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Transparency (1)

NutrientLevels (1)
OxygenLevels (1)
Transparency (1)

NutrientLevels (2)

NutrientLevels (2)
OxygenLevels (2)

NutrientLevels (1)
OxygenLevels (1)
Transparency (1)
Turbidity (1)

NutrientLevels (6)

FishCoastal (2)
FishDeep_sea (2)
FishDemersal (2)
FishPelagic (2)

MammalsToothedWhales (1)

FishCoastal (1)
FishDeep_sea (1)
FishDemersal (1)
FishPelagic (1)
FunctionalGroupOther (1)

LitRock (1)
LitSed (1)
MarineCoast (1)
SeabedHabitatsAll (1)
ShallCoarseSed (1)
ShallMud (1)
ShallMxdSed (1)
ShallRock (1)
ShallSand (1)
ShelfMud (1)
ShelfMxdSed (1)
ShelfSand (1)
WaterColumnHabitatsAll (1)

MarineCoast (1)
SeabedHabitatsAll (1)
ShallMud (1)
ShallMxdSed (1)
ShelfRock (1)
WaterColumnHabitatsAll (1)

SeabedHabitatsAll (1)
WaterColumnHabitatsAll (1)

WaterColumnHabitatsAll (2)

LitRock (1)
LitSed (1)
MarineCoast (1)
MarineOceanic (1)
MarineShelf (1)
ShallCoarseSed (1)
ShallMud (1)
ShallMxdSed (1)
ShallRock (1)
ShallSand (1)

BirdsAll (1)
FishAll (1)
MammalsAll (1)

FishAll (2)

AcutePollutionEvents (1)
InputN_Psubst (5)
IntroNonSynthSubst (1)
IntroSynthComp (1)

InputN_Psubst (1)
InputOrganics (1)

InputN_Psubst (1)
InputOrganics (1)

NutrientOrgEnrich (1)

InputN_Psubst (1)

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InputOrganics (2)
NutrientOrgEnrich (2)

ExtractSpeciesAll (1)
IntroHazSubstOther (1)
NutrientOrgEnrich (2)

NutrientOrgEnrich (1)

InputN_Psubst (2)
InputOrganics (2)
IntroHazSubstOther (2)
IntroNonSynthSubst (2)
IntroSynthComp (2)
Litter (2)
SystematicReleaseSubst (2)

FishDiadromous (2)
NotReported (2)

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20

Indicators - 9 (100.0%)
Targets - 2 (100.0%)

Indicators - 0 (0.0%)
Targets - 10 (100.0%)

Indicators - 0 (0.0%)
Targets - 3 (100.0%)

Indicators - 3 (100.0%)
Targets - 4 (100.0%)

Indicators - 3 (100.0%)
Targets - 3 (100.0%)

Indicators - 0 (0.0%)
Targets - 12 (100.0%)

Indicators - 20 (100.0%)
Targets - 18 (100.0%)

Indicators - 7 (100.0%)
Targets - 7 (100.0%)

Indicators - 20 (100.0%)
Targets - 20 (100.0%)

Indicators - 0 (0.0%)
Targets - 0 (0.0%)

100 - 100 (2 Targets - 100.0%)
100 - 100 (9 Indicators - 100.0%)

-7777 - -8888 (10 Targets - 100.0%)
0 - 0 (0 Indicators - 0.0%)

0 - 0 (0 Indicators - 0.0%)
NotReported - NotReported (3 Targets - 100.0%)

-7777 - -7777 (3 Indicators - 100.0%)
-7777 - -7777 (4 Targets - 100.0%)

100 - 100 (3 Indicators - 100.0%)
100 - 100 (3 Targets - 100.0%)

-7777 - -7777 (12 Targets - 100.0%)
0 - 0 (0 Indicators - 0.0%)

-7777 - -7777 (18 Targets - 100.0%)
-7777 - -9999 (20 Indicators - 100.0%)

NotReported - NotReported (7 Indicators - 100.0%)
NotReported - NotReported (7 Targets - 100.0%)

-7777 - -7777 (20 Indicators - 100.0%)
-7777 - -7777 (20 Targets - 100.0%)

0 - 0 (0 Indicators - 0.0%)
0 - 0 (0 Targets - 0.0%)

