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BB16 - Changes in average trophic level of marine predators (FW4)
| Field | Description | Validated Entry |
|---|---|---|
| [Table title] | Name of monitoring programme | Changes in average trophic level of marine predators (FW4) |
| [ProgrammeDescription] | Description of the monitoring programme | For the calculation of the indicator FW4, the Mean trophic level (MTL), two types of data are needed: (1) biomass data per species for fish and invertebrates from surveys and landings, and (2) data on the trophic level of each species. Surveys: Annual biomass data per species comes from the International Bottom Trawl Surveys (IBTS), DEMERSALES and EVHOE, carried out by Spain (1992–2015) and France (1997–2015) respectively. The DEMERSALES and EVHOE surveys are standardized bottom trawl surveys, which are part of the Data Collection Framework of the Common Fisheries Policy (EC regulation No. 665/2008). Landings: Annual biomass per species, from the official landings dataset were used for the analyses in subdivisions VIIIa and VIIIb for the northern Bay of Biscay, and subdivisions VIIIc of the southern Bay of Biscay. These data can be downloaded from the ICES website (ICES Historical catch statistics 1950–2010 and Official catch statistics 2006–2014). Trophic level data: Some preliminary work was made for the IA2017, where France and Spain collated regional TL values per species. The regional TL values estimated from stomach content analyses were based on the IEO’s database corresponding to DEMERSALES surveys in the Spanish part of the Bay of Biscay, for the period 1990–2013. The remaining TL values, estimated from stomach content analysis, stable isotope analysis or models, were collected from the published literature for regions and surrounding regions. TL database needs to be updated to improve data reliability as well as the uncertainty around them. |
| [OtherPoliciesConventions] | Monitoring for other Union legislation or international agreements that contributes to the programme. | OSP-CEMP |
| [Contracting Parties monitoring] | Which other countries are involved in practical implementation of this monitoring programme, and what is the degree of cooperation. | Coordinated data collection (delivered separately by each country) BE, ES, DE, DK, FR, IE, NO, SE, UK |
| [Contracting Parties supplying data] | FR, ES | |
| [Contracting Parties with an "opt out"] | ||
| [Temporal scope] | Start (and end) date of the programme. | 1989-9999 |
| [Spatial scope] | Spatial coverage of the programme according to the jurisdictional zones of marine waters. | Continental shelf (beyond EEZ) |
| [Aggregation of Data] | At which scale can the data from the sub-programme be aggregated for environmental assessments? | Other (determined by monitoring program and catch statistics) |
| [MarineReportingUnit] | Area(s) where the programme takes place. | marineSubregion marineSubdivision |
[Monitoring Purpose] | Purpose of the programme aimed at collecting data and information. | Environmental state and impacts |
| [MonitoringType] | Type of monitoring (in-situ, remote sensing, etc.). | In-situ sampling offshore |
| [Indicator Metric] | Feature(s) monitored (ecosystem components, pressures, activities). | EcosysElemAll TrophicGuildsPredSApexPel TrophicGuildsPredSApexDem TrophicGuildsPredApex |
| [Elements] | Element(s) monitored (e.g. species, habitats, contaminants). | Apex predators Sub-apex demersal predators Sub-apex pelagic predators |
| [Element Monitored] | Biological feature: Fish and invertebrates | |
| [Parameter Measured] | Parameter(s) monitored. | ABU BIOM |
| [Monitoring Guidelines/Monitoring Method in place] | Guidelines/protocols describing the method for monitoring. | OTH |
| [MonitoringMethodOther] | Guidelines/protocols describing the method for monitoring. | Guidelines relating to the groundfish and beam trawl surveys are available here: Guidelines and information relating to the landings data are available here: |
| [Quality Assurance Procedures in Place] | In addition to a specified method, is there any additional Quality Assurance used? | ICES Data TypeGuide; National and other |
| [Quality Control] | What type of Quality Control is used? | Real&DelayedValidation - DATRAS - MSFDquality assured groundfish survey monitoring and assessment data products Other QC - Scientific publications and worldwide database - Institutional data control |
| [Data submission Frequency (and deadline)] | Frequency of the monitoring | Yearly |
| [Applicable MSFD GES Criteria] | Indicator(s) to which the programme contributes. | D4C2 D4C3 |
| [Data Depository] | Link to where monitoring data can be accessed (Art. 19(3) | https://www.ices.dk/marine-data/data-portals/Pages/DATRAS.aspx |
| [Data Custodian] | ICES | |
| [Assessment Guidelines] | ||
| [Assessment tools available] | ||
| [Nature of data] | Processed |