Baltic Marine Environment
Protection Commission

 

Baltic Marine Environment
Protection Commission

    EG Benthic

    ​Expert Group on Benthic Habitats and Biotopes

    The HELCOM Expert Group on Benthic Habitats and Biotopes (EG Benthic) provides expert input towards HELCOM work related to benthic communities, habitats and biotopes.

    It supports the coordination of Baltic Sea regional efforts on benthic matters, notably on the implementation of related Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP) and subsequent commitments. 

    EG Benthic particularly focuses on:

    • Natural marine and coastal landscapes
    • Thriving and balanced communities of plants and animals 
    • Attaining viable populations of species
    • Restoring and maintaining sea floor integrity at a level that safeguards ecosystem functions
    • Habitats – including associated species – showing a distribution, abundance and quality in line with prevailing physiographic, geographic and climatic conditions

    Documents

    EN BENTHIC Terms of ReferenceDownload
    Workplan of EG BENTHIC 2022-2024Download

    Contacts

    Mock Employee
    Antonia Nyström Sandman

    Chair of EG Benthic
    AquaBiota Water Research, Sweden
    antonia.sandman@aquabiota.se

    Mock Employee
    Lena Avellan

    Professional Secretary
    HELCOM Secretariat
    lena.avellan@helcom.fi

    Mock Employee
    Florent Nicolas

    Associate Professional Secretary
    HELCOM Secretariat
    florent.nicolas@helcom.fi