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-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.

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.
UZN5.3: Other adverse environmental effects (such as entanglement and strangulation by waste parts) are reduced to a minimum. The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report shows the achievement of objectives and/or the state of implementation of the measures. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment on the state of achievement of the target is available, this will be reported in the Progress Assessment. The indicator "number of live birds in breeding colonies", which is considered under Article 10, is not included here, as the detailed report under Article 8_GES (D10C4) is already reported. Reference is made to Article 8_ESG reporting.
UZN5: The objective is "Seas without pressures from waste". The objective is implemented by means of the operational objectives UZN5.1, UZN5.2 and UZN5.3. The environmental objectives established in 2012 and their description under the 2012 MSFD report continue to apply. They are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report shows the achievement of objectives and/or the state of implementation of the measures. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment is available on the state of achievement of the target, this will be reported in the Progress Assessment.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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-D8T2: Offshore: Where established meet the OSPAR Environmental Assessment Criteria and / or Background Assessment Criteria. Where these standards have not yet been formulated, the aim is a downward trend in the concentrations of pollutants or their pollution effects.
ANSNL-D8T4: Decrease the supply of heavy metals in the marine environment
ANSNL-D8T6: Reducing the use of lead, among others in sport fishing
ANSNL-D8T5: Cleaning up acute serious contamination as quickly as possible, where necessary in cooperation within the Bonn Agreement.
ANSNL-D8T1: Coastal waters: reducing the supply of pollutants that do not yet meet the WFD standards, in accordance with the timeline of the river basin management plans. Do not increase concentrations of pollutants that already comply with the WFD standards.
ANSNL-D8T3: Monitoring copper concentrations at a regional level, now that this heavy metal is being used as a replacement for TBT (OSPAR).

D08-OE02: Reduce direct inputs of contaminants to the sea, including oil related to shipping and navigation
D08-OE05: Limit direct inputs, transfers and remobilisation of contaminants at sea related to offshore activities other than dredging and dumping (e.g. seabed excavation for cable installation, marine renewable energies, maritime transport ...) and eliminate discharges, emissions and releases of priority hazardous substances mentioned in Annex 10 of the WFD.
OE_ATL_ope_D8.3: Limit or eliminate direct inputs to the sea of contaminants related to shipping and navigation
OE_GMC_gen_D8.1: Reduce or eliminate inputs of chemical contaminants to the marine environment, whether chronic or accidental.
D08-OE01: Reducing contaminant inputs from rainfall runoff from municipalities, coastal settlements and harbours
OE_ATL_ope_D8.6: Reducing or eliminating contaminant inputs, with priority to the highest contributing watersheds, by addressing industrial, urban and agricultural emissions and contaminant transfer.
D08-OE06: Limit marine inputs of sediment contaminants above regulatory thresholds related to dredging and disposal activities.
OE_ATL_ope_D8.5: Reducing Atmospheric Inputs of Land-Based Contaminants
D08-OE07: Reducing the discharge of land-based contaminants into the sea* * excluding clapper dredging activities
D08-OE04: Limit the release of contaminants into the natural environment and the spread of non-native species during the refit of ships (recreational and professional) and submerged equipment (buoys, farm structures, etc.).
D08-OE03: Reduce discharges of liquid effluents (black water, grey water), oil residues and hazardous substances from commercial, fishing and recreational vessels.
OE_ATL_ope_D8.4: Reducing airborne inputs of contaminants from marine sources
OE_ATL_ope_D8.2: Limit or eliminate direct inputs or transfers of contaminants to the sea by controlling dredging, disposal and sediment remobilization activities.
OE_MMN_gen_D8.1: Reduce or eliminate inputs of chemical contaminants to the marine environment, whether chronic or accidental.
OE_ATL_ope_D8.1: Reduce direct inputs of contaminants to the sea by treating all careening area effluents prior to discharge.
D08-OE08: Reducing atmospheric inputs of contaminants
OE_GMC_gen_D5.1: Preserve areas with little or no impact from eutrophication

C.1.4: Ensure proper coordination of public administrations, institutions and sectors in the Canary Islands, which carry out work relating to the marine environment, in such a way as to avoid duplication and to exploit synergies. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.C.12. Ensure proper coordination of public administrations, institutions and sectors in the Canary Islands, which carry out work relating to the marine environment, in such a way as to avoid duplication and to exploit synergies. This objective will be produced as a new one, as the code and indicators have changed.
