ANSSE-A.1_Tillförsel_näringsämnen: A.1 The supply of nutrients from human activities shall decrease until it does not cause concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus in the marine environment which prevent good environmental status from being achieved. A.1 Input of nutrients from human activities shall decrease until it does not cause concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus in the marine environment which prevent good environmental status from being achieved.
ANSSE-D.2_Biogena_substrat_areal:
ANSSE-C.1_Introduktion_främmande arter: C.1 The marine environment shall be free of newly-released or newly-translocated non-indigenous species and strains, and non-indigenous species otherwise introduced through human activities, which may adverse effects on genetic or biological diversity or the ecosystem functioning.
ANSSE-C.4_Samhälle_fisk_förkomst_art_storlek: C.4 Presence, species composition of species, and size distribution in the fish community must make it possible to maintain important functions in the food web. (HVMFS 2012:29).
ANSSE-D.1_Havsbottenareal_struktur_funktion: D.1 The seabed area unaffected by human activities shall have an extent that provides conditions for maintaining the structure and functioning of the habitat types.
ANSSE-E.1_Skräp: E.1 The marine environment shall, as far as possible, be free from litter.
ANSSE-D.3_Hydrografiska_förhåll_storskal_verksam: D.3 Permanent alterations in hydrographic conditions owing to large-scale activities, either individual or collaborative, may not negatively affect biological diversity and ecosystems.
ANSSE-B.1_Tillförsel_farliga_ämnen_halt: B.1. The supply of hazardous substances from human activities shall be reduced until it does not cause levels of dangerous substances which prevent good environmental status from being achieved. B.1 Input of hazardous substances from human activities shall decrease until it does not cause concentrations of hazardous substances that prevent good environmental status from being achieved.
ANSSE-C.3_Population_fisk_ålder_storlek_bestånd: C.3 The populations of all naturally occurring fish species and shellfish affected by fishing have an age and size structure, as well as a stock size that guarantee their long-term sustainability.
ANSSE-B.2_Tillförsel_farliga_ämnen_effekt: B.2 Hazardous substances in the marine environment supplied by human activities must not cause adverse effects on biodiversity and ecosystems. B.2 Hazardous substances in the marine environment introduced through human activities shall not cause adverse effects on biological diversity and ecosystems.

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.
UZN4: The global objective is: "Seas with sustainably and carefully used resources". The objective is implemented by means of the operational objectives UZN4.1, UZN4.2, UZN4.3, UZN4.4, UZN4.5 and UZN4.6. 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.
UZN1.1: Operational objective of the overall environmental objective 'Seas without impacts from anthropogenic eutrophication: Nutrient inputs into rivers need to be further reduced. Reduction targets have been laid down in the programmes of measures of the WFD management plans. Over the period 2012-2014, agriculture was the main source of nutrient inputs to surface waters (71 % of nitrogen inputs and 44 % of phosphorus inputs), followed by input from point sources (e.g. waste water treatment plants)(21 % of nitrogen inputs and 35 % of phosphorus inputs)(source: Fuchs et al. 2016, UBA 2017). Nutrient inputs from urban areas and atmospheric deposition on surface waters played a minor role. The nutrient inputs to surface waters drained in the North Sea, measured using the MoRe intake model, have decreased by 18 % (2012 tonnes) for nitrogen (2014 tonnes) and 11 % (2006 tonnes) for phosphorus (Fuchs et al.) in comparison with the 2011-78.050 and 2.070- assessment periods. 2016, UBA 2017). Compared with the assessment periods 2012-2014 and 1983-1987, the nutrient inputs decreased by 56 % (450.638 tonnes) for nitrogen and 74 % (49.624 tonnes) for phosphorus (source: More). The objective of OSPAR to reduce nutrient inputs into marine waters by 50 % (in relation to 1985) has thus been met.
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.
UZN7.3: Changes in habitats and, in particular, habitat functions (e.g. spawning, nursery and feeding grounds, or migration routes of fish, birds and mammals) due to man-made alterations of the hydrographical situation do not lead, alone or cumulatively, to a risk to species or habitats or to the loss of populations respectively.
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.
UZN2.2: Atmospheric emissions from the atmosphere must be further reduced. The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2016 programme of measures for 2021- notified to the European Commission. 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/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.
UZN2.5: Pollutant concentrations in the marine environment and the resulting pollution effects are to be reduced and due to good environmental status. The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2016 programme of measures for 2021- notified to the European Commission. 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/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. The relevant indicator assessments ?concentrations of pollutants in water, organisms and sediments?, ?Biological pollutant effects? and ?contaminants in seafood?, as relevant for Article 10, are not included here, since detailed reports are already provided under Article 8_GES (D8C1, D8C2 and D9C1). Reference is made to Article 8_ESG reporting on D8 and D9.
UZN1: The aim is to 'seas without adverse effects from eutrophication'. The objective is implemented by means of the operational objectives UZN1.1, UZN1.2 and UZN1.3. The environmental objectives established in 2012 and their description under the 2012 MSFD report continue to apply. They are the basis for the 2016-2016 programme of measures for the period 2016-2021, notified to the European Commission in, for the European Commission. 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/or the state of implementation of the measures. The indicator evaluation on progress towards achieving targets is reported in the Progress Report on operational objectives.
UZN2.3: Emission of pollutants from sources in the sea such as oil, gas and shipping shall be reduced. This applies in particular to gaseous and liquid discharges, but also to the introduction of solid substances. Discharges from shipping are regulated under MARPOL
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.
