous species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity. Industrialised habitats such as ports, marinas and aquaculture facilities are sites with the greatest potential for marine invasion due to the high supply of propagating material and/or abiotic characteristics that promote the establishment of NIS. The Caribbean, from which some of the NIS registered in the Azores originate, may also be a species donor region and therefore spread secondary introductions in the Azores. A large number of NIS registered in the marinas of the Azores archipelago are also highlighted and put them in a leading position in the European context, giving the Region greater responsibility, as it could act as a hub for the distribution of non-indigenous marine species to Europe?s regions, the destination of vessels crossing the Atlantic, and will play a central role in biosecurity in a European context. Of the 85 identified NIS species (68 17 new), 71 are established, for 37 species the invasion status is still unknown. 20 are potentially invasive, 18 are demonstrably invasive and only 10 are not invasive.	Non-indigenous species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity. Industrialised habitats such as ports, marinas and aquaculture facilities are sites with the greatest potential for marine invasion due to the high supply of propagating material and/or abiotic characteristics that promote the establishment of NIS. The Caribbean, from which some of the NIS registered in the Azores originate, may also be a species donor region and therefore spread secondary introductions in the Azores. A large number of NIS registered in the marinas of the Azores archipelago are also highlighted and put them in a leading position in the European context, giving the Region greater responsibility, as it could act as a hub for the distribution of non-indigenous marine species to Europe?s regions, the destination of vessels crossing the Atlantic, and will play a central role in biosecurity in a European context. Of the 85 identified NIS species (68 17 new), 71 are established, for 37 species the invasion status is still unknown. 20 are potentially invasive, 18 are demonstrably invasive and only 10 are not invasive.	Non-indigenous species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity. Industrialised habitats such as ports, marinas and aquaculture facilities are sites with the greatest potential for marine invasion due to the high supply of propagating material and/or abiotic characteristics that promote the establishment of NIS. The Caribbean, from which some of the NIS registered in the Azores originate, may also be a species donor region and therefore spread secondary introductions in the Azores. A large number of NIS registered in the marinas of the Azores archipelago are also highlighted and put them in a leading position in the European context, giving the Region greater responsibility, as it could act as a hub for the distribution of non-indigenous marine species to Europe?s regions, the destination of vessels crossing the Atlantic, and will play a central role in biosecurity in a European context. Of the 85 identified NIS species (68 17 new), 71 are established, for 37 species the invasion status is still unknown. 20 are potentially invasive, 18 are demonstrably invasive and only 10 are not invasive.	Non-indigenous species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity. Industrialised habitats such as ports, marinas and aquaculture facilities are sites with the greatest potential for marine invasion due to the high supply of propagating material and/or abiotic characteristics that promote the establishment of NIS. The Caribbean, from which some of the NIS registered in the Azores originate, may also be a species donor region and therefore spread secondary introductions in the Azores. A large number of NIS registered in the marinas of the Azores archipelago are also highlighted and put them in a leading position in the European context, giving the Region greater responsibility, as it could act as a hub for the distribution of non-indigenous marine species to Europe?s regions, the destination of vessels crossing the Atlantic, and will play a central role in biosecurity in a European context. Of the 85 identified NIS species (68 17 new), 71 are established, for 37 species the invasion status is still unknown. 20 are potentially invasive, 18 are demonstrably invasive and only 10 are not invasive.	Non-indigenous species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity. Industrialised habitats such as ports, marinas and aquaculture facilities are sites with the greatest potential for marine invasion due to the high supply of propagating material and/or abiotic characteristics that promote the establishment of NIS. The Caribbean, from which some of the NIS registered in the Azores originate, may also be a species donor region and therefore spread secondary introductions in the Azores. A large number of NIS registered in the marinas of the Azores archipelago are also highlighted and put them in a leading position in the European context, giving the Region greater responsibility, as it could act as a hub for the distribution of non-indigenous marine species to Europe?s regions, the destination of vessels crossing the Atlantic, and will play a central role in biosecurity in a European context. Of the 85 identified NIS species (68 17 new), 71 are established, for 37 species the invasion status is still unknown. 20 are potentially invasive, 18 are demonstrably invasive and only 10 are not invasive.	Non-indigenous species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity. Industrialised habitats such as ports, marinas and aquaculture facilities are sites with the greatest potential for marine invasion due to the high supply of propagating material and/or abiotic characteristics that promote the establishment of NIS. The Caribbean, from which some of the NIS registered in the Azores originate, may also be a species donor region and therefore spread secondary introductions in the Azores. A large number of NIS registered in the marinas of the Azores archipelago are also highlighted and put them in a leading position in the European context, giving the Region greater responsibility, as it could act as a hub for the distribution of non-indigenous marine species to Europe?s regions, the destination of vessels crossing the Atlantic, and will play a central role in biosecurity in a European context. Of the 85 identified NIS species (68 17 new), 71 are established, for 37 species the invasion status is still unknown. 20 are potentially invasive, 18 are demonstrably invasive and only 10 are not invasive.	