The special importance of the shipping industry for the Åland Islands
Although the people of Åland have long sailed around the Baltic Sea for trade, shipping in the Åland Islands did not start properly until after the end of the Crimean War in 1856.
Åland – a self-governing island state
Åland is an autonomous part of the Republic of Finland. That is why the Åland Islands have their own parliament (the Åland Provincial Assembly) and government (the Åland Provincial Government). Such self-governance gives the people of Åland the right to make their own laws.
The race for the Baltic Sea has begun – maritime spatial planning reconciles different interests
The poor state of the marine environment has become a global concern. At the same time, the pressure for more efficient economic exploitation of marine areas has increased. This is reflected, for example, in the European Union's Blue Growth Strategy.
Maritime Spatial Planning – sustainable use safeguards the future of the marine environment
According to the European Commission's Blue Growth Strategy, the seas and oceans are important engines for the European economy. They also have considerable potential for innovation and growth.
The changing marine landscape exists in the interactions of man and nature
Both human activity and the interactions between man and nature from prehistory to the present are visible in our environment. This will continue far into the future. However, not all of the impacts have been good. For example, the condition of our seas is a cause of worry.
Why is marine archaeology important? – three reasons
This list presents three compelling reasons why marine archaeology and maritime cultural heritage are important and the three things everyone should know about this topic.