Eutrophication: Reducing eutrophication in the Baltic Sea

Author: Klas Hjelm
Year published: 2007

This brochure is part of the information campaign run by The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation with support from Baltic Sea 2020. The campaign's goal was to enhance the awareness among the public and decision makers around the Baltic Sea about laundry and dishwashing detergents containing phosphates that contribute to eutrophication of the Baltic Sea.

Number of pages: 5

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fisheryThe stock of predatory fish is crucial for the state of the Baltic Sea. Therefore, the Foundation worked to ensure that the environmental effects of fishing should be a central part of the EU's Common Fisheries Policy. The Foundation also worked on projects to increase the proportion of predatory fish, such as cod, pike and perch. Read more

eutroEutrophication is caused by emissions of nutrients that come from e.g. agriculture, water treatment plants, sewage and transportation. To find measures that could reduce emissions the Foundation worked on projects in agriculture, industrial animal farms and the coastal zone, to research on measures to catch or bind nutrients. Read more

seagull-informationTo create awareness about the threats and opportunities the Baltic Sea is facing, the Foundation initiated a 10-year media and film project with journalist Folke Rydén and photographer Mattias Klum. The Foundation has also supported Stockholm University Baltic Sea Centre (Baltic Eye), and Baltic Sea Science Center at Skansen. Read more