Member State report / Art11 / 2014 / D1-P / Netherlands / 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 D1 Pelagic habitats
Member State Netherlands
Region/subregion NE Atlantic: Greater North Sea
Reported by Rijkswaterstaat
Report date 2014-10-16
Report access
Monitoring programme Monitoring programme name
MP_D1_4_6_SeabedHabitats
MP_D1_4_6_WaterColumnHabitats
Reference existing programme
Marine Unit ID
Q4e - Programme ID
ANSNL-D146Habitats
ANSNL-D146HabitatsWater
Q4f - Programme description
The Cabinet views this MSFD Monitoring Programme as a guiding component of the approach to ensure a good status of the marine environment in the Dutch part of the North Sea. The MSFD Monitoring Programme has been drawn up in accordance with Article 11 of the Directive. It details the actual monitoring of the 32 indicators outlined in the Marine Strategy Part 1. Based on the measurement data, the Monitoring Programme provides insight into: 1. The status of the indicators, thereby indicating the extent to which an environmental target is achieved (MSFD, Art. 10), in order to facilitate the ongoing assessment and periodic updating of the environmental targets (MSFD, Art. 5) in order to maintain or reach good environmental status. 2. The effectiveness of the programme of measures to be implemented under the MSFD. Although the Monitoring Programme focuses primarily on the 32 indicators from the Marine Strategy Part 1, it also uses, for the purpose of interpreting the results, a number of supporting parameters that are included as standard during sampling (such as temperature, acidity, conductivity, salinity and dissolved oxygen). For the purpose of the next assessment of the environmental status in 2017-2018 and assessments thereafter, use will also be made of the information resulting from monitoring for research or from other statutory frameworks and policy areas. This includes information from national monitoring under the Bathing Water Directive in the area of microbial pathogens, shipping intensity monitoring (including fishing vessels) for the purpose of shipping traffic safety and bathymetric information obtained from hydrographic measurements. In determining spatial and temporal distribution of the monitoring, natural variation is taken into account as well as the possibilities to distinguish changes from natural variability. Important parameters for climate change and ocean acidification, such as temperature and pH are incorporated in the regular monitoring programmes. Economic data is collected by Statistics Netherlands (abbreviated as CBS in Dutch). CBS supplies the required data following receipt of a specified request for information. Thus, the requirements of MSFD Art. 8 are met and the indicative list of elements included in MSFD Appendix III is incorporated. In this way, the MSFD Monitoring Programme provides a solid basis for updating the Marine Strategy during the second implementation cycle of the MSFD. This begins by updating the initial assessment (MSFD Art. 8) and describing the good environmental status (MSFD Art. 9), environmental targets and indicators (MSFD Art. 10) in 2018, and continues through to the adjustment of the existing programme of measures (Art. 13) in 2021. References: -More information on the rationale for the balance between monitoring of state/impact, pressures, activities and measures: MS II paragraph 2.3 (DPSIR –model) -MS II Annex 4
The Cabinet views this MSFD Monitoring Programme as a guiding component of the approach to ensure a good status of the marine environment in the Dutch part of the North Sea. The MSFD Monitoring Programme has been drawn up in accordance with Article 11 of the Directive. It details the actual monitoring of the 32 indicators outlined in the Marine Strategy Part 1. Based on the measurement data, the Monitoring Programme provides insight into: 1. The status of the indicators, thereby indicating the extent to which an environmental target is achieved (MSFD, Art. 10), in order to facilitate the ongoing assessment and periodic updating of the environmental targets (MSFD, Art. 5) in order to maintain or reach good environmental status. 2. The effectiveness of the programme of measures to be implemented under the MSFD. Although the Monitoring Programme focuses primarily on the 32 indicators from the Marine Strategy Part 1, it also uses, for the purpose of interpreting the results, a number of supporting parameters that are included as standard during sampling (such as temperature, acidity, conductivity, salinity and dissolved oxygen). For the purpose of the next assessment of the environmental status in 2017-2018 and assessments thereafter, use will also be made of the information resulting from monitoring for research or from other statutory frameworks and policy areas. This includes information from national monitoring under the Bathing Water Directive in the area of microbial pathogens, shipping intensity monitoring (including fishing vessels) for the purpose of shipping traffic safety and bathymetric information obtained from hydrographic measurements. In determining spatial and temporal distribution of the monitoring, natural variation is taken into account as well as the possibilities to distinguish changes from natural variability. Important parameters for climate change and ocean acidification, such as temperature and pH are incorporated in the regular monitoring programmes. Economic data is collected by Statistics Netherlands (abbreviated as CBS in Dutch). CBS supplies the required data following receipt of a specified request for information. Thus, the requirements of MSFD Art. 8 are met and the indicative list of elements included in MSFD Appendix III is incorporated. In this way, the MSFD Monitoring Programme provides a solid basis for updating the Marine Strategy during the second implementation cycle of the MSFD. This begins by updating the initial assessment (MSFD Art. 8) and describing the good environmental status (MSFD Art. 9), environmental targets and indicators (MSFD Art. 10) in 2018, and continues through to the adjustment of the existing programme of measures (Art. 13) in 2021. References: -More information on the rationale for the balance between monitoring of state/impact, pressures, activities and measures: MS II paragraph 2.3 (DPSIR –model) -MS II Annex 4
Q5e - Natural variability
  • ExpertOpinion
  • Quantiative
  • ExpertOpinion
  • Quantiative
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Adequate data
Y
Y
Q5d - Established methods
Y
Y
Q5d - Adequate understanding of GES
Y
Y
Q5d - Adequate capacity
Y
Y
Q5f - Description of programme for GES assessment
a,b) In the art 9 and 10 report in 2012 the Netherlands has opted for a general description of GES under art 9 and a further elaboration of the targets and associated indicators under art 10. These targets and indicators cover all criteria from the Commission Decision as far as they are considered relevant for the Netherlands part of the North Sea. Therefore, they also cover the information requirement for the assessment of the descriptors and targets. See paragraph 9.2.1 (benthos) and 9.2.6 (Habitats) of the Marine Strategy II for a detailed description of how the targets and the information required to describe GES, via the elaboration of an information strategy, functional requirements and a monitoring strategy, are translated into the monitoring plan. GES of the Dutch North Sea ecosystem in 2020 is implies that biological diversity is maintained and that the quality and distribution of habitats is in line with prevailing physiographic, geographic and climatic conditions. Distribution of habitats: Natura2000 habitats as well as characteristic aquatic seabed habitats at EUNIS level3 can be distinguished according to differences in seabed composition and depth. No changes in regard to these parameters are expected, hence no direct monitoring is being done. Bathymetric information is available form hydrographical monitoring. Sediment composition is being registered in the benthos monitoring programmme. Activities that may change depth and seabed composition, such as sand extraction and suppletion dredging and spreading of dredged material, are registered. Biogenic Oyster reefs have disappeared and there will be no spntanuous recovery, hence there is no targeted monitoring. Relevant data are available from the Benthos monitoring programme in which also locations that were formerly Oster banks are monitored. Habitat quality: the benthos monitoring targets biodiversity and species composition. The established monitoring with boxcores, that also link to the WFD assessment of benthos, is being continued and is being expanded with additional monitoring aimed at typical HD species as well as indicator-species that are sensitive to damage to the seabed. c) A statistical analysis has been used to determine the number of monitoring sites per habitat type, in order to be able to detect trends. d) A statistical analysis has been used to determine the number of monitoring sites per habitat type and with different monitoring equipment, in order to be able to detect changes that differ from natural variation. To distinguish the effects of terminating beam trawling, locations where beam-trawling is prohibited as well as reference locations where it is still allowed are being monitored. Distribution and population size of the invasive exotic species Ensis directus is being monitored in the shellfish monitoring programme. e) The MSFD Monitoring Plan will be updated annually in a digitally amended supplement based on the latest developments and insights in the area of indicator definitions and measurement methods, for example as a result from (sub) regional coordination within OSPAR.
