ANSSE-E.1_Skräp: E.1 The marine environment shall, as far as possible, be free from litter.

UZN5.3: Other adverse environmental effects (such as entanglement and strangulation by waste parts) are reduced to a minimum. The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report shows the achievement of objectives and/or the state of implementation of the measures. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment on the state of achievement of the target is available, this will be reported in the Progress Assessment. The indicator "number of live birds in breeding colonies", which is considered under Article 10, is not included here, as the detailed report under Article 8_GES (D10C4) is already reported. Reference is made to Article 8_ESG reporting.
UZN5: The objective is "Seas without pressures from waste". The objective is implemented by means of the operational objectives UZN5.1, UZN5.2 and UZN5.3. The environmental objectives established in 2012 and their description under the 2012 MSFD report continue to apply. They are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report shows the achievement of objectives and/or the state of implementation of the measures. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment is available on the state of achievement of the target, this will be reported in the Progress Assessment.
UZN5.2: Hazardous waste proven to be present in marine organisms (in particular, microplastics) are approaching zero in the long term. The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report shows the achievement of objectives and/or the state of implementation of the measures. The level of achievement of objectives will be assessed through OSPAR indicator OSPAR PLASTIC_FUL_STMCHS: Waste quantities in stomachs of fulmars reported in the North Sea for D10C1 and D10C3 in Article 8 Report Sheet. Reporting will not be repeated under ProgressAssessment.
UZN5.1: A continuous reduction of input of and already present waste results in a significant reduction of harmful effects on the marine environment on beaches, the sea surface, the water column and the seabed. The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report shows the achievement of objectives and/or the state of implementation of the measures. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment is available on the state of achievement of the target, this will be reported in the Progress Assessment. The indicator "number of waste parts" relevant for Article 10 is not included here, as it is already reported in detail under Article 8_GES (D10C1). Reference is made to Article 8_ESG reporting.

ANSNL-D10T1: In the longer term, work towards quantitative (regional) targets for beach waste (30% reduction) and plastic in stomachs of fulmar (10% of birds; OSPAR EcoQO). In conjunction with the EU process for the Circular Economy and in careful coordination with neighbouring countries agree how such goals can be achieved.

OE_ATL_ope_D10.1: Limit the amount of waste reaching the sea and the coast by reducing the quantities produced at source.
OE_GMC_gen_D10.2: Significantly reduce the amount of waste present in the marine environment / Reduce the impacts of waste on species and habitats
D10-OE01: Reduce inputs and the presence of land-based wastes found at sea and on the coast
OE_ATL_ope_D10.3: Reduce the quantities of waste coming from the terrestrial environment (rivers, sewerage networks, etc.) by acting on areas with high inputs.
OE_GMC_gen_D10.1: Reducing at source the quantities of waste at sea and on the coast
D10-OE02: Reducing the input and presence of waste at sea from maritime activities, uses and developments
OE_ATL_ope_D10.2: Reduce the generation of waste from uses and activities in the marine environment by accompanying activities
OE_ATL_ope_D10.4: Significantly reduce the amount of waste in the marine environment by increasing the collection, recovery and treatment of the different types of marine litter.
OE_MMN_gen_D10.1: Reducing at source the quantities of waste at sea and on the coast
OE_MMN_gen_D10.2: Significantly reduce the amount of waste present in the marine environment / Reduce the impacts of waste on species and habitats

C.1.4: Ensure proper coordination of public administrations, institutions and sectors in the Canary Islands, which carry out work relating to the marine environment, in such a way as to avoid duplication and to exploit synergies. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.C.12. Ensure proper coordination of public administrations, institutions and sectors in the Canary Islands, which carry out work relating to the marine environment, in such a way as to avoid duplication and to exploit synergies. This objective will be produced as a new one, as the code and indicators have changed.
C.3.5: Increase awareness of the impact of human activities on habitats, especially biogenic and protected species, their species, populations and communities, their sensitivity, tolerance limits and acclimatisation and acclimatisation, especially in relation to fishing activities, infrastructure construction, dredging, extraction of non-renewable marine resources, pollution and interaction with the effects of climate change (acidification, heating, etc.). In the second cycle, this objective has been split into two: C.N..17. Improving knowledge on the effects of climate change on marine and coastal ecosystems, with a view to mainstreaming climate change variable into all phases of Marine Strategies C.N..17. Improving knowledge on the effects of climate change on marine and coastal ecosystems, with a view to mainstreaming climate change variable into all phases of Marine Strategies Both will be reported as new
B.S.14: Encourage scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment to address the knowledge gaps identified in the Initial Assessment and in the successive phases of Marine Strategies. * Awareness building on impacts arising from the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment, which are addressed by scientific studies and projects. OBJECTIVES 2012: B.3.1, B.3.2, B.3.3, B.3.4.
