Monitoring guidance for underwater noise in European seas : a guidance document within the common implementation strategy for the Marine Strategy Framework Directive; Part III: Background information and annexes

This document has been prepared by the Technical Subgroup on Underwater Noise and other forms of Energy (TSG Noise), established in 2010 by the Marine Directors, i.e. the representatives of directorates or units in European Union Member States, Acceding Countries, Candidate Countries and EFTA Member States dealing with or responsible for marine issues. In December 2011, the Marine Directors requested the TSG Noise to provide monitoring guidance that could be used by Member States in establishing monitoring schemes to meet the needs of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive indicators for underwater noise in their marine waters. This document presents background information and annexes, is not part of the guidance, but is added for additional information, examples and references that support the implementation of the practical guidance to commence the monitoring required for underwater noise.