UZN2.4: Entrances of oil and oil products and mixtures into the sea must be reduced and avoided. This concerns illegal, permitted and unintentional entries. Entries by shipping are only permitted according to the strict requirements of the MARPOL Convention; in order to reduce them further, an adaptation or change of the MARPOL appendices is necessary. The environmental goals set by Germany in 2012 form the basis for the MSFD program of measures 2016-2021 reported to the EU Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for an update of the environmental goals is often not yet possible. Where possible, the achievement of objectives or the implementation status of the measures is shown in the text report. Only in individual cases where there is an indicator assessment of the progress towards achieving the goal is this reported under ProgressAssessment. This is omitted for the indicator evaluations relevant to Art. 10 "Type and quantity of entries" and "Size and quantities of polluted sea surface", since the status of the indicator development and evaluation is already reported under Art. 8_GES (D8C3). Reference is made to Art. 8_GES reporting on D8.
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.
UZN3.5: The total number of introductions and movements of new species is close to zero. Prevention measures are implemented to minimise (unintentional) introduction. Emerging species will be identified in time to ensure that promising emergency measures can be implemented, if necessary. The signing and implementation of existing regulations and conventions are an important prerequisite for this. 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 progress towards achieving the target will this be reported in the Progress Assessment. The indicator "Trend and number of newly introduced non-native species", which is relevant to Article 10, is not included here, as it is already reported in detail under Article 8_GES (D2C1). Reference is made to Article 8_GES (D2C1).
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.
UZN4.3: Fishing does not affect other ecosystem components (non-target and benthic communities) to the extent that the achievement or maintenance of their specific good environmental status is threatened. The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2016 programme of measures for 2021- notified to the European Commission. 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/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. However, in relation to birds, it was found that the environmental objective was not achieved.
UZN1.3: Operational objective for the overall environmental objective 'Seas without impacts from anthropogenic eutrophication: Nutrient inputs from the atmosphere should be further reduced.
UZN4.5: Within the protected areas in the German North Sea, the protection objectives and purposes are a priority. Particular attention should be paid to the specific public interests of coastal protection in the interest of exploiting non-living resources, and are only to be considered after careful assessment of alternatives. 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 progress towards achieving the target will this be reported in the Progress Assessment. However, in relation to birds, it was found that the environmental objective was not achieved.
UZN4.6: Through the exploitation or exploration of non-living resources, the ecosystem components of the German North Sea, in particular the fragile, declining and protected species and habitats, will not be damaged or disrupted significantly. Breeding, rearing, moulting, hibernation and migration periods, as well as the breeding, resting and feeding sites of the species concerned, shall be particularly taken into account. 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 progress towards achieving the target will this be reported in the Progress Assessment. However, in relation to birds, it was found that the environmental objective was not achieved.
UZN2.1: Pollutant emissions from the rivers need to be further reduced. Reduction targets have been laid down in the programmes of measures of the WFD management plans. The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2016 programme of measures for 2021- notified to the European Commission. 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/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.
UZN3.3: 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.
UZN7.1: The (sub) catchments of mudflat areas are in natural balance. The existing substrates are present in their typical proportions shaped by dynamic equilibrium. There is a natural variability of the salt content.
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.
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.
UZN7: The objective is "seas with natural hydro-morphological characteristics". The objective is implemented by means of the operational objectives UZN7.1, UZN7.2 and UZN7.3. 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. The indicator evaluation on progress towards achieving targets is reported in the Progress Report on operational objectives.
UZN2: The objective is 'Seas without pollution by contaminants'. The objective is implemented by means of the operational objectives TSN2.1, UZN2.2, UZN2.3, UZN2.4 and UZN2.5. 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 of the text 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.
UZN7.2: The sum of the influences of hydrological processes does not adversely affect marine ecosystems.
UZN1.2: Operational objective for the overall environmental objective 'Seas without impacts from anthropogenic eutrophication: Nutrients via remote inputs from other sea areas should be reduced. This is to be pursued within the context if the regional cooperation under the OSPAR Marine Convention.
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.

ANSNL-D6T2: Improving the quality of the assessed areas and habitats.
ANSNL-D6T5: Return and recovery of biogenic reefs.
ANSNL-D1T2: Restoration of rest for marine mammals and birds by reducing fishing in the Vlakte van de Raan and the North Sea Coastal Zone (under the VIBEG agreement).
ANSNL-D6T1: 10-15% of the surface of the Dutch part of the North Sea is not significantly affected by human activities.
ANSNL-D6T3: No increase in time of physical disturbance from fishing activities of the total seabed of the NCP and of the habitats described under the MSFD.
ANSNL-D6T4: Further development and testing of regional assessment methods (OSPAR) that can be used in the future for the assessment of benthic and pelagic habitats.
ANSNL-D1T3: Preparing and implementing the management plans for Natura 2000 sites at sea.

OE_ATL_ope_D6.6: Reduce the impact on subtidal benthic habitats by limiting dredging and dumping in sensitive areas (seagrass beds, hermit reefs, boulder fields, etc.).
D01-HB-OE05: Avoid the physical disturbance of eelgrass beds (by anchorages, bottom fishing gear and fishing on foot) For anchorages, Environmental Objective applying to all the Eastern Channel, North Sea, North Atlantic, Western Channel and South Atlantic coasts but targeting in particular: - Chausey Archipelago - Bay of Morlaix - Glénan Archipelago - Iroise Sea - Gulf of Morbihan - Gironde Estuary and Pertuis Sea - Arcachon Basin For leisure fishing on foot, Environmental Objectives apply to all the Eastern Channel, North Sea, North Atlantic, Western Channel and South Atlantic coasts, but target in particular: - Bay of Lancieux - West coast of Armor (Pointe de Bilfot) - Bay of Morlaix - Rade de Brest - Gulf of Morbihan - Gironde Estuary and Pertuis Sea - Arcachon Basin
D01-HB-OE01: Adapt grazing pressure and reduce physical disturbance of salt meadows and pioneer salicornia vegetation related to anthropogenic activities (recreational and professional)
OE_ATL_ope_D6.1: Reduce impacts on functional and special foreshore habitats by limiting development in these sensitive areas of the coastline (seagrass beds, hermit reefs, boulder fields, etc.).
