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HEAT+ Eutrophication Assessment Tool

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Created 02 Aug 2019 Published 14 Jan 2020 Last modified 22 Jan 2021
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HEAT+ classification: The HELCOM Eutrophication Assessment Tool (Developed for the pan-European assessment)

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HEAT+ Eutrophication in European Seas (GIS files)

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Relation:
Parent data set:  CHASE+ Contaminants Assessment
Derived data set:  MESH+ Marine EcoSystem Health assessment tool
Derived data set:  BEAT+ Integrated classification of biodiversity condition in Europe’s seas
information.png Geographic accuracy:
Grid data cells: 100 x 100 km in offshore areas (more than 20 km from coastline) 20 x 20 km in coastal waters (20 or minor than 20 km from coastline)
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Results of classification of Eutrophication Status using the HEAT+ tool. Eutrophication status is evaluated in five classes:

  • NPAhigh and NPAgood are recognised as ‘non-problem areas’ 
  • PAmoderate, PApoor and PAbad are recognised as ‘problem areas’

The results are shown for 3 aspects of eutrophication:

  • C1) Nutrient Concentrations
  • C2) Direct Effects
  • C3) Indirect Effects 

All results are summed up here:

  • HEAT+) the overall Eutrophication status
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Dimensionless - 5 status classes

information.png Coordinate reference system:
EPSG:3035
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Data provide by ETC / ICM - NIVA-Denmark

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European Environment Agency (EEA)
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NIVA Denmark

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Derived dataset

Data MESH+ Marine EcoSystem Health assessment tool The MESH+ tool builds on the EEA assessment tools developed and applied in the context of assessing the degree of contamination (CHASE+), eutrophication (HEAT+) and biodiversity (BEAT+) in Europe's seas (EEA, 2018a, 2019c; Vaughan et al., 2019). MESH+ makes use of the same data sets and threshold values used in these assessments but recombines these in a new framework that addresses 'ecosystem condition'.
Data BEAT+ Integrated classification of biodiversity condition in Europe’s seas The BEAT+ tool builds on the EEA assessment tools developed and applied in the context of assessing the degree of contamination (CHASE+), eutrophication (HEAT+) and biodiversity (BEAT+) in Europe's seas. BEAT+ makes use of the same data sets and threshold values used in these assessments but recombines these in a new framework that addresses 'biodiversity condition'.

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Figure Mapping of eutrophication 'problem'- and 'non-problem' areas in European seas The map shows the results of classification of Eutrophication Status using the HEAT+ tool. Eutrophication status is classified as ‘non-problem areas’ or ‘problem areas’.
Figure HEAT+ classifications of 'eutrophication status' in the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea Results of classification of Eutrophication Status using the HEAT+ tool. Eutrophication status is evaluated in five classes, where NPAhigh and NPAgood are recognised as ‘non-problem areas’ and PAmoderate, PApoor and PAbad are recognised as ‘problem areas’.
Figure HEAT+ based classifications of 'direct effects' of eutrophication Results of classification of Eutrophication Status using the HEAT+ tool. Eutrophication status is evaluated in five classes, where NPAhigh and NPAgood are recognised as ‘non-problem areas’ and PAmoderate, PApoor and PAbad are recognised as ‘problem areas’.
Figure HEAT+ classifications of 'eutrophication status' in the North Sea and the Celtic Seas Results of classification of Eutrophication Status using the HEAT+ tool. Eutrophication status is evaluated in five classes, where NPAhigh and NPAgood are recognised as ‘non-problem areas’ and PAmoderate, PApoor and PAbad are recognised as ‘problem areas’.
Figure HEAT+ classifications of 'eutrophication' status in the Baltic Sea Results of classification of Eutrophication Status using the HEAT+ tool. Eutrophication status is evaluated in five classes, where NPAhigh and NPAgood are recognised as ‘non-problem areas’ and PAmoderate, PApoor and PAbad are recognised as ‘problem areas’.
Figure HEAT+ classifications of 'eutrophication status' in the Western Mediterranean Sea, Bay of Biscay and the Iberian Coast Results of classification of Eutrophication Status using the HEAT+ tool. Eutrophication status is evaluated in five classes, where NPAhigh and NPAgood are recognised as ‘non-problem areas’ and PAmoderate, PApoor and PAbad are recognised as ‘problem areas’.
Figure HEAT+ based classification of 'nutrient concentration levels' Results of classification of Eutrophication Status using the HEAT+ tool. Eutrophication status is evaluated in five classes, where NPAhigh and NPAgood are recognised as ‘non-problem areas’ and PAmoderate, PApoor and PAbad are recognised as ‘problem areas’.
Figure HEAT+ classifications of 'eutrophication status' in the Cental- and the Eastern Mediterranean Seas Results of classification of Eutrophication Status using the HEAT+ tool. Eutrophication status is evaluated in five classes, where NPAhigh and NPAgood are recognised as ‘non-problem areas’ and PAmoderate, PApoor and PAbad are recognised as ‘problem areas’.
Figure HEAT+ based classifications of 'indirect effects' of eutrophication Results of classification of Eutrophication Status using the HEAT+ tool. Eutrophication status is evaluated in five classes, where NPAhigh and NPAgood are recognised as ‘non-problem areas’ and PAmoderate, PApoor and PAbad are recognised as ‘problem areas’.
Figure HEAT+ classifications of 'eutrophication status' in the Black Sea Results of classification of Eutrophication Status using the HEAT+ tool. Eutrophication status is evaluated in five classes, where NPAhigh and NPAgood are recognised as ‘non-problem areas’ and PAmoderate, PApoor and PAbad are recognised as ‘problem areas’.
Figure Integrated HEAT+ based classifications of 'eutrophication status' Results of classification of Eutrophication Status using the HEAT+ tool. Eutrophication status is evaluated in five classes, where NPAhigh and NPAgood are recognised as ‘non-problem areas’ and PAmoderate, PApoor and PAbad are recognised as ‘problem areas’.

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