Member State report / Art10 / 2018 / D11 / North East Atlantic

Report type Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article Art. 10 Environmental targets (and Art. 17 updates)
Report due 2018-10-15
GES Descriptor D11 Energy, incl. underwater noise
Region/subregion North East Atlantic
Reported by Member state
Member state
Sweden
Denmark
Germany
Netherlands
Belgium
France
United Kingdom
Ireland
Spain
Portugal
Member state report
Reporting area(s) MRUs used
  • ANS-SE-SR-Nordsjon
  • DK-TOTAL-part-ANS
  • ANSDE_MS
  • ANS-NL-MS-1
  • ANS-BE-MS-1
  • ABI-FR-MS-GDG
  • ABI-FR-MS-GDG-NORD
  • ABI-FR-MS-GDG-SUD
  • ACS-FR-MS-MC
  • ANS-FR-MS-MMN
  • ACS-IE-AA-001
  • ABI-ES-SD-NOR
  • ABI-ES-SD-SUD
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • ABI-PT-SD-CONT
  • AMA-PT-SD-AZO
  • AMA-PT-SD-MAD
Features Structure, functions and processes of marine ecosystems: Species
  • All mammals (1)
  • All birds (2)
  • All cephalopods (2)
  • All fish (2)
  • All mammals (23)
  • Turtles (2)
  • All mammals (1)
Features Structure, functions and processes of marine ecosystems: Ecosystems, including food webs
  • Sound (1)
Features Structure, functions and processes of marine ecosystems: No theme
  • All marine ecosystem elements (39)
  • All marine ecosystem elements (4)
Features Anthropogenic pressures on the marine environment: Biological
  • Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) (5)
  • Input of microbial pathogens (2)
  • Input or spread of non-indigenous species (2)
Features Anthropogenic pressures on the marine environment: Physical
  • Changes to hydrological conditions (6)
  • Physical disturbance to seabed (7)
  • Physical loss of the seabed (5)
  • All physical pressures (1)
Features Anthropogenic pressures on the marine environment: Substances, litter and energy
  • Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) (5)
  • Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) (3)
  • Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition (2)
  • Input of other forms of energy (including electromagnetic fields, light and heat) (2)
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events (3)
  • Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) (2)
  • Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) (2)
  • Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) (21)
  • All pressures related to inputs of substances, litter and energy (6)
  • Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) (9)
  • Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) (3)
Features Anthropogenic pressures on the marine environment: No theme
  • All pressures (11)
Features Pressure levels and impacts in marine environment: Biological
  • Newly-introduced non-indigenous species (1)
Features Pressure levels and impacts in marine environment: Physical and hydrological
  • Continuous low frequency sound (1)
  • Impulsive sound in water (6)
  • Continuous low frequency sound (1)
  • Impulsive sound in water (1)
  • Impulsive sound in water (1)
  • Impulsive sound in water (2)
  • Continuous low frequency sound (10)
  • Impulsive sound in water (10)
Features Pressure levels and impacts in marine environment: Chemical
  • Eutrophication (3)
GES components
  • D1 Mammals (1)
  • D11 Energy, incl. underwater noise (1)
  • D11C1 Anthropogenic impulsive sound (11.1, 11.1.1) (6)
  • D11C2 Anthropogenic continuous low-frequency sound (11.2, 11.2.1) (1)
  • D1 Birds (8)
  • D1 Cephalopods (7)
  • D1 Fish (9)
  • D1 Mammals (8)
  • D1 Pelagic habitats (9)
  • D11 Energy, incl. underwater noise (9)
  • D2 Non-indigenous species (1)
  • D4 Food webs/D1 Ecosystems (9)
  • D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Benthic habitats (6)
  • D7 Hydrographical changes (2)
  • D11C1 Anthropogenic impulsive sound (11.1, 11.1.1) (1)
  • D11C2 Anthropogenic continuous low-frequency sound (11.2, 11.2.1) (1)
  • D11 Energy, incl. underwater noise (2)
  • D11C1 Anthropogenic impulsive sound (11.1, 11.1.1) (1)
  • D11C2 Anthropogenic continuous low-frequency sound (11.2, 11.2.1) (1)
  • D1 Biodiversity (2)
  • D11 Energy, incl. underwater noise (23)
  • D11 Energy, incl. underwater noise (1)
  • D11C1 Anthropogenic impulsive sound (11.1, 11.1.1) (1)
  • D1 Biodiversity (42)
  • D10 Litter (46)
  • D11 Energy, incl. underwater noise (55)
  • D2 Non-indigenous species (42)
  • D3 Commercial fish and shellfish (42)
  • D4 Food webs/D1 Ecosystems (42)
  • D5 Eutrophication (46)
  • D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Benthic habitats (42)
  • D7 Hydrographical changes (42)
  • D8 Contaminants (46)
  • D9 Contaminants in seafood (45)
