Layman's report
In this publication we are presenting a summary of the project activities and the main results in four languages: English, Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian.
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BOOK - See the Baltic Sea. Unique assets we share.In frame of the LIFE–Nature project “Marine Protected Areas in the Eastern Baltic Sea” has been produced the book "See the Baltic Sea. Unique assets we share". Therefore, despite the fact that the authors address the Baltic Sea as a unique, complex and interconnected ecosystem, the book highlights the Eastern Baltic perspective. The main messages of the book are derived from research carried out by the Baltic scientists within the project, transferring these findings in more understandable language, illustrated with lots of pictures and interesting facts about each feature.
Management plansThe project teams have elaborated management plans in six marine areas, two in each country (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania), where the sites are described in details and management measures proposed. Marine Protected Areas are being designated first time in Latvia, and they will occupy a large aquatic area. Therefore, fears of different stakeholders how this will influence economy and coastal development are understandable. In frame of development of both management plans we carried out assessment of socioeconomic impacts of the designation of both Marine Protected Areas and implementation of nature conservation measures. The study aims was to answer the question, whether designation of Marine Protected Areas will really interfere with development of the territory. Summary of study in English (pdf). Information boardsInformation boards are placed at 28 strategic locations along whole coastline of the Baltic States. Information boards contain information about biological values in the marine protected areas. They are illustrated with pictures, graphs and maps.
Video Encyclopedia "See the Sea" about Biological Values of the Eastern Baltic Sea
In the frame of project we made video encyclopaedia "See the Sea" in five languages. 20 clips presents different biological values of the Eastern Baltic Sea and is aimed at helping better understand the necessity to protect them.
Posters of marine habitats In Estonia posters introducing three marine habitat types of EU importance were prepared. The posters are meant for schools, nature schools, information centres etc. dealing with information dissemination about marine environment. Posters (in Estonian language): Sandbanks covered by seawater (1110) Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (1140) Proposals for new marine protected sites designation or modification of existing ones
Final project action reportsA.1. Training of Project staff, Russian partner capasity building C.1. By-catch assessment and reduction of its impact (summary) D.1. Alternative fishing (summary)
Other reports * Cofinancing report for Latvian Ministry of Environment, 2005 (in Latvian) Project progress reportsFinal report Reports for European Commission:
Flyer for the fishermen about the by-catch (in three languages)* Flyer in Latvian Informational flyer about the project (in four languages)* Informational flyer in English
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