a,b) In the art 9 and 10 report in 2012 the Netherlands has opted for a general description of GES under art 9 and a further elaboration of the targets and associated indicators under art 10. These targets and indicators cover all criteria from the Commission Decision as far as they are considered relevant for the Netherlands part of the North Sea. Therefore, they also cover the information requirement for the assessment of the descriptors and targets. c,d) GES of the Dutch North Sea ecosystem in 2020 implies that biological diversity is maintained and that the quality and distribution of habitats is in line with prevailing physiographic, geographic and climatic conditions. The distribution of pelagic habitats at EUNIS level 3 is being determined by hydrographical properties such as depth, salinity, current velocity and the source of the water and the occurrence of stratification. No changes in regard to these parameters are expected. These parameters are monitored in the regular monitoring and in different sub-programmes. The most important human impact on the quality of water column habitats are the effects of eutrophication as an effect of the input of nutrients. In the Initial Assessment 2012 it has been concluded that there are no significant direct effects of human activities on zooplankton. The quality of pelagic habitats at EUNIS-3 level is being monitored by the indicators for eutrophication, fish and foodwebs. Whether additional zooplankton monitoring is useful depends on the further development of OSPAR indicators. At this moment it is unclear whether the proposed indexes for zooplankton are meaningful for the Netherlands part of the North Sea. Depending on further development the Netherlands will consider to take part in the Continuous Plankton Recorder programme. An assessment of the effect on the quality of the water column is part of the regular licensing procedure for new human activities. Research into the possible effects of loud impulsive noise on fish larvae is part of the monitoring and evaluation programmes for marine wind farms. e) The MSFD Monitoring Plan will be updated annually in a digitally amended supplement based on the latest developments and insights in the area of indicator definitions and measurement methods, for example as a result from (sub) regional coordination within OSPAR.
Q5g - Gap-filling date for GES assessment
By2014
By2014
Q5h - Plans to implement monitoring for GES assessment
In 2013, the OSPAR commission designated two prioritised candidate indicators, which can be established as a common indicator in one to two years: decrease in habitat area and extent of physical damage. The indicator on the extent of physical damage is being tested in 2014 and can, depending on the results and a decision in OSPAR on whether to establish this as a common indicator, contribute to the OSPAR Intermediate Assessment in 2017. Depending on whether and, if so, when this process yields any results that the Netherlands can use, the Monitoring Plan will be adjusted as necessary for indicators (13) ‘Distribution and size of common habitats’ and (14) ‘Seabed area that is not disturbed’ in 2015 or 2016. The requirements under the Habitats Directive will have to be observed for this. In 2013, the OSPAR commission established the multimetric indices for benthic habitats as a common indicator for habitats throughout the Northwest Atlantic region. This indicator is due to be adopted by the North Sea countries jointly between 2014 and 2016. This indicator makes it possible to compare the conditions of similar benthic communities at a regional level, and links up with the methods used under the WFD to assess benthos. In addition, typical composition of species has received the status of ‘prioritised candidate indicator’, which means that it may be adopted as a common indicator in one to two years. This indicator comprises not only ‘typical species’ in accordance with the Habitats Directive, but also a selection of species that are sensitive to sea-floor disturbance. If necessary and depending on when this OSPAR development will yield results, the Monitoring Plan will be adjusted for indicator (15) indices for the composition of benthic communities in 2015 or 2016. The requirements under the Habitats Directive must be observed. Part of the benthos is monitored using an innovative sampling method developed by Dutch research institutes. The use of this ‘deep dragging dredge’ yields significant efficiency gains, as the sampling can be done faster and is more reliable than the current method. Bringing together and, where possible, coordinating monitoring programmes in the North Sea is the focus of a project that is co-financed by the European union (JMP NS/CS). This project delivers proposals for a coherent and efficient monitoring of benthos. Based in knowledge on geographical distribution of benthos in relation to physical properties of the seabed the monitoring can be organised more effectively. In OSPAR this knowledge is shared and underlined (in the OSPAR science agenda) for the Intermediate Assessment in 2017.
OSPAR has established two prioritised candidate indicators for pelagic habitats: ' Changes of plankton functional types (life form)' and 'Plankton biomass and/or abundance'. If these indicators will be established as common indicators they will possibly contribute to the OSPAR intermediate assessment in 2017. For the indicators for pelagic habitats the Netherlands can in any case use the phytoplankton data from the eutrophication monitoring programme (chlorophyll concentrations & changes in species composition/ indicator type Phaeocystis). At this moment it is unclear whether the proposed indexes for zooplankton are meaningful for the Netherlands part of the North Sea. Depending on further development the Netherlands will consider to take part in the Continuous Plankton Recorder programme. Depending on whether and, if so, when this process yields any results that the Netherlands can use, the Monitoring Plan will be adjusted as necessary for indicators (13) ‘Distribution and size of common habitats’ and (14) ‘Seabed area that is not disturbed’ in 2015 or 2016. The requirements under the Habitats Directive will have to be observed for this.
Q6a -Relevant targets Q6a - Environmental target
1 1a 1j 1k 1l 1m
1b 1c1 1c2 1d 1h 1i 5b 5c
Q6a - Associated indicator
1a 1j 1k 1l 1m
1b 1c1 1d 1i 5b 5c&5d
Q6b - Adequacy for assessment of targets Q6b_SuitableData
Y
Y
Q6b_EstablishedMethods
Y
Y
Q6d_AdequateCapacity
Y
Y
Q6c - Target updating
Y
Y
Q6d - Description of programme for targets assessment
See 5f
see 5f
Q6e - Gap-filling date for targets assessment
By2014
By2014
Q6f - Plans to implement monitoring for targets assessment
Q7a - Relevant activities
  • AgricultForestry
  • Aquaculture
  • Dredging
  • Fisheries
  • Industry
  • LandClaimDefence
  • MiningSandGravel
  • Shipping
  • Urban
  • coastal defence & climate change
  • AgricultForestry
  • Climate change
  • Fisheries
  • Industry
  • Urban
Q7b - Description of monitoring of activities
Annex 4 of the Marine Strategy part 2 shows the DPSIR relations between ecosystem elements/descriptors, pressures and activities, as well as how the pressures and activities and their effects are monitored. Annex 3 of the Marine Strategy part 2 gives the relation between elements from the MSFD Annex 3 and the MSFD monitoring programme.
Annex 4 of the Marine Strategy part 2 shows the DPSIR relations between ecosystem elements/descriptors, pressures and activities, as well as how the pressures and activities and their effects are monitored. Annex 3 of the Marine Strategy part 2 gives the relation between elements from the MSFD Annex 3 and the MSFD monitoring programme.
Q7c - Relevant measures
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Adequate data
Y
Y
Q7d - Established methods
Q7d - Adequate understanding of GES
Y
Y
Q7d - Adequate capacity
Y
Y
Q7d - Addresses activities and pressures
Y
Q7d - Addresses effectiveness of measures
Y
Y
Q7d - Description of monitoring for measures
The monitoring programme renders quantitative information on the distribution and condition of habitats and the area of habitat damage in the Netherlands part of the Greater North Sea. This information gives insight in the effectiveness of current and future measures.