B.C.6: Strengthening actions to remove marine litter from the sea with the involvement of the fishing industry, as well as beach litter actions. • No. of ports where a litter fishing initiative takes place No of vessels involved in fishing for litter • kg/no of marine litter items collected.
C.S.7: Ensure proper coordination of public administrations, institutions and sectors in the South Atlantic demarcation district which carry out work related to the marine environment, in such a way as to avoid duplication and exploit synergies
C.3.1: Improving access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as ensuring the quality of this information. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.C.19. Improving access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as ensuring the quality of this information for both administrations and institutions related to the sea, and for the general public. This objective will be produced as a new one, as the code and indicators have changed.
B.1.5:
C.S.8: To ensure, through the Maritime Spatial Plan of the South Atlantic Marine area and/or other development tools, that human activities are developed in a sustainable manner and do not jeopardise the achievement of the Good Environmental Status. * Number of human activities covered by the management plan OBJECTIVE 2012: C1.5
B.C.3: Reduce the input of nutrients, pollutants and waste from waste water. Urban waste: • Percentage of residents equivalent with point of discharge to coastal waters or estuaries, meeting the requirements of Royal Decree-Law 11/95 and RD 509/1996 (Directive 91/271/EEC) • Percentage of agglomerations discharging directly into coastal and transitional waters satisfying the requirements of RDL 11/95 and RD 509/1996 (Directive 91/271/EEC) Industrial discharges: • Percentage of sewage treatment plants not complying with discharge authorisations according to the Verdes des Verdes OBJECTIVES 2012: B.1.1.
C.N.8: Promote, through the Marine Spatial Plan of the North Atlantic Demarcation and/or other development tools, that human activities are developed in a sustainable manner and do not jeopardise the achievement of the Good Environmental Status * Number of human activities covered by the management plan OBJECTIVE 2012: C1.5
B.1.5: Reduce the amount of marine litter generated by land-based and maritime sources
B.N.8: • Recovery rate of fishing gear.
00: Achieve or maintain the values and characteristics defined as GES for all descriptors of GES in South Atlantic region
A.N.10: Ensuring regulatory compliance * Estimation of surveillance in hours * Infringements identified vs sanctions imposed * Human resources available for monitoring and equipment available. OBJECTIVE 2012: A.1.9
C.1.3: Ensure social participation in the marine strategy of the Canary Islands area by means of dissemination, awareness-raising, voluntary environmental education and involvement of stakeholders in the marine environment. In the second cycle, this objective has remained the same, with the exception of the code: C.C.11. Ensure social participation in the marine strategy of the Canary Islands area by means of dissemination, awareness-raising, voluntary environmental education and involvement of stakeholders in the marine environment. This objective will be produced as a new one, as the code and indicators have changed.
C.1.4: This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
B.1.1: To reduce the volume of direct or indirect discharges without appropriate treatment (industrial discharges, waste water, run-off from rivers, run-off, etc.) to the marine environment, as well as to improve the efficiency of sewage treatment stations and sewerage systems in order to minimise the input of litter, pollutants and nutrients to the marine environment. In the second cycle, the object was split in 4: B.N.3.Reducing nutrient inputs, pollutants and litter from river discharges. B.N.4.Reducing nutrient inputs, pollutants and garbage from waste water. B.N.5.Reducing nutrient inputs, pollutants and litter from rain episodes. B.N.6. Reducing the contribution of nutrients and pollutants from agriculture: Excess and return on irrigation and livestock use, among others. These objectives will be reported as new
A.1.12: Ensuring proper surveillance of the marine environment through remote or on-site systems In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: A.C.13. Ensuring regulatory compliance This modified objective will be produced as a new objective, as the code and indicators have changed.
B.1.5: Reduce in general the total number of marine litter objects on the coast line for the year 2020 in South Atlantic.
