Member State report / Art11 / 2020 / D1-M / Finland / Baltic Sea

Report type Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article Art. 11 Monitoring programmes (and Art. 17 updates)
Report due 2020-10-15
GES Descriptor D1 Mammals
Member State Finland
Region/subregion Baltic Sea
Reported by Finnish Environment Institute
Report date 2020-10-31
Report access

Descriptor
D1.2
D1.2
D1.2
D1.2
D1.2
D1.2
D1.2
D1.2
D1.2
D1.2
D1.2
D1.2
D1.2
D1.2
D1.2
D1.2
D1.2
Monitoring strategy description
The third sub-programme will provide information on the distribution and abundance of the porpoise. The programme provides data for descriptors 1 (criteria D1C1, D1C2 and D1C3), 4 (criteria D4C1, D4C2 and D4C3) and 8 (criteria D8C2). Information on the death of seals in fishing gear is also provided.
The third sub-programme will provide information on the distribution and abundance of the porpoise. The programme provides data for descriptors 1 (criteria D1C1, D1C2 and D1C3), 4 (criteria D4C1, D4C2 and D4C3) and 8 (criteria D8C2). Information on the death of seals in fishing gear is also provided.
The third sub-programme will provide information on the distribution and abundance of the porpoise. The programme provides data for descriptors 1 (criteria D1C1, D1C2 and D1C3), 4 (criteria D4C1, D4C2 and D4C3) and 8 (criteria D8C2). Information on the death of seals in fishing gear is also provided.
The third sub-programme will provide information on the distribution and abundance of the porpoise. The programme provides data for descriptors 1 (criteria D1C1, D1C2 and D1C3), 4 (criteria D4C1, D4C2 and D4C3) and 8 (criteria D8C2). Information on the death of seals in fishing gear is also provided.
The third sub-programme will provide information on the distribution and abundance of the porpoise. The programme provides data for descriptors 1 (criteria D1C1, D1C2 and D1C3), 4 (criteria D4C1, D4C2 and D4C3) and 8 (criteria D8C2). Information on the death of seals in fishing gear is also provided.
The third sub-programme will provide information on the distribution and abundance of the porpoise. The programme provides data for descriptors 1 (criteria D1C1, D1C2 and D1C3), 4 (criteria D4C1, D4C2 and D4C3) and 8 (criteria D8C2). Information on the death of seals in fishing gear is also provided.
The third sub-programme will provide information on the distribution and abundance of the porpoise. The programme provides data for descriptors 1 (criteria D1C1, D1C2 and D1C3), 4 (criteria D4C1, D4C2 and D4C3) and 8 (criteria D8C2). Information on the death of seals in fishing gear is also provided.
The third sub-programme will provide information on the distribution and abundance of the porpoise. The programme provides data for descriptors 1 (criteria D1C1, D1C2 and D1C3), 4 (criteria D4C1, D4C2 and D4C3) and 8 (criteria D8C2). Information on the death of seals in fishing gear is also provided.
The third sub-programme will provide information on the distribution and abundance of the porpoise. The programme provides data for descriptors 1 (criteria D1C1, D1C2 and D1C3), 4 (criteria D4C1, D4C2 and D4C3) and 8 (criteria D8C2). Information on the death of seals in fishing gear is also provided.
The third sub-programme will provide information on the distribution and abundance of the porpoise. The programme provides data for descriptors 1 (criteria D1C1, D1C2 and D1C3), 4 (criteria D4C1, D4C2 and D4C3) and 8 (criteria D8C2). Information on the death of seals in fishing gear is also provided.
The third sub-programme will provide information on the distribution and abundance of the porpoise. The programme provides data for descriptors 1 (criteria D1C1, D1C2 and D1C3), 4 (criteria D4C1, D4C2 and D4C3) and 8 (criteria D8C2). Information on the death of seals in fishing gear is also provided.
The third sub-programme will provide information on the distribution and abundance of the porpoise. The programme provides data for descriptors 1 (criteria D1C1, D1C2 and D1C3), 4 (criteria D4C1, D4C2 and D4C3) and 8 (criteria D8C2). Information on the death of seals in fishing gear is also provided.