C.3.5: Increase awareness of the impact of human activities on habitats, especially biogenic and protected species, their species, populations and communities, their sensitivity, tolerance limits and acclimatisation and acclimatisation, especially in relation to fishing activities, infrastructure construction, dredging, extraction of non-renewable marine resources, pollution and interaction with the effects of climate change (acidification, heating, etc.). In the second cycle, this objective has been split into two: C.N..17. Improving knowledge on the effects of climate change on marine and coastal ecosystems, with a view to mainstreaming climate change variable into all phases of Marine Strategies C.N..17. Improving knowledge on the effects of climate change on marine and coastal ecosystems, with a view to mainstreaming climate change variable into all phases of Marine Strategies Both will be reported as new
B.S.14: Encourage scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment to address the knowledge gaps identified in the Initial Assessment and in the successive phases of Marine Strategies. * Awareness building on impacts arising from the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment, which are addressed by scientific studies and projects. OBJECTIVES 2012: B.3.1, B.3.2, B.3.3, B.3.4.
C.S.7: Ensure proper coordination of public administrations, institutions and sectors in the South Atlantic demarcation district which carry out work related to the marine environment, in such a way as to avoid duplication and exploit synergies
C.3.1: Improving access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as ensuring the quality of this information. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.C.19. Improving access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as ensuring the quality of this information for both administrations and institutions related to the sea, and for the general public. This objective will be produced as a new one, as the code and indicators have changed.
B.2.2: Keep declining and/or stable temporary trends in levels of pollutants in sediment. In the second cycle, this objective has been joined by other objectives of the first cycle in the following objective: B.S.2. Identify and address the main sources of pollutants in the marine environment in order to maintain declining and/or stable temporary trends in levels of pollutants in sediment and biota, as well as biological response levels for pollution response in indicator organisms
C.S.8: To ensure, through the Maritime Spatial Plan of the South Atlantic Marine area and/or other development tools, that human activities are developed in a sustainable manner and do not jeopardise the achievement of the Good Environmental Status. * Number of human activities covered by the management plan OBJECTIVE 2012: C1.5
B.2.3: This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
B.2.4: Minimise the effect and scale of significant acute pollution events (e.g. an accidental oil or chemical spill) and their impact on biota through adequate risk analysis processes. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: B.N.13. To minimise the occurrence and magnitude of significant acute pollution events (e.g. accidental discharges of hydrocarbons, chemicals) and their impact on biota, through the proper maintenance of response systems. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
B.3.2: To improve knowledge of pollution in the marine environment, as well as of the biological effects that occur throughout the demarcation, taking into account spatial coverage, temporary developments and groups of pollutants and biological effects that are agreed at national, regional or European level. In the second cycle, this objective has been joined together to form the following second cycle target: B.S.14.Promote scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy on the marine environment, respond to knowledge gaps identified in the Initial Assessment and in the successive phases of Marine Strategies. This objective will be gained as a new objective.
B.C.3: Reduce the input of nutrients, pollutants and waste from waste water. Urban waste: • Percentage of residents equivalent with point of discharge to coastal waters or estuaries, meeting the requirements of Royal Decree-Law 11/95 and RD 509/1996 (Directive 91/271/EEC) • Percentage of agglomerations discharging directly into coastal and transitional waters satisfying the requirements of RDL 11/95 and RD 509/1996 (Directive 91/271/EEC) Industrial discharges: • Percentage of sewage treatment plants not complying with discharge authorisations according to the Verdes des Verdes OBJECTIVES 2012: B.1.1.