Q7f - Gap-filling date for activities and measures
By2014
By2014
Q8a - Links to existing Monitoring Programmes
  • CFP-DC-MAP
  • Habitats
  • OSPAR
  • CFP-DC-MAP
  • OSPAR
Reference sub-programme Sub-programme ID
ANSNL-D1346-Sub1-FishingMortality
ANSNL-D1346-Sub10-Benthos
ANSNL-D1346-Sub11-UndisturbedSeafloor
ANSNL-D1346-Sub2-Biomass
ANSNL-D1346-Sub3-SizeDistr
ANSNL-D1346-Sub4-SharkRays
ANSNL-D05-Sub3-OSPAR-Chlorophyll
ANSNL-D05-Sub6-Phaeocystis
ANSNL-D1346-Sub1-FishingMortality
ANSNL-D1346-Sub2-Biomass
ANSNL-D1346-Sub3-SizeDistr
ANSNL-D1346-Sub4-SharkRays
Sub-programme name
Mobile species - mortality/injury rates from fisheries (targeted and/or incidental)
Benthic species - abundance and/or biomass
Other
Mobile species - abundance and/or biomass
Mobile species - population characteristics
Mobile species - population characteristics
Plankton blooms (biomass, frequency)
Plankton blooms (biomass, frequency)
Mobile species - mortality/injury rates from fisheries (targeted and/or incidental)
Mobile species - abundance and/or biomass
Mobile species - population characteristics
Mobile species - population characteristics
Q4g - Sub-programmes Sub-programme ID
ANSNL-D1346-Sub1-FishingMortality
ANSNL-D1346-Sub10-Benthos
ANSNL-D1346-Sub11-UndisturbedSeafloor
ANSNL-D1346-Sub2-Biomass
ANSNL-D1346-Sub3-SizeDistr
ANSNL-D1346-Sub4-SharkRays
ANSNL-D05-Sub3-OSPAR-Chlorophyll
ANSNL-D05-Sub6-Phaeocystis
ANSNL-D1346-Sub1-FishingMortality
ANSNL-D1346-Sub2-Biomass
ANSNL-D1346-Sub3-SizeDistr
ANSNL-D1346-Sub4-SharkRays
Sub-programme name
Mobile species - mortality/injury rates from fisheries (targeted and/or incidental)
Benthic species - abundance and/or biomass
Other
Mobile species - abundance and/or biomass
Mobile species - population characteristics
Mobile species - population characteristics
Plankton blooms (biomass, frequency)
Plankton blooms (biomass, frequency)
Mobile species - mortality/injury rates from fisheries (targeted and/or incidental)
Mobile species - abundance and/or biomass
Mobile species - population characteristics
Mobile species - population characteristics
Q4k - Monitoring purpose
StateImpact Measures
StateImpact Pressurse Measures
Pressurse Activities
StateImpact Measures
StateImpact Measures
StateImpact
StateImpact Pressurse Measures
StateImpact
StateImpact Measures
StateImpact Measures
StateImpact Measures
StateImpact
Q4l - Links of monitoring programmes of other Directives and Conventions
Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) - REGULATION (EU) No 1380/2013 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy.
Bird and Habitats Directive (BHD) - Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora:
Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) - REGULATION (EU) No 1380/2013 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy. COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2244/2003 of 18 December 2003 laying down detailed provisions regarding satellite-based Vessel Monitoring Systems. OSPAR Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR Convention) Ecological Quality Objectives for the North Sea: OSPAR is developing a common indicator on seabed disturbance.
Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) - REGULATION (EU) No 1380/2013 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy.
Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) - REGULATION (EU) No 1380/2013 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy. OSPAR Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR Convention). Ecological Quality Objectives for the North Sea. EcoQO on changes in the proportion of large fish. http://www.ospar.org/documents/dbase/publications/p00307/p00307_ecoqo%20handbook%202009%202nd%20edition.pdf
Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) - REGULATION (EU) No 1380/2013 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy. For the implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD -Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for the Community action in the field of water policy) the International River Commissions have drafted programmes targeted at monitoring the state of waters. These programmes contribute to gain a coherent and comprehensive survey of the state of waters. The programmes are applicable since end 2006. The programmes, including fish monitoring, are summarized in Reports on the Coordination of Surveillance Monitoring Programmes in the River Districts; Rhine: http://www.iksr.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Dokumente_de/PLEN-CC_06-06d_rev._15.03.07_m.K..pdf. Meuse: http://www.cipm-icbm.be/files/files/Rapport_faitier_monitoring_Mmonitor_07_1_n_def2_.pdf. Ems: http://www.ems-eems.nl/uploads/media/070319_Rapport_NL_Tekst.pdf. Scheldt: link not available.
OSPAR Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR Convention). OSPAR Contracting Parties implement the Eutrophication Monitoring Programme (EMP) Agreement (reference number: 2005-4 (as updated in 2013) supersedes the Nutrient Monitoring Programme adopted by OSPAR 1995 (Reference number 1995-5)) [F], which is part of the OSPAR ‘Co-ordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme’ (CEMP) [FF]. It is carried out primarily to assess the extent to which the objectives of the OSPAR Eutrophication Strategy have been met. Contracting Parties apply the OSPAR Common Procedure (Reference number: 2013-8, supersedes agreements 1997-11 and 2002-20.) Monitoring, in the form of repeated measurements of chlorophyll-a concentrations at key locations provides information on direct effects of nutriënt enrichment. [F] http://www.ospar.org/documents/dbase/decrecs/agreements/05-04e_eut_mon_prog.doc. [FF] http://www.ospar.org/documents/dbase/decrecs/agreements/10-01e_the%20cemp.doc
OSPAR Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR Convention). OSPAR Contracting Parties implement the Eutrophication Monitoring Programme (EMP) Agreement (reference number: 2005-4 (as updated in 2013) supersedes the Nutrient Monitoring Programme adopted by OSPAR 1995 (Reference number 1995-5)) [F], which is part of the OSPAR ‘Co-ordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme’ (CEMP) [FF] It is carried out primarily to assess the extent to which the objectives of the OSPAR Eutrophication Strategy have been met Contracting Parties apply the OSPAR Common Procedure (Reference number: 2013-8, supersedes agreements 1997-11 and 2002-20.) Monitoring of biomass and duration of blooms of area-specific phytoplankton indicator species for eutrophication (phaeocystis for the Netherlands) provides information on direct effects of nutriënt enrichment. [F] http://www.ospar.org/documents/dbase/decrecs/agreements/05-04e_eut_mon_prog.doc. [FF] http://www.ospar.org/documents/dbase/decrecs/agreements/10-01e_the%20cemp.doc WFD: Within the 1-mile coastal zone, where WFD and OSPAR overlap, monitoring also complies to WFD standards.
Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) - REGULATION (EU) No 1380/2013 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy.
Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) - REGULATION (EU) No 1380/2013 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy.
Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) - REGULATION (EU) No 1380/2013 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy. OSPAR Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR Convention). Ecological Quality Objectives for the North Sea. EcoQO on changes in the proportion of large fish. http://www.ospar.org/documents/dbase/publications/p00307/p00307_ecoqo%20handbook%202009%202nd%20edition.pdf
Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) - REGULATION (EU) No 1380/2013 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy. For the implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD -Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for the Community action in the field of water policy) the International River Commissions have drafted programmes targeted at monitoring the state of waters. These programmes contribute to gain a coherent and comprehensive survey of the state of waters. The programmes are applicable since end 2006. The programmes, including fish monitoring, are summarized in Reports on the Coordination of Surveillance Monitoring Programmes in the River Districts; Rhine: http://www.iksr.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Dokumente_de/PLEN-CC_06-06d_rev._15.03.07_m.K..pdf. Meuse: http://www.cipm-icbm.be/files/files/Rapport_faitier_monitoring_Mmonitor_07_1_n_def2_.pdf. Ems: http://www.ems-eems.nl/uploads/media/070319_Rapport_NL_Tekst.pdf. Scheldt: link not available.