C.N.7: Achieve adequate coordination of public administrations, institutions and sectors in the North Atlantic region that carry out work related to the marine environment, so as to avoid duplication and take advantage of synergies * Number of initiatives, projects and coordination meetings * Number of themes in which coordination initiatives are adopted OBJECTIVE 2012: C.1.4.
B.N.16: To improve the coordination and standardisation at national level of programmes for monitoring the introduction of substances, waste and energy to the marine environment. • Development of methodologies/common protocols/guidelines. • No of meetings for updating the monitoring programmes. • Development of common access database for the different operators of monitoring programmes.
A.1.9: Ensuring proper surveillance of the marine environment through remote or on-site systems In the second cycle, this target has been amended to: A.N.10. Ensuring regulatory compliance This modified objective will be produced as a new objective, as the code and indicators have changed.
B.1.4: Reduce the amount of marine litter generated by land-based and maritime sources
C.C.22: Integrate into decision-making and management of the marine environment results and knowledge acquired through scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impact of human activities on habitats, species, populations and communities * Criteria for evaluation and monitoring of the results of scientific projects/studies (based on the references in documents) * Objectives and management measures for which the design has taken into account the results of scientific projects/studies
B.S.8: • Recovery rate of fishing gear.
B.S.11: Reduce the amount of microplastics that reach the marine environment. • Adbundance of microplastics on beaches in the sea basin • No of measures incorporated by industrial sectors (including the pre-production industry, tyre wear, breakdown of paints, washing of synthetic clothes, wear sports pitches in artificial turf, and intentional use in the cosmetics industry and detergents) to reduce the production of microplastics and their effectiveness. • No. of adopted restraining measures
C.S.16: Encourage scientific studies and projects to address knowledge gaps identified in the initial assessment of the impact of human activities on marine and coastal ecosystems. * Number of studies and scientific projects promoted by public administrations dealing with these subjects. * Knowledge-based studies and scientific projects. OBJECTIVE 2012: C.3.5
B.N.5: Reducing nutrient inputs, pollutants and litter from rain episodes percentage of rainwater overflows in rain episodes that have measures in place to limit the presence of solids and floating in overflows of sanitation systems and / or to reduce pollution in overflows of sanitation systems. OBJECTIVE 2012: B.1.1
C.S.6: Ensure social participation in the Marine Strategy of the South Atlantic Basin through outreach, awareness-raising, voluntary environmental education and stakeholder involvement in the marine environment. * Number of initiatives for social participation and evaluation of their results OBJECTIVE 2012: C.1.3
B.N.7: Strengthening actions to remove marine litter from the sea with the involvement of the fishing industry, as well as beach litter actions. • No. of ports where a litter fishing initiative takes place No of vessels involved in fishing for litter • kg/no of marine litter items collected.
B.1.9: Reduce or not increase the quantities of litter resulting from beach fishing (by number of items per 100 m beach) compared to the reference levels established in 2012.
B.1.1: To reduce the volume of direct or indirect discharges without appropriate treatment (industrial discharges, waste water, run-off from rivers, run-off, etc.) to the marine environment, as well as to improve the efficiency of sewage treatment stations and sewerage systems in order to minimise the input of litter, pollutants and nutrients to the marine environment. In the second cycle, the object was split in 4: B.S.3.Reducing nutrient inputs, pollutants and litter from river discharges. B.S.4.Reducing nutrient inputs, pollutants and waste water litter. B.S.5.Reducing nutrient inputs, pollutants and litter from rain episodes. B.S.6. Reducing the contribution of nutrients and pollutants from agriculture: Excess and return on irrigation and livestock use, among others. These objectives will be reported as new
B.1.7: Reduce or not increase quantities of marine litter caused by fishing (given by weight per unit area) on the continental shelf compared to the reference levels set in 2012.
B.C.13: Encourage scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment, in response to knowledge gaps identified in the Initial Assessment and in the successive phases of Marine Strategies. * Awareness building on impacts arising from the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment, which are addressed by scientific studies and projects. OBJECTIVES 2012: B.3.1, B.3.2, B.3.3, B.3.4
B.N.9: Reduce the volume of illegal/irregular waste from ships discharged into the sea • Volume solid waste generated on board (MARPOL V) landed in ports in the sea basin • garbage floating, on the bottom, on beaches from shipping and fishing
A.S.10: Ensuring regulatory compliance * Estimation of surveillance in hours * Infringements identified vs sanctions imposed * Human resources available for monitoring and equipment available. OBJECTIVE 2012: A.1.9
B.S.7: Strengthening actions to remove marine litter from the sea with the involvement of the fishing industry, as well as beach litter actions. • No. of ports where a litter fishing initiative takes place No of vessels involved in fishing for litter • kg/no of marine litter items collected.
