Member State report / Art11 / 2014 / D5 / 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 D5 Eutrophication
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_WaterColumnHabitats
MP_D5
Reference existing programme
Marine Unit ID
Q4e - Programme ID
ANSNL-D146HabitatsWater
ANSNL-D05
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 determing 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. 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.
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 9.2.8 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. For eutrophication the targets form the quantitative description of the Good Environmental Status. c,d) Variations in river discharges have an impact on the input of nutrients. Continuous discharge-measurements are part of the monitoring programme for the riverine input of nutrients. The intensity and timing of algae blooms is strongly influenced by weather conditions. This is taken into account in the monitoring frequency. Effects of changes in anthropogenic pressure can be distinguished from fluctuations due to weather conditions by a trend-analysis of long-term monitoring series. e) 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
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.
In 2013, the OSPAR commission established the following six common indicators for the North Sea region: nutrient input via water, nutrient input via the air, nutrient concentrations in the winter, chlorophyll concentrations, changes in species composition/ indicator type Phaeocystis and oxygen. These indicators are already operational in the OSPAR common Procedure for the identification of the eutrophication status of the marine area (COMP). Where there are still differences between countries, attempts at further harmonisation will be made. Possibilities for North sea wide harmonisation are being elaborated in the JMP NS/CS project. These indicators will contribute to the OSPAR Intermediate Assessment in 2017. For the determination of chlorophyll concentrations, innovative methods are being developed to collect information automatically on board ferry boats, using buoys and using satellite images. Measuring from research ships can then ultimately be reduced. The aim is to harmonise the WFD and OSPAR assessment systems.
Q6a -Relevant targets Q6a - Environmental target
1b 1c1 1c2 1d 1h 1i 5b 5c
5a 5b 5c 5d
Q6a - Associated indicator
1b 1c1 1d 1i 5b 5c&5d
5a 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
Programme is considered fully adequate
Q7a - Relevant activities
  • AgricultForestry
  • Climate change
  • Fisheries
  • Industry
  • Urban
  • AgricultForestry
  • Dredging
  • Industry
  • Shipping
  • 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 concentrations and input (via rivers and atmospheric input) of nutrients 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
  • OSPAR
  • Nitrates
  • OSPAR
  • UWWTD
Reference sub-programme Sub-programme ID
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
ANSNL-D05-Sub1-OSPAR-NutrConc
ANSNL-D05-Sub2-OSPAR-Oxygen
ANSNL-D05-Sub3-OSPAR-Chlorophyll
ANSNL-D05-Sub4-OSPAR-Input
ANSNL-D05-Sub5-OSPAR-InputAtm
Sub-programme name
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
Plankton blooms (biomass, frequency)
Nutrient levels - in water column
Water column - chemical characteristics
Plankton blooms (biomass, frequency)
Nutrient inputs - land-based sources
Nutrient inputs - from atmosphere
Q4g - Sub-programmes Sub-programme ID
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
ANSNL-D05-Sub1-OSPAR-NutrConc
ANSNL-D05-Sub2-OSPAR-Oxygen
ANSNL-D05-Sub3-OSPAR-Chlorophyll
ANSNL-D05-Sub4-OSPAR-Input
ANSNL-D05-Sub5-OSPAR-InputAtm
Sub-programme name
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
Plankton blooms (biomass, frequency)
Nutrient levels - in water column
Water column - chemical characteristics
Plankton blooms (biomass, frequency)
Nutrient inputs - land-based sources
Nutrient inputs - from atmosphere
Q4k - Monitoring purpose
StateImpact Pressurse Measures
StateImpact
StateImpact Measures
StateImpact Measures
StateImpact Measures
StateImpact
StateImpact Pressurse Measures
StateImpact
StateImpact Pressurse Measures
StateImpact Pressurse Activities Measures
StateImpact Pressurse Activities Measures
Q4l - Links of monitoring programmes of other Directives and Conventions
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.
