Response

2012 MSFD Initial Assessment

2018 MSFD Assessment

1.2 Was a BSHM available…in 2012?

1.4 Did you use a BSHM map to inform your 2012 MSFD reporting on Initial Assessments?

2.2 Will a BSHM be available…?

2.4 Is it likely that a BSHM will be used to assess benthic habitats indicators as part of the 2018 MSFD Article?

1) BSHM available

9

9

18

14

a) from international project (s)

4

4

9

8

b) from national project (s)

3

3

3

1

c) from national and international projects

1

1

2

1

d) from unsure origin

1

1

4

4

2) No BSHM available

7

N/A

0

N/A

3) Unsure of BSHM availability

1

N/A

1

N/A

4) No response

6

N/A

4

N/A