B.C.8: Reduce the volume of illegal/irregular waste from ships discharged into the sea • Volume solid waste generated on board (MARPOL V) landed in ports in the sea basin • garbage floating, on the bottom, on beaches from shipping and fishing
A. C.13: Ensuring regulatory compliance. * Surveying of surveillance in hours * Infringements identified vs sanctions imposed * Human resources available for surveillance and available materials. OBJECTIVE 2012: A.1.12
C.S.15: To improve access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as to ensure the quality of this information, both for maritime administrations and institutions and for the general public. • Existence of platforms for access and exchange of information on the marine environment which facilitate the management of public administrations • Means of access and quality of marine environment information available to citizens • Number of metadata available OBJECTIVE C.3.1
B.1.6: Reduce or not increase the surface area of the continental shelf affected by litter from fishing activities based on the reference levels established in 2012.
B.3.3:
B.E.16: Encourage scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment, in response to knowledge gaps identified in the Initial Assessment and in the successive phases of Marine Strategies. ? Awareness building on impacts arising from the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment, which are addressed by scientific studies and projects. OBJECTIVE 2012: B.3.1, B.3.2, B.3.3 AND B.3.4
B.C.14: Integrate into decision-making and management of the marine environment results and knowledge acquired through studies, initiatives and scientific projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment. * Criteria for evaluating and monitoring the results of scientific projects/studies. * Objectives and management measures for which the design has taken into account the results of scientific projects/studies.
B.1.7: Reduce or not increase the surface area of the continental shelf affected by litter from fishing activities based on the reference levels established in 2012.
00: Achieve or maintain the values and characteristics defined as GES for all descriptors of the good environmental status in the Canary Islands
B.C.4: Reducing the inputs of nutrients, pollutants and waste from rain episodes. • Percentage of storm water overflows that are in place with measures put in place to limit the presence of solid and floating reservoirs in storm water overflows or to reduce pollution in storm water overflows. OBJECTIVE 2012: B.1.1
C.N.15: To improve access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as to ensure the quality of this information, both for maritime administrations and institutions and for the general public. • Existence of platforms for access and exchange of information on the marine environment which facilitate the management of public administrations • Means of access and quality of marine environment information available to citizens • Number of metadata available OBJECTIVE C.3.1
B.C.7: • Recovery rate of fishing gear.
B.S.4: Reduce the input of nutrients, pollutants and waste from waste water. Urban waste: • Percentage of residents equivalent with point of discharge to coastal waters or estuaries, meeting the requirements of Royal Decree-Law 11/95 and RD 509/1996 (Directive 91/271/EEC) • Percentage of agglomerations discharging directly into coastal and transitional waters satisfying the requirements of RDL 11/95 and RD 509/1996 (Directive 91/271/EEC) Industrial discharges: • Percentage of sewage treatment plants not complying with discharge authorisations according to the Verdes des Verdes OBJECTIVES 2012: B.1.1.
B.N.14: Encourage scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment to address the knowledge gaps identified in the Initial Assessment and in the successive phases of Marine Strategies. * Awareness building on impacts arising from the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment, which are addressed by scientific studies and projects. OBJECTIVES 2012: B.3.1, B.3.2, B.3.3, B.3.4.
B.1.8: Reduce or not increase quantities of marine litter caused by fishing (given by weight per unit area) on the continental shelf compared to the reference levels set in 2012.
B.N.11: Reduce the amount of microplastics that reach the marine environment. • Availability of microplastics on beaches in the sea basin • No of measures incorporated by industrial sectors (including the pre-production industry, tyre wear, breakdown of paints, washing of synthetic clothes, wear sports pitches in artificial turf, and intentional use in the cosmetics industry and detergents) to reduce the production of microplastics and their effectiveness. • No. of adopted restraining measures
C.C.13: To guarantee, through the Maritime Spatial Plan of the Canary Islands area and/or other development tools, that human activities take place in a sustainable manner and do not jeopardise the achievement of the Good Environmental Status. * Number of human activities covered by the management plan OBJECTIVE 2012: C1.5
B.N.10: Reduce the amount of more frequent single-use plastics reaching the marine environment. • Only use of single-use plastic items on beaches in the sea basin, including: Ear metal buds, cutlery, plates and straws, food and beverage containers and flexible food packing, cigarette filters, lightweight plastic carrier bags and wet wipes.