- (1 Indicators - 11.1%)
- (2 Targets - 100.0%)
Bedömning ska baseras på flödesnormaliserade årsmedelvärden för den närmast föregående sexårsperioden. (1 Indicators - 11.1%)
Limit reference point

 (1 Indicators - 11.1%)
Limit reference point (4 Indicators - 44.4%)
Target reference point (2 Indicators - 22.2%)

LimitReferencePoint (5 Targets - 50.0%)
TargetReferencePoint (5 Targets - 50.0%)

NotReported (3 Targets - 100.0%)

not appropriate (3 Indicators - 100.0%)
not relevant for targets (4 Targets - 100.0%)

LimitReferencePoint (3 Indicators - 100.0%)
LimitReferencePoint (3 Targets - 100.0%)

unknown (12 Targets - 100.0%)

Limit reference point (2 Indicators - 10.0%)
N/A (14 Targets - 77.8%)
N/A (18 Indicators - 90.0%)
none (4 Targets - 22.2%)

N/A (7 Targets - 100.0%)
Reference Point (1 Indicators - 14.3%)
Reference Point (4 Indicators - 57.1%)
Reference point
Limit Reference point (1 Indicators - 14.3%)
Reference point (1 Indicators - 14.3%)

LimitReferencePoint (1 Targets - 5.0%)
NA (19 Targets - 95.0%)
NA (20 Indicators - 100.0%)

- (1 Indicators - 11.1%)
- (2 Targets - 100.0%)
Enligt gällande bedömningsgrund för näringsämnen i kustvatten och vatten i övergångszon (NFS 2008:1, bilaga 5, kap 2.4 med ändring för Nordsjön i NFS:12) (1 Indicators - 11.1%)
Enligt gällande bedömningsgrund för siktdjup i kustvatten och vatten i övergångszon (NFS 2008:1, bilaga 5, kap 1.4) samt Handbok 2007:4. bilaga B, kapitel 5.

 (1 Indicators - 11.1%)
Enligt gällande bedömningsgrund för växtplankton i kustvatten och vatten i övergångszon (NFS 2008:1, bilaga 4, kap 3.5)

 (1 Indicators - 11.1%)
Provtagning enligt HELCOM COMBINE manual (Manual for Marine Monitoring in the COMBINE Programme of HELCOM). Bedömning ska göras på mätningar från 0-10 meters djup under juni-augusti. (1 Indicators - 11.1%)
Provtagning enligt HELCOM COMBINE manual (Manual for Marine Monitoring in the COMBINE Programme of HELCOM). Bedömning ska göras på mätningar från maj-september. (1 Indicators - 11.1%)
Provtagning enligt HELCOM COMBINE manual (Manual for Marine Monitoring in the COMBINE Programme of HELCOM). Bedömning ska göras på mätningar på 0-10 meters djup under december-februari. (2 Indicators - 22.2%)
Trend (1 Indicators - 11.1%)

Is defined in the WFD (1 Targets - 10.0%)
Will be defined (9 Targets - 90.0%)

Bei der Festlegung von Reduktionszielen bilden die bereits für die Maßnahmenplanung der WRRL festgelegten Reduktionsziele die Grundlage. Es gilt innerhalb der Meeresregion zu prüfen, inwieweit diese Ziele ausreichen, um den GES zu erreichen. (3 Targets - 100.0%)

Current state (1 Targets - 25.0%)
Current state (3 Indicators - 100.0%)
Unimpacted state (2 Targets - 50.0%)
Unimpacted state (model calculations) (1 Targets - 25.0%)

Commission Decision 2008/915/EC (2 Indicators - 66.7%)
Commission Decision 2008/915/EC (2 Targets - 66.7%)
OSPAR COMP (1 Indicators - 33.3%)
OSPAR COMP (1 Targets - 33.3%)

unknown (12 Targets - 100.0%)