D01-HB-OE11: Limit the extraction pressure on the hydraulic shell sand dunes and avoid the extraction pressure on the dunes at the top of the slope.
D01-HB-OE08: Maintain a sustainable level of exploitation of kelp forests (Laminaria digitata and Laminaria hyperborea)
OE_ATL_ope_D6.4: Reduce impacts on benthic habitats in the mediolittoral by improving walking fishing practices
D01-HB-OE03: Reduce physical disturbance related to human use on intertidal rocky habitats*, including boulder fields, intertidal mussel beds, cystose belts and lithophyllum boardwalks *Boulder fields, intertidal mussel beds, cystose belts and lithophyllum boardwalks
OE_GMC_gen_D5.1: Preserve areas with little or no impact from eutrophication
D01-HB-OE04: Avoid physical disturbance to sabellaridae (hermelles) bioconstructions by trampling, recreational foot fishing and bottom fishing gear. Environmental objective applying to the whole of the Eastern Channel, North Sea, North Atlantic, Western Channel and South Atlantic coasts, but targeting in particular: - Off the island of Groix (Sabellaria spinulosa) - Bay of Mont Saint-Michel (reefs on soft substrate on the sites of Saint-Anne de Champeaux/La Frégate) - Noirmoutier (reef with S. alveolata on soft substrate in the south of the island, commune of Barbâtre) - Bay of Bourgneuf - Côte Oléronnaise (reef with S. alveolata on rocky substrate in the west of the island)
D06-OE02: Reduce the disturbance and physical loss of generic and specific habitats associated with marine works, activities and uses.
OE_ATL_ope_D6.7: Reduce the impact on subtidal benthic habitats by limiting the extraction of marine aggregates and adapting extraction techniques according to the sensitivity of the environment.
OE_ATL_ope_D6.3: Preserve sensitive benthic habitats (grass beds, hermit reefs, boulder fields, etc.) by limiting the use of bottom fishing gear.
OE_MMN_ope_D6.9: Reduce the impacts of recreational and leisure activities on foreshore habitats by limiting the effects of trampling.
OE_ATL_ope_D6.2: Reduce the impacts of works, structures, developments and installations on sensitive benthic habitats (seagrass beds, hermit reefs, boulder fields, etc.).
OE_ATL_ope_D6.5: Reduce the impacts of marine aquaculture on benthic habitats by ensuring that farming techniques and methods are adapted to the habitats in question.
OE_ATL_ope_D6.8: Reduce the impact of recreational boating activities by adapting the management of moorings
D01-HB-OE02: Restoring salt meadows in areas threatened by sea-level rise
OE_MMN_gen_D6.1: Preserve benthic habitats, especially those with a key functional role in the ecosystem / Reduce impacts on the seabed affecting the state and functioning of ecosystems
D06-OE01: Limit the physical loss of habitats linked to the artificialisation of the coastline, from the high-water mark to a depth of 20 metres (Atlantic Marine Region: Eastern Channel North Sea, North Atlantic, Western Channel, South Atlantic) Limit the physical loss of generic and specific habitats linked to the artificialisation of the coastline and coastal shallows (Mediterranean Marine Region)
D01-HB-OE06: Reduce physical disturbance to subtidal and circalittoral sedimentary habitats, particularly in the 3-mile zone.
D01-HB-OE10: Avoid abrasion and smothering of the most representative areas of deep habitats (Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems*) and reduce the abrasion of particular geomorphological structures**: * Definition of Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems based on..:- the IFREMER proposal for France transmitted to ICES (for the Atlantic and the Channel), - the identification of vulnerable marine ecosystems carried out within the framework of the United Nations Environment Programme's Mediterranean Obscure Habitats Action Plan (for the Mediterranean) ** Structures defined during the identification phase of the issues for the implementation of the DCSMM The map of VMEs and specific geomorphological structures can be found in the Environmental Objectives sheet.
OE_GMC_gen_D6.1: Enabling benthic ecosystems to maintain their structure, functionality and dynamics / Ensuring the sustainability of benthic habitats

A.N.1: Ensure the conservation and recovery of marine biodiversity through effective instruments and measures. - Percentage of marine species/habitats not in GES, or threatened, that are subject to conservation, recovery and restoration plans and/or national strategies. * Percentage of the demarcation included in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), including the RN2000. * Percentage of the area of habitats of community interest included in RN2000. * Percentage of MPAs with approved management plans and in application. Objectives 2012: A.1.8, A2.2
C.3.2: In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: A.S.12. Improve knowledge of the seabed, including physical and biological characteristics. . This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
C.1.5: Develop management plans for marine recreational activities, or the use thereof, such as marine anchoring, diving, recreational fishing, shipping sports, cetacean watching, etc., for each area in the South Atlantic area where these activities are relevant. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.S.8. To ensure, through the Maritime Spatial Plan of the South 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. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
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.
A.2.1: Promote the Network of Marine Protected Areas in Spain in the South Atlantic Basin, adequately protecting the biogenic habitats, protected habitats and other habitats identified in the initial assessment as being of particular interest, including a sufficient proportion of them and applying specific management measures. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: A.S.2.Achieve a complete, ecologically representative, coherent and well managed network of marine protected areas in the South Atlantic area. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that 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
C.2.1: Ensure that the area affected by permanent physical alterations caused by human activities is a small proportion of the total area of the Canary Islands area. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.C.15. To promote that human actions do not significantly increase the surface area affected by physical loss of natural marine resources compared to the previous cycle in the Canary Islands area. This objective will be produced as a new one, as the code and indicators have changed.
