Undersea treasures and ghost nets that still catch organisms all by themselves
Can any treasures be found at the bottom of the Baltic Sea? Could there be reefs even in such cold waters? What are ghost nets? Marine scientists answer these and many other questions in articles that provide fascinating details about the nature and underwater life of the Baltic Sea.
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Point of viewShipwrecks as artificial reefs
The first images that come to mind when thinking about reefs are the multicoloured coral reefs of the tropics. Are there any reefs in the Baltic Sea? What is an artificial reef?
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Point of viewGetting to Know the Most Valuable Underwater Marine Nature Areas of the Finnish Coast
We are dependent on the state and functionality of the marine ecosystem in many ways. The biodiversity of marine areas can only be maintained and protected if the sea and its intricacies are well understood.
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Point of viewIs this Finland’s most interesting job? A podcast takes you on a journey with marine biologists to the natural treasures of the Baltic Sea
Metsähallitus' new podcast series takes the listener deeper to explore the unique nature of the Baltic Sea and its conservation efforts.
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Point of viewKey species and key habitat types drive the Baltic Sea
Key species and key habitats mean species and species communities that have a broad impact on the functioning of their habitat and the ecosystem services provided by an area.
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Point of viewThe protection of habitat types is reflected in the survival of an individual species and of the ecosystem as a whole
Below the surface, you will find a wide variety of landscapes, all with their uniquely special features and functions. Classifying landscapes helps to assess and predict the state of the environment, as well as the environmental factors affecting it.