Current chlorophyll level (as reported in the Initial Assessment), reflecting the outcome of the Second Application of the OSPAR Common Procedure, and described in Charting Progress 2 and the CSSEG Feeder Report. (2 Targets - 11.1%)
Current chlorophyll level (as reported in the Initial Assessment), reflecting the outcome of the Second Application of the OSPAR Common Procedure, and described in Charting Progress 2 and the CSSEG Feeder Report. (only inshore Scottish waters) (2 Targets - 11.1%)
Current nutrient concentration (as reported in the Initial Assessment), reflecting the outcome of the Second Application of the OSPAR Common Procedure, and described in Charting Progress 2 and the CSSEG Feeder Report. (4 Targets - 22.2%)
Current oxygen concentration (as reported in the Initial Assessment), reflecting the outcome of the Second Application of the OSPAR Common Procedure, and described in Charting Progress 2 and the CSSEG Feeder Report. (2 Targets - 11.1%)
N/A (1 Indicators - 5.0%)
Oxygen concentration or saturation appropriate to the temperature and salinity of each assessment area (4 Indicators - 20.0%)
Phytoplankton Index used for the OSPAR COMPP. The current status, as reported in the Initial Assessment and described in Charting Progress 2 and the CSSEG Feeder Report (4 Targets - 22.2%)
Reference value defined in the relevant WFD phytoplankton tools, or equivalent value of alternate index, for each assessment area. (2 Indicators - 10.0%)
Reference value defined in the relevant WFD seagrass and macroalgae tools for each assessment area (2 Indicators - 10.0%)
Reference value to be defined by the relevant WFD phytoplankton tools, or equivalent value of alternate index, for each assessment area (2 Indicators - 10.0%)
Region specific background concentrations are defined for each assessment area (4 Indicators - 20.0%)
Region specific background levels are defined for each assessment area (4 Indicators - 20.0%)
Robust bycatch estimates. These have been estimated annually since 2005. (1 Indicators - 5.0%)
The current status, as reported in the Initial Assessment and described in Charting Progress 2 and the CSSEG Feeder Report (4 Targets - 22.2%)

For perennial macroalgae a combination of observations from undisturbed sites and expert judgement was used to establish reference condition (Wells et al. 2007) . For intertidal seagrass a combination of observations from undisturbed sites and expert judgement was used to establish reference condition (Foden et al. 2007) .

For both elements, class boundaries are expressed as ecological quality ratios (EQRs). EQRs are a means of expressing class boundaries on a common scale from zero to one. The boundary EQR values represent particular degrees of deviation from the corresponding reference values. High status is represented by values relatively close to one (i.e. little or no deviation) and bad status by values relatively close to zero (i.e. substantial deviation).

To be at high status the Ecological Quality Ratio for both perennial seaweed and intertidal seagrass should be 0.80 or higher. To be at good status the Ecological Quality Ratio for perennial seaweed and intertidal seagrass should be 0.60 and 0.63 or higher, respectively. (1 Targets - 14.3%)
Offshore waters: Winter threshold values for dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) for offshore waters of the Irish and Celtic Seas (salinity 35.0) and Atlantic west coast (salinity 35.5) are set at 12 and 15 µM respectively. These values are based on background concentrations of 8 and 10 µM, respectively.

Winter threshold values for dissolved inorganic phosphorus (DIP) for offshore waters of the Irish and Celtic Seas (salinity 35.0) and Atlantic west coast (salinity 35.5) are set at 0.8 and 0.9 µM respectively. These values are based on background concentrations of 0.5 and 0.6 µM, respectively.

Coastal waters (as defined by the WFD): Winter threshold values for dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) for coastal waters (salinity 34.5) are set at 12 µM (0.17 mg N/l) for the high/good boundary and 18 µM (0.25 mg N/l) for the good moderate/boundary, respectively. These values are based on a background concentration of 7.85 µM, derived from an assessment of unimpacted coastal waters.

Winter threshold values for dissolved inorganic phosphorus (DIP) for coastal waters (salinity 17.0-35.0) are set at 0.8 µM for the high/good boundary and 1.2 µM for the good moderate/boundary, respectively. These values are based on a background concentration of 0.73 µM, derived from an assessment of unimpacted coastal waters.

The threshold values for DIN for WFD defined coastal waters have been set as Environmental Quality Standards in the European Communities Environmental Objective (Surface Waters) Regulation (S.I. No.272 of 2009). The threshold values for DIP are operational values used by the Irish Environmental Protection Agency for assessment purposes but have not been formally established in Irish legislation. (1 Targets - 14.3%)
Offshore waters: Winter threshold values for dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) for offshore waters of the Irish and Celtic Seas (salinity 35.0) and Atlantic west coast (salinity 35.5) are set at 12 and 15 µM respectively. These values are based on background concentrations of 8 and 10 µM, respectively.

