Reducing the environmental impact from stormwater runoffs (point sources) to the sea.

Increasing the marine research capacity and improving the marine educational activities. All features covered for all related descriptors.

75% of predominant pressure and impact indicators under primary criteria are showing good environmental status and 25% of the indicators are showing improvement trends towards achieving good environmental status. All features covered for all related descriptors.

Data used for MSFD assessment is available as spatial datasets. All features are addressed across all descriptors, with no specific feature singled out for emphasis.

Methodolog(y)ies for assessing climate change, anthropogenic pressures and their mutual impacts affecting marine ecosystems are developed through regional cooperation. All features are addressed across all descriptors, with no specific feature singled out for emphasis.

Data coverage is sufficient in order to assess entire marine area using indicators described under MSFD primary criteria and HELCOM core indicators. Relevant for all descriptors and climate change, with particular emphasis on D4/D1, D11, and D8.

The environmental permits issued for marine infrastructure (for maintenance work and pollutant emissions associated with the use of LNG terminals, wind farms, aquaculture, etc.) include up-to- date requirements for monitoring of pollutant emissions, and the use of chemicals and the release of pollutants into the water are carried out only in accordance with the environmental permits (based on Section 187 of the Water Act, a water permit is required for the discharge of pollutants or waste water and cooling water into the recieving waterbody).

Strengthening fisheries control in the Baltic Sea and at coastal landing sites (inspection of fishing vessels and professional fishermen).

The frequency of food safety monitoring is in line with the requirements of the EU Food Safety Regulation, and the origin data of the inspected fishing lots are documented to the accuracy of the ICES subdivisions or small fishing squares specified in the fishing regulations.