C.N.8: Promote, through the Marine Spatial Plan of the North Atlantic Demarcation and/or other development tools, that human activities are developed in a sustainable manner and do not jeopardise the achievement of the Good Environmental Status * Number of human activities covered by the management plan OBJECTIVE 2012: C1.5
B.S.13: To minimise the occurrence and magnitude of significant acute pollution events (e.g. accidental discharges of hydrocarbons, chemicals) and their impact on biota, through the proper maintenance of response systems. ? Number of people trained ? No of courses ? number of technical days ? No of simulations ? No of measures to maintain the bases Existence of specific protocols developed. OBJECTIVES 2012: B.2.4
C.C.17: Measures on stretches of coastline 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
00: Achieve or maintain the values and characteristics defined as GES for all descriptors of GES in South Atlantic region
A.N.10: Ensuring regulatory compliance * Estimation of surveillance in hours * Infringements identified vs sanctions imposed * Human resources available for monitoring and equipment available. OBJECTIVE 2012: A.1.9
C.1.3: Ensure social participation in the marine strategy of the Canary Islands area by means of dissemination, awareness-raising, voluntary environmental education and involvement of stakeholders in the marine environment. In the second cycle, this objective has remained the same, with the exception of the code: C.C.11. Ensure social participation in the marine strategy of the Canary Islands area by means of dissemination, awareness-raising, voluntary environmental education and involvement of stakeholders in the marine environment. This objective will be produced as a new one, as the code and indicators have changed.
C.1.4: This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
B.2.1: Not exceed the levels of contaminants established in biota by the competent authorities and by international bodies, and that the time trends are decreasing or remain stable if concentrations are close to the base level. In the second cycle, this objective has been joined by other objectives of the first cycle in the following objective: B.S.2. Identify and address the main sources of pollutants in the marine environment in order to maintain declining and/or stable temporary trends in levels of pollutants in sediment and biota, as well as biological response levels for pollution response in indicator organisms
B.1.1: To reduce the volume of direct or indirect discharges without appropriate treatment (industrial discharges, waste water, run-off from rivers, run-off, etc.) to the marine environment, as well as to improve the efficiency of sewage treatment stations and sewerage systems in order to minimise the input of litter, pollutants and nutrients to the marine environment. In the second cycle, the object was split in 4: B.N.3.Reducing nutrient inputs, pollutants and litter from river discharges. B.N.4.Reducing nutrient inputs, pollutants and garbage from waste water. B.N.5.Reducing nutrient inputs, pollutants and litter from rain episodes. B.N.6. Reducing the contribution of nutrients and pollutants from agriculture: Excess and return on irrigation and livestock use, among others. These objectives will be reported as new
B.S.6: Reducing the contribution of nutrients and pollutants from agriculture: Excess and return on irrigation and livestock use, among others. ? No. of stations that are at risk of the monitoring network for nitrates from agricultural sources in the water bodies of the upstream water category, in transitional waters, in coastal waters and in aquifers or groundwater bodies bordering the coast. OBJECTIVE 2012: B.1.1
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.
C.N.7: Achieve adequate coordination of public administrations, institutions and sectors in the North Atlantic region that carry out work related to the marine environment, so as to avoid duplication and take advantage of synergies * Number of initiatives, projects and coordination meetings * Number of themes in which coordination initiatives are adopted OBJECTIVE 2012: C.1.4.
B.N.16: To improve the coordination and standardisation at national level of programmes for monitoring the introduction of substances, waste and energy to the marine environment. • Development of methodologies/common protocols/guidelines. • No of meetings for updating the monitoring programmes. • Development of common access database for the different operators of monitoring programmes.
A.1.9: Ensuring proper surveillance of the marine environment through remote or on-site systems In the second cycle, this target has been amended to: A.N.10. Ensuring regulatory compliance This modified objective will be produced as a new objective, as the code and indicators have changed.
C.C.22: Integrate into decision-making and management of the marine environment results and knowledge acquired through scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impact of human activities on habitats, species, populations and communities * Criteria for evaluation and monitoring of the results of scientific projects/studies (based on the references in documents) * Objectives and management measures for which the design has taken into account the results of scientific projects/studies
B.2.2: This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
C.S.16: Encourage scientific studies and projects to address knowledge gaps identified in the initial assessment of the impact of human activities on marine and coastal ecosystems. * Number of studies and scientific projects promoted by public administrations dealing with these subjects. * Knowledge-based studies and scientific projects. OBJECTIVE 2012: C.3.5
B.3.2: To improve knowledge of pollution in the marine environment, as well as of the biological effects that occur throughout the demarcation, taking into account spatial coverage, temporary developments and groups of pollutants and biological effects that are agreed at national, regional or European level. In the second cycle, this objective has been joined together to form the following second cycle target: B.N.14. Encourage scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment to address the knowledge gaps identified in the Initial Assessment and in the successive phases of Marine Strategies. This objective will be gained as a new objective.