  • D1 Biodiversity (4)
  • D11 Energy, incl. underwater noise (12)
  • D11C1 Anthropogenic impulsive sound (11.1, 11.1.1) (1)
  • D11C2 Anthropogenic continuous low-frequency sound (11.2, 11.2.1) (1)
Target Number defined
1
7
9
2
2
7
2
44
7
Target code/description
ANSSE-E.2_Impulsivt_ljud_däggdjur: E.2 Human activities shall not cause harmful impulsive sound on the distribution areas of marine mammals during periods of sensitivity to disturbance. E.2 Human activities should not cause cause harm to the distribution for marine mothers during the time of the more sensitive to Diurgbance.
DK-T11.6: In connection with licensing offshore activities requiring an environmental impact assessment (EIA), the approval authority is encouraging reporting to the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (monitoring programme) of registrations of impulse noise. (Operational target)
DK-T11.3: Activities by the authorities under the Ministry of Defence that cause impulse noise in the marine environment are, as far as possible, being assessed and adapted to reduce possible adverse effects on marine animals under the Habitats Directive, provided this does not conflict with national security or defence objectives. Defence Command Denmark applies current NATO standards when carrying out environmental assessments.
DK-T11.4: When conducting preliminary seismic studies, adequate remedial action is taken in accordance with the Danish Energy Agency's guidelines on standard terms and conditions for preliminary studies at sea.
DK-T11.2: Anthropogenic activities causing impulse sound are planned such that direct adverse effects on vulnerable populations of marine animals from the spatial distribution, temporal extent, and levels of anthropogenic impulsive sound are avoided as far as possible and such that these effects are assessed not to have long-term adverse effects on population levels.
DK-T11.1: As far as possible, marine mammals under the Habitats Directive are not exposed to impulsive sounds that lead to permanent hearing loss (PTS). The limit value for PTS is currently assessed as 200 and 190 dB re.1 uPa2s SEL for seals and porpoise, respec-tively (the best knowledge currently available is on these species). However, it is likely that these limits will be revised as new knowledge on this field becomes available. The values are the sound-exposure level accumulated over two hours.
DK-T11.5: The Ministry of Environment and Food contributes to work regionally and in the EU regarding establishment of threshold values and determination of good environmental status, and is working to ensure that the level of underwater noise is in accordance here-to.
DK-T11.7: Through increased monitoring, the Ministry of Environment and Food is improving knowledge about the extent and levels of low-frequency noise in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. (Operational target)
UZN6.2: Noise inputs due to continuous, especially low-frequency broadband noises have no negative spatial and temporal effects, such as significant (substantial) disturbances (expulsion from habitats, masking of biologically relevant signals, etc.) and physical damage to marine species. As continuous noise inputs predominantly originate from the shipping sector, the specific operational objective of reducing the contribution of noise stemming from ships to the background levels should be aimed for. 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 describes the achievement of objectives and the state of implementation of the measures respectively. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment on progress towards achieving the target is available, will this be reported in the Progress Assessment.
UZN3.3: If, taking into account the effects of climate change, the environmental conditions are met for the successful reintroduction of locally extinct or endangered species, their resettlement or the stabilisation of their populations will be sought, as well as other causes of risk for these species removed in sufficiently large marine areas. Species that have been extinct in the German North Sea locally or whose numbers have fallen to a level putting stocks at risk include for example, the sturgeon (Acipenser sturio), the Helgoland Lobster (Homarus gammarus) and the European oyster (Ostrea edulis). 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 the state of implementation of the measures respectively. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment on progress towards achieving the target is available, will this be reported in the Progress Assessment.
