Given the likely variation in what might be reported as a ‘sample’, further details should be expressed under Q9i. *If sampling is not to be undertaken every year (once or more frequently within the year) then explain in Q9i the length of time covered by the value given (e.g. YY samples over the 6-year reporting cycle). 9h Temporal What is the temporal frequency of the Select one from List: resolution sub-programme? Monitoring frequency (periodicity) of sampling Where the information for Questions Free text or URL web link or Risk is most likely linked to pressures (and hence ultimately to risk of 9i varies within the sub-programme section in paper report not achieving GES). If the reporting scale (MarineUnitID)) is large, (e.g. spatially or temporarily), provide then there may be smaller areas (such as HELCOM sub-basins, WFD details. This could include, for example: water bodies, etc) where sampling is more intense than other areas subject to lower risk from pressures. variation in relation to risk across the area (e.g. coastal/offshore, pressure-related) Variation due to differing management regimes (e.g. MPAs or other management zones)
Given the likely variation in what might be reported as a ‘sample’, further details should be expressed under Q9i. *If sampling is not to be undertaken every year (once or more frequently within the year) then explain in Q9i the length of time covered by the value given (e.g. YY samples over the 6-year reporting cycle). 9h Temporal resolution (periodicity) of sampling What is the temporal frequency of the sub-programme? Select one from List: Monitoring frequency 9i Where the information for Questions varies within the sub-programme (e.g. spatially or temporarily), provide details. This could include, for example: variation in relation to risk across the area (e.g. coastal/offshore, pressure-related) Variation due to differing management regimes (e.g. MPAs or other management zones) Free text or URL web link or section in paper report Risk is most likely linked to pressures (and hence ultimately to risk of not achieving GES). If the reporting scale (MarineUnitID)) is large, then there may be smaller areas (such as HELCOM sub-basins, WFD water bodies, etc) where sampling is more intense than other areas subject to lower risk from pressures.
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