B.N.5: Reducing nutrient inputs, pollutants and litter from rain episodes percentage of rainwater overflows in rain episodes that have measures in place to limit the presence of solids and floating in overflows of sanitation systems and / or to reduce pollution in overflows of sanitation systems. OBJECTIVE 2012: B.1.1
C.S.6: Ensure social participation in the Marine Strategy of the South Atlantic Basin through outreach, awareness-raising, voluntary environmental education and stakeholder involvement in the marine environment. * Number of initiatives for social participation and evaluation of their results OBJECTIVE 2012: C.1.3
B.1.1: To reduce the volume of direct or indirect discharges without appropriate treatment (industrial discharges, waste water, run-off from rivers, run-off, etc.) to the marine environment, as well as to improve the efficiency of sewage treatment stations and sewerage systems in order to minimise the input of litter, pollutants and nutrients to the marine environment. In the second cycle, the object was split in 4: B.S.3.Reducing nutrient inputs, pollutants and litter from river discharges. B.S.4.Reducing nutrient inputs, pollutants and waste water litter. B.S.5.Reducing nutrient inputs, pollutants and litter from rain episodes. B.S.6. Reducing the contribution of nutrients and pollutants from agriculture: Excess and return on irrigation and livestock use, among others. These objectives will be reported as new
B.2.2: Not exceed the biological levels of response to contamination in indicator organisms for which there are criteria established by the competent authorities and by international bodies, and that these are kept within their ranges of base responses, or are close to this range over time. In the second cycle, this objective has been joined by other objectives of the first cycle in the following objective: B.C.2. Identify and address the main sources of pollutants in the marine environment in order to maintain declining and/or stable temporary trends in levels of pollutants in sediment and biota, as well as biological response levels for contamination in indicator organisms. This objective will be produced as a new one, as the code and indicators have changed.
B.C.13: Encourage scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment, in response to knowledge gaps identified in the Initial Assessment and in the successive phases of Marine Strategies. * Awareness building on impacts arising from the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment, which are addressed by scientific studies and projects. OBJECTIVES 2012: B.3.1, B.3.2, B.3.3, B.3.4
B.S.2.: Identify and address the main sources of pollutants in the marine environment in order to maintain declining and/or stable temporary trends in levels of pollutants in sediment and biota, as well as biological response levels for pollution response in indicator organisms
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. C.13: Ensuring regulatory compliance. * Surveying of surveillance in hours * Infringements identified vs sanctions imposed * Human resources available for surveillance and available materials. OBJECTIVE 2012: A.1.12
C.S.15: To improve access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as to ensure the quality of this information, both for maritime administrations and institutions and for the general public. • Existence of platforms for access and exchange of information on the marine environment which facilitate the management of public administrations • Means of access and quality of marine environment information available to citizens • Number of metadata available OBJECTIVE C.3.1
B.C.2.: Identify and address the main sources of pollutants in the marine environment in order to maintain declining and/or stable temporary trends in levels of pollutants in sediment and biota, as well as biological response levels for pollution response in indicator organisms
B.N.13: To minimise the occurrence and magnitude of significant acute pollution events (e.g. accidental discharges of hydrocarbons, chemicals) and their impact on biota, through the proper maintenance of response systems. ? Number of people trained ? No of courses ? number of technical days ? No of simulations ? No of measures to maintain the bases Existence of specific protocols developed. OBJECTIVES 2012: B.2.4
B.E.16: Encourage scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment, in response to knowledge gaps identified in the Initial Assessment and in the successive phases of Marine Strategies. ? Awareness building on impacts arising from the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment, which are addressed by scientific studies and projects. OBJECTIVE 2012: B.3.1, B.3.2, B.3.3 AND B.3.4
B.C.14: Integrate into decision-making and management of the marine environment results and knowledge acquired through studies, initiatives and scientific projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment. * Criteria for evaluating and monitoring the results of scientific projects/studies. * Objectives and management measures for which the design has taken into account the results of scientific projects/studies.