UZN3.1: Sufficient spatial and temporal refuge and rest zones for ecosystem components exist. In order to protect against anthropogenic interference, for instance unused and/or restricted areas will be established ("no-take-zones and "no-take-times" for fisheries in accordance with the rules of the CFP)(see inter alia, Recital 39 of the MSFD). 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 the state of implementation of the measures respectively. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment on progress towards achieving the target is available, will this be reported in the Progress Assessment. However, for birds, fish, mammals and benthic habitats, it was established that the environmental target UZ3.1. was not met.
UZN6: The objective is "seas without interference from anthropogenic energy inputs". The objective is implemented by means of the operational objectives UZ6.1, UZN6.2, UZN6.3, UZN6.4 and UZN6.5. 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 describes the achievement of objectives and the state of implementation of the measures respectively. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment on progress towards achieving the target is available, will this be reported in the Progress Assessment.
UZN6.1: Anthropogenic noise by sound signals and shock waves does not cause physical harm (e.g. a temporary hearing threshold shift in harbour porpoises) and no significant disturbance of marine species. 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 the state of implementation of the measures respectively. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment on progress towards achieving the target is available, will this be reported in the Progress Assessment.
UZN6.3: The anthropogenic heat input does not have negative geographic and temporal impacts or does not exceed the agreed limit values. The Wadden Sea does not exceed a temperature increase in sediment of 2 K at a depth of 30 cm and does not exceed a temperature increase of 2 K in the EEZ of 20 cm. 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 describes the achievement of objectives and the state of implementation of the measures respectively. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment on progress towards achieving the target is available, will this be reported in the Progress Assessment.
UZN3: The global objective is: "Seas without harming marine species and habitats through the impact of human activities". The objective is implemented by means of the operational objectives UZ3.1, UZN3.2, UZN3.3, UZN3.4 and UZN3.5. 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 progress towards achieving the target will this be reported in the Progress Assessment.
UZN3.4: Human infrastructures and uses do not pose a threat to the natural distribution (including migration) of species for which passable migration corridors present essential habitats. 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 of the text shows the achievement of objectives and the state of implementation of the measures respectively. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment on progress towards achieving the target is available, will this be reported in the Progress Assessment. However, in relation to birds, it was found that the environmental objective was not achieved.
UZN3.2: The structure and function of food webs and marine habitats will not be adversely affected further by by-catches, discards and bottom-trawlers. The regeneration of those parts of the ecosystem that have been damaged due to past interventions will be sought. The functional groups of biological characteristics (MSFD Annex III Table 1) or their food base are not endangered. 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 of the text shows the achievement of objectives and the state of implementation of the measures respectively. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment on progress towards achieving the target is available, will this be reported in the Progress Assessment. However, in relation to birds, it was found that the environmental objective was not achieved.
ANSNL-D11T1: The continuation of stricter regulations regarding the prevention of harmful effects due to impulsive noise.
ANSNL-D11T2: Developing a limit on the number of days of disturbance at regional level (OSPAR).
D11.T2: No positive trend in the yearly mean ambient noise level within the 1/3 octave bands 63 and 125 Hz.
D11.T1: The level of anthropogenic impulsive sound, normalized to 750 m from the source, does not exceed 185 dB re 1μPa (Lz-p).
OE_MMN_gen_D11.1: Limit the pressures that physiologically impact species and their ability to detect and communicate acoustically / Protect functional habitats from noise disturbance that has a significant impact on their species
OE_ATL_ope_D11.2: Limit acoustic disturbance by acting on the organisation of maritime space and on the determination of periods, intensities and durations of underwater emissions to take account of the sensitivity of marine ecosystems
OE_GMC_gen_D11.1: Limit the pressures that physiologically impact species and their ability to detect and communicate acoustically / Protect functional habitats from noise disturbance that has a significant impact on their species
D11-OE02: Maintain or reduce the level of continuous noise produced by anthropogenic activities, including maritime traffic
D11-OE01: Reducing the noise level of impulsive emissions in relation to the risks of disturbance and mortality of marine mammals
OE_ATL_ope_D11.1: Limit acoustic disturbance from marine activities and works, taking into account the sensitivity of marine ecosystems.