Non-indigenous species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity. Industrialised habitats such as ports, marinas and aquaculture facilities are sites with the greatest potential for marine invasion due to the high supply of propagating material and/or abiotic characteristics that promote the establishment of NIS. The Caribbean, from which some of the NIS registered in the Azores originate, may also be a species donor region and therefore spread secondary introductions in the Azores. A large number of NIS registered in the marinas of the Azores archipelago are also highlighted and put them in a leading position in the European context, giving the Region greater responsibility, as it could act as a hub for the distribution of non-indigenous marine species to Europe?s regions, the destination of vessels crossing the Atlantic, and will play a central role in biosecurity in a European context. Of the 85 identified NIS species (68 17 new), 71 are established, for 37 species the invasion status is still unknown. 20 are potentially invasive, 18 are demonstrably invasive and only 10 are not invasive.	Non-indigenous species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity. Industrialised habitats such as ports, marinas and aquaculture facilities are sites with the greatest potential for marine invasion due to the high supply of propagating material and/or abiotic characteristics that promote the establishment of NIS. The Caribbean, from which some of the NIS registered in the Azores originate, may also be a species donor region and therefore spread secondary introductions in the Azores. A large number of NIS registered in the marinas of the Azores archipelago are also highlighted and put them in a leading position in the European context, giving the Region greater responsibility, as it could act as a hub for the distribution of non-indigenous marine species to Europe?s regions, the destination of vessels crossing the Atlantic, and will play a central role in biosecurity in a European context. Of the 85 identified NIS species (68 17 new), 71 are established, for 37 species the invasion status is still unknown. 20 are potentially invasive, 18 are demonstrably invasive and only 10 are not invasive.	Non-indigenous species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to marine biodiversity. Industrialised habitats such as ports, marinas and aquaculture facilities are sites with the greatest potential for marine invasion due to the high supply of propagating material and/or abiotic characteristics that promote the establishment of NIS. The Caribbean, from which some of the NIS registered in the Azores originate, may also be a species donor region and therefore spread secondary introductions in the Azores. A large number of NIS registered in the marinas of the Azores archipelago are also highlighted and put them in a leading position in the European context, giving the Region greater responsibility, as it could act as a hub for the distribution of non-indigenous marine species to Europe?s regions, the destination of vessels crossing the Atlantic, and will play a central role in biosecurity in a European context. Of the 85 identified NIS species (68 17 new), 71 are established, for 37 species the invasion status is still unknown. 20 are potentially invasive, 18 are demonstrably invasive and only 10 are not invasive.
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	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	2012-2017	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	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input or spread of non-indigenous species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species
Related targets	D2-AZO-M2 D2-AZO-M3	D2-AZO-M2 D2-AZO-M3	D2-AZO-M2 D2-AZO-M3	D2-AZO-M2 D2-AZO-M3	D2-AZO-M2 D2-AZO-M3	D2-AZO-M2 D2-AZO-M3	D2-AZO-M2 D2-AZO-M3	D2-AZO-M2 D2-AZO-M3	D2-AZO-M2 D2-AZO-M3	D2-AZO-M2 D2-AZO-M3	D2-AZO-M2 D2-AZO-M3	D2-AZO-M2 D2-AZO-M3	D2-AZO-M2 D2-AZO-M3	D2-AZO-M2 D2-AZO-M3	D2-AZO-M2 D2-AZO-M3	D2-AZO-M2 D2-AZO-M3	D2-AZO-M2 D2-AZO-M3	D2-AZO-M1 D2-AZO-M2	D2-AZO-M1 D2-AZO-M2	D2-AZO-M1 D2-AZO-M2	D2-AZO-M1 D2-AZO-M2	D2-AZO-M1 D2-AZO-M2	D2-AZO-M1 D2-AZO-M2	D2-AZO-M1 D2-AZO-M2	D2-AZO-M1 D2-AZO-M2	D2-AZO-M1 D2-AZO-M2	D2-AZO-M1 D2-AZO-M2	D2-AZO-M1 D2-AZO-M2	D2-AZO-M1 D2-AZO-M2	D2-AZO-M1 D2-AZO-M2	D2-AZO-M1 D2-AZO-M2	D2-AZO-M1 D2-AZO-M2	D2-AZO-M1 D2-AZO-M2	D2-AZO-M1 D2-AZO-M2	D2-AZO-M1 D2-AZO-M2

Madeira subdivision (AMA-PT-SD-MAD)

Simplified table

GES component	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2	D2
Feature	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Newly-introduced non-indigenous species
Element	Aplidium glabrum	Austrominius modestus	Botrylloides niger	Bugula neritina	Celleporaria inaudita	Cronius ruber	Distaplia magnilarva	Paracerceis sculpta	Parasmittina alba	Parasmittina multiaviculata	Polyandrocarpa zorritensis	Prosuberites longispinus	Sphaeroma walkeri	Symplegma brakenhielmi	Tricellaria inopinata
Element code	103647	712167	252289	111158	468256	241109	103608	261827	573180	888472	103895	134252	220727	251435	111254
Element code source	Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/	Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/	Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/	Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/	Link to other vocabulary or code lists that may be relevant	Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/	Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/	Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/	Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/	Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/	Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/	Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/	Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/	Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/	Species (D1) http://www.marinespecies.org/
Element 2
Element 2 code
Element 2 code source
Element source	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other
Criterion	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1	D2C1
Parameter	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence	Presence
Parameter other
Threshold value upper
Threshold value lower
