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Maritime spatial planning (MSP) has been a key asset for the Baltic Sea countries in making effective use of the limited yet busy sea area from surface to seafloor. The surrounding countries are so...

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Welcome address by Rüdiger Strempel, Executive Secretary of HELCOM, at Joint Stakeholder Workshop 'Odesa Climate Lab Public Laboratory', Odesa, 17 April 2026.

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Proper marking promotes responsible fishing and helps reduce gear loss. More more information, go to: helcom.fi/gear-marking

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Proper marking promotes responsible fishing and helps reduce gear loss. More more information, go to: helcom.fi/gear-marking

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Proper marking promotes responsible fishing and helps reduce gear loss. More more information, go to: helcom.fi/gear-marking

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Proper marking promotes responsible fishing and helps reduce gear loss. More more information, go to: helcom.fi/gear-marking

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20 January 2026, 09:00-12:30 CET Recreational fishing is a popular activity across the Baltic Sea countries, bringing positive health, social and economic benefits to coastal communities. Although...

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Baltic Rescue – Match & Track A fun puzzle game where you use logic to save the Baltic Sea! Baltic Rescue – Match & Track is an environmental puzzle game where you use your logic to help sav

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"How to prioritise international marine protection in the Baltic Sea?" Video address by Rüdiger Strempel, Executive Secretary of HELCOM, for the Baltic Coast Dialogue final conference "Sea of Oppo...

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