1. CFP MSFD Fisheries and state descriptors
Mark Dickey-Collas ICES
Fisheries and state descriptors
CFP
MSFD

2. State descriptors

3. Population condition D1.3 Habitat condition (pelagic) D1.6
Determinig what state we want...
Population condition D1.3
Habitat condition (pelagic) D1.6
Fish population structure D3.3
Normal foodwebs D4

4. Knowing the levers to pull

5. Trade off – knowledge of state and action
Iterate, monitor, adapt
Trade off – knowledge of state and action
take action
check pressures
review knowledge
Ecosystem State Elements
take action
check pressures
review knowledge

6. Considering state elements
What should we do to define GES when pressure state relationships are less clear?
How does society choose to aim for a preferred ecosystem state?
Can we afford to wait for better science to inform our decisions?