Today, we’re celebrating the 'International Day of the Baltic Harbour Porpoise'.

Find out more about this unique but threatened marine mammal:

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#harbourporpoise #IDBHP #BalticSea

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🌊 Today is International Day of the Baltic Harbour Porpoise (IDBHP)! 🐬

IDBHP, by ASCOBANS, raises awareness about the critically endangered Baltic harbour porpoise, with < 500 left, they face threats like bycatch, pollution and noise 💙

Learn more: ow.ly/z88a50RJC32

My contract is coming to an end and now we are recruiting my successor. I can honestly say that this is a hugely interesting and important post, working in an inspiring and international setting to protect the Baltic Sea environment.

Applications are now invited for the post of Professional Secretary at HELCOM Secretariat to coordinate the work related to three subsidiary bodies of HELCOM: Maritime, Response and Sea-based pressures.

👉Please find the full ad here:
bit.ly/44TgPTl
#BalticSea #job

Indicator of the week: Soft-bottom macrofauna

This indicator assesses soft-bottom macrofauna in the Baltic Sea. Good status is achieved in most evaluated sub-basins. These groups are key to linking the marine food web.

indicators.helcom.fi/indicator/soft…

#HELCOMindicators #BSAP #HOLAS3

🔎 New tool strengthens #MarineAssessments in #Arctic , #Baltic and #NorthEastAtlantic regions!
The open access HARSAT tool is another strong indication of the great cross-regional cooperation of AMAP, OSPAR & HELCOM.
👉News release: bit.ly/4bGsOpG
#Baltic Sea

🌍🎈🎉 Environmental Advocates Alert! Help us tackle balloon and confetti pollution. Join KIMO & HELCOM’s survey to protect our seas and marine life. Takes 10 mins, responses anonymous.
Fill the survey by tapping in the link below 👇🏻

ℹ️More info: [email protected]

Nutrient input reduction scheme was a momentous occasion for the Baltic Sea, but as in #ChesapeakeBay , they are still struggling to achieve agricultural nonpoint source goals.

🕰️It’s HELCOM Through History time! 🕰️

Introduced within the Baltic Sea Action Plan, the HELCOM nutrient input reduction scheme is a regional approach to sharing the burden of nutrient reductions, with the aim of a Baltic Sea unaffected by eutrophication.

#HELCOMThroughHistory

🔥One more day to apply! 🔥
We're looking for a trainee for a new project on non-indigenous species and to support in i.a. data collection, quality control & compiling information.
👉Read the full ad here: bit.ly/3UJMNOB
#BalticSea #marineenvironment #marineprotection

The International Day of the Baltic Harbour Porpoise 🐬 is coming up on 19 May 2024!

Help to raise awareness of the critical situation for this charismatic porpoise!

Learn more and how you can take part:

➡️ascobans.org/en/campaign/in…

Most confetti is actually made of plastic ⚠️

Because the pieces are small, they easily break up into #microplastics - the most damaging form of plastic pollution.

Let’s get creative and #CelebrateBetter ! 🌹

Find out more: helcom.fi/help-us-preven…

ICES is recruiting for the part-time role of Vice-chair of the Advisory Committee #ACOM .
Key activities:
🟡Ecosystem, fisheries & aquaculture overviews
🟢Bycatch advice
🟠Conservation and biodiversity advice
🔵Eel advice
ℹ For more info on how to apply➡ ices.dk/about-ICES/Job…

🕰️It’s HELCOM Through History time! 🕰️

The Baltic Sea Action Plan, first adopted in 2007, is HELCOM’s strategic programme of measures and actions for achieving good environmental status of the sea, ultimately leading to a Baltic Sea in a healthy state 🌱

#HELCOMThroughHistory

Did you know that helium balloons can travel far?

REALLY far…

In 2013 a schoolboy in the UK released a helium balloon for a school project. It was recovered in Australia!

So… let’s stop doing it.

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#CelebrateBetter with KIMO International & HELCOM

Indicator of the week: Seal reproduction

This indicator evaluates reproductive status of grey & ringed seals. Good status is achieved at 90% annual pregnancy rate. Both species fail to reach this in the Baltic Sea.

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#HELCOMindicators #BSAP #HOLAS3

🕰️It’s HELCOM Through History time! 🕰️

The Baltic Sea, identified by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA), highlights need for special protection due to vulnerability to maritime environmental damage.

#HELCOMThroughHistory

📢 Why pollute your environment with thousands of pieces of plastic confetti?

Flower petals work better, smell better and are biodegradable! 💐🌸🌺

Let’s #CelebrateBetter with KIMO International & @HELCOMinfo

Find out more: helcom.fi/CelebrateBetter

💥Online stream of the HELCOM 5️⃣0️⃣th anniversary event is now available!
Keynote speeches, photos, videos, congratulatory remarks and greetings - check them all out at the event webpages:
👉bit.ly/3wrbk0W