C.3.5: Increase awareness of the impact of human activities on habitats, especially biogenic and protected species, their species, populations and communities, their sensitivity, tolerance limits and acclimatisation and acclimatisation, especially in relation to fishing activities, infrastructure construction, dredging, extraction of non-renewable marine resources, pollution and interaction with the effects of climate change (acidification, heating, etc.). In the second cycle, this objective has been split into two: C.C.20. Encourage scientific studies and projects to address knowledge gaps identified in the initial assessment of the impact of human activities on marine and coastal ecosystems. C.C.21. To improve knowledge on the effects of climate change on marine and coastal ecosystems, with a view to integrating the climate change variable in all phases of marine strategies. Both will be reported as new.
B.1.6: A general reduction in the total number of marine litter items on the coast line in the North Atlantic demarcation line for the year 2020.
C.1.3: Ensure public participation in the marine strategy of the North Atlantic demarcation through outreach, awareness-raising, voluntary environmental education and stakeholder involvement in the marine environment. In the second cycle, this objective has remained the same, with the exception of the code: C.N..6. Ensure public participation in the marine strategy of the North Atlantic demarcation through outreach, awareness-raising, voluntary environmental education and stakeholder involvement in the marine environment. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
B.N.15: Integrate into decision-making and management of the marine environment results and knowledge acquired through studies, initiatives and scientific projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment. * Criteria for evaluating and monitoring the results of scientific projects/studies. * Objectives and management measures for which the design has taken into account the results of scientific projects/studies.
B.3.3: Improving knowledge about the characteristics and impacts of marine litter, including its origin and dispersion. In the second cycle, this objective has been joined together to form the following second cycle target: B.S.14.Promote scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy on the marine environment, respond to knowledge gaps identified in the Initial Assessment and in the successive phases of Marine Strategies. This objective will be gained as a new objective.
00: Achieve or maintain values and characteristics defined as GES for all descriptors of GES in North Atlantic region.
B.S.16: To improve the coordination and standardisation at national level of programmes for monitoring the introduction of substances, waste and energy to the marine environment. • Development of methodologies/common protocols/guidelines. • No of meetings for updating the monitoring programmes. • Development of common access database for the different operators of monitoring programmes.
B.C.9: Reduce the amount of more frequent single-use plastics reaching the marine environment. • Only use of single-use plastic items on beaches in the sea basin, including: Ear metal buds, cutlery, plates and straws, food and beverage containers and flexible food packing, cigarette filters, lightweight plastic carrier bags and wet wipes.
C.3.5: Increase awareness of the impact of human activities on habitats, especially biogenic and protected species, their species, populations and communities, their sensitivity, tolerance limits and acclimatisation and acclimatisation, especially in relation to fishing activities, infrastructure construction, dredging, extraction of non-renewable marine resources, pollution and interaction with the effects of climate change (acidification, heating, etc.). In the second cycle, this objective has been split into two: C.S.16. Encourage scientific studies and projects to address knowledge gaps identified in the initial assessment of the impact of human activities on marine and coastal ecosystems. C.S.17. Improving knowledge on the effects of climate change on marine and coastal ecosystems, with a view to mainstreaming climate change variable into all phases of Marine Strategies Both will be reported as new
C.C.20: Encourage scientific studies and projects to address knowledge gaps identified in the initial assessment of the impact of human activities on marine and coastal ecosystems. * No. of studies and scientific projects promoted by public administrations dealing with these subjects. * Knowledge-based studies and scientific projects. OBJECTIVE 2012: C.3.5
B.S.10: Reduce the amount of more frequent single-use plastics reaching the marine environment. • Only use of single-use plastic items on beaches in the sea basin, including: Ear metal buds, cutlery, plates and straws, food and beverage containers and flexible food packing, cigarette filters, lightweight plastic carrier bags and wet wipes.
B.S.15: Integrate into decision-making and management of the marine environment results and knowledge acquired through studies, initiatives and scientific projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment. * Criteria for evaluating and monitoring the results of scientific projects/studies. * Objectives and management measures for which the design has taken into account the results of scientific projects/studies.
