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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 indicatorsTo 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 – BiodiversityBiological 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 speciesNon-indigenous species introduced by human activities are at levels that do not adversely alter the ecosystem
EO 3 - Harvest of commercially exploited fish and shellfishPopulations 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 WebsAlterations 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 – EutrophicationHuman-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 integritySea-floor integrity is maintained, especially in priority benthic habitats
EO 7 HydrographyAlteration 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 landscapesThe natural dynamics of coastal areas are maintained and coastal ecosystems and landscapes are preserved
EO 9 – PollutionContaminants cause no significant impact on coastal and marine ecosystems and human health
EO 10 – Marine LitterMarine and coastal litter do not adversely affect coastal and marine environment
EO 11 – Underwater NoiseEnergy including underwater noise
14-15 September 2015
5th Meeting of the Ecosystem Approach Coordination GroupRome (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 GroupRome (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 inputsType 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
