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Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD)
Common Implementation Strategy
Working Group on Economic and Social Analysis (WG ESA)
10h00-18h00: 26 October 2015
9h00-13h00: 27 October 2015
Room 3C , European Commission, Conference Centre Albert Borchette, Rue Froissart 36, B-1040 Brussels
Agenda item:
6b
Document:
ESA_13-2015_07
Title:
Feebacks on last GES WG meeting of 5th and 6th October
Decision revision - Revision of MSFD Annex III – draft tables
Prepared by:
DGENV
Date prepared:
23/09/2015
Background:
At the last GES WG, technical works progressed on the Decision revision, including
discussion on the Annex III and updating of the GES approaches with the crosscutting paper. The annex III revision includes new classification and wordings of
human activities, pressures and impacts.
The Members of the ESA are invited to:

To take note of the following document for information.

To integrate the new terminologies and classification in further socio-economic analysis
works in line with the new classification of human activities, pressure and impacts
described in the following GES document.
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Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD)
Common Implementation Strategy
14th meeting of the Working Group on Good Environmental Status (WG GES)
5 October 2015, 14.00-18:00; 6 October 2015, 9.00-17:00
Conference Centre Albert Borschette, Rue Froissart 36, 1040 Brussels (Room 5/B)
Agenda Item:
5a
Document:
GES_14-2015-05
Title:
Revision of MSFD Annex III – draft tables
Prepared by:
DG Environment
Date prepared:
23/09/2015
In November 2013, the MSFD Committee agreed a mandate for the review and
possible revision of the GES Decision on criteria and methodological standards
(Decision 2010/477/EU) and of MSFD Annex III.
Background:
Member States and stakeholders were consulted on a technical review of MSFD
Annex III during May-July 2015. Comments from this consultation process have
been taken into account in an updated technical background paper (GES_14-201506) and used to prepare draft tables for a revised Annex III (this paper).
The proposed tables are presented in two ways:
a. A side by side comparison between the current Annex III tables and the
new proposals; the current tables have been reordered to match the
proposed new structure. Also the current text has been highlighted in
colour to show which text has been retained (green), which is altered
(yellow) and which is proposed for deletion (blue).
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b. The proposed new tables are presented as clean versions.
WG GES is invited to:
a. Review and comment on the proposed draft tables, taking account of the background paper
GES_14-2015-06 that provides the underlying rationale for their content.
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MSFD Annex III
Green highlighted text is retained
Yellow highlighted text is altered
Blue highlighted text is deleted
Original 2008 text
Proposed new text
Indicative lists of characteristics, pressures and impacts
Indicative lists of ecosystem elements, anthropogenic pressures and human
activities relevant to the marine waters
(referred to in Articles 8(1), 9(1), 9(3), 10(1), 11(1) and 24)
(referred to in Articles 8(1), 9(1), 9(3), 10(1), 11(1) and 24)
Table 1 Characteristics
Table 1 Structure, functions and processes of marine ecosystems
(with particular relevance for Articles 8(1a), 9 and 11)
Theme
Ecosystem elements
Species [Functional]
groups2 of marine
Biological
features
[1]
— a description of the population dynamics,
natural and actual range and status of species of
seabirds occurring in the marine region or
subregion,
— a description of the population dynamics,
natural and actual range and status of species of
marine mammals and reptiles occurring in the
marine region or subregion,
— information on the structure of fish
populations, including the abundance,
distribution and age/size structure of the
birds,
Highly
mobile
species
mammals, reptiles,
fish and
Possible parameters1
Link to
Annex 1
Spatial and temporal variation
per species or population:
- Species distribution,
composition and abundance
- Size, age and sex structure of
the populations
- Fecundity, survival and
mortality/injury rates
- Behaviour including
movement and migration
- Habitat for the species (extent,
suitability)
D1, D3,
D4
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An indicative list of relevant parameters for species, habitats and ecosystems is given, reflecting parameters affected by the pressures of Table 2 and of relevance to
criteria laid down under Article 9(3). The particular parameters to be used for monitoring and assessment should be determined in accordance with the needs of Directive
2008/56/EC, including those specified in the determination of GES (Article 9), and required for assessments of current status (Article 8), progress with environmental
targets (Article 10) and monitoring the effectiveness of measures (Article 13).