Winter threshold values for dissolved inorganic phosphorus (DIP) for offshore waters of the Irish and Celtic Seas (salinity 35.0) and Atlantic west coast (salinity 35.5) are set at 0.8 and 0.9 µM respectively. These values are based on background concentrations of 0.5 and 0.6 µM, respectively.

Coastal waters (as defined by the WFD): Winter threshold values for dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) for coastal waters (salinity 34.5) are set at 12 µM (0.17 mg N/l) for the high/good boundary and 18 µM (0.25 mg N/l) for the good moderate/boundary, respectively. These values are based on background concentration of 7.85 µM, derived from an assessment of unimpacted coastal waters.

Winter threshold values for dissolved inorganic phosphorus (DIP) for coastal waters (salinity 17.0-35.0) are set at 0.8 µM for the high/good boundary and 1.2 µM for the good moderate/boundary, respectively. These values are based on a background concentration of 0.73 µM, derived from an assessment of unimpacted coastal waters.

The threshold values for DIN for WFD-defined coastal water bodies have been set as Environmental Quality Standards in the European Communities Environmental Objective (Surface Waters) Regulation (S.I. No.272 of 2009). The threshold values for DIP are operational values used by the Irish Environmental Protection Agency for assessment purposes but have not been formally established in Irish legislation.
 (1 Indicators - 14.3%)
Reference conditions were based on available data and expert judgement as outlined in Scanlan et al. 2007 (1 Indicators - 14.3%)
Reference conditions were based on available data and expert judgement as outlined in Scanlan et al. 2007 . (1 Targets - 14.3%)
Reference conditions were based on contemporaneous data collected from undisturbed water bodies that were considered to be close to or at reference as determined by expert judgment, Ireland’s WFD Article 5 Characterisation report and supporting environmental data. An analysis of data collected from undisturbed water bodies mainly located along the Atlantic seaboard indicated median and 90%ile reference values of 1.64 and 3.40 µg/l, respectively (Water Framework Directive: Marine Ecological Tools for Reference, Intercalibration and Classification (METRIC). STRIVE Report 2005-W-MS-36-M1), Environmental Protection Agency).

To account for natural variability, these reference values where multiplied by 1.5 to give a high/good median and 90%ile boundary value for chlorophyll of 2.5 (2.46) and 5.0 (5.1) µg/l, respectively. A good/moderate median and 90%ile boundary for chlorophyll was set at twice the high/good boundary and is therefore set at 5 and 10 µg/l.
 (1 Targets - 14.3%)
Reference conditions were based on contemporaneous data collected from undisturbed water bodies that were considered to be close to or at reference as determined by expert judgment, the WFD Article 5 Characterisation report and supporting environmental data. An analysis of data collected from undisturbed water bodies mainly located along the Atlantic seaboard indicated median and 90%ile reference values of 1.64 and 3.40 µg/l, respectively (Water Framework Directive: Marine Ecological Tools for Reference, Intercalibration and Classification (METRIC). STRIVE Report 2005-W-MS-36-MI, Environmental Protection Agency). (1 Indicators - 14.3%)
Reference conditions were based on contemporaneous data collected from undisturbed water bodies that were considered to be close to or at reference as determined by expert judgment, the WFD Article 5 Characterisation report and supporting environmental data. Two reference values were set. A cell threshold value of 250,000 cells l-1 and an annual exceedance frequency of 16% or less (two or less blooms permitted over a 12-month period) (SI 272 of 2009). (1 Targets - 14.3%)
Reference conditions were based on contemporaneous data collected from undisturbed water bodies that were considered to be close to or at reference as determined by expert judgment, the WFD Article 5 Characterisation report and supporting environmental data. Two reference values were set. A cell threshold value of 250,000 cells l-1 and an annual exceedance frequency of 16% or less (two or less blooms permitted over a 12-month period). (1 Indicators - 14.3%)
The baseline is based on the theoretical assumption that, in well ventilated unimpacted waters, background dissolved oxygen levels should be 100% saturated. This assumption is also supported by empirical evidence from unimpacted Irish coastal waters (O’Boyle and Nolan, 2010). (1 Targets - 14.3%)
The baseline is based on the theoretical assumption that, in well ventilated unimpacted waters, background dissolved oxygen levels should be 100% saturated. This assumption is also supported by empirical evidence from unimpacted Irish coastal waters (O’Boyle and Nolan, 2010). (1 Indicators - 14.3%)
The threshold value is based on the observed background atomic nitrogen; phosphorus ratio of 16:1 (Redfield, 1958 ; 1963) (1 Indicators - 14.3%)
The winter threshold value is based on the observed background atomic nitrogen; phosphorus ratio of 16:1 (Redfield, 1958 ; 1963 ). (1 Targets - 14.3%)
To be at high status the Ecological Quality Ratio for both perennial seaweed and intertidal seagrass should be 0.80 or higher. To be at good status the Ecological Quality Ratio for perennial seaweed and intertidal seagrass should be 0.60 and 0.63 or higher, respectively.
 (1 Indicators - 14.3%)