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. * No. of measures taken in respect of each activity causing significant impact OBJECTIVE 2012: C.2.3
00: Achieve or maintain the values and characteristics defined as GES for all descriptors of the good environmental status in the Canary Islands
B.C.4: Reducing the inputs of nutrients, pollutants and waste from rain episodes. • Percentage of storm water overflows that are in place with measures put in place to limit the presence of solid and floating reservoirs in storm water overflows or to reduce pollution in storm water overflows. OBJECTIVE 2012: B.1.1
C.N.15: To improve access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as to ensure the quality of this information, both for maritime administrations and institutions and for the general public. • Existence of platforms for access and exchange of information on the marine environment which facilitate the management of public administrations • Means of access and quality of marine environment information available to citizens • Number of metadata available OBJECTIVE C.3.1
B.S.4: Reduce the input of nutrients, pollutants and waste from waste water. Urban waste: • Percentage of residents equivalent with point of discharge to coastal waters or estuaries, meeting the requirements of Royal Decree-Law 11/95 and RD 509/1996 (Directive 91/271/EEC) • Percentage of agglomerations discharging directly into coastal and transitional waters satisfying the requirements of RDL 11/95 and RD 509/1996 (Directive 91/271/EEC) Industrial discharges: • Percentage of sewage treatment plants not complying with discharge authorisations according to the Verdes des Verdes OBJECTIVES 2012: B.1.1.
B.N.14: Encourage scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment to address the knowledge gaps identified in the Initial Assessment and in the successive phases of Marine Strategies. * Awareness building on impacts arising from the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment, which are addressed by scientific studies and projects. OBJECTIVES 2012: B.3.1, B.3.2, B.3.3, B.3.4.
C.C.13: To guarantee, through the Maritime Spatial Plan of the Canary Islands area and/or other development tools, that human activities take place in a sustainable manner and do not jeopardise the achievement of the Good Environmental Status. * Number of human activities covered by the management plan OBJECTIVE 2012: C1.5
B.N.2.: Identify and address the main sources of pollutants in the marine environment in order to maintain declining and/or stable temporary trends in levels of pollutants in sediment and biota, as well as biological response levels for pollution response in indicator organisms
B.C.12: To minimise the occurrence and magnitude of significant acute pollution events (e.g. accidental discharges of hydrocarbons, chemicals) and their impact on biota, through the proper maintenance of response systems. ? Number of people trained. ? No of courses. ? No of technical working days. ? No. of simulations for maintaining the bases. ? Existence of specific protocols developed. OBJECTIVE 2012: B.2.4
B.2.3: Minimise the effect and scale of significant acute pollution events (e.g. an accidental oil or chemical spill) and their impact on biota through adequate risk analysis processes. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: B.C.12. To minimise the occurrence and magnitude of significant acute pollution events (e.g. accidental discharges of hydrocarbons, chemicals) and their impact on biota, through the proper maintenance of response systems. This objective will be produced as a new one, as the code and indicators have changed.
C.3.5: Increase awareness of the impact of human activities on habitats, especially biogenic and protected species, their species, populations and communities, their sensitivity, tolerance limits and acclimatisation and acclimatisation, especially in relation to fishing activities, infrastructure construction, dredging, extraction of non-renewable marine resources, pollution and interaction with the effects of climate change (acidification, heating, etc.). In the second cycle, this objective has been split into two: C.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.
B.N.6: Reducing the contribution of nutrients and pollutants from agriculture: Excess and return on irrigation and livestock use, among others. ? No. of stations that are at risk of the monitoring network for nitrates from agricultural sources in the water bodies of the upstream water category, in transitional waters, in coastal waters and in aquifers or groundwater bodies bordering the coast. OBJECTIVE 2012: B.1.1
00: Achieve or maintain values and characteristics defined as GES for all descriptors of GES in North Atlantic region.
B.S.16: To improve the coordination and standardisation at national level of programmes for monitoring the introduction of substances, waste and energy to the marine environment. • Development of methodologies/common protocols/guidelines. • No of meetings for updating the monitoring programmes. • Development of common access database for the different operators of monitoring programmes.