OE_GMC_gen_D1.1: Maintain or achieve the good conservation status of species and habitats of community interest
D11T1: The spatial distribution, temporal extent, and levels of anthropogenic impulsive sound sources do not exceed levels that adversely affect populations of marine animals.
Cycle 1 D11T1: Target: Establishment of a register of impulsive noise to determine the current level and trends in impulsive noise in the Irish Marine Assessment Area. Notes: The targets for MSFD Cycle 2 have been aligned with the criteria outlined in the Commission Decision 2017/848. Where targets from MSFD Cycle 1 do not align with the Criteria these have been discontinued and have been reported as ‘Target no longer needed’. There was no Target timescale date specified in MSFD Cycle 1 for this target. The Timescale date 205012 has been entered to allow the Schema be submitted and processed without errors. Under no circumstances should this date be attributed to the now abandoned target.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.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.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.
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
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.
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.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.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
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.
00: Achieve or maintain the values and characteristics defined as GES for all descriptors of the good environmental status in the Canary Islands
B.1.10: Ensure that the underwater noise levels do not give rise to significant impacts on marine biodiversity.
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.
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.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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.1.9: Ensure that the underwater noise levels do not give rise to significant impacts on marine biodiversity.
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.
B.S.12: Develop/support measures for the prevention or mitigation of environmental noise and impulsive noise impacts ? Number of initiatives or actions aimed at reducing pressure from ambient noise and impulsive noise sources
00: Achieve or maintain values and characteristics defined as GES for all descriptors of GES in North Atlantic region.
B.N.12: Develop/support measures for the prevention or mitigation of environmental noise and impulsive noise impacts ? Number of initiatives or actions aimed at reducing pressure from ambient noise and impulsive noise sources
B.1.6: Ensure that the underwater noise levels do not give rise to significant impacts on marine biodiversity.
C.1.4: This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
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
B.3.4: Improve knowledge on marine noise and other energy inputs in the marine environment, as well as the impacts on marine biodiversity. In the second cycle, this objective has been joined together to form the following second cycle target: B.C.13. Encourage scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment to respond to knowledge gaps identified in the Initial Assessment and in the successive phases of Marine Strategies. This objective will be developed as a new one.
B.3.4: Improve knowledge on marine noise and other energy inputs in the marine environment, as well as the impacts on marine biodiversity. 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.
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
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.
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.
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.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
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.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.
00: Achieve or maintain the values and characteristics defined as GES for all descriptors of GES in South Atlantic region
B.3.4: Improve knowledge on marine noise and other energy inputs in the marine environment, as well as the impacts on marine biodiversity. 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.
B.C.11: Develop/support measures for the prevention or mitigation of environmental noise and impulsive noise impacts ? Number of initiatives or actions aimed at reducing pressure from environmental noise sources and impulsive noise
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.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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
AMAPT-T001-D11MAD: Prepare study assessing the conditions and resources necessary for the installation and operation of underwater noise monitoring devices
Meta-Azo17: Operational Target - Develop and implement appropriate methodologies to obtain information to enable the GES to be assessed by 2024.
ABIPT-T2-D11Cont: Identification of risk areas for marine mammals in the subdivision of the continent, taking into account the regional context by 2024. (amendment to target of 2012, Cont. 14)
ABIPT-T1-D11Cont: Implement by 2021 a registration system for temporal and spatial characterisation of both low and medium frequency noise generating activities in accordance with the specifications recommended by TG Noise and adopted at OSPAR level.
Meta-Azo18: Set up and deploy a network of infrastructures to permit monitoring of noise and species susceptible to such pressure, such as cetaceans.
D11-AZO-M1: To identify noise risk areas for marine mammals in the subdivision of the Azores by 2024. Identification of these areas will be carried out as part of the RAGES project ? risk-based Approaches to Good Environmental Status (110661/2018/794607/SUB/ENV.C2).
AMAPT-T016-D11MAD: Identification of risk areas for marine mammals in the subdivision of Madeira considering the regional context by 2024.