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. The core marine environmental monitoring activity under the JAMP is the OSPAR CEMP. The CEMP is currently focussed on monitoring of the concentrations and effects of selected contaminants and nutrients in the marine environment as follows: • nutrients in sea water; • eutrophication effects. Monitoring, in the form of repeated measurements of nutrient concentrations at key locations provides the basis for assessing progress towards good environmental status and the evaluation of the effectiveness of actions being taken to protect the sea. The CEMP also includes a pre-CEMP covering components which the Contracting Parties are preparing to monitor in a co-ordinated manner through the development of monitoring guidance, quality assurance procedures and/or assessment tools. Currently the pre-CEMP includes the following components: • ocean acidification parameters pH, Total Alkalinity, Dissolved inorganic carbon, pCO2. [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, in the form of repeated measurements of oxygen 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, 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) Riverine Inputs and Direct Discharges Monitoring Programme (RID) http://www.ospar.org/content/content.asp?menu=00920301420000_000000_000000
OSPAR Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR Convention) Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP): Principles for the Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme. Revised in 2005. Adopted: 2001. OSPAR Agreement Ref. No.: 2001-07 http://www.ospar.org/documents/dbase/decrecs/agreements/01-07e_CAMP%20Principles.doc
Q5c - Features Q5c - Habitats
  • WaterColumnHabitatsAll MarineCoast MarineShelf
  • SeabedHabitatsAll WaterColumnHabitatsAll
Q5c - Species list
  • AnnexII_IV_V_Species
  • CephalopodsCoastShelf
  • FishAll
  • FishCoastal
  • FishDemersal
  • FishDemersalElasmobranchs
  • FishDiadromous
  • FishPelagic
  • FishPelagicElasmobranchs
Q5c - Physical/Chemical features
  • Salinity
  • NutrientLevels
  • OxygenLevels
  • Salinity
Q5c - Pressures
  • Acidification
  • ChangeSalinity
  • ChangeThermal
  • ExtractSpeciesAll
  • ExtractSpeciesFishShellfish
  • NutrientOrgEnrich
  • NutrientOrgEnrich
Q9a - Elements
  • 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
  • NH4-N (μmol l-1)
  • NO2-N (μmol l-1)
  • NO3-N (μmol l-1)
  • PO4-P (μmol l-1);
  • Winter dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN)
  • Winter dissolved inorganic phosphate (DIP)
  • salinity
  • the sum of NH4-N, NO2- N and NO3-N
  • Growing season oxygen concentrations (mg l-1)
  • 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);
  • Ammonia expressed as N
  • Inputs of fertilisers and other nitrogen — and phosphorus-rich substances (e.g. from point and diffuse sources, including agriculture, aquaculture, atmospheric deposition), — inputs of organic matter (e.g. sewers, mariculture, riverine inputs):
  • Nitrates expressed as N
  • Orthophosphates expressed as P
  • Total N
  • Total P
  • * As an alternative, total nitrate (sum of gaseous HNO3 and particulate NO3) and total ammonium (sum of gaseous NH3 and particulate NH4) can be measured
  • Ammonium in precipitation;
  • HNO3 in gaseous phase
  • NH3 in gaseous phase
  • NO2 in gaseous phase
  • Nitrate in precipitation
  • ammonium (NH4+) in aerosol phase (*)
  • nitrate (NO3-) in aerosol phase (*)
Q5a - GES criteria Relevant GES criteria
  • 1.1
  • 1.3
  • 1.6
  • 3.1
  • 3.2
  • 3.3
  • 5.3
  • 5.1
  • 5.2
  • 5.3
Q5b - GES indicators Relevant GES indicators
  • 4.3.1
  • 5.2.1
  • 5.2.3
  • 5.1.1
  • 5.1.2
  • 5.2.1
  • 5.2.3
  • 5.3.2
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
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
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-1-3-2
  • 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
Habitat distribution
Habitat extent
Habitat condition (physical-chemical)
  • 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
  • MP-9b-1-7-2
  • MP-9b-1-7-6
  • MP-9b-1-7-2
Habitat condition (biological)
  • 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
  • MP-9b-1-8-4
Habitat impacts
Q9b - Parameters monitored (pressures) Pressure input
  • MP-9b-2-1-2
  • MP-9b-2-1-1
Pressure output
  • MP-9b-2-2-3
  • Concentration
  • chemical/nutrient/pollutant
  • in/on
  • of
  • seabed
  • substrate
Q9b - Parameters monitored (activity) Activity
  • 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
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
WFD_CW TerritorialWaters EEZ
WFD_CW TerritorialWaters EEZ
WFD_CW TerritorialWaters EEZ
MSland_FW WFD_TW WFD_CW
MSland_FW WFD_TW WFD_CW
Q4j - Description of spatial scope
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.