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.
C.3.3: Improve and complement the existing knowledge on the extent, distribution, structure and condition of coastal habitats (up to 50m) and their long-term trends, with a particular focus on the coastal and circalittoral communities of rock and the types of coastal water soft bottoms communities. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: A.S.12. Improve knowledge of the seabed, including physical and biological characteristics. . This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
C.2.1: Ensure that the area affected by permanent physical alterations caused by human activities is a small proportion of the total area of the North Atlantic demarcation. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.N.10.Promote human actions not significantly increase the surface area affected by physical loss of natural seabed resources compared to the previous cycle in Norlántica. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
C.N.11: Promote that localised and permanent physical alterations caused by human activities do not threaten the durability and functioning of protected habitats and/or habitats of natural interest, nor compromise the achievement or maintenance of GES for these habitats * Percentage of compatibility reports on existing installations * Area of protected habitats and/or habitats of natural interest affected by permanent physical alterations
A.2.1: Promote the Network of Marine Protected Areas in Spain in the North-Atlantic basin, adequately protecting the biogenic habitats, protected habitats and other habitats identified in the initial assessment as being of particular interest, including a sufficient proportion of them and applying specific management measures. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: A.N.2. Achieve a complete, ecologically representative, coherent and well managed network of marine protected areas in the North Atlantic area This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
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
A.3.5: To maintain positive or stable trends in the area of distribution of biogenic habitats and/or protected habitats and unique habitats. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: A.S.4. To maintain positive or stable trends in the range of habitats protected or of natural interest and specific habitats. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
A.C.1: Ensuring the conservation and restoration of marine biodiversity through effective tools and measures. * Percentage of marine species/habitats not found or threatened, subject to conservation, restoration and restoration plans or national strategies. * Percentage of the demarcation included in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), including RN2000. * Percentage of the area of habitats of Community interest included in RN2000. * Percentage of MPAs with approved management plans and implementation. Objectives 2012: A.1.11, A2.2
C.2.3: Take mitigation measures in coastal stretches where permanent physical alterations caused by human activities have caused a significant impact so that hydrodynamics and hydrodynamics properties are compatible with the conservation of habitats In the second cycle, the wording and the code have been slightly changed. C.S.12. Take measures on coastal stretches where permanent physical alterations caused by human activities have caused a significant impact so as to be compatible with the good environmental status of the seabed and hydrographical conditions. This objective will be gained as a new objective, as the code and indicator has changed.
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.
A.1.3: In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: A.N.9. Manage processes for invasions of alien species in an integrated manner, especially those identified in the initial evaluation of D2 in the DMNOR, including the development of early detection networks and their coordination at national level. This modified objective will be produced as a new objective, as the code and indicators have changed.
A.3.5: To maintain positive or stable trends in the area of distribution of biogenic habitats and/or protected habitats and unique habitats. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: A.N.4. To maintain positive or stable trends in the area of distribution of protected habitats or of natural interest and specific habitats. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
A.1.11: Develop habitat restoration initiatives and habitat restoration initiatives where their deterioration would compromise the achievement of good environmental status of biodiversity descriptors. This objective has become part of the new objective of the second cycle: A.C.1. Ensuring biodiversity conservation and restoration marine through effective tools and measures that it will be reported as a new one
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.S.10: Promote that human actions do not significantly increase the surface area affected by physical loss of natural marine resources compared to the previous cycle in the South Atlantic area. * Surface affected by permanent physical alterations caused by human activities * Area in the area occupied by coastal defence works * Area covered by the area occupied by works or by installations having as their object other than the defence of the coast OBJECTIVE 2012: C.2.1
C.C.16: To promote that the biological and permanent physical alterations caused by human activities do not threaten the persistence and operation of protected habitats or natural interests and do not jeopardise the achievement or maintenance of the GES for these habitats. * Percentage of compatibility reports on existing installations. * Area of protected habitats of natural interest affected by permanent physical alterations.
C.3.3: Increase awareness of the extent, distribution, structure and condition of coastal habitats, of the infralittoral (shallow and deep), circalittoral and bathyal habitats, with particular attention to biogenic habitats and protected habitats. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: A.C.15. Improve knowledge of the seabed, including physical and biological characteristics. This objective will be produced as a new one, as the code and indicators have changed.
C.N.2: To minimise the potential for introduction or secondary expansion of non-native species, directly taking into account the anthropogenic pathways and vectors of translocation * Number of policy/control measures on pathways and vectors for introduction and translocation, * Number of introduction and translocation routes and translocation addressed by policy or regulated measures, such as: Leakages in aquaculture installations, ballast water, anchoring, 'biofouling', live bait, and all types of discharges * Number of events of introduction of invasive non-indigenous species by vector/track OBJECTIVES 2012: A.1.2
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
C.1.5: Develop management plans for marine recreational activities, or the use thereof, such as boat anchoring, diving, recreational fishing, marine sports, cetacean watching, etc., for each area of the Canary Islands, where these activities are relevant. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.C.13. Ensure, through the Maritime Spatial Plan of the Canary Islands’ Marine Demarcation and/or other management tools, that human activities are carried out in a sustainable manner and do not jeopardise the achievement of the Good Environmental Status. This objective will be produced as a new one, as 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
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.1.4: This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that 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.
C.C.21: 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 * Number of studies and scientific projects promoted by public administrations dealing with this issue * Number of monitoring indicators addressing climate change aspects * Percentage of climate change strategies in Marine Strategies OBJECTIVE 2012: C.3.5
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.