C.3.1: Improving access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as ensuring the quality of this information. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.S.15. To improve access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as to ensure the quality of this information, both for maritime administrations and institutions and for the general public. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
B.S.9: Reduce the volume of illegal/irregular waste from ships discharged into the sea • Volume solid waste generated on board (MARPOL V) landed in ports in the sea basin • garbage floating, on the bottom, on beaches from shipping and fishing
C.N.6: Ensure social participation in the marine strategy of the North Atlantic demarcation through outreach, awareness-raising, voluntary environmental education and stakeholder involvement in the marine environment. * Number of initiatives for social participation and evaluation of their results OBJECTIVE 2012: C.1.3
C.3.1: Improving access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as ensuring the quality of this information. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.N..15. To improve access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as to ensure the quality of this information, both for maritime administrations and institutions and for the general public. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
B.C.10: Reduce the amount of microplastics that reach the marine environment. • Adbundance of microplastics on beaches in the sea basin • No of measures incorporated by industrial sectors (including the pre-production industry, tyre wear, breakdown of paints, washing of synthetic clothes, wear sports pitches in artificial turf, and intentional use in the cosmetics industry and detergents) to reduce the production of microplastics and their effectiveness. • No. of adopted restraining measures
B.1.8: Reduce or not increase the quantities of litter resulting from beach fishing (by number of items per 100 m beach) compared to the reference levels established in 2012.
C.C.19: Improving access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as ensuring the quality of this information for both administrations and institutions related to the sea, and for the general public. • Existence of platforms for access and exchange of information on the marine environment which facilitate the management of public administrations • Means of access and quality of marine environment information available to citizens • Number of metadata available OBJECTIVE C.3.1
C.C.11: Ensuring social participation in the marine strategy of the Strait and Alboran area through initiatives for dissemination, awareness-raising, voluntary environmental education and involvement of stakeholders in the marine environment. * Number of initiatives for social participation and evaluation of their results OBJECTIVE 2012: C.1.3
C.1.3: Ensure social participation in the Marine Strategy of the South Atlantic Basin through outreach, awareness-raising, voluntary environmental education and stakeholder involvement in the marine environment. In the second cycle, this objective has remained the same, with the exception of the code: C.S.6. Ensure social participation in the Marine Strategy of the South Asian Basin through outreach, awareness-raising, voluntary environmental education and stakeholder involvement in the marine environment. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
C.N.16: Encourage scientific studies and projects to address knowledge gaps identified in the initial assessment of the impact of human activities on marine and coastal ecosystems. * No. of studies and scientific projects promoted by public administrations dealing with these subjects. * Knowledge-based studies and scientific projects. OBJECTIVE 2012: C.3.5
C.N.18: Integrate into decision-making and management of the marine environment results and knowledge acquired through scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impact of human activities on habitats, species, populations and communities * Criteria for evaluation and monitoring of the results of scientific projects/studies (based on the references in documents) * Objectives and management measures for which the design has taken into account the results of scientific projects/studies
B.C.15: To improve the coordination and standardisation at national level of programmes for monitoring the introduction of substances, waste and energy to the marine environment. • Development of methodologies/common protocols/guidelines. • No of meetings for updating the monitoring programmes. • Development of common access database for the different operators of monitoring programmes.
C.1.4: Achieve proper coordination of public administrations, institutions and sectors in the South Atlantic basin that carry out work related to the marine environment, in such a way as to avoid duplication and exploit synergies. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.S.7. Achieve proper coordination of public administrations, institutions and sectors in the South Atlantic basin that carry out work related to the marine environment, in such a way as to avoid duplication and exploit synergies. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
B.1.1: To reduce the volume of direct or indirect discharges without appropriate treatment (industrial discharges, waste water, run-off from rivers, run-off, etc.) to the marine environment, as well as to improve the efficiency of sewage treatment stations and sewerage systems in order to minimise the input of litter, pollutants and nutrients to the marine environment. In the second cycle, this objective has been split into: B.C.3. Reduce the input of nutrients, pollutants and waste from waste water. B.C.4. Reducing the inputs of nutrients, pollutants and waste from rain episodes. B.C.5. Reducing the contribution of nutrients and pollutants from agriculture: Excess and return on irrigation and livestock use, among others. These objectives will be established as new ones.