The third sub-programme will provide information on the distribution and abundance of the porpoise. The programme provides data for descriptors 1 (criteria D1C1, D1C2 and D1C3), 4 (criteria D4C1, D4C2 and D4C3) and 8 (criteria D8C2). Information on the death of seals in fishing gear is also provided.
The third sub-programme will provide information on the distribution and abundance of the porpoise. The programme provides data for descriptors 1 (criteria D1C1, D1C2 and D1C3), 4 (criteria D4C1, D4C2 and D4C3) and 8 (criteria D8C2). Information on the death of seals in fishing gear is also provided.
The third sub-programme will provide information on the distribution and abundance of the porpoise. The programme provides data for descriptors 1 (criteria D1C1, D1C2 and D1C3), 4 (criteria D4C1, D4C2 and D4C3) and 8 (criteria D8C2). Information on the death of seals in fishing gear is also provided.
The third sub-programme will provide information on the distribution and abundance of the porpoise. The programme provides data for descriptors 1 (criteria D1C1, D1C2 and D1C3), 4 (criteria D4C1, D4C2 and D4C3) and 8 (criteria D8C2). Information on the death of seals in fishing gear is also provided.
The third sub-programme will provide information on the distribution and abundance of the porpoise. The programme provides data for descriptors 1 (criteria D1C1, D1C2 and D1C3), 4 (criteria D4C1, D4C2 and D4C3) and 8 (criteria D8C2). Information on the death of seals in fishing gear is also provided.
Coverage of GES criteria
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Gaps and plans
No gaps.
No gaps.
No gaps.
No gaps.
No gaps.
No gaps.
No gaps.
No gaps.
No gaps.
No gaps.
No gaps.
No gaps.
No gaps.
No gaps.
No gaps.
No gaps.
No gaps.
Related targets
  • LUVAyleinen
  • TIETO1
  • LUVAyleinen
  • TIETO1
  • LUVAyleinen
  • TIETO1
  • LUVAyleinen
  • TIETO1
  • LUVAyleinen
  • TIETO1
  • LUVAyleinen
  • TIETO1
  • LUVAyleinen
  • TIETO1
  • LUVAyleinen
  • TIETO1
  • LUVAyleinen
  • TIETO1
  • LUVAyleinen
  • TIETO1
  • LUVAyleinen
  • TIETO1
  • LUVAyleinen
  • TIETO1
  • LUVAyleinen
  • TIETO1
  • LUVAyleinen
  • TIETO1
  • LUVAyleinen
  • TIETO1
  • LUVAyleinen
  • TIETO1
  • LUVAyleinen
  • TIETO1
Coverage of targets
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Related measures
  • BALFI-M026-HABIT - 'HABIT2 - Action plans for endangered species and habitats'
  • BALFI-M028-HABIT - 'HABIT4 - Draft and implement measures related to conservation of the Baltic Ringed Seal'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
  • BALFI-M026-HABIT - 'HABIT2 - Action plans for endangered species and habitats'
  • BALFI-M028-HABIT - 'HABIT4 - Draft and implement measures related to conservation of the Baltic Ringed Seal'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
  • BALFI-M026-HABIT - 'HABIT2 - Action plans for endangered species and habitats'
  • BALFI-M028-HABIT - 'HABIT4 - Draft and implement measures related to conservation of the Baltic Ringed Seal'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
  • BALFI-M026-HABIT - 'HABIT2 - Action plans for endangered species and habitats'
  • BALFI-M028-HABIT - 'HABIT4 - Draft and implement measures related to conservation of the Baltic Ringed Seal'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
  • BALFI-M026-HABIT - 'HABIT2 - Action plans for endangered species and habitats'
  • BALFI-M028-HABIT - 'HABIT4 - Draft and implement measures related to conservation of the Baltic Ringed Seal'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
  • BALFI-M026-HABIT - 'HABIT2 - Action plans for endangered species and habitats'
  • BALFI-M028-HABIT - 'HABIT4 - Draft and implement measures related to conservation of the Baltic Ringed Seal'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
  • BALFI-M026-HABIT - 'HABIT2 - Action plans for endangered species and habitats'
  • BALFI-M028-HABIT - 'HABIT4 - Draft and implement measures related to conservation of the Baltic Ringed Seal'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