Threshold qualitative	Based on the description of the assessment of criterion D2C1	Based on the description of the assessment of criterion D2C1	Based on the description of the assessment of criterion D2C1	Based on the description of the assessment of criterion D2C1	Based on the description of the assessment of criterion D2C1	Based on the description of the assessment of criterion D2C1	Based on the description of the assessment of criterion D2C1	Based on the description of the assessment of criterion D2C1	Based on the description of the assessment of criterion D2C1	Based on the description of the assessment of criterion D2C1	Based on the description of the assessment of criterion D2C1	Based on the description of the assessment of criterion D2C1	Based on the description of the assessment of criterion D2C1	Based on the description of the assessment of criterion D2C1	Based on the description of the assessment of criterion D2C1
Threshold value source
Threshold value source other
Value achieved upper
Value achieved lower
Value unit
Value unit other
Proportion threshold value
Proportion value achieved
Proportion threshold value unit
Trend	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Parameter achieved	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Yes, based on low risk	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Description parameter
Related indicator	AMA-PT-MAD-NIS-LIST	AMA-PT-MAD-NIS-LIST	AMA-PT-MAD-NIS-LIST	AMA-PT-MAD-NIS-LIST	AMA-PT-MAD-NIS-LIST	AMA-PT-MAD-NIS-LIST	AMA-PT-MAD-NIS-LIST	AMA-PT-MAD-NIS-LIST	AMA-PT-MAD-NIS-LIST	AMA-PT-MAD-NIS-LIST	AMA-PT-MAD-NIS-LIST	AMA-PT-MAD-NIS-LIST	AMA-PT-MAD-NIS-LIST	AMA-PT-MAD-NIS-LIST	AMA-PT-MAD-NIS-LIST
Criteria status	Good, based on low risk	Good, based on low risk	Good, based on low risk	Good, based on low risk	Good, based on low risk	Good, based on low risk	Good, based on low risk	Good, based on low risk	Good, based on low risk	Good, based on low risk	Good, based on low risk	Good, based on low risk	Good, based on low risk	Good, based on low risk	Good, based on low risk
Description criteria	With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. Looking at the evolution of the number of non-indigenous species in the Madeira subdivision, it has been found that since 2000 the first records of 67 % of non-indigenous species in the subdivision have been made. Taking into account the time interval corresponding to this assessment cycle, there is an increase in new occurrences of non-indigenous species by 24 %. This increase is not representative of the new introductions as these records were made in areas not previously assessed. However, the data to be acquired in the second cycle could clarify whether or not the increase of listed species by 24 % corresponds to the entry of the same species between 2014 and 2018. In the light of the above, it is considered that under criterion D2C1 the marine environment of Madeira is in Good Environmental State.	With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. Looking at the evolution of the number of non-indigenous species in the Madeira subdivision, it has been found that since 2000 the first records of 67 % of non-indigenous species in the subdivision have been made. Taking into account the time interval corresponding to this assessment cycle, there is an increase in new occurrences of non-indigenous species by 24 %. This increase is not representative of the new introductions as these records were made in areas not previously assessed. However, the data to be acquired in the second cycle could clarify whether or not the increase of listed species by 24 % corresponds to the entry of the same species between 2014 and 2018. In view of the above, it is considered that under criterion D2C1 the marine environment of Madeira is in Good Environmental State.	With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. Looking at the evolution of the number of non-indigenous species in the Madeira subdivision, it has been found that since 2000 the first records of 67 % of non-indigenous species in the subdivision have been made. Taking into account the time interval corresponding to this assessment cycle, there is an increase in new occurrences of non-indigenous species by 24 %. This increase is not representative of the new introductions as these records were made in areas not previously assessed. However, the data to be acquired in the second cycle could clarify whether or not the increase of listed species by 24 % corresponds to the entry of the same species between 2014 and 2018. In the light of the above, it is considered that under criterion D2C1 the marine environment of Madeira is in Good Environmental State.	With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. Looking at the evolution of the number of non-indigenous species in the Madeira subdivision, it has been found that since 2000 the first records of 67 % of non-indigenous species in the subdivision have been made. Taking into account the time interval corresponding to this assessment cycle, there is an increase in new occurrences of non-indigenous species by 24 %. This increase is not representative of the new introductions as these records were made in areas not previously assessed. However, the data to be acquired in the second cycle could clarify whether or not the increase of listed species by 24 % corresponds to the entry of the same species between 2014 and 2018. In view of the above, it is considered that under criterion D2C1 the marine environment of Madeira is in Good Environmental State.	With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. Looking at the evolution of the number of non-indigenous species in the Madeira subdivision, it has been found that since 2000 the first records of 67 % of non-indigenous species in the subdivision have been made. Taking into account the time interval corresponding to this assessment cycle, there is an increase in new occurrences of non-indigenous species by 24 %. This increase is not representative of the new introductions as these records were made in areas not previously assessed. However, the data to be acquired in the second cycle could clarify whether or not the increase of listed species by 24 % corresponds to the entry of the same species between 2014 and 2018. In view of the above, it is considered that under criterion D2C1 the marine environment of Madeira is in Good Environmental State.	With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. Looking at the evolution of the number of non-indigenous species in the Madeira subdivision, it has been found that since 2000 the first records of 67 % of non-indigenous species in the subdivision have been made. Taking into account the time interval corresponding to this assessment cycle, there is an increase in new occurrences of non-indigenous species by 24 %. This increase is not representative of the new introductions as these records were made in areas not previously assessed. However, the data to be acquired in the second cycle could clarify whether or not the increase of listed species by 24 % corresponds to the entry of the same species between 2014 and 2018. In view of the above, it is considered that under criterion D2C1 the marine environment of Madeira is in Good Environmental State.	