Development and monitoring of conservation objectives for marine Natura 2000 sites MEOLA Bruno MedPAN bruno.meola@medpan.org SOURBES Laurent NMP Zakynthos lsourbes@nmp-zak.org DUPUY DE LA GRANDRIVE Renaud Ville d Agde renaud.dupuy@ville-agde.fr
Marine Natura 2000 network overview
Marine Natura 2000 network overview 47% Not reported 53% with a management body 33% Not reported 35% No management plan 23% Management plan 9% In preparation At regional scale, little is actually known on the management of marine Natura 2000 sites Data extracted from the Natura 2000 database (European Environment Agency, end 2016 release)
Adaptive management framework Evaluate management effectiveness Monitor Evaluate and learn Context Do Plan Set objectives Develop management actions Implement management actions
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
The case of Zakynthos Zakynthos Marine National Park Marine area: 89 km² Terrestrial area: 14.2 km² Peripheral area: 31 km² SPA & SAC GR2210001 Dytikes Kai Voreioanatolikes Aktes Zakynthou Marine area: 170.9 km² Terrestrial area: 43.0 km² SAC GR2210002 Kolpos Lagana Zakynthou (Akr. Geraki - Keri) Kai Nisides Marathonisi Kai Pelouzo Marine area: 61.8 km² Terrestrial area: 7.7 km²
The case of Zakynthos High ecological value High anthropogenic pressures Photos: NMP Zakynthos, P. Dendrinos & M. Mabari
The case of Zakynthos National Monitoring Project (2014) SAC GR2210002 1110 Sandbanks slightly covered by sea water all the time 1120 Posidonia beds (Posidonia oceanica) 1170 Reefs 8330 Submerged or partially submerged sea caves
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 Photo: Yiannis Giatras Important habitat for marine turtles
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
The case of Zakynthos 8330 - Submerged or partially submerged sea caves Assessment: Excellent representation Moderate ecological status Photo: m@rtym@n 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)
The case of Zakynthos The conservation of these habitats is integrated into the general management strategy of the Marine National Park Photo: m@rtym@n Photo: Yiannis Giatras Photo: revealer
The case of Zakynthos Photo: NMP Zakynthos Wardening
The case of Zakynthos Photo: NMP Zakynthos Photo: M. Mabari Awareness-raising
The case of Zakynthos Photo: Archelon From Schofield et al., 2013. Photo: NMP Zakynthos Scientific monitoring
The case of Zakynthos Stakeholder involvement
The case of Zakynthos Photo: NMP Zakynthos Photo: Archelon Habitat protection and management
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
The case of Cap d Agde Birds Directive Water Framework Directive Habitats Directive Marine Strategy Framework Directive Local policies
The case of Cap d Agde 1120 Posidonia beds (Posidonia oceanica) 1170 Reefs 1110 Sandbanks slightly covered by sea water all the time 8330 Submerged or partially submerged sea caves Map extracted from the draft management plan (2017-2021) Identification and prioritisation of ecological issues
The case of Cap d Agde Curb anthropic impacts on natural heritage Communicate and raise awareness Continuity and integrated management of activities Control influencing factors Study the impact of management measures and actions
The case of Cap d Agde Anthropogenic factors Scuba-diving Boating Professional fishing Recreational fishing Spearfishing Water sports Snorkeling Noise Photo: M. Foulquié Photo: R. Dupuy de la Grandrive
The case of Cap d Agde Environmental factors Water temperature Hydrology (erosion) Water quality Sediment quality Photo extracted from the draft management plan
The case of Cap d Agde Environmental factors Posidonia beds Soft substrate Reefs Connectivity Heritage species Invasive and alien species Photo: M. Foulquié
The case of Cap d Agde Zoning plan review
The case of Cap d Agde Photo: M. Foulquié Installation of ecological moorings
The case of Cap d Agde Promotion and distribution of sea anchors
The case of Cap d Agde Photo extracted from the draft management plan (2017 2021) Photo: S. Blouet Artificial reefs
The case of Cap d Agde Photo: M. Foulquié Removal of ghost nets
The case of Cap d Agde Contrat Convention Convention/ agreement
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
Thank you! For further information: MEOLA Bruno MedPAN bruno.meola@medpan.org SOURBES Laurent NMP Zakynthos lsourbes@nmp-zak.org DUPUY DE LA GRANDRIVE Renaud Ville d Agde renaud.dupuy@ville-agde.fr