Finland's leading marine research
We produce information on the state and changes of the Baltic Sea to support decision-making. In collaboration, we develop solutions for marine care and protection.
The goal is a good status of the Baltic Sea
We assess the impact of human activities on the Baltic Sea and the prerequisites for its sustainable development. We coordinate and implement national long-term monitoring of the sea's status and study marine functions in a multidisciplinary manner. We act as experts in the planning of Finland's marine management, the implementation of EU marine legislation, and the Baltic Sea Environmental Protection Convention.
We work for the good of the marine environment in the Baltic Sea. We work in close cooperation with European universities, research institutes and enterprises. Our work also extends to the Arctic region and the developing countries.
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Marinefinland.fi is Finnish marine data and information portal, providing information about the Baltic Sea and bringing together the maritime materials and services of the key institutions of administrative branches producing marine data in Finland.
Okko Outinen: The spread of aquatic non-indigenous species via international shipping continues
Ecological roulette is a term used to describe the human-induced spread of aquatic non-indigenous species (NIS), since all new species introductions do not necessarily cause harm, but it is impossible to predict which species will be harmful – and where, and when, writes Okko Outinen in his Ratkaisuja blog.
We produce information and tools for marine research
Research Vessel Aranda
Managed by Syke, Aranda is a central part of Finland's infrastructure for open sea research and monitoring of the Baltic Sea.