2
For the purposes of monitoring and assessment, each species [functional] group should be represented by an appropriate number of species, selected according to
specified criteria which may include species that are the subject of Union legislation or international agreements.
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populations,
cephalopods
for species which
occur in the marine
region or subregion
and are not associated
to specific habitat
types
Habitat
types
Biological
features
— a description of the population dynamics,
natural and actual range and status of other
species occurring in the marine region or
subregion which are the subject of Community
legislation or international agreements,
— an inventory of the temporal occurrence,
abundance and spatial distribution of nonindigenous, exotic species or, where relevant,
genetically distinct forms of native species, which
are present in the marine region or subregion.
— The predominant seabed and water column
habitat type(s) with a description of the
characteristic physical and chemical features,
such as depth, water temperature regime,
currents and other water movements, salinity,
structure and substrata composition of the
seabed,
— A description of the biological communities
associated with the predominant seabed and
[deleted as listed species of the Birds and Habitats Directives and on international
agreements can be used to represent functional groups, but do not need to also be
assessed in their own right for MSFD as they remain protected/assessed according
to the policy in which they are listed]
[deleted as NIS and genetic modifications of indigenous species are covered in Table
2]
Broad [Predominant]
Pelagic
habitat types3 of the
[Water
water column (pelagic)
column]
and seabed (benthic),
and benthic
including their
[seabed]
associated biological
habitats
communities, in
Per habitat type:
- Habitat distribution and extent
(and volume)
- Species composition and
abundance (spatial and
temporal variation)
- Physical and hydrological
characteristics, including seabed
D1, D4,
D6
3
For the purposes of monitoring and assessment, each broad [predominant] habitat type may be represented by an appropriate number of more finely-defined habitat
types, selected according to specified criteria which may include habitats that are the subject of Union legislation or international agreements.
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[2]
Proposed new text
water column habitats. This would include
information on the phytoplankton and
zooplankton communities, including the species
and seasonal and geographical variability,
coastal, shelf and
open ocean/deep sea
zones of the marine
region or subregion
— information on angiosperms, macro-algae and
invertebrate bottom fauna, including species
composition, biomass and annual/seasonal
variability,
Habitat
types [2]
Physical
and
chemical
features
— identification and mapping of special habitat
types, especially those recognised or identified
under Community legislation (the Habitats
Directive and the Birds Directive) or international
conventions as being of special scientific or
biodiversity interest,
— habitats in areas which by virtue of their
characteristics, location or strategic importance
merit a particular reference. This may include
areas subject to intense or specific pressures or
areas which merit a specific protection regime.
— annual and seasonal temperature regime and
ice cover, current velocity, upwelling, wave
exposure, mixing characteristics, turbidity,
residence time,
structure and substrate type,
depth, water temperature,
waves and currents
- Chemical characteristics,
including salinity, organic and
oxygen levels
Additionally for pelagic habitats:
chlorophyll a, plankton bloom
frequencies and extent
[deleted as listed (special) habitats of the Habitats Directive and on international
agreements can be used to represent predominant habitats, but do not need to also
be assessed in their own right for MSFD as they remain protected/assessed
according to the policy in which they are listed]
[deleted as it does not provide generic elements of relevance for determination and
assessment of GES]
Ecosystem structure,
functions and
processes, comprising:
Spatial and temporal variation
in:
- Water physics
- temperature and ice
- hydrology (waves; currents;
upwelling, mixing, residence
time, freshwater input; sea
level)
- turbidity, clarity, sound
Ecosystems
D1, D4
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— spatial and temporal distribution of salinity,
— spatial and temporal distribution of nutrients
(DIN, TN, DIP, TP, TOC) and oxygen,
— pH, pCO2 profiles or equivalent information
used to measure marine acidification.
