D1C2 Populations of birds, mammals and fish are not adversely affected due to anthropogenic pressures, and their long-term viability is ensured GES: Birds: When at least 75% of the species within a species group achieve their species specific threshold values. The species are assessed within each of the five species groups (surface feeding, pelagic feeding, benthic feeding, grazing and wading). Seals: GES defined as: When the threshold values ​​for all indicators of each species under relevant criteria are achieved in the assessment area. Each species is assessed on the basis of the criterion of D1C2, D1C3 and D1C4 which show the worst status. Fish: Coastal fish species achieve GES when at least 90% of the assessment areas reach the species specific threshold values. Demersal and pelagic species achieve GES when at least 90% of the species in each species group reach their threshold values. Status is assessed separately for the three species groups coastal fish, demersal fish and pelagic fish.

D1C3 The populations of birds, mammals and fish have demographic characteristics (eg size distribution, nutritional status and reproductive ability) that indicate that they are healthy and not adversely affected by human activity. Good environmental status: See D1C2. D1C3 The demographic characteristics (e.g., size structure, nutritional status and reproduction) of birds, mammals and fish indicate healthy populations that are not adversely affected due to anthropogenic pressures. GES: See under D1C2