Achieve or maintain values and characteristics defined as GES for all descriptors of GES in North Atlantic region.

Achieve or maintain the values and characteristics defined as GES for all descriptors of GES in South Atlantic region

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

857/5000 Ensure that environmental impact assessments of projects that may affect the marine environment are carried out in a manner that takes into account the potential impacts derived from permanent changes in hydrographic conditions, including cumulative effects, at the most adequatespatial scales, following the guidelines developed for this purpos. The target and indicator do not change, but the code does, so it will be reported as new: CN13. Ensure that environmental impact studies of projects that may affect the marine environment are carried out in a way that takes into account the potential impacts derived from permanent changes in hydrographic conditions, including cumulative effects, at the most spatial scales adequate, following the guidelines developed for this purpose.

Ensure that environmental impact studies of projects likely to affect the marine environment are carried out in a manner that takes into account the potential impacts resulting from permanent changes in hydrographic conditions, including cumulative effects, on the most appropriate spatial scales, following the guidelines developed for this purpose; The target and indicator do not change, but the code is, so it will be reported as new: C.S.13. Ensure that environmental impact studies of projects likely to affect the marine environment are carried out in a manner that takes into account the potential impacts resulting from permanent changes in hydrographic conditions, including cumulative effects, on the most appropriate spatial scales, following the guidelines developed for this purpose.

Promote that marine ecosystems dependent on feathers associated with river mouths are taken into account when establishing ecological flows in the preparation of management plans. In the second cycle, this objective has been maintained, changing the code to: C.N.14. Promote that marine ecosystems dependent on feathers associated with river mouths are taken into account when establishing ecological flows in the preparation of management plans. This objective will become new, as the code and indicators have changed.

590/5000 Promote that the marine ecosystems dependent on the plumes associated with the mouths of the rivers are taken into account when setting the ecological flows in the elaboration of the hydrological plans. In the second cycle this objective has been maintained, modifying the code to: C.S.14. Promote that the marine ecosystems dependent on the plumes associated with the mouths of the rivers are taken into account when setting the ecological flows in the elaboration of the hydrological plans. This objective will be reported as new, since the code and indicators have changed

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.

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.

Develop a national monitoring system for river basin and water variability and establish a target system for alerts on the occurrence of climatic abnormalities that may put pressure on the different marine ecosystems. The system should include a register of hydrographical and biological variables as well as mass and extreme events in marine ecosystems such as:Unusual planktonic blocks, appearance of unusual species in a certain zone and time of year, mass of species or process occurring (mortality, reproduction), etc. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.N..19. Encourage the efficient monitoring of the ocean variables to enable the early detection of the occurrence of climatic anomalies which may put pressure on the different marine ecosystems. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.

Develop a national monitoring system for river basin and water variability and establish a target system for alerts on the occurrence of climatic abnormalities that may put pressure on the different marine ecosystems. The system should include a register of hydrographical and biological variables as well as mass and extreme events in marine ecosystems such as:Unusual planktonic blocks, appearance of unusual species in a certain zone and time of year, mass of species or process occurring (mortality, reproduction), etc. In the second cycle, this objective has been amended to: C.S.19. Encourage the efficient monitoring of the ocean variables to enable the early detection of the occurrence of climatic anomalies which may put pressure on the different marine ecosystems. This objective will be gained as a new objective, given that the code and indicators have changed.

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.

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

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

Ensure that environmental impact studies of projects likely to affect the marine environment are carried out in a manner that takes into account the potential impacts resulting from permanent changes in hydrographic conditions, including cumulative effects, on the most appropriate spatial scales, following the guidelines developed for this purpose. • Percentage of environmental impact studies of projects affecting the marine environment that take account of changes in hydrographic conditions. OBJECTIVE 2012: C2.4

Promote that marine ecosystems dependent on feathers associated with river mouths are taken into account when establishing ecological flows in the preparation of management plans. • Percentage of rivers where the last water body upstream of the mouth, or the transitional water body if defined, have ecological flows set for the calculation of which marine ecosystems have been taken into account. OBJECTIVE 2012: C2.5

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

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

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

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

OBJECTIVE 2012: C3.9

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Ensure that environmental impact studies of projects likely to affect the marine environment are carried out in a manner that takes into account the potential impacts resulting from permanent changes in hydrographic conditions, including cumulative effects, on the most appropriate spatial scales, following the guidelines developed for this purpose. • Percentage of environmental impact studies of projects affecting the marine environment that take account of changes in hydrographic conditions. OBJECTIVE 2012: C2.4

Foster that marine ecosystems dependent on river plumes in estuaries are taken into account when defining ecological flows through basin management plans

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

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

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

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

OBJECTIVE 2012: C3.9

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

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

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