— Topography and bathymetry of the seabed,
Other
features
— A description of the situation with regard to
chemicals, including chemicals giving rise to
concern, sediment contamination, hotspots,
health issues and contamination of biota
(especially biota meant for human consumption),
— a description of any other features or
characteristics typical of or specific to the marine
region or subregion.
Table 2 Pressures and impacts
Physical loss
— Smothering (e.g. by man-made structures,
disposal of dredge spoil),
— sealing (e.g. by permanent constructions).
- Water chemistry
- salinity, nutrients (N, P),
organics, dissolved gases (pCO2,
O2) and pH
- Seabed
characteristics
- structure and substrate type,
depth, organics, oxygen levels
- Biological
characteristics
Information on highly mobile
species groups and pelagic and
benthic habitats from above
- Functions and
processes
[to be defined]
[deleted as it is already covered by hazardous substances in Table 2]
[deleted as it does not relate to generic elements for use in determination of GES
and its assessment]
Table 2a Anthropogenic pressures on the marine environment
(with particular relevance for Articles 8(1a and 1b), 9, 10 and 11)
Possible
Theme
Pressure
parameters
Physical
Change of seabed substrate or
morphology
Intensity of, and
spatial and
temporal variation
Link to
Annex I
D6, D7
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Physical
damage
Proposed new text
— Changes in siltation (e.g. by outfalls,
increased run-off, dredging/disposal of dredge
spoil),
— abrasion (e.g. impact on the seabed of
commercial fishing, boating, anchoring),
— selective extraction (e.g. exploration and
exploitation of living and non-living resources
on seabed and subsoil).
[treat as impact of other pressures]
Disturbance or damage to seabed
Extraction of seabed substrate
Input of water
Interference
with
hydrological
processes
— Significant changes in thermal regime (e.g.
by outfalls from power stations),
— significant changes in salinity regime (e.g.
by constructions impeding water movements,
water abstraction).
Hydrological
Changes to hydrological conditions
in, the pressure at
source and in the
marine
environment
For assessment of
environmental
impacts of the
pressure, select
relevant ecosystem
elements and
parameters from
Table 1
D7
Extraction of water
— introduction of non-indigenous species and
translocations,
Extraction of, or mortality/injury to,
species, including target and nontarget catches (by commercial and
recreational fishing)
Disturbance of species (where they
breed, rest, feed, etc.)
Input of genetically modified species
and translocation of indigenous
species
Input or spread of non-indigenous
species
— Introduction of microbial pathogens,
Input of microbial pathogens
— selective extraction of species, including
incidental non-target catches (e.g. by
commercial and recreational fishing).
Biological
disturbance
Biological
D3
D2
?D8
Cultivation of natural habitat
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— Inputs of fertilisers and other nitrogen —
and phosphorus-rich substances (e.g. from
Nutrient and
point and diffuse sources, including
organic
agriculture, aquaculture, atmospheric
matter
deposition),
enrichment
— inputs of organic matter (e.g. sewers,
mariculture, riverine inputs).
— Introduction of synthetic compounds (e.g.
priority substances under Directive
2000/60/EC which are relevant for the marine
environment such as pesticides, antifoulants,
pharmaceuticals, resulting, for example, from
losses from diffuse sources, pollution by ships,
Contaminatio atmospheric deposition and biologically active
n by
substances),
hazardous
— introduction of non-synthetic substances
substances
and compounds (e.g. heavy metals,
hydrocarbons, resulting, for example, from
pollution by ships and oil, gas and mineral
exploration and exploitation, atmospheric
deposition, riverine inputs),
Proposed new text
Input of nutrients - diffuse sources,
point sources, atmospheric deposition
D5
Input of organic matter
Substances
Input of hazardous substances
(synthetic substances, non-synthetic
substances, radionuclides) - diffuse
sources, point sources, acute events
D8, D9
— introduction of radio-nuclides.