A.C.9: Manage processes for invasions of alien species in an integrated manner, including the development of early warning networks and their coordination at national level. * The area covered by networks of detection and quantification of non-native species. * Existence of action protocols for IAS screening events. * Number of marine species categorised on the list of invasive alien species * Percentage/number of invasive species subject to management measures or actions * Percentage/number of habitats affected by invasive species which have been subject to management measures or actions OBJECTIVE 2012: A.1.3, C.3.6
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 * Number of studies and scientific projects promoted by public administrations dealing with this issue * Number of monitoring indicators addressing climate change aspects * Percentage of climate change strategies in Marine Strategies OBJECTIVE 2012: C.3.5
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.1.5: In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.N..8. Promote, through the Marine Spatial Plan of the North Atlantic Demarcation and/or other development tools, that human activities be developed in a sustainable manner and do not jeopardise the achievement of the Good Environmental Status. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
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
A.3.6: Maintain the parameters and trends of state or condition descriptors of benthic communities (and their different facies and associations) within values to ensure their durability and performance, as well as the maintenance of their characteristic species, key and unique species.
C.N.12: Take measures on coastal stretches where permanent physical alterations caused by human activities have caused a significant impact so as to be compatible with the good environmental status of the seabed and hydrographical conditions. * No. of measures taken in respect of each activity causing significant impact. OBJECTIVE 2012: C.2.3
A.1.7: To reduce or prevent the increase in the number of hedgebots, based on previously updated knowledge of the distribution and spread of their population, favouring the regeneration of the trophic chains of infralittoral rock habitats. In the second cycle, this objective has been joined to A.1.6. to form the following: A.C.10.Reducing or preventing the increase in species populations, or functional groups whose proliferation indicates a clear alteration or threat of local food webs (e.g. Diadea aff antillarum
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.S.1: Reduce the intensity and area of influence of the significant anthropogenic pressures on benthic habitats, with particular attention to protected or natural interest habitats. * Number of initiatives launched to reduce the impact of pressures on protected or natural interest habitats, with a focus on fishing with bottom gears and rigging on protected or natural interest habitats, infrastructure construction, exploitation of non-renewable marine resources, dredging, recreational activities and other significant pressures on the DMSUD * Percentage/number of actions and projects with compatibility report * Area of habitats protected or of natural interest potentially affected by human activities and their trends OBJECTIVES 2012: A.1.1
C.2.3: Take mitigation measures in coastal stretches where permanent physical alterations caused by human activities have caused a significant impact so that hydrodynamics and hydrodynamics properties are compatible with the conservation of habitats. In the second cycle, the wording and the code have been slightly modified. C.C.17. Take measures on coastal stretches where permanent physical alterations caused by human activities have caused a significant impact so as to be compatible with the good environmental status of the seabed and hydrographical conditions. This objective will be produced as a new one, as the code and indicator has changed.
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
C.2.3: Take mitigation measures in coastal stretches where permanent physical alterations caused by human activities have caused a significant impact so that hydrodynamics and hydrodynamics properties are compatible with the conservation of habitats In the second cycle, the wording and the code have been slightly changed. C.N..12. Take measures on coastal stretches where permanent physical alterations caused by human activities have caused a significant impact so as to be compatible with the good environmental status of the seabed and hydrographical conditions. This objective will be gained as a new objective, as the code and indicator has changed.
A.1.2: To minimise the potential for introduction or secondary expansion of non-indigenous species, directly taking into account the anthropogenic pathways and vectors of translocation (avoid leakages in aquaculture or aquarium installations, avoid transport and release into the medium of species associated with those cultivated outside their natural range, ballast water control, control of live bait, sediment discharge control, anchoring or cleaning of helmets). In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.C.2.Minimise introduction or expansion possibilities secondary tract of non-native species, directly taking into account tracks and anthropogenic vector translocation vectors This modified objective will be produced as a new objective, as the code and indicators have changed.
C.3.4: Increase knowledge about the extent, distribution, structure and status of deep habitats and their long-term trends, with special attention to biogenic habitats and protected habitats, rocky bottoms, circalittoral detrital bottoms, underwater seamounts and canyons and bottoms below 1,000 meters. In the second cycle this objective has been modified to: AN12. Improve knowledge of the seabed, including physical and biological characteristics. This objective will be reported as new, since the code and indicators have changed.
A.1.2: To minimise the potential for introduction or secondary expansion of non-indigenous species, directly taking into account the anthropogenic pathways and vectors of translocation (avoid leakages in aquaculture or aquarium installations, avoid transport and release into the medium of species associated with those cultivated outside their natural range, ballast water control, control of live bait, sediment discharge control, anchoring or cleaning of helmets). In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.N..2. To minimise the potential for introduction or secondary expansion of non-native species, directly taking into account the anthropogenic pathways and vectors of translocation This modified objective will be produced as a new objective, as the code and indicators have changed.
A.2.1: Promote the Network of Marine Protected Areas in Spain in the Canary Islands, so as to adequately protect the biogenic habitats, protected habitats and other habitats identified in the initial evaluation as being of particular interest, including a sufficient proportion of them and applying specific management measures. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: A.C.2.Achieve a complete, ecologically representative network
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
A.S.1: Ensuring the conservation and restoration of marine biodiversity through effective tools and measures * Percentage of marine species/habitats not found or threatened, subject to conservation, restoration and restoration plans or national strategies. * Percentage of the demarcation included in Marine Protected Areas (MPA), including RN2000. * Percentage of the area of habitats of Community interest included in RN2000. * Percentage of MPA with approved management plans and implementation. Objectives 2012: A.1.8, A2.2
A. S.12: Improve knowledge of the seabed, including physical and biological characteristics. * Proportion of the assessment area studied. * Proportion of coastal habitats studied. * Proportion of deep habitats studied. OBJECTIVES 2012: C.3.2, C.3.3, C.3.4.
