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Sept. 2017
Development and monitoring of conservation objectives for marine Natura 2000 sites
MEOLA
Bruno
MedPAN
SOURBES
Laurent
NMP Zakynthos
DUPUY DE LA GRANDRIVE
Renaud
Ville d’Agde
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Sept. 2017
Marine Natura 2000 network overview
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Marine Natura 2000 network overview
Data extracted from the Natura 2000 database (European Environment Agency, end 2016 release)
At regional scale, little is actually known on the
management of marine Natura 2000 sites
47% Not reported
53% with a management
body
33% Not reported
23% Management
plan
9% In preparation
35% No management plan
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Adaptive management framework
Plan
Do
Evaluateand
learn
Context
Set objectives
Develop
management
actions
Implement
management
actions
Monitor
Evaluate
management
effectiveness
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The case of Zakynthos
Zakynthos Marine National Park
• Marine area: 89 km²
• Terrestrial area: 14.2 km²
• Peripheral area: 31 km²
Created in 1999
Managed by the Management
Agency of the National Marine
Park of Zakynthos
Main objective: to protect and manage
one of the most important loggerhead
turtle (Caretta caretta) nesting areas in
the Mediterranean Sea while
maintaining and developing economic
activities
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The case of Zakynthos
Zakynthos Marine National Park
• Marine area: 89 km²
• Terrestrial area: 14.2 km²
• Peripheral area: 31 km²
SAC GR2210002
Kolpos Lagana Zakynthou (Akr. Geraki - Keri)
Kai Nisides Marathonisi Kai Pelouzo
Marine area: 61.8 km²
Terrestrial area: 7.7 km²
SPA & SAC GR2210001
Dytikes Kai Voreioanatolikes Aktes Zakynthou
Marine area: 170.9 km²
Terrestrial area: 43.0 km²
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The case of Zakynthos
Photos: NMP Zakynthos, P. Dendrinos & M. Mabari
High ecological value
High anthropogenic pressures
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The case of Zakynthos
1110 Sandbanks slightly covered by sea water all the time
1120 Posidonia beds (Posidonia oceanica)
1170 Reefs
8330 Submerged or partially submerged sea caves
SAC GR2210002
National Monitoring
Project (2014)
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The case of Zakynthos
1110 - Sandbanks slightly covered by sea water
Assessment:
• Excellent representation
• Excellent conservation
• Great homogeneity, relatively small benthic biodiversity
Main pressures:
• Human activities (tourism), particularly during the
summer period
Important habitat for marine turtlesPhoto: Yiannis Giatras
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The case of Zakynthos
1170 - Reefs
Assessment:
• Excellent representation
• Excellent conservation
Main pressures:
• Overgrazing by non-indigenous species (Siganus
luridus)
• Development of mucilaginous aggregates
Photo: revealer
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The case of Zakynthos
8330 - Submerged or partially submerged sea
caves
Assessment:
• Excellent representation
• Moderate ecological status
Main pressures:
• High number of visitors (Scuba divers and
recreational or touristic boats) Mechanical
damages, air bubbles
• Presence of some non-indigenous species (Siganus
luridus and Percnon gibbesi)Photo: m@rtym@n
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Photo: revealerPhoto: Yiannis Giatras
The case of Zakynthos
Photo: m@rtym@n
The conservation of these habitats is integrated into the general
management strategy of the Marine National Park
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The case of Zakynthos
Wardening
Photo: NMP Zakynthos
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The case of Zakynthos
Photo: NMP Zakynthos
Awareness-raising
Photo: M. Mabari
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The case of Zakynthos
Photo: Archelon
Scientific monitoring
Photo: NMP ZakynthosFrom Schofield et al., 2013.
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The case of Zakynthos
Stakeholder involvement
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The case of Zakynthos
Photo: Archelon
Habitat protection and management
Photo: NMP Zakynthos
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The case of Cap d’Agde
SCI FR9101414
Posidonies du Cap d’Agde
Area: 61.5 km²
Managed by:
• ADENA (NGO) from 2008 to
2013
• City of Agde since 2013
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The case of Cap d’Agde
Birds
Directive
Water
Framework
Directive
Marine
Strategy
Framework
Directive
Local
policies
Habitats
Directive
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The case of Cap d’Agde1120 Posidonia beds
(Posidonia oceanica)
1170 Reefs
1110 Sandbanks slightly
covered by sea water all the time
8330 Submerged or partially
submerged sea caves
Identification and prioritisation of ecological issues
Map extracted from the draft management plan (2017-2021)
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The case of Cap d’Agde
Curb anthropic
impacts on natural
heritage
Continuity and
integrated
management of
activities
Control influencing
factors
Communicate and
raise awareness
Study the impact of
management
measures and
actions
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Anthropogenic
factors
• Scuba-diving
• Boating
• Professional fishing
• Recreational fishing
• Spearfishing
• Water sports
• Snorkeling
• Noise
The case of Cap d’Agde
Photo: M. Foulquié
Photo: R. Dupuy de la Grandrive
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The case of Cap d’Agde
Environmental
factors
• Water temperature
• Hydrology (erosion)
• Water quality
• Sediment quality
Photo extracted from the draft management plan
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The case of Cap d’Agde
Environmental
factors
• Posidonia beds
• Soft substrate
• Reefs
• Connectivity
• Heritage species
• Invasive and alien
species
Photo: M. Foulquié
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The case of Cap d’Agde
Zoning plan review
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The case of Cap d’Agde
Installation of ecological moorings
Photo: M. Foulquié
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The case of Cap d’Agde
Promotion and distribution of sea anchors
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The case of Cap d’Agde
Artificial reefs
Photo extracted from the draft management plan (2017–2021) Photo: S. Blouet
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The case of Cap d’Agde
Removal of ghost nets
Photo: M. Foulquié
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The case of Cap d’Agde
Convention/ agreement
Convention
Contrat
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Conclusion
• Integration of the various policies
• Good knowledge of the site
• Prioritisation of issues
• Involvement of stakeholders
• Definition of clear objectives
• Definition of clear indicators to monitor the
progress towards objectives
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Thank you!
For further information:
MEOLA
Bruno
MedPAN
SOURBES
Laurent
NMP Zakynthos
DUPUY DE LA GRANDRIVE
Renaud
Ville d’Agde
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