  • BALFI-M026-HABIT - 'HABIT2 - Action plans for endangered species and habitats'
  • BALFI-M028-HABIT - 'HABIT4 - Draft and implement measures related to conservation of the Baltic Ringed Seal'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
  • BALFI-M026-HABIT - 'HABIT2 - Action plans for endangered species and habitats'
  • BALFI-M028-HABIT - 'HABIT4 - Draft and implement measures related to conservation of the Baltic Ringed Seal'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
  • BALFI-M026-HABIT - 'HABIT2 - Action plans for endangered species and habitats'
  • BALFI-M028-HABIT - 'HABIT4 - Draft and implement measures related to conservation of the Baltic Ringed Seal'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
  • BALFI-M026-HABIT - 'HABIT2 - Action plans for endangered species and habitats'
  • BALFI-M028-HABIT - 'HABIT4 - Draft and implement measures related to conservation of the Baltic Ringed Seal'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
  • BALFI-M026-HABIT - 'HABIT2 - Action plans for endangered species and habitats'
  • BALFI-M028-HABIT - 'HABIT4 - Draft and implement measures related to conservation of the Baltic Ringed Seal'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
  • BALFI-M026-HABIT - 'HABIT2 - Action plans for endangered species and habitats'
  • BALFI-M028-HABIT - 'HABIT4 - Draft and implement measures related to conservation of the Baltic Ringed Seal'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
  • BALFI-M026-HABIT - 'HABIT2 - Action plans for endangered species and habitats'
  • BALFI-M028-HABIT - 'HABIT4 - Draft and implement measures related to conservation of the Baltic Ringed Seal'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
  • BALFI-M026-HABIT - 'HABIT2 - Action plans for endangered species and habitats'
  • BALFI-M028-HABIT - 'HABIT4 - Draft and implement measures related to conservation of the Baltic Ringed Seal'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
  • BALFI-M026-HABIT - 'HABIT2 - Action plans for endangered species and habitats'
  • BALFI-M028-HABIT - 'HABIT4 - Draft and implement measures related to conservation of the Baltic Ringed Seal'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
  • BALFI-M026-HABIT - 'HABIT2 - Action plans for endangered species and habitats'
  • BALFI-M028-HABIT - 'HABIT4 - Draft and implement measures related to conservation of the Baltic Ringed Seal'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
Coverage of measures
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Adequate monitoring was in place in 2014
Related monitoring programmes
  • 04
  • 06mam-1
  • 06mam-2
  • 06mam-3
  • BALFI-d01
  • BALFI-d03-2
  • 04
  • 06mam-1
  • 06mam-2
  • 06mam-3
  • BALFI-d01
  • BALFI-d03-2
  • 04
  • 06mam-1
  • 06mam-2
  • 06mam-3
  • BALFI-d01
  • BALFI-d03-2
  • 04
  • 06mam-1
  • 06mam-2
  • 06mam-3
  • BALFI-d01
  • BALFI-d03-2
  • 04
  • 06mam-1
  • 06mam-2
  • 06mam-3
  • BALFI-d01
  • BALFI-d03-2
  • 04
  • 06mam-1
  • 06mam-2
  • 06mam-3
  • BALFI-d01
  • BALFI-d03-2
  • 04
  • 06mam-1
  • 06mam-2
  • 06mam-3
  • BALFI-d01
  • BALFI-d03-2
  • 04
  • 06mam-1
  • 06mam-2
  • 06mam-3
  • BALFI-d01
  • BALFI-d03-2
  • 04
  • 06mam-1
  • 06mam-2
  • 06mam-3
  • BALFI-d01
  • BALFI-d03-2
  • 04
  • 06mam-1
  • 06mam-2
  • 06mam-3
  • BALFI-d01
  • BALFI-d03-2
  • 04
  • 06mam-1
  • 06mam-2
  • 06mam-3
  • BALFI-d01
  • BALFI-d03-2
  • 04
  • 06mam-1
  • 06mam-2
  • 06mam-3
  • BALFI-d01
  • BALFI-d03-2
  • 04
  • 06mam-1
  • 06mam-2
  • 06mam-3
  • BALFI-d01
  • BALFI-d03-2
  • 04
  • 06mam-1
  • 06mam-2
  • 06mam-3
  • BALFI-d01
  • BALFI-d03-2
  • 04
  • 06mam-1
  • 06mam-2
  • 06mam-3
  • BALFI-d01
  • BALFI-d03-2
  • 04
  • 06mam-1
  • 06mam-2
  • 06mam-3
  • BALFI-d01
  • BALFI-d03-2
  • 04
  • 06mam-1
  • 06mam-2
  • 06mam-3
  • BALFI-d01
  • BALFI-d03-2
Programme code
BALFI-D01,04,06mam-1
BALFI-D01,04,06mam-1
BALFI-D01,04,06mam-2
BALFI-D01,04,06mam-2
BALFI-D01,04,06mam-3
BALFI-D01,04,06mam-3