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/0504e_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
The OSPAR Riverine Inputs and Direct Discharges monitoring programme (RID) estimates the riverborne and direct inputs of nutrients to the waters covered by the Convention. The main pressures covered are nutrients arising from agriculture, wastewater treatment plants and industrial installations and aquaculture.
The OSPAR Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme (CAMP) consists of coastal atmospheric monitoring stations where monitoring data are estimated to represent marine atmospheric deposition conditions.
Marine Unit IDs
  • ANSNL
  • ANSNL
Q4h - Temporal scope Start date- End date
1987-9999
1990-9999
1969-9999
1969-9999
2014-9999
2014-9999
-
1995-9999
1995-9999
1987-9999
1990-9999
1987-9999
Q9h - Temporal resolution of sampling
  • Yearly Asneeded
  • Yearly Other
  • in accordance with MWTL planning
  • Yearly
  • Yearly
  • Yearly
  • Yearly
  • 3yearly Yearly
  • Asneeded
  • see 9i
  • Yearly Asneeded
  • Other
  • See RID Section 4.
  • Other
  • See CAMP Principles.
Q9c - Monitoring method
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.
JAMP Eutrophication monitoring guidelines on nutrients [F] [F] http://www.ospar.org/documents/dbase/decrecs/agreements/13-04e_guidelines_monitoring_nutrients.doc
JAMP Eutrophication monitoring guidelines on oxygen- revised cf. OSPAR Agreement 2013-05. http://www.ospar.org/documents/dbase/decrecs/agreements/13-05e_guidelines_monitoring_oxy.doc
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
Principles of the Comprehensive Study on Riverine Inputs and Direct Discharges (RID). Revised in 2005 and 2014 (> application from 2015). Updated in 2006 and 2007. Adopted: 1998. OSPAR Agreement Ref. No.: Agreement 1998-05
Principles for the Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring Programme. Revised in 2005. Adopted: 2001. OSPAR Agreement Ref. No.: 2001-07
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)
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)
OSPAR EMP: http://www.ospar.org/documents/dbase/decrecs/agreements/05-04e_eut_mon_prog.doc; (See JAMP guidelines in 9c)
See RID Section 12.
See CAMP Principles and reference to EMEP methods.
Q9e - Quality assurance
  • Other
  • See Guidelines Section 8 on QA.
  • Other
  • See Guidelines (Q9c) Section 8 on QA.
  • ICESDataTypeGuide
  • ICESDataTypeGuide
  • ICESDataTypeGuide
  • ICESDataTypeGuide
  • Other
  • See Guidelines Sections 8 and 9.3 for analytical QA.
  • Other
  • See Guidelines Section 8 on QA.
  • Other
  • See Guidelines Section 8 on QA.
  • Other
  • See RID Section 11. Annual reports from Contracting Parties
  • Other
  • See CAMP Principles.
Q9f - Quality control
OtherQC
OtherQC
OtherQC
OtherQC
OtherQC
OtherQC
Unknown
Unknown
OtherQC
OtherQC
OtherQC
Q9g - Spatial resolution of sampling Q9g - Proportion of area covered %
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Q9g - No. of samples
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
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 area where there are no eutrophication problems.
