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

https://www.abo.fi/en/

Environmental and Marine Biology at Åbo Akademi University has its' main emphasis on the biology and environment of the Baltic Sea, specifically structure and function of coastal archipelago areas. Our teaching and research focus on the entire ecosystem encompassing phytoplankton, seagrasses, macroalgae, benthic fauna and fish (communities and behavioural biology) as well as terrestrial plants on islands and seabird ecology.

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.

Format:In-person
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.