Q5c - Features Q5c - Habitats
  • Noordzeekustzone; Voordelta
  • SeabedHabitatsAll ShallSand ShelfCoarseSed ShelfSand ShelfMxdSed WaterColumnHabitatsAll MarineCoast MarineShelf DoggerBank FrisianFront Klaverbank VlakteRaan HabitatsOther
  • WaterColumnHabitatsAll MarineCoast MarineShelf
Q5c - Species list
  • FishAll
  • AnnexII_IV_V_Species
  • CephalopodsCoastShelf
  • FishAll
  • FishCoastal
  • FishDemersal
  • FishDemersalElasmobranchs
  • FishDiadromous
  • FishPelagic
  • FishPelagicElasmobranchs
Q5c - Physical/Chemical features
  • Salinity
Q5c - Pressures
  • ChangeHydrology
  • ChangeThermal
  • ExtractSpeciesAll
  • ExtractSpeciesFishShellfish
  • IntroNIS
  • NutrientOrgEnrich
  • PhysDam
  • PhysDam_abrasion
  • PhysDam_extraction
  • PhysLoss
  • PhysLoss_Seal
  • PhysLoss_Smother
  • Acidification
  • ChangeSalinity
  • ChangeThermal
  • ExtractSpeciesAll
  • ExtractSpeciesFishShellfish
  • NutrientOrgEnrich
Q9a - Elements
  • Biological disturbance: selective extraction of species, including incidental non-target catches (e.g. by commercial and recreational fishing).
  • Fishing mortality (F)
  • Benthic species (distribution and abundance of indicator species)
  • Biological features: a description of the population dynamics, natural and actual range and status of species of seabirds occurring in the marine region or subregion
  • Physical damage: abrasion (e.g. impact on the seabed of commercial fishing, boating, anchoring)
  • Physical damage: selective extraction (e.g. exploration and exploitation of living and non-living resources on seabed and subsoil).
  • Surface area (m2) of unimpacted seabed
  • Biological features: information on the structure of fish populations, including the abundance, distributionand age/size structure of the populations,
  • Spawning stock Biomass (SBB)
  • All fish
  • Biological features: information on the structure of fish populations, including the abundance, distribution and age/size structure of the populations
  • Biological features: information on the structure of fish populations, including the abundance, distribution and age/size structure of the populations,
  • Demersal fish
  • Diadromous fish
  • Elasmobranchs
  • Listed species Habitats Directive - Annex II, IV, V species
  • Growing season chlorophyll-a concentrations (μg l-1);
  • Salinity – supporting parameter: Monitoring of growing season chlorophyll-a concentrations are in conjunction with salinity measurements (see Common Procedure, §§ 4.26 and 4.29);
  • Phaeocystis globosa
  • Phytoplankton indicator species (cells l-1; species composition)
  • Biological disturbance: selective extraction of species, including incidental non-target catches (e.g. by commercial and recreational fishing).
  • Fishing mortality (F)
  • Biological features: information on the structure of fish populations, including the abundance, distributionand age/size structure of the populations,
  • Spawning stock Biomass (SBB)
  • All fish
  • Biological features: information on the structure of fish populations, including the abundance, distribution and age/size structure of the populations
  • Biological features: information on the structure of fish populations, including the abundance, distribution and age/size structure of the populations,
  • Demersal fish
  • Diadromous fish
  • Elasmobranchs
  • Listed species Habitats Directive - Annex II, IV, V species
Q5a - GES criteria Relevant GES criteria
  • 1.1
  • 1.2
  • 1.3
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
  • 6.1
  • 6.2
  • 1.1
  • 1.3
  • 1.6
  • 3.1
  • 3.2
  • 3.3
  • 5.3
Q5b - GES indicators Relevant GES indicators
  • 1.1.1
  • 1.1.2
  • 1.1.3
  • 1.2.1
  • 1.3.1
  • 1.4.1
  • 1.4.2
  • 1.5.1
  • 1.6.1
  • 1.6.2
  • 1.6.3
  • 6.1.2
  • 6.2.1
  • 6.2.2
  • 4.3.1
  • 5.2.1
  • 5.2.3
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species distribution
  • MP-9b-1-1-1
  • MP-9b-1-1-1
  • MP-9b-1-1-1
  • MP-9b-1-1-1
  • MP-9b-1-1-1
  • MP-9b-1-1-1
  • MP-9b-1-1-1
  • MP-9b-1-1-1
Species population size
  • MP-9b-1-2-1
  • MP-9b-1-2-2
  • MP-9b-1-2-1
  • MP-9b-1-2-2
  • MP-9b-1-2-1
  • MP-9b-1-2-2
  • MP-9b-1-2-1
  • MP-9b-1-2-2
  • MP-9b-1-2-1
  • MP-9b-1-2-2
  • MP-9b-1-2-1
  • MP-9b-1-2-2
  • MP-9b-1-2-1
  • MP-9b-1-2-2
  • MP-9b-1-2-1
  • MP-9b-1-2-2
Species population characteristics
  • MP-9b-1-3-1
  • MP-9b-1-3-2
  • MP-9b-1-3-3
  • MP-9b-1-3-5
  • MP-9b-1-3-6
  • MP-9b-1-3-1
  • MP-9b-1-3-1
  • MP-9b-1-3-2
  • MP-9b-1-3-3
  • MP-9b-1-3-5
  • MP-9b-1-3-6
  • MP-9b-1-3-1
  • MP-9b-1-3-2
  • MP-9b-1-3-1
  • MP-9b-1-3-3
  • MP-9b-1-3-1
  • MP-9b-1-3-2
  • MP-9b-1-3-3
  • MP-9b-1-3-5
  • MP-9b-1-3-6
  • MP-9b-1-3-1
  • MP-9b-1-3-2
  • MP-9b-1-3-3
  • MP-9b-1-3-5
  • MP-9b-1-3-6
  • MP-9b-1-3-1
  • MP-9b-1-3-2
  • MP-9b-1-3-1
  • MP-9b-1-3-3
Species impacts
  • MP-9b-1-4-1
  • MP-9b-1-4-1
Habitat distribution
  • MP-9b-1-5-1
Habitat extent
  • MP-9b-1-6-1
Habitat condition (physical-chemical)
  • MP-9b-1-7-1
  • MP-9b-1-7-2
  • MP-9b-1-7-1
  • MP-9b-1-7-2
  • MP-9b-1-7-1
  • MP-9b-1-7-2
  • MP-9b-1-7-1
  • MP-9b-1-7-2
  • MP-9b-1-7-2
  • MP-9b-1-7-1
  • MP-9b-1-7-2
  • MP-9b-1-7-1
  • MP-9b-1-7-2
  • MP-9b-1-7-1
  • MP-9b-1-7-2
  • MP-9b-1-7-1
  • MP-9b-1-7-2
Habitat condition (biological)
  • MP-9b-1-8-1
  • MP-9b-1-8-2
  • MP-9b-1-8-3
  • MP-9b-1-8-2
  • MP-9b-1-8-3
  • MP-9b-1-8-4
  • MP-9b-1-8-1
  • MP-9b-1-8-2
  • MP-9b-1-8-4
  • MP-9b-1-8-2
  • MP-9b-1-8-3
Habitat impacts
Q9b - Parameters monitored (pressures) Pressure input
Pressure output
Q9b - Parameters monitored (activity) Activity
  • MP-9b-3-1-1
  • MP-9b-3-1-2
  • MP-9b-3-1-4
  • MP-9b-3-1-1
  • MP-9b-3-1-2
  • MP-9b-3-1-4
  • MP-9b-3-1-1
  • MP-9b-3-1-2
  • MP-9b-3-1-4
Q9b Parameters monitored (other) Other
Q41 Spatial scope
WFD_CW TerritorialWaters EEZ CS BeyondMSwaters
WFD_CW TerritorialWaters EEZ
WFD_CW TerritorialWaters EEZ
WFD_CW TerritorialWaters EEZ CS BeyondMSwaters
WFD_CW TerritorialWaters EEZ CS BeyondMSwaters
MSland_FW WFD_TW WFD_CW TerritorialWaters EEZ CS BeyondMSwaters
WFD_CW TerritorialWaters EEZ
WFD_CW TerritorialWaters EEZ
WFD_CW TerritorialWaters EEZ CS BeyondMSwaters
WFD_CW TerritorialWaters EEZ CS BeyondMSwaters
WFD_CW TerritorialWaters EEZ CS BeyondMSwaters
MSland_FW WFD_TW WFD_CW TerritorialWaters EEZ CS BeyondMSwaters
Q4j - Description of spatial scope
ICES fish stock assessments for the North Sea are used. These data render a better insight in the fishing mortality than information on the Netherlands EEZ only, because the fish stocks are not limited to the Netherlands EEZ. Stock monitoring is not confined to the boundaries of the Dutch part of the North Sea but covers various ICES areas. The Dutch part of the North Sea is located within areas IVb AND IVc. The Netherlands also conducts surveys outside the Dutch part of the North Sea, as other Member States conduct surveys within the boundaries of the Dutch part of the North Sea.