BALFI-D03-2
BALFI-D03-2
BALFI-D03-2
BALFI-D03-2
BALFI-D03-2
BALFI-D03-2
BALFI-D03-2
BALFI-D03-2
BALFI-D03-2
BALFI-D03-2
BALFI-D03-2
Programme name
Seal adundance
Seal adundance
Seal state of health
Seal state of health
Abundance and distribution of harbour porpoises
Abundance and distribution of harbour porpoises
Commercial fisheries catch statistics
Commercial fisheries catch statistics
Commercial fisheries catch statistics
Commercial fisheries catch statistics
Commercial fisheries catch statistics
Commercial fisheries catch statistics
Commercial fisheries catch statistics
Commercial fisheries catch statistics
Commercial fisheries catch statistics
Commercial fisheries catch statistics
Commercial fisheries catch statistics
Update type
Same programme as in 2014
Same programme as in 2014
Same programme as in 2014
Same programme as in 2014
New programme
New programme
Same programme as in 2014
Same programme as in 2014
Same programme as in 2014
Same programme as in 2014
Same programme as in 2014
Same programme as in 2014
Same programme as in 2014
Same programme as in 2014
Same programme as in 2014
Same programme as in 2014
Same programme as in 2014
Old programme codes
Programme description
Monitoring of the population dynamics, natural and actual range and status of grey seal and ringed seal. Abundance monitoring is conducted from aircraft. Seal bycatch data is collected from fishermen, which describes human pressure on seal mortality.
Monitoring of the population dynamics, natural and actual range and status of grey seal and ringed seal. Abundance monitoring is conducted from aircraft. Seal bycatch data is collected from fishermen, which describes human pressure on seal mortality.
Each year, the sub-programme monitors the age and sex structure, reproductive efficiency and health status of seal populations, in particular the nutritional status. Samples are collected from seals caught/recovered by-catches by hunters and fishermen. Most of the samples come from hunted seals.
Each year, the sub-programme monitors the age and sex structure, reproductive efficiency and health status of seal populations, in particular the nutritional status. Samples are collected from seals caught/recovered by-catches by hunters and fishermen. Most of the samples come from hunted seals.
The sub-programme monitors the presence of porpoise in Finnish territorial waters by acoustic methods in the North Baltic and Åland Seas, where the species is regularly present. This information is complemented by public perceptions. In addition, data are collected on the number of porpoises killed in traps, which illustrates the human impact on porpoise mortality. The objective is to collect data on the Baltic porpoise population as part of international cooperation to preserve the harbour porpoise population classified as critically endangered in the main basin.
The sub-programme monitors the presence of porpoise in Finnish territorial waters by acoustic methods in the North Baltic and Åland Seas, where the species is regularly present. This information is complemented by public perceptions. In addition, data are collected on the number of porpoises killed in traps, which illustrates the human impact on porpoise mortality. The objective is to collect data on the Baltic porpoise population as part of international cooperation to preserve the harbour porpoise population classified as critically endangered in the main basin.
The sub-programme monitors catches by commercial fishermen and by-catches of birds and mammals. Monitoring shall be based on periodic catch reports from commercial fishermen to the authorities.
The sub-programme monitors catches by commercial fishermen and by-catches of birds and mammals. Monitoring shall be based on periodic catch reports from commercial fishermen to the authorities.
The sub-programme monitors catches by commercial fishermen and by-catches of birds and mammals. Monitoring shall be based on periodic catch reports from commercial fishermen to the authorities.
