Applying a subregional coherent and coordinated approach to the monitoring and assessment of marine biodiversity in Macaronesia for the second cycle of the MSFD
Informations
- Funding country
Portugal- Acronym
- MISTIC SEAS II
- Start date
- 3/15/2017
- End date
- 3/28/2019
- Budget
- 1,374,525 EUR
Fundings
| Name | Role | Start | End | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Comission's Horizon Europe Programme - DG Environment | Grant | - | - | 1,374,525 EUR |
Abstract
The MISTIC SEAS 2 project “Applying a subregional coherent and coordinated approach to the monitoring and assessment of marine biodiversity in Macaronesia for the second cycle of the MSFD” is the continuation of the MISTIC SEAS project. In the first part of the project, work was carried out on developing a methodology for monitoring the biodiversity descriptor in the sub-region of Macaronesia, focusing on the populations of three functional groups of species common to the archipelagos of the sub-region (Azores, Madeira and Canary Islands). MISTIC SEAS 2 is taking place within the framework of the second cycle of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. It has the objective of implementing the methodologies designed in the first part of the project and coordinating the development of these methodologies through the undertaking of joint monitoring programmes. These programmes will provide the data necessary to determine the environmental status of the waters, marine mammals, turtles and seabirds in Macaronesia.