EG Fish-M
Expert Group on migratory fish species
The purpose of HELCOM EG Fish-M is to facilitate and further develop the coordination of regional work on migratory fish species, towards the goal of a healthy and resilient Baltic Sea ecosystem in line with the
goals and relevant actions of the Baltic Sea Action Plan (as updated in 2021).
Furthermore, the group functions as a platform to exchange information and experience in best
practices for restoration activities and other measures related to migratory fish species.
The Expert Group mainly focuses on salmon, sea trout and eel, and other species as relevant (e.g.
Baltic whitefish, sturgeon, river lamprey, smelt, sticklebacks, twaite shad, etc), taking note that
sturgeon is specifically covered by the Expert Group on Sturgeon Remediation (EG Stur).
The Expert Group secures sufficient technical expertise within the HELCOM framework and ensures
that information is available to support national and regional decision making and implementation
processes, for the purpose of ecosystem-based management of migratory fish species in the Baltic Sea
region.
The primary focus of the Expert Group is on nature conservation and habitat restoration measures
and actions in freshwater as well as marine and biologically relevant areas for migratory fish species
of the Baltic Sea area, while recognizing the exclusive competence on fisheries regulation under the
European Union.
The Terms of Reference for the Expert Group were revised and approved by HELCOM Fish Working Group via correspondence in December 2024.
Documents
Contacts
Lena Avellan
Professional Secretary
HELCOM Secretariat
lena.avellan@helcom.fi
Petra Kääriä
Associate Professional Secretary
HELCOM Secretariat
petra.kaaria@helcom.fi