The sub-programme monitors catches by commercial fishermen and by-catches of birds and mammals. Monitoring shall be based on periodic catch reports from commercial fishermen to the authorities.
The sub-programme monitors catches by commercial fishermen and by-catches of birds and mammals. Monitoring shall be based on periodic catch reports from commercial fishermen to the authorities.
The sub-programme monitors catches by commercial fishermen and by-catches of birds and mammals. Monitoring shall be based on periodic catch reports from commercial fishermen to the authorities.
The sub-programme monitors catches by commercial fishermen and by-catches of birds and mammals. Monitoring shall be based on periodic catch reports from commercial fishermen to the authorities.
The sub-programme monitors catches by commercial fishermen and by-catches of birds and mammals. Monitoring shall be based on periodic catch reports from commercial fishermen to the authorities.
The sub-programme monitors catches by commercial fishermen and by-catches of birds and mammals. Monitoring shall be based on periodic catch reports from commercial fishermen to the authorities.
The sub-programme monitors catches by commercial fishermen and by-catches of birds and mammals. Monitoring shall be based on periodic catch reports from commercial fishermen to the authorities.
The sub-programme monitors catches by commercial fishermen and by-catches of birds and mammals. Monitoring shall be based on periodic catch reports from commercial fishermen to the authorities.
Monitoring purpose
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Human activities causing the pressures
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Human activities causing the pressures
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Human activities causing the pressures
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Human activities causing the pressures
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Human activities causing the pressures
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Human activities causing the pressures
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Human activities causing the pressures
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Human activities causing the pressures
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Human activities causing the pressures
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Human activities causing the pressures
  • Pressures in the marine environment
  • Human activities causing the pressures
  • Pressures in the marine environment
Other policies and conventions
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
  • Habitats Directive
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
  • Habitats Directive
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
  • Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (Bonn Convention)
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
  • Habitats Directive
  • Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (Bonn Convention)
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
  • Habitats Directive
  • Data Collection Framework Multi-Annual Plan (Common Fisheries Policy)
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
  • Data Collection Framework Multi-Annual Plan (Common Fisheries Policy)
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
  • Data Collection Framework Multi-Annual Plan (Common Fisheries Policy)
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
  • Data Collection Framework Multi-Annual Plan (Common Fisheries Policy)
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
  • Data Collection Framework Multi-Annual Plan (Common Fisheries Policy)
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
  • Data Collection Framework Multi-Annual Plan (Common Fisheries Policy)
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
  • Data Collection Framework Multi-Annual Plan (Common Fisheries Policy)
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
  • Data Collection Framework Multi-Annual Plan (Common Fisheries Policy)
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
  • Data Collection Framework Multi-Annual Plan (Common Fisheries Policy)
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
  • Data Collection Framework Multi-Annual Plan (Common Fisheries Policy)
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
  • Data Collection Framework Multi-Annual Plan (Common Fisheries Policy)
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
Regional cooperation - coordinating body
  • HELCOM
  • HELCOM
  • HELCOM
  • HELCOM
  • HELCOM
  • HELCOM
  • HELCOM
  • Other
  • HELCOM
  • Other
  • HELCOM
  • Other
  • HELCOM
  • Other
  • HELCOM
  • Other
  • HELCOM
  • Other
  • HELCOM
  • Other
  • HELCOM
  • Other
  • HELCOM
  • Other
  • HELCOM
  • Other
  • HELCOM
  • Other
Regional cooperation - countries involved
DE,DK,EE,LT,LV,PL,SE
DE,DK,EE,LT,LV,PL,SE
SE
SE
DE,DK,PL,SE
DE,DK,PL,SE
Regional cooperation - implementation level
Coordinated data collection
Coordinated data collection
Coordinated data collection
Coordinated data collection
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Agreed data collection methods
Monitoring details
FINLAND: https://www.luke.fi/tietoa-luonnonvaroista/riista/hylkeet/hylkeiden-kanta-arvioinnin-menetelmat/. HELCOM: http://www.helcom.fi/action-areas/monitoring-and-assessment/monitoring-manual/mammals/seals-abundance
FINLAND: https://www.luke.fi/tietoa-luonnonvaroista/riista/hylkeet/hylkeiden-kanta-arvioinnin-menetelmat/. HELCOM: http://www.helcom.fi/action-areas/monitoring-and-assessment/monitoring-manual/mammals/seals-abundance
FINLAND: https://www.luke.fi/tietoa-luonnonvaroista/riista/hylkeet/hylkeiden-kanta-arvioinnin-menetelmat/ HELCOM: http://www.helcom.fi/action-areas/monitoring-and-assessment/monitoring-manual/mammals/health-status.
