Member State report / Art10 / 2018 / D2 / Spain / NE Atlantic: Macaronesia

Report type Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article Art. 10 Environmental targets (and Art. 17 updates)
Report due 2018-10-15
GES Descriptor D2 Non-indigenous species
Member State Spain
Region/subregion NE Atlantic: Macaronesia
Reported by Subdirección General para la Protección del Mar. D.G. Sostenibilidad de la Costa y del Mar. Minister
Report date 2020-02-03
Report access msfd2018-ART10.XML

Target code
00
A. C.13
A.1.12
A.1.2
A.1.3
A.1.5
A.C.9
B.C.13
B.C.14
C.1.3
C.1.4
C.3.1
C.3.6
C.C.11
C.C.12
C.C.13
C.C.19
C.C.2
C.C.20
C.C.21
C.C.22
C.C.9
Target description
Achieve or maintain the values and characteristics defined as GES for all descriptors of the good environmental status in the Canary Islands
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
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.
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.
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
To prevent impacts on trophic webs of the cultivation of marine species, with a focus on the cultivation of non-native and rare species In the second cycle, the objective has been maintained, although changing the code and indicators C.C.9. Preventing the impacts on food webs of culture from marine species, with particular attention to species cultivation they are both native and rare. This modified objective will be produced as a new objective, given that the code and the code have been changed.
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
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
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 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.
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.
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.
Increase awareness of the presence, spatial distribution, abundance and impact of non-indigenous species, especially those with invasive potential, by promoting specific studies and by promoting the development of monitoring networks and their coordination at national level. In the second cycle, this objective has been integrated with A.1.3. and has been amended to: 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. This objective will be produced as a new one, as the code and indicators have changed.
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
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
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
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
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
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
. To prevent impacts on trophic webs of the cultivation of marine species, with a focus on the cultivation of non-native and rare species. • Existence of preventive measures within the control programmes. OBJECTIVES 2012: A.1.5
Feature(s)
  • All marine ecosystem elements
  • All marine ecosystem elements
  • All marine ecosystem elements
  • All pressures
  • Input or spread of non-indigenous species
  • Input or spread of non-indigenous species
  • Input or spread of non-indigenous species
  • Input or spread of non-indigenous species
  • All pressures related to inputs of substances, litter and energy
  • All pressures related to inputs of substances, litter and energy
  • All marine ecosystem elements
  • All pressures
  • All marine ecosystem elements
  • All pressures
  • All marine ecosystem elements
  • All pressures
  • Input or spread of non-indigenous species
  • All marine ecosystem elements
  • All marine ecosystem elements
  • All marine ecosystem elements
  • All marine ecosystem elements
  • Established non-indigenous species
  • Newly-introduced non-indigenous species
  • All marine ecosystem elements
  • All marine ecosystem elements
  • All marine ecosystem elements
  • Aquaculture - marine, including infrastructure
GES components
  • D1
  • D10
  • D11
  • D2
  • D3
  • D4
  • D5
  • D6
  • D7
  • D8
  • D9
  • D1
  • D10
  • D11
  • D2
  • D3
  • D4
  • D5
  • D6
  • D7
  • D8
  • D9
  • D1
  • D10
  • D11
  • D2
  • D3
  • D4
  • D5
  • D6
  • D7
  • D8
  • D9
  • D1
  • D2
  • D4
  • D6
  • D1
  • D2
  • D4
  • D6
  • D1
  • D2
  • D3
  • D4
  • D1
  • D2
  • D4
  • D6
  • D1
  • D10
  • D11
  • D2
  • D3
  • D4
  • D5
  • D6
  • D7
  • D8
  • D9
  • D1
  • D10
  • D11
  • D2
  • D3
  • D4
  • D5
  • D6
  • D7
  • D8
  • D9
  • D1
  • D10
  • D11
  • D2
  • D3
  • D4
  • D5
  • D6
  • D7
  • D8
  • D9
  • D1
  • D10
  • D11
  • D2
  • D3
  • D4
  • D5
  • D6
  • D7
  • D8
  • D9
  • D1
  • D10
  • D11
  • D2
  • D3
  • D4
  • D5
  • D6
  • D7
  • D8
  • D9
  • D2
  • D1
  • D10
  • D11
  • D2
  • D3
  • D4
  • D5
  • D6
  • D7
  • D8
  • D9
  • D1
  • D10
  • D11
  • D2
  • D3
  • D4
  • D5
  • D6
  • D7
  • D8
  • D9
  • D1
  • D10
  • D11
  • D2
  • D3
  • D4
  • D5
  • D6
  • D7
  • D8
  • D9
  • D1
  • D10
  • D11
  • D2
  • D3
  • D4
  • D5
  • D6
  • D7
  • D8
  • D9
  • D1
  • D2
  • D4
  • D6
  • D1
  • D10
  • D11
  • D2
  • D3
  • D4
  • D5
  • D6
  • D7
  • D8
  • D1
  • D2
  • D3
  • D4
  • D5
  • D6
  • D7
  • D1
  • D10
  • D11
  • D2
  • D3
  • D4
  • D5
  • D6
  • D7
  • D8
  • D9
  • D1
  • D2
  • D3
  • D4
Timescale
202012
202412
202012
202012
202012
202012
202412
202412
202412
202012
202012
202012
202012
202412
202412
202412
202412
202412
202412
202412
202412
202412
Update date
201211
201907
201211
201211
201211
201211
201907
201907
201907
201211
201211
201211
201211
201907
201907
201907
201907
201907
201907
201907
201907
201907
Update type
Target no longer needed
New target
Modified from 2012 definition
Modified from 2012 definition
Modified from 2012 definition
Modified from 2012 definition
New target
New target
New target
Modified from 2012 definition
Modified from 2012 definition
Modified from 2012 definition
Modified from 2012 definition
New target
New target
New target
New target
New target
New target
New target
New target
New target
Marine reporting unit
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