With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. Looking at the evolution of the number of non-indigenous species in the Madeira subdivision, it has been found that since 2000 the first records of 67 % of non-indigenous species in the subdivision have been made. Taking into account the time interval corresponding to this assessment cycle, there is an increase in new occurrences of non-indigenous species by 24 %. This increase is not representative of the new introductions as these records were made in areas not previously assessed. However, the data to be acquired in the second cycle could clarify whether or not the increase of listed species by 24 % corresponds to the entry of the same species between 2014 and 2018. In view of the above, it is considered that under criterion D2C1 the marine environment of Madeira is in Good Environmental State.	With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. Looking at the evolution of the number of non-indigenous species in the Madeira subdivision, it has been found that since 2000 the first records of 67 % of non-indigenous species in the subdivision have been made. Taking into account the time interval corresponding to this assessment cycle, there is an increase in new occurrences of non-indigenous species by 24 %. This increase is not representative of the new introductions as these records were made in areas not previously assessed. However, the data to be acquired in the second cycle could clarify whether or not the increase of listed species by 24 % corresponds to the entry of the same species between 2014 and 2018. In view of the above, it is considered that under criterion D2C1 the marine environment of Madeira is in Good Environmental State.	With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. Looking at the evolution of the number of non-indigenous species in the Madeira subdivision, it has been found that since 2000 the first records of 67 % of non-indigenous species in the subdivision have been made. Taking into account the time interval corresponding to this assessment cycle, there is an increase in new occurrences of non-indigenous species by 24 %. This increase is not representative of the new introductions as these records were made in areas not previously assessed. However, the data to be acquired in the second cycle could clarify whether or not the increase of listed species by 24 % corresponds to the entry of the same species between 2014 and 2018. In view of the above, it is considered that under criterion D2C1 the marine environment of Madeira is in Good Environmental State.	With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. Looking at the evolution of the number of non-indigenous species in the Madeira subdivision, it has been found that since 2000 the first records of 67 % of non-indigenous species in the subdivision have been made. Taking into account the time interval corresponding to this assessment cycle, there is an increase in new occurrences of non-indigenous species by 24 %. This increase is not representative of the new introductions as these records were made in areas not previously assessed. However, the data to be acquired in the second cycle could clarify whether or not the increase of listed species by 24 % corresponds to the entry of the same species between 2014 and 2018. In view of the above, it is considered that under criterion D2C1 the marine environment of Madeira is in Good Environmental State.	With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. Looking at the evolution of the number of non-indigenous species in the Madeira subdivision, it has been found that since 2000 the first records of 67 % of non-indigenous species in the subdivision have been made. Taking into account the time interval corresponding to this assessment cycle, there is an increase in new occurrences of non-indigenous species by 24 %. This increase is not representative of the new introductions as these records were made in areas not previously assessed. However, the data to be acquired in the second cycle could clarify whether or not the increase of listed species by 24 % corresponds to the entry of the same species between 2014 and 2018. In view of the above, it is considered that under criterion D2C1 the marine environment of Madeira is in Good Environmental State.	With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. Looking at the evolution of the number of non-indigenous species in the Madeira subdivision, it has been found that since 2000 the first records of 67 % of non-indigenous species in the subdivision have been made. Taking into account the time interval corresponding to this assessment cycle, there is an increase in new occurrences of non-indigenous species by 24 %. This increase is not representative of the new introductions as these records were made in areas not previously assessed. However, the data to be acquired in the second cycle could clarify whether or not the increase of listed species by 24 % corresponds to the entry of the same species between 2014 and 2018. In view of the above, it is considered that under criterion D2C1 the marine environment of Madeira is in Good Environmental State.	With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. Looking at the evolution of the number of non-indigenous species in the Madeira subdivision, it has been found that since 2000 the first records of 67 % of non-indigenous species in the subdivision have been made. Taking into account the time interval corresponding to this assessment cycle, there is an increase in new occurrences of non-indigenous species by 24 %. This increase is not representative of the new introductions as these records were made in areas not previously assessed. However, the data to be acquired in the second cycle could clarify whether or not the increase of listed species by 24 % corresponds to the entry of the same species between 2014 and 2018. In view of the above, it is considered that under criterion D2C1 the marine environment of Madeira is in Good Environmental State.	