FINLAND: https://www.luke.fi/tietoa-luonnonvaroista/riista/hylkeet/hylkeiden-kanta-arvioinnin-menetelmat/ HELCOM: http://www.helcom.fi/action-areas/monitoring-and-assessment/monitoring-manual/mammals/health-status.
Acoustic monitoring and sightings by citizens. Citizen sightings were coherently collected since 2001, pilot monitoring was started in 2011-2013 and the national monitoring started in 2016.
Acoustic monitoring and sightings by citizens. Citizen sightings were coherently collected since 2001, pilot monitoring was started in 2011-2013 and the national monitoring started in 2016.
Fishermens’ reporting to authorities.
Fishermens’ reporting to authorities.
Fishermens’ reporting to authorities.
Fishermens’ reporting to authorities.
Fishermens’ reporting to authorities.
Fishermens’ reporting to authorities.
Fishermens’ reporting to authorities.
Fishermens’ reporting to authorities.
Fishermens’ reporting to authorities.
Fishermens’ reporting to authorities.
Fishermens’ reporting to authorities.
Features
Seals
Seals
Seals
Adverse effects on species or habitats
Small toothed cetaceans
Small toothed cetaceans
Benthic-feeding birds
Pelagic-feeding birds
Surface-feeding birds
Small toothed cetaceans
Seals
Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
Commercially exploited fish and shellfish
Coastal ecosystems
Coastal ecosystems
Fish and shellfish harvesting (professional, recreational)
Elements
  • Halichoerus grypus
  • Pusa hispida
  • Halichoerus grypus
  • Pusa hispida
  • Halichoerus grypus
  • Pusa hispida
  • Halichoerus grypus
  • Pusa hispida
  • Phocoena phocoena
  • Phocoena phocoena
  • Benthic-feeding birds (grouped)
  • Pelagic-feeding birds (grouped)
  • Surface-feeding birds (grouped)
  • Phocoena phocoena
  • Halichoerus grypus
  • Pusa hispida
  • Esox spp.
  • Perca fluviatilis
  • Sander lucioperca
  • Esox spp.
  • Perca fluviatilis
  • Sander lucioperca
  • Esox spp.
  • Perca fluviatilis
  • Sander lucioperca
  • Fish community
  • Fish community
  • Not Applicable
GES criteria
D1C2
D1C4
D1C3
NotRelevan
D1C2
D1C4
D1C1
D1C1
D1C1
D1C1
D1C1
D3C1
D3C2
D3C3
D4C1
D4C2
NotRelevan
Parameters
  • Abundance (number of individuals)
  • Distribution (range)
  • Fecundity (breeding rate)
  • Blubber thickness
  • Abundance (number of individuals)
  • Distribution (range)
  • Mortality (weight/volume; number of individuals)
  • Mortality (weight/volume; number of individuals)
  • Mortality (weight/volume; number of individuals)
  • Mortality (weight/volume; number of individuals)
  • Mortality (weight/volume; number of individuals)
  • Mortality (weight/volume; number of individuals)
  • Biomass of Spawning Stock (SSB)
  • Size distribution
  • Other
  • Abundance (number of individuals)
  • Other
Parameter Other
Blubber thickness
age
age
Abundance of Cyprinidae
Abundance of Cyprinidae
Fishing effort (days)
Spatial scope
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • EEZ (or similar)
Marine reporting units
  • BAL-FI
  • BAL-FI
  • BAL-FI
  • BAL-FI
  • BAL-FI
  • BAL-FI-AS
