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Comparison between ECAP indicators and what
EMODnet can offer in the Mediterranean Sea
Intro
Oostende, Belgium, 21st September 2015
Giordano Giorgi*, in collaboration with Virginie Hart**
*ISPRA - [email protected]
**UNEP/MAP
General setting:
2-3 December 2013: COP 18 – that is:
18th Ordinary Meeting of the Contracting Parties to
the
Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment
and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean and its Protocols
(Barcelona Convention)
defined:
The process of Ecological Approach – EcAp with its integrated
Good Environmental Status and Targets indicators
To be pursued by:
• Common indicators for GES (COP 17)
• Monitoring programmes
• Assessment
• Programme of Measures
Integrated Good Environmental Status and Targets indicators are
organized according to EcAp EO – Ecological Objective
EO 1 – Biodiversity
Biological diversity is maintained or enhanced. The quality and occurrence of
coastal and marine habitats and the distribution and abundance of coastal and
marine species are in line with prevailing physiographic, hydrographic, geographic
and climatic conditions.
EO 2 – Non-indigenous species
Non-indigenous species introduced by human activities are at levels that do not
adversely alter the ecosystem
EO 3 - Harvest of commercially exploited fish and shellfish
Populations of selected commercially exploited fish and shellfish are within
biologically safe limits, exhibiting a population age and size distribution that is
indicative of a healthy stock
Integrated Good Environmental Status and Targets indicators are
organized according to EcAp EO – Ecological Objective
EO 4 – Marine Food Webs
Alterations to components of marine food webs caused by resource extraction or
human-induced environmental changes do not have long-term adverse effects on
food web dynamics and related viability
EO 5 – Eutrophication
Human-induced eutrophication is prevented, especially adverse effects thereof,
such as losses in biodiversity, ecosystem degradation, harmful algal blooms and
oxygen deficiency in bottom waters.
EO 6 – Sea-floor integrity
Sea-floor integrity is maintained, especially in priority benthic habitats
EO 7 Hydrography
Alteration of hydrographic conditions does not adversely affect coastal and marine
ecosystems.
Integrated Good Environmental Status and Targets indicators are
organized according to EcAp EO – Ecological Objective
EO 8 – Coastal ecosystems and landscapes
The natural dynamics of coastal areas are maintained and coastal ecosystems and
landscapes are preserved
EO 9 – Pollution
Contaminants cause no significant impact on coastal and marine ecosystems and
human health
EO 10 – Marine Litter
Marine and coastal litter do not adversely affect coastal and marine environment
EO 11 – Underwater Noise
Energy including underwater noise
14-15 September 2015
5th Meeting of the Ecosystem Approach Coordination Group
Rome (Italy)
Draft IMAP - Integrated Monitoring and Assessment Programme
Guidance
Selection of common indicators to develop
Fishing (EO 3), Marine Food Webs (EO 4), Sea-floor integrity (EO 6)
discarded
EO 1 - Biodiversity
EO 2 – Non-indigenous species
EO 5 – Eutrophication
EO 9 – Pollution
EO 11 – Marine Litter
14-15 September 2015
5th Meeting of the Ecosystem Approach Coordination Group
Rome (Italy)
Draft IMAP - Integrated Monitoring and Assessment Programme
Guidance
EO 5 – Eutrophication
Link to UNEP/MAP MED POL Monitoring programme
Monitoring and assessment based on Chla concentrations with
thresholds defined according to different water typologies:
Type I coastal sites highly influenced by freshwater inputs
Type IIA coastal sites moderately influenced not directly affected by freshwater
inputs (Continent influence)
Type IIIW continental coast, coastal sites not influenced/affected by freshwater
inputs (Western Basin)
Type IIIE not influenced by freshwater input (Eastern Basin)
Type Island: coast (Western Basin)
Draft Integrated Monitoring and Assessment Guidance
EO 9 – Contaminants
Link to UNEP/MAP MED POL Monitoring programme
Monitoring and assessment based on contaminants
concentrations and biological effects (biomarkers):
Using data from the UNEP/MAP MED POL database and applying the OSPAR
methodology list of:
background concentrations (BCs) and the background assessment concentrations
(BACs) of trace metals (mercury, cadmium and lead) and organic contaminants
(chlorinated hydrocarbons and PAHs) in sediments and biota
Draft Integrated Monitoring and Assessment Guidance
EO 9 – Contaminants
Quality Assurance and Quality Control of contaminants monitoring
UNEP/MAP MED POL will continue to collaborate with the International Atomic
Energy Agency and the specific Marine Environmental Studies Laboratory (MESL),
based in Monaco.
The MESL produces Certified Reference Materials (for trace elements and organic
compounds in sediment and marine biota) and develops fit-for purpose
Recommended Analytical Methods for the analysis of contaminants in marine
samples. Also, in collaboration with Regional Organisations and national
authorities, MESL organises Proficiency Tests and Training Courses on the analysis
of contaminants of concern.
Also collaboration with intercomparison network of laboratories QUASIMEME