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 area where there are no eutrophication problems.
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.
See RID Section 4. Many rivers are sampled monthly, but large rivers can be monitored continuously. Inputs from Smaller rivers can be modelled. Annual national reports provide further information.
Contracting Parties participate in CAMP with one or more coastal monitoring stations. Network of fixed coastal monitoring stations.
Q9i - Description of sample representivity
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]
Elements monitored: The OSPAR Common Procedure for the identification of the Eutrophication status of the OSPAR maritime area advises CPs to monitor: Winter dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN); the sum of NH4-N, NO2- N and NO3-N; Winter dissolved inorganic phosphate (DIP); · NH4-N (μmol l-1); · NO2-N (μmol l-1); · NO3-N (μmol l-1); · PO4-P (μmol l-1); · SiO4-Si (μmol l-1). Monitoring of winter DIN, DIP and Si should be in conjunction with salinity measurements (see Common Procedure, §§ 4.26 and 4.29). Salinity – supporting parameter The Netherlands monitors all these parameters except SiO4-Si, because this is not relevant for the Netherlands part of the North Sea. Temporal resolution: 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 Souther 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 annually.
Temporal resolution: 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. [F] http://www.ospar.org/v_measures/get_page.asp?v0=13-08e_common_proc_eutrophication.doc&v1=5
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.
See Annual RID Data reports for practice 1990-2012.
Not addressed in detail in this OSPAR fact sheet. See OSPAR publications of annual CAMP Data reports for historic and current practice by OSPAR Contracting Parties.
Q10a - Scale for aggregation of data
  • Other
  • Other
  • See 10b
  • EU
  • Region
  • Subregion
  • EU
  • Region
  • Subregion
  • EU
  • Region
  • Subregion
  • EU
  • Region
  • Subregion
  • Other
  • Other - see 10b for supporting text.
  • Other
  • Other - see 10b for supporting text.
  • Other
  • Region
  • Subregion
  • 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
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
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
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 produces assessments at the North East Atlantic Scale [and its sub-regions]
OSPAR produces assessments at the North East Atlantic Scale [and its sub-regions]
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data type
UnprocessedData
ProcessedData DataProducts
ProcessedData DataProducts
ProcessedData DataProducts
ProcessedData DataProducts
ProcessedData DataProducts
UnprocessedData
UnprocessedData
UnprocessedData
UnprocessedData ProcessedData DataProducts
UnprocessedData ProcessedData DataProducts
Q10c - Data access mechanism
URLdownload
URLdownload
LocationInternationalDC
LocationInternationalDC
LocationInternationalDC
LocationInternationalDC
LocationInternationalDC
LocationInternationalDC
URLdownload
LocationInternationalDC
URLdownload
Q10c - Data access rights
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
RestrictedSpecific
Open
Q10c - INSPIRE standard
EnvMonitoringFacilities
EnvMonitoringFacilities
SpeciesDistribution
SpeciesDistribution
SpeciesDistribution
SpeciesDistribution
EnvMonitoringFacilities
EnvMonitoringFacilities
EnvMonitoringFacilities
EnvMonitoringFacilities
EnvMonitoringFacilities
Q10c Date data are available
2014-06
2015-12
2015-12
2015-12
2015-12
2015-12
2014-06
2014-06
2014-06
2014-06
2014-06
Q10c - Data update frequency
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Q10d - Description of data access
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.
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.
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. 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.
OSPAR RID Database subject to OSPAR data policy. Submit request to OSPAR Secretariat. RID data reported by Contracting Parties to OSPAR under this programme are managed by an external data centre (2014-15: Bioforsk; Norway).
CAMP data reported by Contracting Parties to OSPAR under this programme are managed by an external data centre. OSPAR CAMP Database at NILU http.ebas.nilu.no subject to OSPAR data policy. Database can be queried online.