  • BAL-FI-BS
  • BAL-FI-GF
  • BAL-FI-NB
  • BAL-FI
  • BAL-FI-AS
  • BAL-FI-BS
  • BAL-FI-GF
  • BAL-FI-NB
  • BAL-FI-AS
  • BAL-FI-BB
  • BAL-FI-BS
  • BAL-FI-GF
  • BAL-FI-NB
  • BAL-FI-QK
  • BAL-FI-AS
  • BAL-FI-BB
  • BAL-FI-BS
  • BAL-FI-GF
  • BAL-FI-NB
  • BAL-FI-QK
  • BAL-FI-AS
  • BAL-FI-BB
  • BAL-FI-BS
  • BAL-FI-GF
  • BAL-FI-NB
  • BAL-FI-QK
  • BAL-FI-AS
  • BAL-FI-BB
  • BAL-FI-BS
  • BAL-FI-GF
  • BAL-FI-NB
  • BAL-FI-QK
  • BAL-FI-AS
  • BAL-FI-BB
  • BAL-FI-BS
  • BAL-FI-GF
  • BAL-FI-NB
  • BAL-FI-QK
  • BAL-FI-AS
  • BAL-FI-BB
  • BAL-FI-BS
  • BAL-FI-GF
  • BAL-FI-NB
  • BAL-FI-QK
  • BAL-FI-AS
  • BAL-FI-BB
  • BAL-FI-BS
  • BAL-FI-GF
  • BAL-FI-NB
  • BAL-FI-QK
  • BAL-FI-AS
  • BAL-FI-BB
  • BAL-FI-BS
  • BAL-FI-GF
  • BAL-FI-NB
  • BAL-FI-QK
  • BAL-FI-AS
  • BAL-FI-BB
  • BAL-FI-BS
  • BAL-FI-GF
  • BAL-FI-NB
  • BAL-FI-QK
  • BAL-FI-AS
  • BAL-FI-BB
  • BAL-FI-BS
  • BAL-FI-GF
  • BAL-FI-NB
  • BAL-FI-QK
  • BAL-FI-AS
  • BAL-FI-BB
  • BAL-FI-BS
  • BAL-FI-GF
  • BAL-FI-NB
  • BAL-FI-QK
Temporal scope (start date - end date)
1988-9999
1988-9999
1998-9999
1998-9999
2001-9999
2001-9999
1980-9999
1980-9999
1980-9999
1980-9999
1980-9999
1980-9999
1980-9999
1980-9999
1980-9999
1980-9999
1980-9999
Monitoring frequency
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Continually
Continually
Continually
Continually
Continually
Continually
Continually
Continually
Continually
Continually
Continually
Continually
Continually
Monitoring type
  • Remote flight imagery
  • Remote flight imagery
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • Other
  • Other
  • Administrative data collection
  • Administrative data collection
  • Administrative data collection
  • Administrative data collection
  • Administrative data collection
  • Administrative data collection
  • Administrative data collection
  • Administrative data collection
  • Administrative data collection
  • Administrative data collection
  • Administrative data collection
Monitoring method
  • HELCOM Guidelines for monitoring seal abundance and distribution in the HELCOM area
  • HELCOM Guidelines for monitoring seal abundance and distribution in the HELCOM area
  • HELCOM Guidelines for monitoring reproductive status of seals in the HELCOM area
  • HELCOM Guidelines for monitoring reproductive status of seals in the HELCOM area
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
Monitoring method other
HELCOM:n asiantuntijaryhmä kehittää parhaillaan koko Itämeren kattavaa indikaattoria ”Abundance and distribution of harbour porpoises”. Tämän indikaattorin kynnysarvoja hyvälle tilalle tai mahdollisia alaindikaattoreita ei ole vielä määritelty, mutta kansalliset merenhoidon hyvän tilan määritelmät ovat: • Pyöriäisen levinneisyysalueen reunat ulottuvat Suomen merialueille, pl. Perämeri, ja se havaitaan vuosittain kullakin merialueella (Suomenlahti, Pohjois-Itämeri, Selkämeri, Merenkurkku, Saaristomeri ja Ahvenanmeri). • Pyöriäisen populaation tulisi kasvaa Itämeren pääaltaalla kohti elinvoimaista populaatiokokoa.