With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. Looking at the evolution of the number of non-indigenous species in the Madeira subdivision, it has been found that since 2000 the first records of 67 % of non-indigenous species in the subdivision have been made. Taking into account the time interval corresponding to this assessment cycle, there is an increase in new occurrences of non-indigenous species by 24 %. This increase is not representative of the new introductions as these records were made in areas not previously assessed. However, the data to be acquired in the second cycle could clarify whether or not the increase of listed species by 24 % corresponds to the entry of the same species between 2014 and 2018. In view of the above, it is considered that under criterion D2C1 the marine environment of Madeira is in Good Environmental State.	With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. In this assessment, the total number of non-indigenous species has increased substantially, but this does not represent the real rate of new introductions. Looking at the evolution of the number of non-indigenous species in the Madeira subdivision, it has been found that since 2000 the first records of 67 % of non-indigenous species in the subdivision have been made. Taking into account the time interval corresponding to this assessment cycle, there is an increase in new occurrences of non-indigenous species by 24 %. This increase is not representative of the new introductions as these records were made in areas not previously assessed. However, the data to be acquired in the second cycle could clarify whether or not the increase of listed species by 24 % corresponds to the entry of the same species between 2014 and 2018. In view of the above, it is considered that under criterion D2C1 the marine environment of Madeira is in Good Environmental State.
Element status	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Description element	Gestoso et al. 2017	Chainho et al. 2015	Gestoso et al. 2017	Gestoso et al. 2018	Souto et al., 2018	Schaefer et al. 2019	Ramalhosa et al. 2019	Ramalhosa et al. 2017	Souto et al., 2018	Souto, J.; Ramalhosa, P.; Canning-Clode, J. (2016). Three non-indigenous species from Madeira harbors, including a new species of Parasmittina (Bryozoa). Marine Biodiversity.	Ramalhosa et al. 2019	Ramalhosa et al. 2019	Ramalhosa et al. 2017	Gestoso et al. 2018	Ramalhosa et al. 2019
Integration rule type parameter
Integration rule description parameter
Integration rule type criteria
Integration rule description criteria
GES extent threshold
GES extent achieved	20.00	20.00	20.00	20.00	20.00	20.00	20.00	20.00	20.00	20.00	20.00	20.00	20.00	20.00	20.00
GES extent unit	Number of newly-introduced species	Number of newly-introduced species	Number of newly-introduced species	Number of newly-introduced species	Number of newly-introduced species	Number of newly-introduced species	Number of newly-introduced species	Number of newly-introduced species	Number of newly-introduced species	Number of newly-introduced species	Number of newly-introduced species	Number of newly-introduced species	Number of newly-introduced species	Number of newly-introduced species	Number of newly-introduced species
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	GES achieved	GES achieved	GES achieved
Description overall status	A final list was co-operated with a total of 59 non-indigenous species in the subdivision of Madeira. This figure is higher than initially reported as a result of the monitoring work, mainly in marinas, ports and artificial reefs, which have been carried out in the subdivision since 2014. This observation most probably reflects the increased effort by the scientific community in research in the areas of taxonomy and biogeography of marine organisms. With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the inclusion of non-indigenous species present has significantly increased the list of non-indigenous species for the subdivision of Madeira. This list currently comprises 59 species, a significantly higher number than initially reported (41 species), which does not represent the actual rate of new introductions. It is considered unprudent to assess the environmental status of Madeira?s marine and transitional waters against criteria D2C2 and D2C3, as it appears that no information has been gathered for this purpose. On the other hand, when looking at the information available about populations of non-indigenous species in Madeira, it appears that abundance is mostly not provided because the species was recorded on an ad hoc basis, based on the observation of the occurrence. ?GES extended threshold ? Threshold for achievement of GES was not defined due to lack of reference base values. GES assessment was based on expert judgement.?	A final list was co-operated with a total of 59 non-indigenous species in the subdivision of Madeira. This figure is higher than initially reported as a result of the monitoring work, mainly in marinas, ports and artificial reefs, which have been carried out in the subdivision since 2014. This observation most probably reflects the increased effort by the scientific community in research in the areas of taxonomy and biogeography of marine organisms. With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the inclusion of non-indigenous species present has significantly increased the list of non-indigenous species for the subdivision of Madeira. This list currently comprises 59 species, a significantly higher number than initially reported (41 species), which does not represent the actual rate of new introductions. It is considered unprudent to assess the environmental status of Madeira?s marine and transitional waters against criteria D2C2 and D2C3, as it appears that no information has been gathered for this purpose. On the other hand, when looking at the information available about populations of non-indigenous species in Madeira, it appears that abundance is mostly not provided because the species was recorded on an ad hoc basis, based on the observation of the occurrence. ?GES extended threshold ? Threshold for achievement of GES was not defined due to lack of reference base values. GES assessment was based on expert judgement.?	A final list was co-operated with a total of 59 non-indigenous species in the subdivision of Madeira. This figure is higher than initially reported as a result of the monitoring work, mainly in marinas, ports and artificial reefs, which have been carried out in the subdivision since 2014. This observation most probably reflects the increased effort by the scientific community in research in the areas of taxonomy and biogeography of marine organisms. With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the inclusion of non-indigenous species present has significantly increased the list of non-indigenous species for the subdivision of Madeira. This list currently comprises 59 species, a significantly higher number than initially reported (41 species), which does not represent the actual rate of new introductions. It is considered unprudent to assess the environmental status of Madeira?s marine and transitional waters against criteria D2C2 and D2C3, as it appears that no information has been gathered for this purpose. On the other hand, when looking at the information available about populations of non-indigenous species in Madeira, it appears that abundance is mostly not provided because the species was recorded on an ad hoc basis, based on the observation of the occurrence. ?GES extended threshold ? Threshold for achievement of GES was not defined due to lack of reference base values. GES assessment was based on expert judgement.?	