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Technical annex on the determination of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in biota.
(HELCOM, Helsinki, Finland, 2021)
(PFAAs) are global environmental contaminants. PFOS and PFOA are chemically and biologically inert and very stable (Poulsen et al. 2005). PFOS meets the P (Persistent) and vP (very Persistent) criteria due to slow degradation. ...
Guidelines for Sea-Based Measures to Manage Internal Nutrient Reserves in the Baltic Sea Region.
(HELCOM, Helsinki, Finland, 2021)
The aim of these guidelines is to provide guidance for researchers planning to undertake research projects and for operators and environmental managers planning to implement activities designed to reduce the negative impacts ...
Guidelines for monitoring of phytoplankton species composition, abundance and biomass.
(HELCOM, Helsinki, Finland, 2021)
Long-term monitoring has enabled determination of the annual phytoplankton succession and facilitates the recognizing of aberrant phenomena and their progression in the phytoplankton community (e.g. Hajdu et al. 2006, ...
Guidelines for the monitoring of target non-indigenous species using molecular methods.
(HELCOM, Helsinki, Finland, 2021)
These guidelines describe the use of molecular methods for detection of target non-indigenous invasive species. The “target species” are those that “meet specific criteria indicating that they may impair or damage the ...
Guidelines for the monitoring of marinas.
(HELCOM, Helsinki, Finland, 2021)
NIS monitoring in major commercial ports has been guided by the Joint Harmonized Procedure of the HELCOM and OSPAR (HELCOM & OSPAR, 2013). However, monitoring of marinas has received less attention until now. PVC fouling ...
HELCOM Guidelines for monitoring beach litter.
(HELCOM, Helsinki, Finland, 2021)
Litter on the coastline is one of the most obvious signs of marine litter. Surveys of litter on the beach allow for a detailed evaluation of litter in terms of amounts and composition. Its strength lies in the provision ...
Guidelines for the monitoring of mobile and sessile epifauna.
(HELCOM, Helsinki, Finland, 2021)
The Joint Harmonized Procedure by HELCOM and OSPAR (HELCOM & OSPAR, 2013) has been used to monitor mobile and sessile epifauna among other taxa, but only in port areas, and further observations on the presence of these ...
HELCOM Manual on Co-operation in Response to Marine Pollution: within the framework of the Helsinki Convention.
(HELCOM, Helsinki, Finland, 2021)
According to the Helsinki Convention the Contracting Parties shall agree bi- or multilaterally on those regions of the Baltic Sea, in which they act together. This is to maintain ability to respond to spillages of oil and ...
Marine HNS Response Manual: Multi-regional Bonn Agreement, HELCOM, REMPEC.
(Project WestMopoco, 2021)
Maritime transport is often described as
“the backbone of globalized trade and the
manufacturing supply chain”, since more
than 80% of the global merchandise trade
by volume is carried by sea.
Some of the goods ...
Guidelines for monitoring seabirds at sea.
(HELCOM, Helsinki, Finland, 2021)
The efforts of HELCOM to conserve the Baltic Sea environment are aggregated in its Baltic Sea Action Plan. Measures to guarantee the environmental integrity of the Baltic Sea need to be backed by science-based environmental ...