(see art9 GES reporting for the different descriptors) (2 Indicators - 10.0%)
(see art9 GES reporting for the different descriptors) (2 Targets - 10.0%)
El baseline puede ser considerado como el volumen de vertidos directos e indirectos sin tratamiento a decuado que se vierte en el momento actual (2012) ya que la intención es reducir dicho volumen. (2 Indicators - 10.0%)
El baseline puede ser considerado como el volumen de vertidos directos e indirectos sin tratamiento a decuado que se vierte en el momento actual (2012) ya que la intención es reducir dicho volumen. (2 Targets - 10.0%)
not relevant (10 Indicators - 50.0%)
not relevant (10 Targets - 50.0%)
see art9 GES reporting for criteria 5.1 (6 Indicators - 30.0%)
see art9 GES reporting for criteria 5.1 (6 Targets - 30.0%)

Pressure (2 Indicators - 22.2%)
State (2 Targets - 100.0%)
State (7 Indicators - 77.8%)

Pressure (3 Targets - 30.0%)
State (7 Targets - 70.0%)

Impact (1 Targets - 33.3%)
Operational (1 Targets - 33.3%)
Pressure (1 Targets - 33.3%)

Impact (3 Targets - 75.0%)
Pressure (1 Targets - 25.0%)
Pressure (3 Indicators - 100.0%)

Pressure (1 Indicators - 33.3%)
Pressure (1 Targets - 33.3%)
State (2 Indicators - 66.7%)
State (2 Targets - 66.7%)

Pressure (9 Targets - 75.0%)
State (3 Targets - 25.0%)

Impact (2 Indicators - 10.0%)
State (18 Indicators - 90.0%)
State (18 Targets - 100.0%)

State (7 Indicators - 100.0%)
State (7 Targets - 100.0%)

Operational (10 Indicators - 50.0%)
Operational (10 Targets - 50.0%)
Pressure (2 Indicators - 10.0%)
Pressure (2 Targets - 10.0%)
State (8 Indicators - 40.0%)
State (8 Targets - 40.0%)

2020-12 (2 Targets - 100.0%)
2020-12 (9 Indicators - 100.0%)

2020-12 (3 Targets - 100.0%)

2020-06 (3 Targets - 75.0%)
9999-01 (1 Targets - 25.0%)

2020-12 (3 Indicators - 100.0%)
2020-12 (3 Targets - 100.0%)

2018-12 (6 Targets - 50.0%)
2020-12 (6 Targets - 50.0%)

2020-12 (18 Targets - 100.0%)

2021-01 (7 Targets - 100.0%)

2020-12 (20 Targets - 100.0%)

GES (2 Targets - 100.0%)
GES (9 Indicators - 100.0%)

GES (10 Targets - 100.0%)

Interim (3 Targets - 100.0%)

GES (3 Targets - 75.0%)
Interim (1 Targets - 25.0%)
NotReported (3 Indicators - 100.0%)

GES (3 Indicators - 100.0%)
GES (3 Targets - 100.0%)

GES (12 Targets - 100.0%)

GES (18 Targets - 100.0%)

GES (7 Targets - 100.0%)
NotReported (7 Indicators - 100.0%)

GES (16 Targets - 80.0%)
Interim (4 Targets - 20.0%)