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
A.3.3: Maintain the parameters and trends of state or condition descriptors of benthic communities (and their different facies and associations) within values to ensure their durability and performance, as well as the maintenance of their characteristic species, key and unique species.
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
C.2.2: To ensure that biological and permanent physical alterations caused by human activities do not threaten the persistence and operation of biogenic habitats and/or protected habitats and do not jeopardise the achievement or maintenance of GES for these habitats. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.S.11. To promote that the biological and permanent physical alterations caused by human activities do not threaten the persistence and operation of protected habitats or natural interests and do not jeopardise the achievement or maintenance of GES for these habitats. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
A. N.12: Improving knowledge on the seabed, including physical and biological characteristics * Proportion of the assessment area studied. * Proportion of coastal habitats studied. * Proportion of deep habitats studied. OBJECTIVES 2012: C.3.2, C.3.3, C.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.
C.N.10: Promote that human actions do not significantly increase the area affected by physical loss of natural seabed with respect to the previous cycle in the North Atlantic demarcation. - Area affected by permanent physical alterations caused by human activities - Area of the demarcation occupied by coastal defence works - Area of the demarcation occupied by works or installations whose objective is not the defence of the coast OBJECTIVE 2012: C.2.1.
C.3.2: To raise awareness of the seabed, in particular its topography, morphology, composition, depth and associated variables, which influence the distribution of habitats. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: A.C.15. Improve knowledge of the seabed, including physical and biological characteristics. This objective will be produced as a new one, as 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
C.2.2: To ensure that biological and permanent physical alterations caused by human activities do not threaten the persistence and operation of biogenic habitats and/or protected habitats and do not jeopardise the achievement or maintenance of GES for these habitats. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.C.16. To promote that the biological and permanent physical alterations caused by human activities do not threaten the persistence and operation of protected habitats or natural interests and do not jeopardise the achievement or maintenance of GES for these habitats. This objective will be produced as a new one, as the code and indicators have changed.
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
A.1.1: Reduce the intensity and area of ​​influence of significant anthropogenic pressures on benthic habitats, with special attention to biogenic and / or protected habitats that represent biodiversity hotspots and are key to ensuring the services and functions of the marine environment: maërl beds, communities of Laminaria, communities of cold-water corals, communities dominated by Pennatulaceans, aggregations of deep and circalittoral sponges and coral gardens. In particular, avoid bottom-gear fishing on the most sensitive habitats, such as seamounts, coralline and maërl communities and cold-water corals; avoid or reduce the construction of infrastructures that may affect sensitive habitats; avoid / reduce the direct and indirect effects of dredging on vulnerable benthic habitats; and avoid the adverse effects of the exploitation of non-renewable marine resources on biogenic and / or protected habitats. In the second cycle, this objective has been modified to: C.N.1. Reduce the intensity and area of ​​influence of significant anthropogenic pressures on benthic habitats, with special attention to protected and / or natural interest habitats. This modified objective will be reported as new, since the code and indicators have changed.
A.S.9: Manage processes for invasions of alien species in an integrated manner, especially those identified in the initial evaluation of D2 in DMSUD, including the development of early detection networks and their coordination at national level. The area covered by networks of detection and quantification of non-native species. • Existence of action protocols for IAC screening events. • Number of marine species categorised on the list of invasive alien species • Percentage/number of invasive species subject to management measures or actions • Number of habitats affected by invasive species which have been subject to management measures or actions. OBJECTIVE 2012: A.1.3 C.3.6
C.S.11: To promote that the biological and permanent physical alterations caused by human activities do not threaten the persistence and operation of protected habitats or natural interests and do not jeopardise the achievement or maintenance of the GES for these habitats. * Percentage of compatibility reports on existing installations. * Area of protected habitats of natural interest affected by permanent physical alterations.
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.
A.1.3: Eradicate or decrease, preferably in the initial stages of the invasive processes, the abundance of invasive species to ease pressure on the habitat, in cases where the economic or biodiversity loss is significant, and provided that it is technically feasible and there is no collateral damage
A.1.1: Reduce the intensity and area of ​​influence of significant anthropogenic pressures on benthic habitats, with special attention to biogenic and / or protected habitats that represent biodiversity hotspots and are key to ensuring the services and functions of the marine environment: phanerogam meadows, maërl beds, cold-water coral communities, underwater structures produced by gas escapes, pennatulacean-dominated communities, aggregations of deep and circalittoral sponges and coral gardens. In particular, avoid fishing with bottom gear and gear on the most sensitive habitats, such as underwater structures produced by gas escapes, coralline and maërl communities and cold-water corals; avoid or reduce the construction of infrastructures that may affect sensitive habitats; avoid / reduce the direct and indirect effects of dredging on vulnerable benthic habitats; and avoid the adverse effects of the exploitation of non-renewable marine resources on biogenic and / or protected habitats. In the second cycle, this objective has been modified to: C.S.1. Reduce the intensity and area of ​​influence of significant anthropogenic pressures on benthic habitats, with special attention to protected and / or natural interest habitats. This modified objective will be reported as new, since the code and indicators have changed.
