dc.contributor.author | French, Megan Anne | |
dc.contributor.author | Lipizer, Marina | |
dc.coverage.spatial | European Seas | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-20T17:41:48Z | |
dc.date.available | 2023-11-20T17:41:48Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2023 | |
dc.identifier.citation | French, M.A. and Lipizer, M .(2023) Improving data reliability to support marine pollution assessment according to MSFD Descriptor
8 in the European Seas: the contribution of EMODnet Chemistry. Frontiers in Marine Science, 10:1275097, 15pp. DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2023.1275097 | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.oceanbestpractices.org/handle/11329/2396 | |
dc.description.abstract | Introduction: According to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD,
2008/56/EC), member states of the European Union (EU) had to develop a
common approach in environmental monitoring and assessment. Regarding
marine pollution assessments, large heterogeneities remain regarding sampling
protocols, analytical methods, and quality assurance (QA) and quality control
(QC) procedures. Further, data availability for Descriptor 8 (contaminants) was
very fragmented in the first cycle of the MSFD. As one of the major EU spatial data
infrastructures for providing access to marine data, EMODnet Chemistry has
endeavoured to overcome data fragmentation and increase data ‘FAIRness’
(findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable).
Methods: Aiming to improve the reliability of marine contaminant data for
assessment purposes under the MSFD, detailed QA/QC information was
collected using a questionnaire based on the requirements of the European
Environment Agency, International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, United
Nations Environment Program–Mediterranean Action Plan, and NORMAN
Network. The questionnaire was distributed to institutions in 26 countries
participating in EMODnet Chemistry.
Results: Information was received from 18 countries on ~90% of the substances
included in EU legislation on priority substances. The results indicate an overall
good level of laboratory proficiency; however, heterogeneities were observed in
sampling protocols (especially for biota) and analytical methods (e.g. for metals),
suggesting the potential for increased harmonisation. While laboratory
proficiency and equipment depend on institutional resources that may differ
among countries, it is fundamental to share detailed QA/QC information
associated with data to improve data reliability and re-usability, and to support
marine pollution assessment. Discussion: Enriching data with required metadata and detailed QA/QC is part of
the data curation process, which is still an overlooked aspect of the overall
scientific research process and is crucial to support a reliable assessment of
marine pollution, and ultimately better management of the marine environment. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.rights | Attribution 4.0 International | * |
dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | * |
dc.subject.other | Marine pollution | en_US |
dc.subject.other | Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) | en_US |
dc.subject.other | Regional Seas Convention | en_US |
dc.title | Improving data reliability to support marine pollution assessment according to MSFD Descriptor 8 in the European Seas: the contribution of EMODnet Chemistry, | en_US |
dc.type | Journal Contribution | en_US |
dc.description.refereed | Refereed | en_US |
dc.format.pagerange | 15pp. | en_US |
dc.identifier.doi | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2023.1275097 | |
dc.subject.parameterDiscipline | Chemical oceanography | en_US |
dc.subject.dmProcesses | Data archival/stewardship/curation | en_US |
dc.subject.dmProcesses | Data aggregation | en_US |
dc.subject.dmProcesses | Data quality control | en_US |
dc.subject.dmProcesses | Metadata management | en_US |
dc.bibliographicCitation.title | Frontiers in Marine Science | en_US |
dc.bibliographicCitation.volume | 10 | en_US |
dc.bibliographicCitation.issue | 1275097. | en_US |
dc.description.sdg | 14.a | en_US |
dc.description.maturitylevel | Pilot or Demonstrated | en_US |
dc.description.methodologyType | Method | en_US |
dc.description.methodologyType | Reports with methodological relevance | en_US |
obps.contact.contactname | Megan Anne French | |
obps.contact.contactname | mfrench@ogs.it | |
obps.resourceurl.publisher | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1275097/full | |