Member State report / Art11 / 2014 / D2 / Denmark / NE Atlantic: Greater North Sea

Report type Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article Art. 11 Monitoring programmes (and Art. 17 updates)
Report due 2014-10-15
GES Descriptor D2 Non-indigenous species
Member State Denmark
Region/subregion NE Atlantic: Greater North Sea
Reported by Danish Nature Agency
Report date 2014-10-15
Report access
Monitoring programme Monitoring programme name
MP_D2
MP_D2
Monitoring programme Reference existing programme
Monitoring programme Marine Unit ID
  • ANS_DK_SR_001
  • ANS_DK_SR_001
Q4e - Programme ID
ANSDK-D02
ANSDK-D02
Q4f - Programme description
This programme which is under development wll provide data on key indicators for desriptor 2. Th e programme will provide information on distribution, abundance and hot spots and eventually also data for asssessing possible distances from the GES description.
This programme which is under development wll provide data on key indicators for desriptor 2. Th e programme will provide information on distribution, abundance and hot spots and eventually also data for asssessing possible distances from the GES description.
Q5e - Natural variability
  • ExpertOpinion
  • Qualitative
  • Quantiative
  • ExpertOpinion
  • Qualitative
  • Quantiative
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Adequate data
N
N
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Established methods
N
N
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Adequate understanding of GES
N
N
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Adequate capacity
Y
Y
Q5f - Description of programme for GES assessment
Q5g - Gap-filling date for GES assessment
By2018
By2018
Q5h - Plans to implement monitoring for GES assessment
A new programme is under development. The programme will use existing data and monitoring activities and add relevant elements. The programme will be in place from 2015.
A new programme is under development. The programme will use existing data and monitoring activities and add relevant elements. The programme will be in place from 2015.
Q6a -Relevant targets Q6a - Environmental target
DK_27_ANS DK_28_ANS
DK_27_ANS DK_28_ANS
Q6a -Relevant targets Q6a - Associated indicator
DK_27_ANS DK_28_ANS
DK_27_ANS DK_28_ANS
Q6b - Adequacy for assessment of targets Q6b_SuitableData
N
N
Q6b - Adequacy for assessment of targets Q6b_EstablishedMethods
N
N
Q6b - Adequacy for assessment of targets Q6d_AdequateCapacity
Y
Y
Q6c - Target updating
Y
Y
Q6d - Description of programme for targets assessment
The programme will be able to deliver data that will be relevant for regionally coordinated OSPAR and HELCOM assessments on the status of non-indigenous species
The programme will be able to deliver data that will be relevant for regionally coordinated OSPAR and HELCOM assessments on the status of non-indigenous species
Q6e - Gap-filling date for targets assessment
By2018
By2018
Q6f - Plans to implement monitoring for targets assessment
A new programme is under development. The programme will use existing data and monitoring activities and add relevant elements. The programme will be in place from 2015.
A new programme is under development. The programme will use existing data and monitoring activities and add relevant elements. The programme will be in place from 2015.
Q7a - Relevant activities
  • Shipping
  • Shipping
Q7b - Description of monitoring of activities
The programme will be able to deliver data that will be relevant for regionally coordinated OSPAR and HELCOM assessments on the status of non-indigenous species
The programme will be able to deliver data that will be relevant for regionally coordinated OSPAR and HELCOM assessments on the status of non-indigenous species
Q7c - Relevant measures
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Adequate data
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Established methods
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Adequate understanding of GES
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Adequate capacity
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Addresses activities and pressures
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Addresses effectiveness of measures
Q7d - Description of monitoring for measures
Q7f - Gap-filling date for activities and measures
By2014
By2014
Q8a - Links to existing Monitoring Programmes
  • BathingWater
  • CFP-DC-MAP
  • Habitats
  • OSPAR
  • TWSC
  • BathingWater
  • CFP-DC-MAP
  • Habitats
  • OSPAR
  • TWSC
Reference sub-programme Sub-programme ID
ANSDK-D02-01_nonindig_species_abundance
ANSDK-D02-02_nonindig_species_input
Reference sub-programme Sub-programme name
Non-indigenous species - abundance and/or biomass
Non-indigenous species inputs - from specific sources
Q4g - Sub-programmes Sub-programme ID
ANSDK-D02-01_nonindig_species_abundance
ANSDK-D02-02_nonindig_species_input
Q4g - Sub-programmes Sub-programme name
Non-indigenous species - abundance and/or biomass
Non-indigenous species inputs - from specific sources
Q4k - Monitoring purpose
StateImpact
StateImpact Pressurse
Q4l - Links of monitoring programmes of other Directives and Conventions
National Monitoring Programme for Water and Nature that is implementing the monitoring needs for the Natura2000 directives and the Water Framework Directive.
National Monitoring Programme for Water and Nature that is implementing the monitoring needs for the Natura2000 directives and the Water Framework Directive.