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
A.S.2: Achieve a comprehensive, ecologically representative, coherent and well managed network of marine protected areas in the South Atlantic area. * Approval of the Master Plan for RAMPE. * Percentage of MPAs included in the Spanish network of Marine Protected Areas. OBJECTIVE 2012: A.2.1
A.S.4: To maintain positive or stable trends in the range of habitats protected or of natural interest and specific habitats. * Trends in habitat distribution area. Objective 2012: A3.5
C.C.2: To minimise the potential for introduction or secondary expansion of non-native species, directly taking into account the anthropogenic pathways and vectors of translocation. * Number of policy/control measures on pathways and vectors for introduction and translocation * Number of introduction and translocation routes and translocation addressed by policy or regulated measures, such as: Leakages in aquaculture facilities, ballast water, anchoring, 'biofouling', live bait, and all types of discharges. * Number of events of introduction of invasive non-indigenous species by vector/track OBJECTIVES 2012: A.1.2
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.
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.
A.1.2: To minimise the potential for introduction or secondary expansion of non-indigenous species, directly taking into account the anthropogenic pathways and vectors of translocation (avoid leakages in aquaculture or aquarium installations, avoid transport and release into the medium of species associated with those cultivated outside their natural range, ballast water control, control of live bait, sediment discharge control, anchoring or cleaning of helmets). In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.S.2. To minimise the potential for introduction or secondary expansion of non-native species, directly taking into account the anthropogenic pathways and vectors of translocation This modified objective will be produced as a new objective, as the code and indicators have changed.
C.C.1: Reduce the intensity and area of influence of the significant anthropogenic pressures on benthic habitats, with particular attention to protected habitats or natural interest. * Number of initiatives launched to reduce the impact of pressures on protected habitats or natural interest, with a focus on fishing with bottom gears and rigging on protected or natural interest habitats, infrastructure construction, exploitation of non-renewable marine resources, dredging, recreational activities, anchoring and other significant pressures on the DMAN * Percentage/number of actions and projects with compatibility report * Area of protected habitats of natural interest potentially concerned * Crop cover for algae and seagrasses * Existence of regulation of leisure activities affecting the seagrass meadows, in particular anchoring OBJECTIVES 2012: A.1.8
00: Achieve or maintain values and characteristics defined as GES for all descriptors of GES in North Atlantic region.
A.1.3: In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: A.S.9. Manage processes for invasions of alien species in an integrated manner, especially those identified in the initial evaluation of D2 in DMSUD, including the development of early detection networks and their coordination at national level. This modified objective will be produced as a new objective, as the code and indicators have changed.
A.N.4: To maintain positive or stable trends in the area of distribution of protected habitats or of natural interest and specific habitats. * Trends in habitat distribution area. Objective 2012: A3.5
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.N.1: Reduce the intensity and area of influence of the significant anthropogenic pressures on benthic habitats, with particular attention to protected or natural interest habitats. * Number of initiatives launched to reduce the impact of pressures on protected or natural interest habitats, with a focus on fishing with bottom gears and rigging on protected or natural interest habitats, infrastructure construction, exploitation of non-renewable marine resources, dredging, recreational activities and other significant pressures on the DMOR. * Percentage/number of actions and projects with compatibility report * Area of habitats protected or of natural interest potentially affected by human activities and their trends OBJECTIVES 2012: A.1.1
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
A.3.2: Maintain areas of distribution of biogenic habitats and/or protected habitats and unique habitats that ensure their durability and performance. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: A.C.4. To maintain positive or stable trends in the area of distribution of protected habitats or natural interest and habitats unique. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
C.3.3: Improve and complement the existing knowledge on the extent, distribution, structure and condition of coastal habitats (up to 50m) and their long-term trends, with a particular focus on the coastal and circalittoral communities of rock and the types of coastal water soft bottoms communities. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: A.N.12. Improving knowledge on the seabed, including physical and biological characteristics This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
C.3.4: Increase knowledge about the extent, distribution, structure and status of deep habitats and their long-term trends, with special attention to biogenic habitats and protected habitats, rocky bottoms, circalittoral detrital bottoms, underwater structures produced by leaking gases and bottoms below 1,000 meters. In the second cycle this objective has been modified to: AS12. Improve knowledge of the seabed, including physical and biological characteristics. This target will be reported as new as the code and indicators have changed.
A.1.8: Favouring regeneration of plant cover (algae and marine phanerogams), minimising the effect of the pressures to which they are subject. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended together with A.1.1 to: C.C.1.Reduce pressure intensity and area significant anthropogenic habitats on benthic habitats, with special reference to: attention to protected habitats or natural interest. This objective will be gained as a new objective.
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.
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
A.C.2: Achieve a complete, ecologically representative, coherent and well-managed network of marine protected areas in the Canary Islands area. * Approval of the Master Plan for RAMPE. * Percentage of MPAs included in the Spanish network of Marine Protected Areas OBJECTIVE 2012: A.2.1
A.1.8: Develop habitat restoration initiatives and habitat restoration initiatives where their deterioration would compromise the achievement of good environmental status of biodiversity descriptors. This objective has become part of the new objective of the second cycle: A.N.1. Ensuring the conservation and restoration of marine biodiversity through effective tools and measures. that it will be reported as a new one
A.1.1: And avoiding adverse effects of the exploitation of marine non-renewable resources on biogenic or protected habitats. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.C.1.Reduce pressure intensity and area significant anthropogenic habitats on benthic habitats, with special reference to: attention to protected habitats or natural interest. This modified objective will be produced as a new objective, as the code and indicators have changed.
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.
C.2.1: Ensure that the area affected by permanent physical alterations caused by human activities is a small proportion of the total area of the South Atlantic area. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.S.10. Foster human actions not to significantly increase the surface affected by physical loss of natural seabed compared to the previous cycle in the South Atlantic area. This target will be reported as a new target, given that the code and indicators have changed.