The Habitats Directive and MSFD are both intended to ensure protection of the sea-floor habitat. The monitoring therefore focuses on the information requirement that follows from both directives. In the Marine Stategy Part I (2012) the Netherlands has decided to use benthos for biodiversity-criteria from the Commission Decision (COM 2010/477/EU) on species-level as well as on habitat- level. For reasons of cost efficiency and consistency, the MSFD Monitoring Plan follows the existing HD and WFD Monitoring Programmes wherever possible. Any outstanding monitoring demands can be met using the extensive MWTL benthos measurement network, supplemented with information from the WOT (statutory research tasks) for Fisheries (shellfish surveys section) and by means of supplementary area monitoring. The measurement sites are all supplementary to the existing measurement networks in the coastal zone and the EEZ. The required number of samples per type and per habitat has been determined using statistical analysis. Where relevant, the distribution of indicative seabed-communities within habitats and within areas where the seafloor is protectedhas been taken into account. Within these areas the sample locations are randomly distributed (stratified random sampling). Additionally some boxcorer sampling locationd from MWTL will be continued, on behalf of continuity and to keep the possibility to compare with measurements from the past
This indicator is regarded as an administrative indicator. The undisturbed surface of the seabed is calculated on the basis of sand extraction data from Rijkswaterstaat’s licensing database and data on the intensity of fishing activities from the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS).
ICES fish stock assessments for the North Sea are used. These data render a better insight in the spawning stock biomass than information on the Netherlands EEZ only, because the fish stocks are not limited to the Netherlands EEZ. Stock monitoring is not confined to the boundaries of the Dutch part of the North Sea but covers various ICES areas. The Dutch part of the North Sea is located within areas IVb AND IVc. The Netherlands also conducts surveys outside the Dutch part of the North Sea, as other Member States conduct surveys within the boundaries of the Dutch part of the North Sea.
The indicator on size distribution of fish species requires data collection by independent research ships. This data is collected according to the Common Fisheries Policy allthough additional assessment of the data is necessary. It is expected that this indicator will be further developed within ICES framework.
For sharks, skates and rays data comes from the ICES fish stock assessments and also from by-catch records (see subprogrammes ANSNL-D1346-Sub1-FishingMortality, ANSNL-D1346-Sub2-Biomass and ANSNL-D1346-Sub5-Discards). Stock monitoring is not confined to the boundaries of the Dutch part of the North Sea but covers various ICES areas. The Dutch part of the North Sea is located within areas IVb AND IVc. The Netherlands also conducts surveys outside the Dutch part of the North Sea, as other Member States conduct surveys within the boundaries of the Dutch part of the North Sea. For diadromous fish, monitoring comprises information from landside passage monitoring (PASMON) because these species are not frequently encountered in the regular fish surveys at sea.
The programme covers OSPAR maritime area, divided into suitable assessment units. COMP 2013 para 2.11 “Contracting Parties should divide their waters in the OSPAR maritime area into suitable assessment units based on the relevant physical features. This process of characterisation could be undertaken in accordance with the Annex II to the Water Framework Directive. Guidance on this typology is given in Section 3.” The Eutrophication Monitoring Programme (EMP) is related to the Comprehensive Procedure that contains a screening procedure to inform riskbased monitoring. There is a differentiation in monitoring effort (spatial and temporal intensity and frequency) depending on eutrophication status. Monitoring programme is designed on a risk-based approach, so that monitoring effort is concentrated on ‘at-risk’ areas. Monitoring is conducted as recommended by the OSPAR Common Procedure (i.e. in accordance with the OSPAR Agreement on a Eutrophication Monitoring Programme). http://www.ospar.org/documents/dbase/decrecs/agreements/05-04e_eut_mon_prog.doc
The programme covers OSPAR maritime area, divided into suitable assessment units. COMP 2013 para 2.11 “Contracting Parties should divide their waters in the OSPAR maritime area into suitable assessment units based on the relevant physical features. This process of characterisation could be undertaken in accordance with the Annex II to the Water Framework Directive. Guidance on this typology is given in Section 3.” The Eutrophication Monitoring Programme (EMP) is related to the Comprehensive Procedure that contains a screening procedure to inform riskbased monitoring. There is a differentiation in monitoring effort (spatial and temporal intensity and frequency) depending on eutrophication status. Monitoring programme is designed on a risk-based approach, so that monitoring effort is concentrated on ‘at-risk’ areas. Monitoring is conducted as recommended by the OSPAR Common Procedure (i.e. in accordance with the OSPAR Agreement on a Eutrophication Monitoring Programme). http://www.ospar.org/documents/dbase/decrecs/agreements/05-04e_eut_mon_prog.doc
ICES fish stock assessments for the North Sea are used. These data render a better insight in the fishing mortality than information on the Netherlands EEZ only, because the fish stocks are not limited to the Netherlands EEZ. Stock monitoring is not confined to the boundaries of the Dutch part of the North Sea but covers various ICES areas. The Dutch part of the North Sea is located within areas IVb AND IVc. The Netherlands also conducts surveys outside the Dutch part of the North Sea, as other Member States conduct surveys within the boundaries of the Dutch part of the North Sea.
ICES fish stock assessments for the North Sea are used. These data render a better insight in the spawning stock biomass than information on the Netherlands EEZ only, because the fish stocks are not limited to the Netherlands EEZ. Stock monitoring is not confined to the boundaries of the Dutch part of the North Sea but covers various ICES areas. The Dutch part of the North Sea is located within areas IVb AND IVc. The Netherlands also conducts surveys outside the Dutch part of the North Sea, as other Member States conduct surveys within the boundaries of the Dutch part of the North Sea.