A final list was co-operated with a total of 59 non-indigenous species in the subdivision of Madeira. This figure is higher than initially reported as a result of the monitoring work, mainly in marinas, ports and artificial reefs, which have been carried out in the subdivision since 2014. This observation most probably reflects the increased effort by the scientific community in research in the areas of taxonomy and biogeography of marine organisms. With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the inclusion of non-indigenous species present has significantly increased the list of non-indigenous species for the subdivision of Madeira. This list currently comprises 59 species, a significantly higher number than initially reported (41 species), which does not represent the actual rate of new introductions. It is considered unprudent to assess the environmental status of Madeira?s marine and transitional waters against criteria D2C2 and D2C3, as it appears that no information has been gathered for this purpose. On the other hand, when looking at the information available about populations of non-indigenous species in Madeira, it appears that abundance is mostly not provided because the species was recorded on an ad hoc basis, based on the observation of the occurrence. ?GES extended threshold ? Threshold for achievement of GES was not defined due to lack of reference base values. GES assessment was based on expert judgement.?	A final list was co-operated with a total of 59 non-indigenous species in the subdivision of Madeira. This figure is higher than initially reported as a result of the monitoring work, mainly in marinas, ports and artificial reefs, which have been carried out in the subdivision since 2014. This observation most probably reflects the increased effort by the scientific community in research in the areas of taxonomy and biogeography of marine organisms. With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the inclusion of non-indigenous species present has significantly increased the list of non-indigenous species for the subdivision of Madeira. This list currently comprises 59 species, a significantly higher number than initially reported (41 species), which does not represent the actual rate of new introductions. It is considered unprudent to assess the environmental status of Madeira?s marine and transitional waters against criteria D2C2 and D2C3, as it appears that no information has been gathered for this purpose. On the other hand, when looking at the information available about populations of non-indigenous species in Madeira, it appears that abundance is mostly not provided because the species was recorded on an ad hoc basis, based on the observation of the occurrence. ?GES extended threshold ? Threshold for achievement of GES was not defined due to lack of reference base values. GES assessment was based on expert judgement.?	A final list was co-operated with a total of 59 non-indigenous species in the subdivision of Madeira. This figure is higher than initially reported as a result of the monitoring work, mainly in marinas, ports and artificial reefs, which have been carried out in the subdivision since 2014. This observation most probably reflects the increased effort by the scientific community in research in the areas of taxonomy and biogeography of marine organisms. With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the inclusion of non-indigenous species present has significantly increased the list of non-indigenous species for the subdivision of Madeira. This list currently comprises 59 species, a significantly higher number than initially reported (41 species), which does not represent the actual rate of new introductions. It is considered unprudent to assess the environmental status of Madeira?s marine and transitional waters against criteria D2C2 and D2C3, as it appears that no information has been gathered for this purpose. On the other hand, when looking at the information available about populations of non-indigenous species in Madeira, it appears that abundance is mostly not provided because the species was recorded on an ad hoc basis, based on the observation of the occurrence. ?GES extended threshold ? Threshold for achievement of GES was not defined due to lack of reference base values. GES assessment was based on expert judgement.?	A final list was co-operated with a total of 59 non-indigenous species in the subdivision of Madeira. This figure is higher than initially reported as a result of the monitoring work, mainly in marinas, ports and artificial reefs, which have been carried out in the subdivision since 2014. This observation most probably reflects the increased effort by the scientific community in research in the areas of taxonomy and biogeography of marine organisms. With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the inclusion of non-indigenous species present has significantly increased the list of non-indigenous species for the subdivision of Madeira. This list currently comprises 59 species, a significantly higher number than initially reported (41 species), which does not represent the actual rate of new introductions. It is considered unprudent to assess the environmental status of Madeira?s marine and transitional waters against criteria D2C2 and D2C3, as it appears that no information has been gathered for this purpose. On the other hand, when looking at the information available about populations of non-indigenous species in Madeira, it appears that abundance is mostly not provided because the species was recorded on an ad hoc basis, based on the observation of the occurrence. ?GES extended threshold ? Threshold for achievement of GES was not defined due to lack of reference base values. GES assessment was based on expert judgement.?	