C.S.2: To minimise the potential for introduction or secondary expansion of non-native species, directly taking into account the anthropogenic pathways and vectors of translocation * Number of policy/control measures on pathways and vectors for introduction and translocation. * Number of introduction and translocation routes and translocation addressed by policy or regulated measures, such as: Leakages in aquaculture facilities, ballast water, anchoring, 'biofouling', live bait, and all types of discharges. * Number of events of introduction of invasive non-indigenous species by vector/track OBJECTIVES 2012: A.1.2
A.N.9: Manage processes for invasions of alien species in an integrated manner, especially those identified in the initial evaluation of D2 in the DMNOR, including the development of early detection networks and their coordination at national level. The area covered by networks of detection and quantification of non-native species. * Existence of action protocols for IAC screening events. * Number of marine species categorised on the list of invasive alien species * Percentage/number of invasive species subject to management measures or actions. * Percentage/number of habitats affected by invasive species which have been subject to management measures or actions OBJECTIVE 2012: A.1.3, C.3.6
A.C.4: To maintain positive or stable trends in the range of habitats protected or of natural interest and specific habitats. * Trends in habitat distribution area. Objective 2012: A3.5
A.1.8: Develop habitat restoration initiatives and habitat restoration initiatives where their deterioration would compromise the achievement of good environmental status of biodiversity descriptors. This objective has become part of the new objective of the second cycle: A.S.1. Ensuring the conservation and restoration of marine biodiversity through effective tools and measures that it will be reported as a new one
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
C.2.2: To ensure that biological and permanent physical alterations caused by human activities do not threaten the persistence and operation of biogenic habitats and/or protected habitats and do not jeopardise the achievement or maintenance of GES for these habitats. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.N..11. To promote that the biological and permanent physical alterations caused by human activities do not threaten the persistence and operation of protected habitats or natural interests and do not threaten the achievement or maintenance of GES for these habitats. This target will be considered a new target, given that the code and indicators have changed.
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.15: To promote that human actions do not significantly increase the surface area affected by physical loss of natural marine resources compared to the previous cycle in the Canary Islands area. * Surface affected by permanent physical alterations caused by human activities * Area in the area occupied by coastal defence works * Area covered by the area occupied by works or by installations having as their object other than the defence of the coast OBJECTIVE 2012: C.2.1
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 * Number of studies and scientific projects promoted by public administrations dealing with this issue * Number of monitoring indicators addressing climate change aspects * Percentage of climate change strategies in Marine Strategies OBJECTIVE 2012: C.3.5
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
A.N.2: Achieve a complete, ecologically representative, coherent and well managed network of marine protected areas in the North Atlantic area. * Approval of the Master Plan for RAMPE. * Percentage of MPAs included in the Spanish network of Marine Protected Areas. OBJECTIVE 2012: A.2.1
C.3.2: In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: A.N.12. Improving knowledge on the seabed, including physical and biological characteristics This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
A. C.15: Improve knowledge of the seabed, including physical and biological characteristics. * Proportion of the area studied. * Proportion of coastal habitats studied. * Proportion of deep habitats studied. OBJECTIVE 2012: C.3.2 C.3.3

AMAPT-T007-D6MAD: Extending the Protected Area of Subdivision to the protection and conservation of priority species and habitats.
D6-AZO-M4 (former Azo.10): Ensure that the exploitation of coastal aggregates does not affect the known maerl communities and those identified in the future.
D6-AZO-M5: Develop and implement appropriate monitoring methodology to obtain information to allow assessment of GES by 2024.
ABIPT-T1-D6Cont: Reduce pressure on bottom gears on vulnerable marine ecosystems by 2024.
AMAPT-T001-D6MAD: To promote knowledge of marine habitats and biocenesis, in particular those existing in coastal bands, to obtain quantitative and qualitative information to establish an inical state and areas of occurrence (mapped). Establish monitoring programmes to maintain and/or restore coastal habitats.
D6-AZO-M2: To increase coverage of marine protected areas for benthic habitats and communities within the Azores subdivision by up to 10 %. At present, the Regional Government of the Azores is working on the revision of the statutory marine conservation system in order to clarify and simplify the competences, uses and regulations of Marine Protected Areas. The GRA will also reassess existing areas and plan the expansion of the protection area in 15 % of fully protected areas over the next 3 years (in line with Blue Azres Programme, a regional partnership, the Blue Foundation and the Waitt Institute). The aim is to develop management plans that facilitate reporting and implementation of regulations, monitoring and implementing processes to improve surveillance and surveillance in remote areas.
AMAPT-T003-D6MAD: Study, recast and manage monitoring networks to collect information supporting the characterisation of the marine environment, with the emphasis on situations requiring greater attention to maintain or reach Good Environmental Status and to those that may reveal the causal relationships between monitoring results and human activities.
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.
AMAPT-T004-D6MAD: Map and monitor the marine and oceanographic system at the scale of the subdivision (including area induced winds and waves induced by local winds, as well as open sea-and depth currents) in order to improve the assessment of the environmental conditions and energy potential of the various environmental descriptors, and to assist the decision-making processes.
D6-AZO-M1 (former Azo.8 and Azo.9): Obtain distribution maps of coastal and oceanic habitats and biotopes, as well as their environmental condition. In particular those which are classified and protected by OSPAR and the Habitats Directive of the Natura 2000 network, and those whose biological and ecological characteristics are considered as structuring benthic communities and/or vulnerable to human activities
ABIPT-T2-D6Cont: By 2021, establish and implement a network of coastal and ocean protected areas (MPA). The aim is to ensure the sustainability of Portuguese sea resources and to meet commitments made at OSPAR by preparing and implementing the management plans for the sustainability of human activities in the ocean and coastal MPA for fisheries and geological resources.
AMAPT-T1-D1PCE: By 2021, set up and implement a network of marine and coastal protected areas of ocean Same target for subdivision of the continent: ABIPT-2-D6Cont (change of the Platt target. 1, 2012)