Systematic
and/or
intentional
release of
substances
— Introduction of other substances, whether
solid, liquid or gas, in marine waters, resulting
from their systematic and/or intentional
release into the marine environment, as
permitted in accordance with other
Community legislation and/or international
conventions.
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Other
physical
disturbance
Proposed new text
Input of litter (solid waste matter,
including micro-sized litter)
— marine litter.
— Underwater noise (e.g. from shipping,
underwater acoustic equipment),
Energy
D10
Input of sound
D11
Input of other forms of energy
Table 2b Uses and human activities in or affecting (impacting) the marine
environment
(with particular relevance for Articles 8(1b), 8(1c) (only activities marked *), 10 [and
13]
Theme
Physical
restructuring of
coastline or seabed
(water
management)
Extraction of nonliving resources
Production of
energy
Extraction of living
resources
Cultivation of living
resources
Activity
Land claim
Canalisation and other watercourse modifications
Coastal defence and flood protection
Offshore structures (other than for oil/gas/renewables)*
Restructuring of seabed morphology*
Extraction of minerals (rock, metal ores, gravel, sand)*
Extraction of oil and gas*
Extraction of salt*
Extraction of water
Renewable energy generation (wind, wave and tidal power)*
Non-renewable energy generation
Transmission of electricity and communications (cables)*
Fish and shellfish harvesting (professional, recreational)*
Fish and shellfish processing*
Marine plant harvesting*
Hunting and collecting for other purposes*
Aquaculture – marine*
Aquaculture - freshwater
Agriculture
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Transport
Urban and
industrial uses
Tourism and leisure
Security/defence
Education and
research
Forestry
Transport infrastructure
Transport – shipping*
Transport – air
Transport – land
Urban uses
Industrial uses
Waste treatment and disposal*
Tourism and leisure infrastructure
Tourism and leisure activities*
Military operations (subject to Art. 2(2))
Research and survey*
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Proposed new MSFD Annex III tables (clean version):
Indicative lists of ecosystem elements, anthropogenic pressures and human activities relevant to the
marine waters
(referred to in Articles 8(1), 9(1), 9(3), 10(1), 11(1) and 24)
Table 1 Structure, functions and processes of marine ecosystems
(with particular relevance for Articles 8(1a), 9 and 11)
Theme
Ecosystem elements
Species [Functional] groups5
of marine
birds,
mammals, reptiles,
Highly
mobile
species
fish and
cephalopods
for species which occur in
the marine region or
subregion and are not
associated to specific habitat
types
Possible parameters4
Link to
Annex 1
Spatial and temporal variation per
species or population:
- Species distribution, composition and
abundance
- Size, age and sex structure of the
populations
- Fecundity, survival and
mortality/injury rates
- Behaviour including movement and
migration
- Habitat for the species (extent,
suitability)
D1, D3,
D4
Per habitat type:
Pelagic
[Water
column] and
benthic
[seabed]
habitats
Broad [Predominant] habitat
types6 of the water column
(pelagic) and seabed
(benthic), including their
associated biological
communities, in coastal,
shelf and open ocean/deep
sea zones of the marine
region or subregion
- Habitat distribution and extent (and
volume)
- Species composition and abundance
(spatial and temporal variation)
- Physical and hydrological
characteristics, including seabed
structure and substrate type, depth,
water temperature, waves and currents
- Chemical characteristics, including
salinity, organic and oxygen levels
D1, D4,
D6
Additionally for pelagic habitats:
chlorophyll a, plankton bloom
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An indicative list of relevant parameters for species, habitats and ecosystems is given, reflecting parameters
affected by the pressures of Table 2 and of relevance to criteria laid down under Article 9(3). The particular
parameters to be used for monitoring and assessment should be determined in accordance with the needs of
Directive 2008/56/EC, including those specified in the determination of GES (Article 9), and required for
assessments of current status (Article 8), progress with environmental targets (Article 10) and monitoring the
effectiveness of measures (Article 13).
