OSPAR Science Agenda Knowledge Gap Portal
Welcome to the OSPAR Science Agenda knowledge gap portal. The page showcases important scientific questions and evidence needs identified by OSPAR to help protect and sustainably manage the North-East Atlantic. Use the filters and search options below to explore knowledge gaps by topic, category, region, and status, or browse visually to discover areas where new research, data, or collaborations are needed. The aim is to make it easy for anyone - scientists, funders, and policy makers to understand the current priorities, access key details, and get involved in helping to close these important gaps for a healthier ocean future.
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Leatherback turtle: Contaminants and movement (via satellite tagging)
ID Number: TBC
Knowledge gap description: Measuring the impact of contaminants on marine turtles, satellite tagging studies would help to increase knowledge on the movements.
Knowledge Gap Category:
4. data coverage
Assessment Category:
Status assessment
Relevant for MSFD Art 8:
D1C2
Implementation Status
OSPAR Region: All Regions
Source of knowledge gap: QSR2023 - Status Assessment 2022 - Leatherback turtle
Loggerhead turtle: Condition and health
ID Number: TBC
Knowledge gap description: Information on condition and health aspects of the species are uncertain.
Topics:
Knowledge Gap Category:
4. data coverage
Assessment Category:
Status assessment
Relevant for MSFD Art 8:
D1C3
Implementation Status
OSPAR Region: All Regions
Source of knowledge gap: QSR2023 - Status Assessment 2022 - Loggerhead turtle
Loggerhead turtle: Post-release mortality
ID Number: TBC
Knowledge gap description: Studies to estimate post-release mortality are required.
Topics:
Knowledge Gap Category:
4. data coverage
Assessment Category:
Status assessment
Relevant for MSFD Art 8:
D1C1
Implementation Status
OSPAR Region: All Regions
Source of knowledge gap: QSR2023 - Status Assessment 2022 - Loggerhead turtle
Loggerhead turtle: Impact of contaminants
ID Number: TBC
Knowledge gap description: Measuring the impact of contaminants on marine turtles,
Knowledge Gap Category:
4. data coverage
Assessment Category:
Status assessment
Relevant for MSFD Art 8:
D1C2
Implementation Status
OSPAR Region: All Regions
Source of knowledge gap: QSR2023 - Status Assessment 2022 - Loggerhead turtle
Loggerhead turtle: satellite studies on movement and distribution
ID Number: TBC
Knowledge gap description: Satellite tagging studies would help to increase knowledge on the movements and distribution of loggerheads to identify habitats, improve abundance estimations and knowledge on seasonal distribution
Topics:
Knowledge Gap Category:
4. data coverage
Assessment Category:
Status assessment
Relevant for MSFD Art 8:
D1C4
Implementation Status
OSPAR Region: All Regions
Source of knowledge gap: QSR2023 - Status Assessment 2022 - Loggerhead turtle
Impact of human pressures on Leatherback turtles
ID Number: TBC
Knowledge gap description: Limited knowledge of the impact of threats.
Topics:
Knowledge Gap Category:
4. data coverage
Assessment Category:
Status assessment
Relevant for MSFD Art 8:
D1C2
Implementation Status
OSPAR Region: All Regions
Source of knowledge gap: QSR2023 - Status Assessment 2022 - Leatherback turtle