Det finns ett nationellt miljökvalitetsmål "Giftfri miljö". (1 Targets - 50.0%)
Det finns ett nationellt miljökvalitetsmål "Ingen Övergödning". (1 Targets - 50.0%)
Kan kopplas till de nationella miljökvalitetsmålen Ingenö vergödning och "bara naturlig försurning". (1 Indicators - 100.0%)

Alle der 2009 gemäß WRRL bewerteten Wasserkörper in den Küstengewässern verfehlen das WRRL-Ziel, einen guten ökologischen Zustand zu erreichen (Voß et al., 2010). Hauptursache sind die Nährstoffeinträge aus dem Einzugsgebiet der Nordsee.Verringerungen der Nährstoffeinträge in den vergangenen Jahrzehnten reichen nicht aus, um die ökologischen Zielvorgaben der WRRL in den Küstengewässern der Nordsee zu erreichen. Die weitere Reduzierung der Nährstoffeinträge bleibt deshalb eines der zentralen Bewirtschaftungsziele der WRRL. Es gilt innerhalb der Meeresregion zu prüfen, inwieweit diese Ziele ausreichen, um den GES zu erreichen.Gemäß OSPAR-Eutrophierungsbewertung wurden die deutschen Küstengewässer und große Teile der deutschen ausschließlichen Wirtschaftszone (AWZ) als Problemgebiet hinsichtlich Eutrophierung eingestuft (OSPAR, 2008). Strategisches Ziel bei OSPAR ist es, die Eutrophierung zu reduzieren, um eine Meeresumwelt zu erreichen in der Eutrophierung nicht auftritt (OSPAR, 2010).Auch die trilaterale Wattenmeer-Zusammenarbeit (TWSC) stuft das Wattenmeer als Problemgebiet ein. Der Wattenmeerplan 2010 will erreichen, dass das Wattenmeer in Zukunft den Status Nicht-Problemgebiet (gemäß OSPAR Common Procedure) erreicht.Bei OSPAR soll eine gemeinsame Abschätzung vorgelegt werden, um wie viel Prozent die Nährstoffeinträge zu reduzieren sind, um das OSPAR-Ziel zu erreichen. Die oben aufgeführten Ziele nach WRRL, OSPAR und der trilateralen Wattenmeer-Zusammenarbeit (TWSC) stehen in Einklang mit der Formulierung des Deskriptors 5 (Eutrophierung) und dem hier dargestellten Ziel 'Meere ohne Beeinträchtigung durch anthropogene Eutrophierung'. Der Rückgang der Eutrophierung trägt auch zum Umweltziel 'Meere ohne Beeinträchtigung der marinen Arten und Lebensräume durch die Auswirkungen menschlicher Aktivitäten' bei. Damit spielt die Verminderung der Nährstoffbelastung auch für die Umsetzung des Übereinkommens über die Biologische Vielfalt (CBD) eine entscheidende Rolle. Das Umweltziel der 'Meere ohne Beeinträchtigung durch anthropogene Eutrophierung' unterstützt die Erhaltungsziele in den Wattenmeernationalparks und Meeresschutzgebieten. (3 Targets - 100.0%)

Environmental status of the sea is assessed using the existing WFD and OSPAR systems. To assess eutrophication of the coastal sea (< 1 nautical mile), the WFD uses phytoplankton as a measure (chlorophyll a and Phaeocystis), with nutrient concentrations as supporting parameter. The WFD assessment is carried out for individual bodies of coastal water. The OSPAR, Comprehensive Procedure(COMPP) assesses areas seaward of the basic coastline of the Dutch North Sea, taking specific area properties and conditions into consideration. Two other indicators in addition to those mentioned above are included in this assessment: area-specific plankton species and changes in benthos/fish mortality. The scores for these five indicators together form the basis for determining whether or not an area constitutes a problem. The advantages of the COMPP procedure are that it is geared to the marine environment, that it applies to the sea as a whole, that it is internationally accepted, and that it allows for a reliable assessment. It is, therefore, a given that OSPAR COMPP be mainly used for identification in the MSFD. (3 Indicators - 100.0%)
In accordance with the WFD and OSPAR. OSPAR has not defined a TimeScale for reaching the targets. See under Target 5a for the overview of current and initiated policy (1 Targets - 25.0%)
Overview of current and initiated policy
•International sets of measures have been agreed as part of the WFD's River Basin Management Plans, with the aim of reducing nitrogen by approximately 20%.
•Implementation of the Nitrate Directive, the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, the Directive on National Emission Ceilings for certain pollutants, the MARPOL Convention and the UNECE Convention on Long-range transboundary air pollution contributes to minimising eutrophication. (1 Targets - 25.0%)
See under Target 5a for the overview of current and initiated policy (1 Targets - 25.0%)
See under target 5a for the overview of current and initiated policy (1 Targets - 25.0%)