  • AMA-ES-SD-CAN
Element
Especies alóctonas invasoras
Element 2
Parameter
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Parameter - other
All parameters
Existence of surveillance systems
measures on vectors for introduction
Number of species to be tested
existence of control programmes
Social participation initiatives
Coordination actions
Degree of access
Number of studies
Target value
Value achieved - upper
Value achieved - lower
Value unit
Value unit - other
Target status
Target achieved
Target achieved
Target achieved
Target achieved
Assessment period
2012-2018
2012-2018
2012-2018
2012-2018
2012-2018
2012-2018
2012-2018
2012-2018
2012-2018
Target assessment description
(SEE 9 GES reporting for the different arbitrators) objective 0 is considered unnecessary since it coincides with the main aim of the Directive: Achieve BEA in all descriptors
Progress was noted. There are active surveillance systems in place in on the spot, however, it is envisaged to complete the monitoring of Marine Spaces Protected (PME). Surveillance systems also exist remote, such as buoys, satellites, geolocalisation of vessels, by radio (AIS) and satellite (VMS), etc. It is proposed to change the objective of focus more on the monitoring compliance rules laid down in the interest of the ecosystem protection seafarers Edit indicator to provide input information on the grade of surveillance performed, such as number of infringement dossiers, surveillance or human resources intended for the purpose
In process. Despite the fact that it is have implemented a number of actions on introduction pathways, and that the outcome of the evaluation of the Descriptor 2 proved to be Good Environmental Condition”, is considered to be that no key vectors have been addressed for introduction and translocation of non-indigenous species in the Canary Islands, such as the Biouling. See initial evaluation of D2 of the DMCAN Actions: Convention on Waters of Lakes IMO (in force since 2017) Implementation of the Regulation Community species on species IS Dredging guidelines It is proposed to maintain the objective, to continue along the same line, although you do not list the possible pathways in the objective, to shorten this and to: do not limit possibilities. An indicator should be added providing information the number or percentage of tracks and anthropogenic vectors of translocation addressed by measures acting or regulated. It is proposed it should also include this objective in the group C as it is aimed at making activities compatible human beings with conservation marine environment
Objective achieved. In accordance with Initial Assessment of D2 in the case of the Canary Islands, non-indigenous species they have not increased. decreased and do not pose a threat marine habitats It is proposed to change the target. as the eradication of is very poor invasive species complex and really in many cases cannot be addressed. SE proposes to transform it into a integrated management target covering prevention (networks of early detection) and measures of management, thus covering this objective, and C.3.6.
Cannot be evaluated. No information on the indicator. There are measures such as: in RN2000, non-native species cannot be grown It is proposed that the aim be maintained, on the proposal of the experts and by the foreseeable rise of aquaculture. The indicator will be changed to "prevention measures in control programmes" as the existence of the programmes themselves is mandatory. Switch to group C
Objective achieved: Expert PdS workshops: 14 (Workshops and meetings with administrations and survey) Expert workshop for the design of the MIP: 21 • Dissemination: 1 workshop (by DM), • 1 Dissemination campaign (dissemination materials) • 2 CONAMAS • Education and participation projects: 7 (BIO) including INTEMARES • volunteering campaigns • meetings with sectors: 1 workshop on socio-economic analysis • public consultation of documents from the Member States: 3 • Public consultation of project results MISTIC SEAS: 2 It is proposed to keep this objective for the second cycle, so as to ensure social participation in the Member States.
Target achieved • ICES meetings: 6 • meetings meetings of the CAN Monitoring Committee: 6 • Autonomous Community meetings on marine biodiversity: 7 • Generating DMCAN data flow • Working groups: WG Biodiversity: 1 Marine cartography: 10 Descriptor 9 GT: 1 WG Seat-Data: 2 WG Technical WG Costa: 6 • Meetings with sectors: 1 workshop on socio-economic analysis It is proposed to maintain the objective, by improving the wording for the second cycle, to make further progress in the coordination of public administrations. It is proposed to add as indicator: “Number of thematic areas in which coordination initiatives are taken, compared to the previous cycle”.
Target achieved All Member State documents are publicly available on MITECO’s website. However, it can be improved. For the second cycle, it is proposed to specify and extend the target audience, so as to improve access to information on the marine environment available to all maritime administrations and institutions, as well as to the general public.
Progress was noted. In order to simplify, it is proposed to join all the objectives for the increase of knowledge in the following unit objective: “studies and scientific projects address the knowledge gaps identified in the IA”. It is proposed to maintain this objective in terms of monitoring and early detection networks of non-native species, integrating it into a single integrated management target for invasion events by invasive non-native species (within category A).
Related indicator
  • 00
Related measures
  • todas las medidas
  • EC7
  • EMP10
  • EMP2
  • EMP3
  • EMP4
  • EAI1
  • EAI2
  • EAI3
  • EMP2
  • EMP3
  • H1
  • H13
  • EAI1
  • EAI2
  • EAI3
  • EMP2
  • EMP3
  • H1
  • H13
  • EMP2
  • EMP4
  • H1
  • H13
  • BIO12
  • BM24
  • EC5
  • EMP9
  • H10
  • H11
  • H12
  • H13
  • H14
  • H2
  • H4
  • BIO29
  • BIO6
  • CONT1
  • CONT12
  • EC4
  • H10
  • H12
  • H10
  • H12
  • EAI1
  • EAI2
  • EAI3
  • H1