Pro Archipelago Sea

Following represents the contributions of the different parties to the wellbeing of the Archipelago Sea.

Pro Saaristomeri- Programme

The name of the programme means pro archipelago and it was founded by the different parties concerned about the weak state of the Archipelago Sea. The objective of the programme is improving the state of the water and the coastal area of the Archipelago Sea. Within the programme, many measures are made covering all the areas of the society. The steering group of the programme includes representatives from the large companies as well as from the non-governmental organisations. Programme’s activity is based on the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM).

Pro Saaristomeri- Programme (in Finnish and in Swedish)

European Comission: Integrated Coastal Zone Management

Archipelago Research Institute

Archipelago Research Institute operates under the order of the Turku University and focuses on the multi-scientific research of the Archipelago Sea. More information about the research you can find in the internet site of the institute. The research station of the Turku University in the island of Seili is open for the public ones in a summer. The historically interesting island of Seili, on the other hand, is open in summer also otherwise.

Archipelago Research Institute

Back to the nature

If you are not afraid of the ticks or the gorgeous landscapes, turn your nose towards the archipelago. The national park of the Southern Archipelago is a good place for an excursion, with nature trails and camping areas. Before you go, it is reasonable to get acquainted with the operations, regulations and restriction of the national park. You might want to find out for example the meaning of the national park. Information is available in Sinisimpukka (blue mussel) nature centre and in the internet page Outdoors.fi. Fresh air evasive people can enjoy nature for example by making a virtual boat trip offered by the Finnish Maritime Administration.

Outdoors.fi: Blåmusslan Visitor Centre

Finnish Maritime Administration: Virtual Boat Trip

Outdoors.fi

Heave the sails

If the glimmering sea and white sails attract you irresistibly, you are probably already acquainted with the Keep the Archipelago Tidy organisation. However, do you already have the blue flag or a necessary waste management system on your boat? If not, take this challenge to the next boating season. Landlubbers are also welcome!


Keep the Archipelago Tidy

Blue Flag Programme

Voluntary work on offer

Are you familiar with the scythe, do you know which way around to hold a rake? If one of the answers is yes, you have the making of the volunteer for a tradition rural landscape-camp. In a scythe and a rake hides the salvation of the endangered species. Volunteer camps are organised for example by the archipelago nature school and WWF.

WWF Finland's work camps for volunteers

Volunteer oil spill preparation troops

The Baltic Sea is one of the concerns of the WWF. Besides trying to influence on decision-makers for saving the sea, WWF offers the ordinary citizens many ways to participate. WWF´s mermaid- programme for example is concentrated on the prevention of eutrophication, oil destruction measures and the conservation of the endangered species. WWF also consults how every one of us can live and spare the environment.  In Finland operate also the volunteer oil spill preparation troops.

WWF: Baltic Sea environment and conservation

WWF: How you can help

Lord of the Things

 
What happen to Frodovichin and Glunkton, when they get to the battle against the indifference for saving the Baltic Sea from the destruction- Find out by watching the animated cartoon.
Helcom: Lord of the Things

The Helsinki Comission maintains a list of the Baltic Sea baddies. Check out, who have ended up in the hot spots- list.

Helcom: The Baltic Sea Joint Comprehensive Environmental Action Programme