2nd Mission Arena by Blue Mission BANOS

25–26 Apr 2024 | Riga, Latvia

Karl Weckström

Researcher

Åbo Akademi University

Turku, Finland

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I work with the "science behind marine conservation", my main interests include rocky shore ecology and systematic conservation planning.

About me

Researcher at Environmental and Marine Biology at Åbo Akademi University. I work with marine conservation planning, bioindicator development, and restoration of marine habitats. My work has also included extensive surveying of shallow underwater habitats.

My organisation

Åbo Akademi University

Skills

  • Species distribution modelling
  • Underwater Surveys
  • Rocky shore ecology
  • Marine conservation planning
  • Bioindicator development

Interests

  • Systematic conservation planning
  • Spatial modelling
  • Ecology of coastal ecosystems

Speaker sessions (1)

Thursday, 25 April 2024

11:00 - 12:45

Marine Protection in the Eastern Baltic: What is the status quo? Good practices, ongoing challenges, and possible solutions.

Location:Hall 1
  • Marine Protection Areas | Ocean Policies

This workshop will provide an overview of the status and next steps for marine protection in the Baltic.