Indicator from Commission Decision 2008/915/EC (WFD) (2 Targets - 66.7%)
OSPAR (1 Targets - 33.3%)

Chlorophyll concentrations are assessed in a similar way as other countries using the OSPAR Common Procedure. Area-specific assessment levels are derived in relation to the relevant background conditions. (4 Indicators - 20.0%)
Chlorophyll concentrations are assessed in a similar way as other countries using the OSPAR Common Procedure. Area-specific assessment levels are derived in relation to the relevant background conditions. (4 Targets - 22.2%)
Indicator based on contamination by hazardous substances (Other) (1 Indicators - 5.0%)
Indicator is an aspiration and commitment of ASCOBANS,and is also relevant to the incidental killing and capture element of the Habitats Directive. There is an indicator for the OSPAR EcoQO for harbour porpoise bycatch in the North Sea. Thresholds may also be used by ICES is defining excessive level of bycatch. (1 Indicators - 5.0%)
Nutrient concentrations are assessed in a similar way as other countries using the OSPAR Common Procedure. Area-specific assessment levels are derived in relation to the relevant background conditions. (4 Indicators - 20.0%)
Nutrient concentrations are assessed in a similar way as other countries using the OSPAR Common Procedure. Area-specific assessment levels are derived in relation to the relevant background conditions. (4 Targets - 22.2%)
Oxygen concentrations are assessed in a similar was as other countries using the OSPAR Common Procedure. Area-specific assessment levels are derived in relation to the relevant background conditions. (4 Indicators - 20.0%)
Oxygen concentrations are assessed in a similar was as other countries using the OSPAR Common Procedure. Area-specific assessment levels are derived in relation to the relevant background conditions. (4 Targets - 22.2%)
Phytoplankton tool currently under development will be applicable both under WFD and MSFD (4 Indicators - 20.0%)
Phytoplankton tool currently under development will be applicable both under WFD and MSFD (4 Targets - 22.2%)
This national WFD assessment tool is being considered for adoption by the Intercalibration Process for the EU WFD. (2 Indicators - 10.0%)
This national WFD assessment tool is being considered for adoption by the Intercalibration Process for the EU WFD. (2 Targets - 11.1%)

Compatible with

• Standards set in National legislation (S.I. No 272 of 2009) for implementing the WFD.
• OSPAR Comprehensive Procedure.
• Consistent with the requirements of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and Nitrates Directive.

 (1 Indicators - 14.3%)
Compatible with OSPAR Comprehensive Procedure Assessment Criteria
 (1 Indicators - 14.3%)
Compatible with OSPAR Comprehensive Procedure Assessment Criteria.
 (1 Targets - 14.3%)
Compatible with WFD standards set under National legislation (S.I. No 272 of 2009) (1 Targets - 14.3%)
Compatible with WFD standards set under National legislation (S.I. No 272 of 2009).
 (2 Indicators - 28.6%)
Compatible with WFD standards set under National legislation S.I. No 272 of 2009.
 (1 Indicators - 14.3%)
Compatible with WFD standards set under National legislation S.I. No 272 of 2009.
 (1 Targets - 14.3%)
Compatible with WFD standards set under National legislation S.I. No 272 of 2009. (1 Targets - 14.3%)
Compatible with WFD standards set under National legislation S.I. No 272 of 2009. (2 Indicators - 28.6%)
Compatible with standards established in National legislation S.I. No 272 of 2009 for WFD defined coastal water bodies. (1 Targets - 14.3%)
Compatible with:

• Standards set in National legislation (S.I. No 272 of 2009) for implementing the WFD.
• OSPAR Comprehensive Procedure.
• Consistent with the requirements of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and Nitrates Directive.
 (1 Targets - 14.3%)
• WFD standards set under National legislation (S.I. No 272 of 2009) for coastal water-bodies
• Area specific assessment levels used by Ireland in OSPAR Common Procedure
• Consistent with Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and Nitrates Directive
 (1 Targets - 14.3%)