5
For the purposes of monitoring and assessment, each species [functional] group should be represented by an
appropriate number of species, selected according to specified criteria which may include species that are the
subject of Union legislation or international agreements.
6
For the purposes of monitoring and assessment, each broad [predominant] habitat type may be represented
by an appropriate number of more finely-defined habitat types, selected according to specified criteria which
may include habitats that are the subject of Union legislation or international agreements.
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frequencies and extent
Ecosystem structure,
functions and processes,
comprising:
Spatial and temporal variation in:
- Water physics
- temperature and ice
- hydrology (waves; currents; upwelling,
mixing, residence time, freshwater
input; sea level)
- turbidity, clarity, sound
- Water chemistry
- salinity, nutrients (N, P), organics,
dissolved gases (pCO2, O2) and pH
- Seabed characteristics
- structure and substrate type, depth,
organics, oxygen levels
- Biological characteristics
Information on highly mobile species
groups and pelagic and benthic habitats
from above
Ecosystems
D1, D4
- Functions and processes
[to be defined]
Table 2a Anthropogenic pressures on the marine environment
(with particular relevance for Articles 8(1a and 1b), 9, 10 and 11)
Theme
Physical
Hydrological
Biological
Substances
Pressure
Change of seabed substrate or morphology
Disturbance or damage to seabed
Extraction of seabed substrate
Input of water
Changes to hydrological conditions
Extraction of water
Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, species, including
target and non-target catches (by commercial and
recreational fishing)
Disturbance of species (where they breed, rest, feed,
etc.)
Input of genetically modified species and translocation of
indigenous species
Input or spread of non-indigenous species
Input of microbial pathogens
Cultivation of natural habitat
Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources,
atmospheric deposition
Input of organic matter
Input of hazardous substances (synthetic substances,
non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse
sources, point sources, acute events
Possible
parameters
Intensity of, and
spatial and
temporal
variation in, the
pressure at
source and in the
marine
environment
For assessment
of environmental
impacts of the
pressure, select
relevant
ecosystem
elements and
parameters from
Table 1
Link to
Annex I
D6, D7
D7
D3
D2
?D8
D5
D8, D9
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Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized
litter)
Input of sound
Input of other forms of energy
Energy
D10
D11
Table 2b Uses and human activities in or affecting (impacting) the marine environment
(with particular relevance for Articles 8(1b), 8(1c) (only activities marked *), 10 [and 13]
Theme
Physical restructuring of
coastline or seabed (water
management)
Extraction of non-living
resources
Production of energy
Extraction of living
resources
Cultivation of living
resources
Transport
Urban and industrial uses
Tourism and leisure
Security/defence
Education and research
Activity
Land claim
Canalisation and other watercourse modifications
Coastal defence and flood protection
Offshore structures (other than for oil/gas/renewables)*
Restructuring of seabed morphology*
Extraction of minerals (rock, metal ores, gravel, sand)*
Extraction of oil and gas*
Extraction of salt*
Extraction of water
Renewable energy generation (wind, wave and tidal power)*
Non-renewable energy generation
Transmission of electricity and communications (cables)*
Fish and shellfish harvesting (professional, recreational)*
Fish and shellfish processing*
Marine plant harvesting*
Hunting and collecting for other purposes*
Aquaculture – marine*
Aquaculture - freshwater
Agriculture
Forestry
Transport infrastructure
Transport – shipping*
Transport – air
Transport – land
Urban uses
Industrial uses
Waste treatment and disposal*
Tourism and leisure infrastructure
Tourism and leisure activities*
Military operations (subject to Art. 2(2))
Research and survey*
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