Target value No. of parameters/elements with quantitative values
  • Not reported (1 - 100.0%)
  • Reported (0 - 0.0%)
  • Not reported (7 - 100.0%)
  • Reported (0 - 0.0%)
  • Not reported (9 - 100.0%)
  • Reported (0 - 0.0%)
  • Not reported (2 - 100.0%)
  • Reported (0 - 0.0%)
  • Not reported (2 - 100.0%)
  • Reported (0 - 0.0%)
  • Not reported (19 - 82.6%)
  • Reported (4 - 17.4%)
  • Not reported (1 - 100.0%)
  • Reported (0 - 0.0%)
  • Not reported (21 - 100.0%)
  • Reported (0 - 0.0%)
  • Not reported (10 - 83.3%)
  • Reported (2 - 16.7%)
Target status No. of assessments per category
  • Status not reported (1 - 100.0%)
  • Target not yet achieved (7 - 100.0%)
  • Status not reported (5 - 55.6%)
  • Target not yet achieved (4 - 44.4%)
  • Target not yet achieved (2 - 100.0%)
  • Status not reported (2 - 100.0%)
  • Status not reported (11 - 47.8%)
  • Target not yet achieved (12 - 52.2%)
  • Target achieved (1 - 100.0%)
  • Status not reported (12 - 57.1%)
  • Target achieved (9 - 42.9%)
  • Target not yet achieved (12 - 100.0%)
Assessment period No. of targets per period
2011-2016 (1 - 100.0%)
2018-2024 (7 - 100.0%)
2011-2016 (9 - 100.0%)
2015-2015 (2 - 100.0%)
2012-2018 (2 - 100.0%)
2012-2018 (11 - 47.8%)
2015-2021 (12 - 52.2%)
2016-2018 (1 - 100.0%)
2012-2018 (19 - 90.5%)
2012-2108 (2 - 9.5%)
2012-2018 (2 - 16.7%)
2018-2020 (6 - 50.0%)
2018-2024 (1 - 8.3%)
2019-2024 (1 - 8.3%)
2020-2024 (2 - 16.7%)
Timescale to achieve targets No. of targets per date
2020-12 (1 - 100.0%)
2024-10 (7 - 100.0%)
2020-12 (9 - 100.0%)
2020-07 (1 - 50.0%)
2024-07 (1 - 50.0%)
2020-12 (2 - 100.0%)
2018-12 (1 - 4.3%)
2020-12 (10 - 43.5%)
2026-12 (12 - 52.2%)
2018-12 (1 - 50.0%)
2050-12 (1 - 50.0%)
2020-12 (21 - 38.2%)
2024-12 (34 - 61.8%)
2019-12 (1 - 7.1%)
2021-12 (1 - 7.1%)
2024-10 (1 - 7.1%)
2024-12 (11 - 78.6%)
Update date No. of targets per date
2018-12 (1 - 100.0%)
2019-04 (7 - 100.0%)
2018-10 (9 - 100.0%)
2018-07 (2 - 100.0%)
2018-09 (2 - 100.0%)
2019-09 (23 - 100.0%)
2015-03 (1 - 50.0%)
2020-06 (1 - 50.0%)
2012-11 (21 - 38.2%)
2019-07 (34 - 61.8%)
2012-10 (3 - 21.4%)
2015-06 (1 - 7.1%)
2019-06 (1 - 7.1%)
2020-01 (3 - 21.4%)
2020-03 (6 - 42.9%)
Update type No. of targets per category
  • New target (1 - 100.0%)
  • Modified from 2012 definition (1 - 14.3%)
  • New target (6 - 85.7%)
  • Same as 2012 definition (9 - 100.0%)
  • Same as 2012 definition (2 - 100.0%)
  • Same as 2012 definition (2 - 100.0%)
  • New target (12 - 52.2%)
  • Target no longer needed (11 - 47.8%)
  • New target (1 - 50.0%)
  • Target no longer needed (1 - 50.0%)
  • Modified from 2012 definition (15 - 27.3%)
  • New target (34 - 61.8%)
  • Target no longer needed (6 - 10.9%)
  • Modified from 2012 definition (1 - 7.1%)
  • New target (9 - 64.3%)
  • Same as 2012 definition (4 - 28.6%)
Related indicators No. of different indicators reported
2
1
1
3
1
3
3
Related measures No. of different measures reported
1
3
8
2
2
3
1
12
3