Este objetivo ambiental está relacionado a nivel internacional, con los objetivos establecidos por el Convenio de Ginebra sobre contaminación atmosférica transfronteriza a gran distancia. En España se creó Red EMEP/CAMP del “Programa concertado de seguimiento y de evaluación del transporte a gran distancia de los contaminantes atmosféricos en Europa” (Programa EMEP), cuyos objetivos son compatibles con este objetivo ambiental establecido para la demarcación. (1 Targets - 12.5%)
Objetivo ambiental de nueva creación para el desarrollo de la Estrategia Marina para la Demarcación canaria. (1 Targets - 12.5%)
Objetivo ambiental nuevo específicamente establecido para el desarrollo de la Estrategia Marina para la Demarcación canaria (1 Targets - 12.5%)
Objetivo ambiental relacionado con el cumplimiento de la legislación sobre acceso al público de la información ambiental. (1 Targets - 12.5%)
Objetivo ambiental relacionado con la legislación existente sobre participación pública. (1 Targets - 12.5%)
Objetivo ambiental relacionado, en el ámbito comunitario, con los objetivos generales establecidos por la Directiva Marco del Agua y Directivas asociadas a ésta y relacionadas con la calidad de las aguas y la Directiva para la prevención y el control integrado de la contaminación. A nivel nacional, este objetivo está alineado con los objetivos en materia de control de vertidos directos e indirectos, establecidos por la siguiente normativa: Ley 22/1988, de 28 de julio, de Costas y la legislación nacional relacionada con la calidad de las aguas derivada de la transposición de la Directiva Marco del Agua y de las Directivas asociadas (Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2001, de 20 de julio, por el que se aprueba el texto refundido de la Ley de aguas; Real Decreto 907/2007, de 6 de julio, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento de planificación hidrológica; Real Decreto 60/2011, de 21 de enero, sobre las normas de calidad ambiental en el ámbito de la política de aguas; Real Decreto 258/1989, de 10 de marzo, por el que se establece la normativa general sobre vertidos de sustancias peligrosas desde tierra a mar; Real Decreto 261/1996, de 16 de febrero, sobre protección de las aguas contra la contaminación producida por los nitratos de fuentes agrarias; Real Decreto-Ley 11/1995, de 28 de diciembre, por el que se establecen las Normas Aplicables al Tratamiento de las Aguas Residuales Urbanas). (1 Targets - 12.5%)
Objetivo ambiental relacionado, en el ámbito comunitario, con los objetivos generales establecidos por la Directiva Marco del Agua y Directivas asociadas a ésta y relacionadas con la calidad de las aguas. A nivel nacional, este objetivo está alineado con los objetivos establecidos por la siguiente normativa: Ley 22/1988, de 28 de julio, de Costas y la legislación nacional relacionada con la calidad de las aguas y concentración de nutrientes derivada de la transposición de la Directiva Marco del Agua y de las Directivas asociadas (Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2001, de 20 de julio, por el que se aprueba el texto refundido de la Ley de aguas; Real Decreto 907/2007, de 6 de julio, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento de planificación hidrológica; Real Decreto 60/2011, de 21 de enero, sobre las normas de calidad ambiental en el ámbito de la política de aguas; Real Decreto 258/1989, de 10 de marzo, por el que se establece la normativa general sobre vertidos de sustancias peligrosas desde tierra a mar; Real Decreto 261/1996, de 16 de febrero, sobre protección de las aguas contra la contaminación producida por los nitratos de fuentes agrarias; Real Decreto-Ley 11/1995, de 28 de diciembre, por el que se establecen las Normas Aplicables al Tratamiento de las Aguas Residuales Urbanas). (1 Targets - 12.5%)
Éste es el objetivo de partida fijado por la Directiva marco sobre estrategia marina y que de forma general está relacionado y es compatible con los objetivos establecidos en el ámbito internacional, comunitario y nacional en relación al protección del medio costero y marino (Directivas de protección de la calidad de las aguas y de protección de la Biodiversidad (Hábitats y Aves) y normativa nacional resultado de la transposición de dichas Directivas. (1 Targets - 12.5%)