Indicators

HELCOM uses core indicators with quantitative threshold values to evaluate progress towards the goal of achieving good environmental status in the Baltic Sea. Core ​indicator evaluations are regularly updated and published as core indicator reports.

Indicators

Indicator Type All StatusPressure

Baltic Sea Action Plan Objective All Concentrations of nutrients close to natural levelsClear waterNatural level of algal bloomsNatural distribution and occurrence of plants and animalsNatural oxygen levelsNatural marine and coastal landscapesThriving and balanced communities of plants and animalsViable populations of speciesConcentrations of hazardous substances close to natural levelsAll fish are safe to eatHealthy wildlifeRadioactivity at the pre-Chernobyl levelEnforcement of international regulations – no illegal dischargesSafe maritime traffic without accidental pollutionEfficient emergency and response capabilitiesMinimum sewage pollution from shipsNo introductions of alien species from shipsMinimum air pollution from shipsZero discharges from offshore platformsMinimum threats from offshore installations

MSFD Descriptor All D1 – BiodiversityD2 – Non-indigenous speciesD3 – Commercial fish and shellfishD4 – Food websD5 – EutrophicationD6 – Sea-floor integrityD7 – Hydrographical conditionsD8 – ContaminantsD9 – Contaminants in seafoodD10 – Marine litterD11 – Energy including underwater noise

MSFD Criteria All D1C1D1C2D1C3D1C4D1C6D2C1D4C1D4C2D4C3D5C1D5C2D5C3D5C4D5C5D5C8D8C1D8C2D8C3

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