A final list was co-operated with a total of 59 non-indigenous species in the subdivision of Madeira. This figure is higher than initially reported as a result of the monitoring work, mainly in marinas, ports and artificial reefs, which have been carried out in the subdivision since 2014. This observation most probably reflects the increased effort by the scientific community in research in the areas of taxonomy and biogeography of marine organisms. With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the inclusion of non-indigenous species present has significantly increased the list of non-indigenous species for the subdivision of Madeira. This list currently comprises 59 species, a significantly higher number than initially reported (41 species), which does not represent the actual rate of new introductions. It is considered unprudent to assess the environmental status of Madeira?s marine and transitional waters against criteria D2C2 and D2C3, as it appears that no information has been gathered for this purpose. On the other hand, when looking at the information available about populations of non-indigenous species in Madeira, it appears that abundance is mostly not provided because the species was recorded on an ad hoc basis, based on the observation of the occurrence. ?GES extended threshold ? Threshold for achievement of GES was not defined due to lack of reference base values. GES assessment was based on expert judgement.?	A final list was co-operated with a total of 59 non-indigenous species in the subdivision of Madeira. This figure is higher than initially reported as a result of the monitoring work, mainly in marinas, ports and artificial reefs, which have been carried out in the subdivision since 2014. This observation most probably reflects the increased effort by the scientific community in research in the areas of taxonomy and biogeography of marine organisms. With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the inclusion of non-indigenous species present has significantly increased the list of non-indigenous species for the subdivision of Madeira. This list currently comprises 59 species, a significantly higher number than initially reported (41 species), which does not represent the actual rate of new introductions. It is considered unprudent to assess the environmental status of Madeira?s marine and transitional waters against criteria D2C2 and D2C3, as it appears that no information has been gathered for this purpose. On the other hand, when looking at the information available about populations of non-indigenous species in Madeira, it appears that abundance is mostly not provided because the species was recorded on an ad hoc basis, based on the observation of the occurrence. ?GES extended threshold ? Threshold for achievement of GES was not defined due to lack of reference base values. GES assessment was based on expert judgement.?	A final list was co-operated with a total of 59 non-indigenous species in the subdivision of Madeira. This figure is higher than initially reported as a result of the monitoring work, mainly in marinas, ports and artificial reefs, which have been carried out in the subdivision since 2014. This observation most probably reflects the increased effort by the scientific community in research in the areas of taxonomy and biogeography of marine organisms. With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the inclusion of non-indigenous species present has significantly increased the list of non-indigenous species for the subdivision of Madeira. This list currently comprises 59 species, a significantly higher number than initially reported (41 species), which does not represent the actual rate of new introductions. It is considered unprudent to assess the environmental status of Madeira?s marine and transitional waters against criteria D2C2 and D2C3, as it appears that no information has been gathered for this purpose. On the other hand, when looking at the information available about populations of non-indigenous species in Madeira, it appears that abundance is mostly not provided because the species was recorded on an ad hoc basis, based on the observation of the occurrence. ?GES extended threshold ? Threshold for achievement of GES was not defined due to lack of reference base values. GES assessment was based on expert judgement.?	A final list was co-operated with a total of 59 non-indigenous species in the subdivision of Madeira. This figure is higher than initially reported as a result of the monitoring work, mainly in marinas, ports and artificial reefs, which have been carried out in the subdivision since 2014. This observation most probably reflects the increased effort by the scientific community in research in the areas of taxonomy and biogeography of marine organisms. With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the inclusion of non-indigenous species present has significantly increased the list of non-indigenous species for the subdivision of Madeira. This list currently comprises 59 species, a significantly higher number than initially reported (41 species), which does not represent the actual rate of new introductions. It is considered unprudent to assess the environmental status of Madeira?s marine and transitional waters against criteria D2C2 and D2C3, as it appears that no information has been gathered for this purpose. On the other hand, when looking at the information available about populations of non-indigenous species in Madeira, it appears that abundance is mostly not provided because the species was recorded on an ad hoc basis, based on the observation of the occurrence. ?GES extended threshold ? Threshold for achievement of GES was not defined due to lack of reference base values. GES assessment was based on expert judgement.?	A final list was co-operated with a total of 59 non-indigenous species in the subdivision of Madeira. This figure is higher than initially reported as a result of the monitoring work, mainly in marinas, ports and artificial reefs, which have been carried out in the subdivision since 2014. This observation most probably reflects the increased effort by the scientific community in research in the areas of taxonomy and biogeography of marine organisms. With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the inclusion of non-indigenous species present has significantly increased the list of non-indigenous species for the subdivision of Madeira. This list currently comprises 59 species, a significantly higher number than initially reported (41 species), which does not represent the actual rate of new introductions. It is considered unprudent to assess the environmental status of Madeira?s marine and transitional waters against criteria D2C2 and D2C3, as it appears that no information has been gathered for this purpose. On the other hand, when looking at the information available about populations of non-indigenous species in Madeira, it appears that abundance is mostly not provided because the species was recorded on an ad hoc basis, based on the observation of the occurrence. ?GES extended threshold ? Threshold for achievement of GES was not defined due to lack of reference base values. GES assessment was based on expert judgement.?	