The indicator on size distribution of fish species requires data collection by independent research ships. This data is collected according to the Common Fisheries Policy allthough additional assessment of the data is necessary. It is expected that this indicator will be further developed within ICES framework.
For sharks, skates and rays data comes from the ICES fish stock assessments and also from by-catch records (see subprogrammes ANSNL-D1346-Sub1-FishingMortality, ANSNL-D1346-Sub2-Biomass and ANSNL-D1346-Sub5-Discards). Stock monitoring is not confined to the boundaries of the Dutch part of the North Sea but covers various ICES areas. The Dutch part of the North Sea is located within areas IVb AND IVc. The Netherlands also conducts surveys outside the Dutch part of the North Sea, as other Member States conduct surveys within the boundaries of the Dutch part of the North Sea. For diadromous fish, monitoring comprises information from landside passage monitoring (PASMON) because these species are not frequently encountered in the regular fish surveys at sea.
Marine Unit IDs
  • ANSNL
  • ANSNL
Q4h - Temporal scope Start date- End date
1969-9999
2014-9999
2014-9999
1969-9999
2014-9999
2014-9999
1987-9999
1990-9999
1969-9999
1969-9999
2014-9999
2014-9999
Q9h - Temporal resolution of sampling
  • Yearly
  • 3yearly Yearly
  • Continually
  • Yearly
  • Yearly
  • Yearly
  • Yearly Asneeded
  • Yearly Other
  • in accordance with MWTL planning
  • Yearly
  • Yearly
  • Yearly
  • Yearly
Q9c - Monitoring method
Fishing mortality has been fully incorporated into the existing monitoring programmes relating to the Statutory Research Tasks for Fisheries (WOT) and the Data Collection Framework (DCF, coordinated by ICES). Information from, among others, the following monitoring programmes is used: Sole Net Survey (SNS) [A], Demersal Young Fish Survey (DYFS) [B], International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) [C], International Herring Larvae Surveys (IHLS)[D], Mackerel and horse mackerel eggs [E] , Beam trawl Survey (BTS)[B] Links to ICES working groups and methodology: [A] ICES WGNSSK - http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGNSSK.aspx [B] ICES WBEAM - http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGBEAM.aspx [C] http://www.ices.dk/sites/pub/Publication%20Reports/ICES%20Survey%20Protocols%20%28SISP%29/SISP1-IBTSVIII.pdf. [D] ICES WGIPS – http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGIPS.aspx [E] ICES WGMEGS - http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGMEGS.aspx
The regular survey networks that will be used are: The Rijkswaterstaat MWTL benthos measurement network [A], supplemented with information from the WOT (statutory research tasks from the Ministry of Economic Affairs) for Fisheries (shellfish surveys section [B] ) [A] MWTL Meetplan 2015 (will be available at http://www.helpdeskwater.nl/onderwerpen/monitoring/gegevensinwinning/ ). [B] WOT 05-406-008 - http://www.wageningenur.nl/nl/project/Monitoring-schelpdierbestanden.htm. Most recent report, including methodology: http://edepot.wur.nl/278820. Before sea-floor protection measures come into effect, the baseline situation of the areas protected under the MSFD and HD (baseline measurement) is determined. Sampling is focused on the designated areas protected under the HD and on the MSFD areas of search for sea floor protection. Within those, both areas under protective measures and relevant reference areas that are not under protective measures are covered. Within each of these areas, the measurement locations are randomly distributed. With the exception of the ‘medium-deep mixed sand’ of the Southern Bight, the ‘common habitats’ reported in the MSFD Initial Assessment are thus also covered at EUNIS level 3. For this reason, the Southern Bight is sampled – additionally – in the same way as the protected areas. Table 7 of the Marine Strategy Part II (Par. 9.2.1, Page 84) gives an overview of the number and distribution of sampling locations, as well as the monitoring method and sampled habitat types.
The undisturbed surface of the sea floor is calculated on the basis of sand extraction data from Rijkswaterstaat’s licensing database and the fishery data from the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS). Sand extraction The ICES working group on Effects of Extraction of Marine Sediments on the Marine Ecosystem (WGEXT) publishes annual reports for OSPAR with summary of data on marine sediment extraction for the OSPAR Area. The data are extracted from a database in which all licences for sand extraction are registered. all companies that intend to extract sand from the North Sea, have to apply for a licence to Rijkswaterstaat, based on the 'Besluit Ontgrondingen in Rijkswateren' http://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0023362). See http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGEXT.aspx. Intensity of fishing activities VMS) Ships are being electronically followed with the Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) deployed by the Fisheries Monitoring Centre (FMC) of the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) in Echt. All fishery vessels send a signal to a satelite. The data (position, speeds and direction) are directly transferred to the FMC. These data can be analysed to show where a ship was fishing with which method, and whether or not this caused seabed disturbance. ICES and OSPAR are jointly developing a coordinated method, see http://www.ices.dk/news-and-events/news-archive/news/Pages/ICES-maps-the-intensity-of-fishing-activities-affecting-the-seabed-.aspx.
Spawning Stock Biomass has been fully incorporated into the existing monitoring programmes relating to the Statutory Research Tasks for Fisheries (WOT) and the Data Collection Framework (DCF, coordinated by ICES). Information from, among others, the following monitoring programmes is used: Sole Net Survey (SNS) [A], Demersal Young Fish Survey (DYFS) [B], International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) [C], International Herring Larvae Surveys (IHLS)[D], Mackerel and horse mackerel eggs [E], Beam trawl Survey (BTS)[B] Links to ICES working groups and methodology: [A] ICES WGNSSK - http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGNSSK.aspx [B] ICES WGBEAM - http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGBEAM.aspx [C] http://www.ices.dk/sites/pub/Publication%20Reports/ICES%20Survey%20Protocols%20%28SISP%29/SISP1-IBTSVIII.pdf. [D] ICES WGIPS – http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGIPS.aspx [E] ICES WGMEGS - http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGMEGS.aspx
Size distribution is not a standard parameter yet, however, the required data for the assessment is available through the regular surveys that are done for the DCF. Additional analyses of the data are necessary. The required data can be derived from the current database and based on this information the size distribution can be determined.
Stock monitoring and monitoring of discards has been fully incorporated into the existing monitoring programmes relating to the Statutory Research Tasks for Fisheries (WOT) and the Data Collection Framework (DCF, coordinated by ICES). Based on the requirements of the DCF 90% of the Dutch fisheries should be covered by a monitoring programme. These programmes aim to get insight in the quantity as well as the composition of discards, unless these are less than 5%. Based on EU regulation 812/2004 research has to be carried out on the bycatch of cetatceans. A large part of the data is being gathered outside the Netherlands part of the North Sea. Information from, among others, the following monitoring programmes is used: Sole Net Survey (SNS) [A], Demersal Young Fish Survey (DYFS) [B], International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) [C], International Herring Larvae Surveys (IHLS)[D], Mackerel and horse mackerel eggs [E], Beam trawl Survey (BTS)[B]. International coordination of the collection of data on discard is being done by the ICES Planning Group on Commercial Catch, Discards and Biological Sampling, PGCCDBS. http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/PGCCDBS.aspx. Links to ICES working groups and methodology: [A] ICES WGNSSK - http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGNSSK.aspx. [B] ICES WGBEAM - http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGBEAM.aspx. [C] http://www.ices.dk/sites/pub/Publication%20Reports/ICES%20Survey%20Protocols%20%28SISP%29/SISP1-IBTSVIII.pdf. [D] ICES WGIPS – http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGIPS.aspx. [E] ICES WGMEGS - http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGMEGS.aspx. For the implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD -Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for the Community action in the field of water policy) the International Commission for Protection of the Rhine (ICPR), the International Commission for the Meuse, the Ems/Eems commission and the International Scheldt Commission have drafted programmes targeted at monitoring the state of waters. These programmes contribute to gain a coherent and comprehensive survey of the state of waters. The programmes are applicable since end 2006. The programmes, including fish monitoring, are summarized in Reports on the Coordination of Surveillance Monitoring Programmes in the River Districts; Rhine: http://www.iksr.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Dokumente_de/PLEN-CC_06-06d_rev._15.03.07_m.K..pdf. Meuse: http://www.cipm-icbm.be/files/files/Rapport_faitier_monitoring_Mmonitor_07_1_n_def2_.pdf . Ems: http://www.ems-eems.nl/uploads/media/070319_Rapport_NL_Tekst.pdf . Scheldt: link not available.