B.S.5: Reducing the inputs of nutrients, pollutants and waste from rain episodes. • Percentage of storm water overflows that are in place with measures put in place to limit the presence of solid and floating reservoirs in storm water overflows or to reduce pollution in storm water overflows. OBJECTIVE 2012: B.1.1
C.C.12: Ensuring proper coordination of public administrations, institutions and sectors in the Strait and Alboran area who carry out work related to the marine environment, in such a way as to avoid duplication and to exploit synergies. * Number of initiatives, projects and coordination meetings * Thematic areas in which coordination initiatives are taken OBJECTIVE 2012: C.1.4
A.1.9: Ensuring proper surveillance of the marine environment through remote or on-site systems In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: A.S.10. Ensuring regulatory compliance This modified objective will be produced as a new objective, as the code and indicators have changed.
C.S.18: Integrate into decision-making and management of the marine environment results and knowledge acquired through scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impact of human activities on habitats, species, populations and communities * Criteria for evaluation and monitoring of the results of scientific projects/studies (based on the references in documents) * Objectives and management measures for which the design has taken into account the results of scientific projects/studies
B.N.4: Reduce the input of nutrients, pollutants and waste from waste water. Urban waste: • Percentage of residents equivalent with point of discharge to coastal waters or estuaries, meeting the requirements of Royal Decree-Law 11/95 and RD 509/1996 (Directive 91/271/EEC) • Percentage of agglomerations discharging directly into coastal and transitional waters satisfying the requirements of RDL 11/95 and RD 509/1996 (Directive 91/271/EEC) Industrial discharges: • Percentage of waste-water treatment plants that do not comply with the discharge authorisations in the National Register of Verdes. OBJECTIVES 2012: B.1.1.
B.3.3: Improving knowledge about the characteristics and impacts of marine litter, including its origin and dispersion. In the second cycle, this objective has been joined together to form the following second cycle target: B.N.14. Encourage scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment to address the knowledge gaps identified in the Initial Assessment and in the successive phases of Marine Strategies. This objective will be gained as a new objective.

AMAPT-T009-D10MAD: Monitor and systematise the results of scientific studies on the cause-effect relationship between marine litter, biota and the marine environment, select for the subdivision of Madeira the most appropriate biological indicator to assess the impact of marine litter on biota and establish appropriate protocols for assessing indicator 10.2.1
Meta-AZO15: INDICIT (Implementation Of Indicators Of Marine Litter On Sea Turtles And Biota In Regional Sea Agreements And Marine Strategy Framework Directive Areas
ABIPT-T1-D10Cont: To establish bioindicators for marine litter and metrics for microplastics. (amendment of the 2012 targets ? Cont.12 and Cont.13)
D10-AZO-M2: Establish the thresholds for the D10 criteria necessary to assess GES and applicable in the Azores subdivision.
D10-AZO-M1: Establish the species Caretta caretta and Calonectris for bioindicators for monitoring intake of macro/micro-litter.
AMAPT-T010-D10MAD: Assess the potential of the Islands as a place of excellence to monitor marine litter in the Atlantic and how it is transported by currents by seeking an indicator of their functioning and environmental status
D6-AZO-M3 (former Azo.11): Reduce the use of impactful bottom fishing gear in benthic, coastal and oceanic communities, without affecting the profitability of fisheries.
D10-AZO-M3: Develop and implement appropriate methodology to obtain information to enable assessment of Good Environmental Status by 2024.
ABIPT-T3-D10Cont: By 2020 substantially reduce marine litter in OSPAR?s marine regions at levels where properties and quantities do not cause harm to the marine environment. (amendment of Cont. 6 and cont. 7 of 2012)
AMAPT-T004-D10MAD: Map and monitor the region?s meteo-oceanographical system (including, wave and surface induced waves induced by local winds, as well as open sea-and depth currents) in order to assist the decision making and assessment of environmental conditions and energy potential in other descriptors.
ABIPT-T2-D10Cont: By 2021, develop recommendations for reducing EPS and XPS (extruded politirene in marine litter).
Meta-AZO16: AGREE-06-2215-FEDER-000005
AMAPT-T007-D10MAD: Extending the Marine Protected Area of the subdivision by 2020, aiming at the protection and conservation of priority species and habitats
AMAPT-T008-D10MAD: Develop studies to obtain data to characterise the quantity, distribution and composition of micro-particles and their evolution over time and to establish protocols with sampling procedures and their methodology for evaluating the results