A final list was co-operated with a total of 59 non-indigenous species in the subdivision of Madeira. This figure is higher than initially reported as a result of the monitoring work, mainly in marinas, ports and artificial reefs, which have been carried out in the subdivision since 2014. This observation most probably reflects the increased effort by the scientific community in research in the areas of taxonomy and biogeography of marine organisms. With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the inclusion of non-indigenous species present has significantly increased the list of non-indigenous species for the subdivision of Madeira. This list currently comprises 59 species, a significantly higher number than initially reported (41 species), which does not represent the actual rate of new introductions. It is considered unprudent to assess the environmental status of Madeira?s marine and transitional waters against criteria D2C2 and D2C3, as it appears that no information has been gathered for this purpose. On the other hand, when looking at the information available about populations of non-indigenous species in Madeira, it appears that abundance is mostly not provided because the species was recorded on an ad hoc basis, based on the observation of the occurrence. ?GES extended threshold ? Threshold for achievement of GES was not defined due to lack of reference base values. GES assessment was based on expert judgement.?	A final list was co-operated with a total of 59 non-indigenous species in the subdivision of Madeira. This figure is higher than initially reported as a result of the monitoring work, mainly in marinas, ports and artificial reefs, which have been carried out in the subdivision since 2014. This observation most probably reflects the increased effort by the scientific community in research in the areas of taxonomy and biogeography of marine organisms. With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the inclusion of non-indigenous species present has significantly increased the list of non-indigenous species for the subdivision of Madeira. This list currently comprises 59 species, a significantly higher number than initially reported (41 species), which does not represent the actual rate of new introductions. It is considered unprudent to assess the environmental status of Madeira?s marine and transitional waters against criteria D2C2 and D2C3, as it appears that no information has been gathered for this purpose. On the other hand, when looking at the information available about populations of non-indigenous species in Madeira, it appears that abundance is mostly not provided because the species was recorded on an ad hoc basis, based on the observation of the occurrence. ?GES extended threshold ? Threshold for achievement of GES was not defined due to lack of reference base values. GES assessment was based on expert judgement.?	A final list was co-operated with a total of 59 non-indigenous species in the subdivision of Madeira. This figure is higher than initially reported as a result of the monitoring work, mainly in marinas, ports and artificial reefs, which have been carried out in the subdivision since 2014. This observation most probably reflects the increased effort by the scientific community in research in the areas of taxonomy and biogeography of marine organisms. With regard to the primary criterion D2C1, since the thresholds for the number of new introductions of non-indigenous species at regional or sub-regional level have not been established at the time, it is considered that the criterion should not be interpreted literally, but should nevertheless be assessed. In this assessment, the inclusion of non-indigenous species present has significantly increased the list of non-indigenous species for the subdivision of Madeira. This list currently comprises 59 species, a significantly higher number than initially reported (41 species), which does not represent the actual rate of new introductions. It is considered unprudent to assess the environmental status of Madeira?s marine and transitional waters against criteria D2C2 and D2C3, as it appears that no information has been gathered for this purpose. On the other hand, when looking at the information available about populations of non-indigenous species in Madeira, it appears that abundance is mostly not provided because the species was recorded on an ad hoc basis, based on the observation of the occurrence. ?GES extended threshold ? Threshold for achievement of GES was not defined due to lack of reference base values. GES assessment was based on expert judgement.?
Assessments period	2014-2018	2014-2018	2014-2018	2014-2018	2014-2018	2014-2018	2014-2018	2014-2018	2014-2018	2014-2018	2014-2018	2014-2018	2014-2018	2014-2018	2014-2018
Related pressures	Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of microbial pathogens Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of microbial pathogens Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of microbial pathogens Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of microbial pathogens Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of microbial pathogens Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of microbial pathogens Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of microbial pathogens Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of microbial pathogens Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of microbial pathogens Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of microbial pathogens Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of microbial pathogens Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of microbial pathogens Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of microbial pathogens Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of microbial pathogens Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species	Input of genetically modified species and translocation of native species Input of microbial pathogens Input or spread of non-indigenous species Loss of, or change to, natural biological communities due to cultivation of animal or plant species Newly-introduced non-indigenous species
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