Q5c - Features Q5c - Habitats
  • LitSed ShallCoarseSed ShallSand ShallMud ShallMxdSed ShelfCoarseSed ShelfSand ShelfMud ShelfMxdSed MarineCoast MarineShelf HabitatsDirectiveAnnexI
  • LitSed ShallCoarseSed ShallSand ShallMud ShallMxdSed ShelfCoarseSed ShelfSand ShelfMud ShelfMxdSed MarineCoast MarineShelf HabitatsDirectiveAnnexI
Q5c - Features Q5c - Species list
  • FishAll
  • FishCoastal
  • FishDemersal
  • FishDemersalElasmobranchs
  • FishDiadromous
  • FishPelagic
  • FishPelagicElasmobranchs
  • FishAll
  • FishCoastal
  • FishDemersal
  • FishDemersalElasmobranchs
  • FishDiadromous
  • FishPelagic
  • FishPelagicElasmobranchs
Q5c - Features Q5c - Physical/Chemical features
Q5c - Features Q5c - Pressures
  • IntroNIS
  • IntroNIS
Q9a - Elements
  • Monitoring focusses on the habitats where non-inidgenous species have been encountered.
  • Monitoring focusses on the habitats where non-inidgenous species have been encountered.
Q5a - GES criteria Relevant GES criteria
  • 2.1
  • 2.2
  • 2.1
  • 2.2
Q5b - GES indicators Relevant GES indicators
  • 2.1.1
  • 2.2.1
  • 2.2.2
  • 2.1.1
  • 2.2.1
  • 2.2.2
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species distribution
  • MP-9b-1-1-1
  • MP-9b-1-1-2
  • MP-9b-1-1-1
  • MP-9b-1-1-2
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species population size
  • MP-9b-1-2-1
  • MP-9b-1-2-2
  • MP-9b-1-2-1
  • MP-9b-1-2-2
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species population characteristics
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species impacts
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat distribution
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat extent
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat condition (physical-chemical)
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat condition (biological)
  • MP-9b-1-8-2
  • MP-9b-1-8-2
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat impacts
Q9b - Parameters monitored (pressures) Pressure input
Q9b - Parameters monitored (pressures) Pressure output
  • MP-9b-2-2-5
  • MP-9b-2-2-5
Q9b - Parameters monitored (activity) Activity
  • MP-9b-3-1-2
Q9b Parameters monitored (other) Other
Q41 Spatial scope
WFD_CW TerritorialWaters
WFD_CW TerritorialWaters
Q4j - Description of spatial scope
All encountered species have been recorded in the National Monitoring Programme for Water and Nature. A new strategy targeting the monitoring of non-indigenous species is under development as well as possible new focussed methods to be implemented in risk areas.
All encountered species have been recorded in the National Monitoring Programme for Water and Nature. A new strategy targeting the monitoring of non-indigenous species is under development as well as possible new focussed methods to be implemented in risk areas.
Marine Unit IDs
  • ANS_DK_SR_001
  • ANS_DK_SR_001
Q4h - Temporal scope Start date- End date
1989-9999
1989-9999
Q9h - Temporal resolution of sampling
  • Asneeded
  • Yearly
Q9c - Monitoring method
Monitoring according to guidelines in the National Monitoring Programme for Water and Nature, as well as possible new methods to be considered during 2015.
Monitoring according to guidelines in the National Monitoring Progrqmme for Water and Nature, as well as possible new methods to be considered during 2015.
Q9d - Description of alteration to method
Q9e - Quality assurance
  • to be developed
  • Unknown
  • to be developed
Q9f - Quality control
Q9g - Spatial resolution of sampling Q9g - Proportion of area covered %
100
100
Q9g - Spatial resolution of sampling Q9g - No. of samples
Q9i - Description of sample representivity
Presently a new targeted monitoring programme is under development and will be implemented during the period 2015-17
Presently a new targeted monitoring programme is under development and will be implemented during the period 2015-17
Q10a - Scale for aggregation of data
  • Subregion
  • Subregion
Q10b - Other scale for aggregation of data
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data type
UnprocessedData ProcessedData
UnprocessedData ProcessedData
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data access mechanism
LocationNationalDC
LocationNationalDC
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data access rights
Open
Open
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - INSPIRE standard
HabitatsBiotopes SpeciesDistribution
HabitatsBiotopes SeaRegions SpeciesDistribution
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c Date data are available
2015-12
2015-12
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data update frequency
Yearly
Q10d - Description of data access
The data will be published in the yearly reports under the Nationel Monitoring Programme for Water and Nature, and in the forthcoming MSFD art. 8 initial assessment due in 2018.
The data will be published in the yearly reports under the Nationel Monitoring Programme for Water and Nature, and in the forthcoming MSFD art. 8 initial assessment due in 2018