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HELCOM inspires regional discussions on maritime spatial planning data

New approaches for sharing and creating data on maritime spatial planning () have been discussed by the representatives of organizations… Read More »

Agricultural cooperation becomes easier between Russian and English speakers

​Less unnecessary ambiguity in international cooperation regarding agriculture, livestock and manure management is now possible, thanks to the newly published… Read More »

Ready to ensure coherent implementation of maritime spatial planning in the Baltic

​Future implementation of the European Union (EU) Directive on Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) in the Baltic Sea region as well… Read More »

Clean up of spills in the Baltic Sea practiced in international exercise

​Sixteen oil response vessels from seven Baltic Sea coastal countries and institutions participated in HELCOM’s international response exercise ‘ 2014’ yesterday… Read More »

Prevention of oil disasters rehearsed next week

​HELCOM’s international response exercise ‘Balex Delta’ will be held on 10-12 June in Latvian territorial waters. Ten oil response vessels from… Read More »

How to get rid of litter in Baltic shores and waters

​The first HELCOM marine litter workshop begins today by discussing on the best way forward to develop Regional Action Plan… Read More »

Recovery of Baltic wild salmon population planned for Russian river

Sustaining the wild salmon population in Luga River, North-West Russia – having a significant impact in preventing the decline of… Read More »

HELCOM and cruising industry launch joint survey on sewage delivery in the Baltic

​ and (CLIA) have launched a joint information gathering on sewage delivery in the Baltic Sea Region in advance of… Read More »

Radioactivity in the Baltic Sea unbrokenly monitored for three decades

​Monitoring of radioactive substances in the Baltic Sea is one of the longest-lived, continuous activities of HELCOM, mainly thanks to… Read More »

Seeking further solutions for less nutrient inputs to the Baltic Sea

​Better sewage sludge handling, which would improve phosphorus recycling and reduce its losses to the Baltic marine environment, as well… Read More »