JAMP Eutrophication monitoring guidelines on chlorophyll - revised cf. OSPAR Agreement 2012-11. http://www.ospar.org/documents/dbase/decrecs/agreements/12- 11e_JAMP_GL_Chrolophyll.doc
JAMP Eutrophication Monitoring Guidelines on Phytoplankton Species Composition cf. OSPAR agreement 1997-05: http://www.ospar.org/documents/dbase/decrecs/agreements/97-05e.doc
Fishing mortality has been fully incorporated into the existing monitoring programmes relating to the Statutory Research Tasks for Fisheries (WOT) and the Data Collection Framework (DCF, coordinated by ICES). Information from, among others, the following monitoring programmes is used: Sole Net Survey (SNS) [A], Demersal Young Fish Survey (DYFS) [B], International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) [C], International Herring Larvae Surveys (IHLS)[D], Mackerel and horse mackerel eggs [E] , Beam trawl Survey (BTS)[B] Links to ICES working groups and methodology: [A] ICES WGNSSK - http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGNSSK.aspx [B] ICES WBEAM - http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGBEAM.aspx [C] http://www.ices.dk/sites/pub/Publication%20Reports/ICES%20Survey%20Protocols%20%28SISP%29/SISP1-IBTSVIII.pdf. [D] ICES WGIPS – http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGIPS.aspx [E] ICES WGMEGS - http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGMEGS.aspx
Spawning Stock Biomass has been fully incorporated into the existing monitoring programmes relating to the Statutory Research Tasks for Fisheries (WOT) and the Data Collection Framework (DCF, coordinated by ICES). Information from, among others, the following monitoring programmes is used: Sole Net Survey (SNS) [A], Demersal Young Fish Survey (DYFS) [B], International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) [C], International Herring Larvae Surveys (IHLS)[D], Mackerel and horse mackerel eggs [E], Beam trawl Survey (BTS)[B] Links to ICES working groups and methodology: [A] ICES WGNSSK - http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGNSSK.aspx [B] ICES WGBEAM - http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGBEAM.aspx [C] http://www.ices.dk/sites/pub/Publication%20Reports/ICES%20Survey%20Protocols%20%28SISP%29/SISP1-IBTSVIII.pdf. [D] ICES WGIPS – http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGIPS.aspx [E] ICES WGMEGS - http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGMEGS.aspx
Size distribution is not a standard parameter yet, however, the required data for the assessment is available through the regular surveys that are done for the DCF. Additional analyses of the data are necessary. The required data can be derived from the current database and based on this information the size distribution can be determined.
Stock monitoring and monitoring of discards has been fully incorporated into the existing monitoring programmes relating to the Statutory Research Tasks for Fisheries (WOT) and the Data Collection Framework (DCF, coordinated by ICES). Based on the requirements of the DCF 90% of the Dutch fisheries should be covered by a monitoring programme. These programmes aim to get insight in the quantity as well as the composition of discards, unless these are less than 5%. Based on EU regulation 812/2004 research has to be carried out on the bycatch of cetatceans. A large part of the data is being gathered outside the Netherlands part of the North Sea. Information from, among others, the following monitoring programmes is used: Sole Net Survey (SNS) [A], Demersal Young Fish Survey (DYFS) [B], International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) [C], International Herring Larvae Surveys (IHLS)[D], Mackerel and horse mackerel eggs [E], Beam trawl Survey (BTS)[B]. International coordination of the collection of data on discard is being done by the ICES Planning Group on Commercial Catch, Discards and Biological Sampling, PGCCDBS. http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/PGCCDBS.aspx. Links to ICES working groups and methodology: [A] ICES WGNSSK - http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGNSSK.aspx. [B] ICES WGBEAM - http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGBEAM.aspx. [C] http://www.ices.dk/sites/pub/Publication%20Reports/ICES%20Survey%20Protocols%20%28SISP%29/SISP1-IBTSVIII.pdf. [D] ICES WGIPS – http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGIPS.aspx. [E] ICES WGMEGS - http://www.ices.dk/community/groups/Pages/WGMEGS.aspx. For the implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD -Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for the Community action in the field of water policy) the International Commission for Protection of the Rhine (ICPR), the International Commission for the Meuse, the Ems/Eems commission and the International Scheldt Commission have drafted programmes targeted at monitoring the state of waters. These programmes contribute to gain a coherent and comprehensive survey of the state of waters. The programmes are applicable since end 2006. The programmes, including fish monitoring, are summarized in Reports on the Coordination of Surveillance Monitoring Programmes in the River Districts; Rhine: http://www.iksr.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Dokumente_de/PLEN-CC_06-06d_rev._15.03.07_m.K..pdf. Meuse: http://www.cipm-icbm.be/files/files/Rapport_faitier_monitoring_Mmonitor_07_1_n_def2_.pdf . Ems: http://www.ems-eems.nl/uploads/media/070319_Rapport_NL_Tekst.pdf . Scheldt: link not available.
Q9d - Description of alteration to method
OSPAR EMP: http://www.ospar.org/documents/dbase/decrecs/agreements/05-04e_eut_mon_prog.doc; (See JAMP guidelines in 9c)
OSPAR EMP: http://www.ospar.org/documents/dbase/decrecs/agreements/05-04e_eut_mon_prog.doc; (See JAMP guidelines in 9c)
Q9e - Quality assurance
  • ICESDataTypeGuide
  • Other
  • See 9c
  • Unknown
  • ICESDataTypeGuide
  • ICESDataTypeGuide
  • ICESDataTypeGuide
  • ICESDataTypeGuide
  • Other
  • See Guidelines Section 8 on QA.
  • Other
  • See Guidelines (Q9c) Section 8 on QA.
  • ICESDataTypeGuide
  • ICESDataTypeGuide
  • ICESDataTypeGuide
  • ICESDataTypeGuide
Q9f - Quality control
OtherQC
OtherQC
OtherQC
OtherQC
OtherQC
OtherQC
OtherQC
OtherQC
OtherQC
OtherQC
OtherQC
OtherQC
Q9g - Spatial resolution of sampling Q9g - Proportion of area covered %
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Q9g - No. of samples
See links in Q9c for information on where and how often the surveys are conducted
MWTL Benthos: Benthos is monitored on approximately 514 locations. This number is excluding the monitoring that is being carried out in order to determine the effectiveness of seafloor protection measures. See table 7 on page 84 of the Marine Strategy part II. WOT Shellfish monitoring: The Dutch part of the “Noordzeekustzone” is monitored on the presence of shellfish. Along the coast approximately 855 locations are monitored each year. Supplementary area monitoring: On top of the 514 locations from the MWTL, at least another 95 locations are monitored. For the Voordelta the number of extra locations has not yet been determined. See table 7 on page 84 of the Marine Strategy part II.