C.3.5: Increase awareness of the impact of human activities on habitats, especially biogenic and protected species, their species, populations and communities, their sensitivity, tolerance limits and acclimatisation and acclimatisation, especially in relation to fishing activities, infrastructure construction, dredging, extraction of non-renewable marine resources, pollution and interaction with the effects of climate change (acidification, heating, etc.). In the second cycle, this objective has been split into two: C.S.16. Encourage scientific studies and projects to address knowledge gaps identified in the initial assessment of the impact of human activities on marine and coastal ecosystems. C.S.17. Improving knowledge on the effects of climate change on marine and coastal ecosystems, with a view to mainstreaming climate change variable into all phases of Marine Strategies Both will be reported as new
C.C.20: Encourage scientific studies and projects to address knowledge gaps identified in the initial assessment of the impact of human activities on marine and coastal ecosystems. * No. of studies and scientific projects promoted by public administrations dealing with these subjects. * Knowledge-based studies and scientific projects. OBJECTIVE 2012: C.3.5
B.N.3: .Reduce the contribution of nutrients, pollutants and litter from river discharges. ? Deloads of pollutants and nutrients from rivers (volume and pollution load) OBJECTIVES 2012: B.1.1
B.2.1: Not exceed the levels of contaminants established in biota by the competent authorities and by international bodies, and that the time trends are decreasing or remain stable if concentrations are close to the base level. In the second cycle, this objective has been joined together to form the next second cycle objective: B.C.2. Identify and address the main sources of pollutants in the marine environment in order to maintain declining and/or stable temporary trends in levels of pollutants in sediment and biota, as well as biological response levels for contamination in indicator organisms. This objective will be developed as a new one.
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
C.3.1: Improving access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as ensuring the quality of this information. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.N..15. To improve access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as to ensure the quality of this information, both for maritime administrations and institutions and for the general public. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
B.3.2: To improve knowledge of pollution in the marine environment, as well as of the biological effects that occur throughout the demarcation, taking into account spatial coverage, temporary developments and groups of pollutants and biological effects that are agreed at national, regional or European level. In the second cycle, this objective has been joined together to form the following second cycle target: B.C.13. Encourage scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impacts of the introduction of substances, litter and energy in the marine environment to address the knowledge gaps identified in the Initial Assessment and in the successive phases of Marine Strategies. This objective will be developed as a new one.
B.C.5.: Reducing the contribution of nutrients and pollutants from agriculture: Excess and return on irrigation and livestock use, among others. ? No. of stations that are at risk of the monitoring network for nitrates from agricultural sources in the water bodies of the upstream water category, in transitional waters, in coastal waters and in aquifers or groundwater bodies bordering the coast. OBJECTIVE 2012: B.1.1
B.2.4: Minimise the effect and scale of significant acute pollution events (e.g. an accidental oil or chemical spill) and their impact on biota through adequate risk analysis processes. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: B.S.13. To minimise the occurrence and magnitude of significant acute pollution events (e.g. accidental discharges of hydrocarbons, chemicals) and their impact on biota, through the proper maintenance of response systems. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
C.C.19: Improving access to available marine information, in particular with regard to the descriptors of good environmental status, pressures and impacts, and socio-economic aspects, as well as ensuring the quality of this information for both administrations and institutions related to the sea, and for the general public. • Existence of platforms for access and exchange of information on the marine environment which facilitate the management of public administrations • Means of access and quality of marine environment information available to citizens • Number of metadata available OBJECTIVE C.3.1
C.C.11: Ensuring social participation in the marine strategy of the Strait and Alboran area through initiatives for dissemination, awareness-raising, voluntary environmental education and involvement of stakeholders in the marine environment. * Number of initiatives for social participation and evaluation of their results OBJECTIVE 2012: C.1.3
C.1.3: Ensure social participation in the Marine Strategy of the South Atlantic Basin through outreach, awareness-raising, voluntary environmental education and stakeholder involvement in the marine environment. In the second cycle, this objective has remained the same, with the exception of the code: C.S.6. Ensure social participation in the Marine Strategy of the South Asian Basin through outreach, awareness-raising, voluntary environmental education and stakeholder involvement in the marine environment. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
C.N.16: Encourage scientific studies and projects to address knowledge gaps identified in the initial assessment of the impact of human activities on marine and coastal ecosystems. * No. of studies and scientific projects promoted by public administrations dealing with these subjects. * Knowledge-based studies and scientific projects. OBJECTIVE 2012: C.3.5
C.N.18: Integrate into decision-making and management of the marine environment results and knowledge acquired through scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impact of human activities on habitats, species, populations and communities * Criteria for evaluation and monitoring of the results of scientific projects/studies (based on the references in documents) * Objectives and management measures for which the design has taken into account the results of scientific projects/studies
B.1.2: Reducing the frequency of discharges without proper treatment to the sea from ships and platforms
B.C.15: To improve the coordination and standardisation at national level of programmes for monitoring the introduction of substances, waste and energy to the marine environment. • Development of methodologies/common protocols/guidelines. • No of meetings for updating the monitoring programmes. • Development of common access database for the different operators of monitoring programmes.
