State of the Baltic Sea: Resource bank
Welcome to the Baltic Sea material bank!
The awareness-raising materials on the key results of the third HELCOM holistic assessment of the Baltic Sea (HOLAS 3) ensure accessible and engaging insights for everyone, from professionals shaping policies to young learners exploring the wonders of the sea. These materials have been designed to enhance ocean literacy and foster a deeper understanding of the Baltic Sea’s ecosystem, its connection to us humans, challenges and opportunities.
Dive in and explore a wealth of knowledge to support a sustainable future for the Baltic Sea! Developed by the HOLAS to All project, funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Briefs
‘Science in a seashell’ briefs are summaries of HELCOM’s latest research findings on the health of the Baltic Sea for different audiences (scientists, policymakers, the public and children), along with guidance on what individuals can do to help protect the Baltic Sea.

Educational package
A 45-minute lesson plan on ‘Exploring the Baltic Sea Ecosystem’. Includes a teacher’s guide and a PowerPoint presentation.

Videos
‘State of the Baltic Sea’ summarises the key results of the HELCOM third holistic assessment of the Baltic Sea.
Ten short #FunFacts videos to introduce you to the wonderful world of the Baltic Sea.

Game
Baltic Rescue – Match & Track is an engaging tile-matching puzzle game designed to raise awareness of the connection between human activities, environmental pressures and the health of the Baltic Sea. Suitable for all ages, the game can be played on desktop or mobile devices.