Continuous registration of activities covering the entire Netherlands part of the North Sea.
See links in Q9c for information on where and how often the surveys are conducted
See links in Q9c for information on where and how often the surveys are conducted
See links in Q9c for information on where and how often the surveys are conducted
In a 6-yr MSFD cycle all waters are sampled, because even areas not at-risk are subject to periodic checks as part of OSPAR COMP. The spatial resolution of nutrient monitoring is informed by the EMP screening procedure based on identifying areas with consistently low nutrients, as set out in the Comprehensive Procedure. The screening procedure enables a risk-based monitoring programme to be established. There is a differentiation in monitoring effort (spatial resolution) depending on eutrophication status. The monitoring programme is designed on a risk-based approach, so that monitoring effort is concentrated on ‘at-risk’ areas, referring to areas where there are eutrophication problems. Monitoring is less frequent in areas where there are no eutrophication problems.
Approximately 154 samples per year are taken
See links in Q9c for information on where and how often the surveys are conducted
See links in Q9c for information on where and how often the surveys are conducted
See links in Q9c for information on where and how often the surveys are conducted
See links in Q9c for information on where and how often the surveys are conducted
Q9i - Description of sample representivity
Temporal frequency: MWTL Benthos – every 3 years: 2015, 2018 and 2021. WOT Shellfish monitoring: yearly. Supplementary area monitoring: every 3 years.
Demand driven data collection. Monitoring is at frequencies recommended by the OSPAR Common Procedure (OSPAR Eutrophication Monitoring Programme Agreement) [F] - COMP recommendations: (1) Non-problem areas – about every three years during winter; (2) Potential problem areas and Problem areas – annually during winter when algal growth is at a minimum and during monitoring of direct and indirect effect. The Netherlands has identified 4 OSPAR areas, of which 2 areas (Coastal Waters and the Southern Bight) are assessed as problem areas for the period 2006-2012, and 2 areas (Oyster Grounds and Dogger Bank) are assessed as Non-Problem areas. At present all areas are monitored anually.
Temporal resolution of sampling varies, depending on the distance to the coast and based on the risk-based aproach. Monitoring is at freqencies recommended by the OSPAR Common Procedure (OSPAR Eutophication Monitoring Programme Agreement) [F]
Q10a - Scale for aggregation of data
  • EU
  • Region
  • Subregion
  • Subregion
  • Region
  • Subregion
  • EU
  • Region
  • Subregion
  • EU
  • Region
  • Subregion
  • EU
  • Region
  • Subregion
  • Other
  • Other
  • See 10b
  • EU
  • Region
  • Subregion
  • EU
  • Region
  • Subregion
  • EU
  • Region
  • Subregion
  • EU
  • Region
  • Subregion
Q10b - Other scale for aggregation of data
OSPAR Common Procedure guidance on aggregation paragraphs 1.2, 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5 [F] OSPAR Agreement Reference number: 2013-8; http://www.ospar.org/v_measures/get_page.asp?v0=13-08e_common_proc_eutrophication.doc&v1=5
OSPAR Common Procedure guidance [F] on aggregation paragraphs 1.2, 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5. [F] OSPAR Agreement Reference number: 2013-8; http://www.ospar.org/v_measures/get_page.asp?v0=13-08e_common_proc_eutrophication.doc&v1=5
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data type
ProcessedData DataProducts
ProcessedData DataProducts
DataProducts
ProcessedData DataProducts
ProcessedData DataProducts
ProcessedData DataProducts
UnprocessedData
ProcessedData DataProducts
ProcessedData DataProducts
ProcessedData DataProducts
ProcessedData DataProducts
ProcessedData DataProducts
Q10c - Data access mechanism
LocationInternationalDC
URLdownload
LocationInternationalDC
LocationInternationalDC
LocationInternationalDC
LocationInternationalDC
URLdownload
URLdownload
LocationInternationalDC
LocationInternationalDC
LocationInternationalDC
LocationInternationalDC
Q10c - Data access rights
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Q10c - INSPIRE standard
SpeciesDistribution
EnvMonitoringFacilities
LandUse
SpeciesDistribution
SpeciesDistribution
SpeciesDistribution
EnvMonitoringFacilities
EnvMonitoringFacilities
SpeciesDistribution
SpeciesDistribution
SpeciesDistribution
SpeciesDistribution
Q10c Date data are available
2015-12
2016-12
2015-12
2015-12
2015-12
2015-12
2014-06
2015-12
2015-12
2015-12
2015-12
2015-12
Q10c - Data update frequency
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Q10d - Description of data access
All information collected by the member states, is transferred to ICES, which combines and assesses all the data. This information is available via the ICES website via the link: http://standardgraphs.ices.dk/stocklist.aspx
Each year in December a basic MSFD-datafile will be made available via the website of the Informatiehuis Marien (http://www.informatiehuismarien.nl/).
The website of the Informatiehuis Marien will periodically make available maps to visualise sand extraction and the intensity of fishing activities as a measure for seabed disturbance. Data on seabed disturbance by fishing activities will in the future probably be made available through ICES.
All information collected by the member states, is transferred to ICES, which combines and assesses all the data. This information is available via the ICES website via the link: http://standardgraphs.ices.dk/stocklist.aspx
All information collected by the member states, is transferred to ICES, which combines and assesses all the data. This information is available via the ICES website via the link: http://standardgraphs.ices.dk/stocklist.aspx
For the fish stock and discards surveys all information collected by the member states, is transferred to ICES, which combines and assesses all the data. This information is available via the ICES website via the link: http://standardgraphs.ices.dk/stocklist.aspx. For the diadromous fish data is available via http://www.waterkwaliteitsportaal.nl/ and assessment products via the International River Commissions.
Monitoring data reported by Contracting Parties to OSPAR under the Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme (of which the Eutrophication Monitoring Programme is a part) are managed on behalf of OSPAR by ICES. OSPAR Contracting Parties prefer to make data available via the use of existing data stream with a yearly data submissions mechanisms: through ICES http://ocean.ices.dk/HydChem/HydChem.aspx?plot=yes and WISE WFD http://water.europa.eu/. This has the benefit of additional QA checks.
Monitoring data reported by Contracting Parties to OSPAR under the Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme (of which the Eutrophication Monitoring Programme is a part) are managed on behalf of OSPAR by ICES. Each year in December a basic MSFD-datafile will be made available via the website of the Informatiehuis Marien (http://www.informatiehuismarien.nl/)
All information collected by the member states, is transferred to ICES, which combines and assesses all the data. This information is available via the ICES website via the link: http://standardgraphs.ices.dk/stocklist.aspx
All information collected by the member states, is transferred to ICES, which combines and assesses all the data. This information is available via the ICES website via the link: http://standardgraphs.ices.dk/stocklist.aspx
All information collected by the member states, is transferred to ICES, which combines and assesses all the data. This information is available via the ICES website via the link: http://standardgraphs.ices.dk/stocklist.aspx
For the fish stock and discards surveys all information collected by the member states, is transferred to ICES, which combines and assesses all the data. This information is available via the ICES website via the link: http://standardgraphs.ices.dk/stocklist.aspx. For the diadromous fish data is available via http://www.waterkwaliteitsportaal.nl/ and assessment products via the International River Commissions.