C.1.4: Achieve proper coordination of public administrations, institutions and sectors in the South Atlantic basin that carry out work related to the marine environment, in such a way as to avoid duplication and exploit synergies. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.S.7. Achieve proper coordination of public administrations, institutions and sectors in the South Atlantic basin that carry out work related to the marine environment, in such a way as to avoid duplication and exploit synergies. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
B.1.1: To reduce the volume of direct or indirect discharges without appropriate treatment (industrial discharges, waste water, run-off from rivers, run-off, etc.) to the marine environment, as well as to improve the efficiency of sewage treatment stations and sewerage systems in order to minimise the input of litter, pollutants and nutrients to the marine environment. In the second cycle, this objective has been split into: B.C.3. Reduce the input of nutrients, pollutants and waste from waste water. B.C.4. Reducing the inputs of nutrients, pollutants and waste from rain episodes. B.C.5. Reducing the contribution of nutrients and pollutants from agriculture: Excess and return on irrigation and livestock use, among others. These objectives will be established as new ones.
B.S.5: Reducing the inputs of nutrients, pollutants and waste from rain episodes. • Percentage of storm water overflows that are in place with measures put in place to limit the presence of solid and floating reservoirs in storm water overflows or to reduce pollution in storm water overflows. OBJECTIVE 2012: B.1.1
B.2.3: Do not exceed the biological levels of response to contamination in indicator organisms for which there are criteria established by the competent authorities and by international organizations, and that these remain within their baseline response ranges, or are close to this range, at the long of the time. In the second cycle, this objective has joined others in the first cycle in the following objective: B.S.2. Identify and address the main sources of pollutants in the marine environment in order to maintain decreasing or stable temporal trends in the levels of pollutants in sediments and biota, as well as in the biological response levels to pollution in indicator organisms. will report as new, since the code and flags have changed
B.S.3: .Reduce the contribution of nutrients, pollutants and litter from river discharges. ? Discharges of pollutants and nutrients from rivers (volume and pollution load) OBJECTIVES 2012: B.1.1
C.C.12: Ensuring proper coordination of public administrations, institutions and sectors in the Strait and Alboran area who carry out work related to the marine environment, in such a way as to avoid duplication and to exploit synergies. * Number of initiatives, projects and coordination meetings * Thematic areas in which coordination initiatives are taken OBJECTIVE 2012: C.1.4
A.1.9: Ensuring proper surveillance of the marine environment through remote or on-site systems In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: A.S.10. Ensuring regulatory compliance This modified objective will be produced as a new objective, as the code and indicators have changed.
C.S.18: Integrate into decision-making and management of the marine environment results and knowledge acquired through scientific studies, initiatives and projects on the impact of human activities on habitats, species, populations and communities * Criteria for evaluation and monitoring of the results of scientific projects/studies (based on the references in documents) * Objectives and management measures for which the design has taken into account the results of scientific projects/studies
B.2.1: This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.
B.N.4: Reduce the input of nutrients, pollutants and waste from waste water. Urban waste: • Percentage of residents equivalent with point of discharge to coastal waters or estuaries, meeting the requirements of Royal Decree-Law 11/95 and RD 509/1996 (Directive 91/271/EEC) • Percentage of agglomerations discharging directly into coastal and transitional waters satisfying the requirements of RDL 11/95 and RD 509/1996 (Directive 91/271/EEC) Industrial discharges: • Percentage of waste-water treatment plants that do not comply with the discharge authorisations in the National Register of Verdes. OBJECTIVES 2012: B.1.1.

D8-AZO-M3: Develop and implement appropriate methodology to obtain information to enable the GES to be assessed by 2024.
D8-AZO-M1: Define a list of marine contaminants relevant to the subdivision of the Azores.
D8-AZO-M2: Create a list of bioindicator species for descriptor, for the subdivision of the Azores, by 2024.
Cont. 11: Reassess the concentration of contaminants in sediments, with particular attention to area B1.1, considering only the upper representative layer of the last year