HELCOM:n asiantuntijaryhmä kehittää parhaillaan koko Itämeren kattavaa indikaattoria ”Abundance and distribution of harbour porpoises”. Tämän indikaattorin kynnysarvoja hyvälle tilalle tai mahdollisia alaindikaattoreita ei ole vielä määritelty, mutta kansalliset merenhoidon hyvän tilan määritelmät ovat: • Pyöriäisen levinneisyysalueen reunat ulottuvat Suomen merialueille, pl. Perämeri, ja se havaitaan vuosittain kullakin merialueella (Suomenlahti, Pohjois-Itämeri, Selkämeri, Merenkurkku, Saaristomeri ja Ahvenanmeri). • Pyöriäisen populaation tulisi kasvaa Itämeren pääaltaalla kohti elinvoimaista populaatiokokoa.
Monitoring - https://stat.luke.fi/en/commercial-marine-fishery
Monitoring - https://stat.luke.fi/en/commercial-marine-fishery
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Monitoring - https://stat.luke.fi/en/commercial-marine-fishery
Monitoring - https://stat.luke.fi/en/commercial-marine-fishery
Monitoring - https://stat.luke.fi/en/commercial-marine-fishery
Quality control
The calculation methods should remain constant. When factors affecting the visibility of seals can be taken into account, the overall population estimates are also reliable. The same methodology is used in all Baltic Sea countries. The stock assessment of the regime is only reliable at the level of the Baltic Sea as a whole. With a more detailed structure, the stock distribution cannot be carried out outside the hair exchange period. Elephant stock assessments and sub-stock allocation are reliable. There are four distinct core areas of occurrence in the Baltic Sea: The Bothnian Sea, the Archipelago Sea, the North Sea of the Gulf of Finland and the Gulf of Riga.
The calculation methods should remain constant. When factors affecting the visibility of seals can be taken into account, the overall population estimates are also reliable. The same methodology is used in all Baltic Sea countries. The stock assessment of the regime is only reliable at the level of the Baltic Sea as a whole. With a more detailed structure, the stock distribution cannot be carried out outside the hair exchange period. Elephant stock assessments and sub-stock allocation are reliable. There are four distinct core areas of occurrence in the Baltic Sea: The Bothnian Sea, the Archipelago Sea, the North Sea of the Gulf of Finland and the Gulf of Riga.
The methodology has been partly harmonised at HELCOM EG MAMA meetings.
The methodology has been partly harmonised at HELCOM EG MAMA meetings.
The acoustic monitoring method used has been proven to be reliable and widely used in other parts of the world and the results are comparable to those carried out in other Baltic Sea countries. All acoustic observations are manually verified. Visual elements shall be interviewed and the reliability of the findings assessed by the expert group before entering them into the databases.
The acoustic monitoring method used has been proven to be reliable and widely used in other parts of the world and the results are comparable to those carried out in other Baltic Sea countries. All acoustic observations are manually verified. Visual elements shall be interviewed and the reliability of the findings assessed by the expert group before entering them into the databases.
Quality control - https://stat.luke.fi/en/commercial-marine-fishery
Quality control - https://stat.luke.fi/en/commercial-marine-fishery
Quality control - https://stat.luke.fi/en/commercial-marine-fishery
Quality control - https://stat.luke.fi/en/commercial-marine-fishery
Quality control - https://stat.luke.fi/en/commercial-marine-fishery
Quality control - https://stat.luke.fi/en/commercial-marine-fishery
Quality control - https://stat.luke.fi/en/commercial-marine-fishery
Quality control - https://stat.luke.fi/en/commercial-marine-fishery
Quality control - https://stat.luke.fi/en/commercial-marine-fishery
Quality control - https://stat.luke.fi/en/commercial-marine-fishery
Quality control — https://stat.luke.fi/en/commercial-marine-fishery
Data management
Raw data is only available to researchers. The seal material shall be available in the Luke’s comparison database and public viewable and open clustered number data, with an accuracy of 50 km of ICES rectangles. For each rectangle, a multiple of the calculation times the maximum data of the detected halls shall be reported. For elephants (Fael Sea), the original data is in Swedish.
Raw data is only available to researchers. The seal material shall be available in the Luke’s comparison database and public viewable and open clustered number data, with an accuracy of 50 km of ICES rectangles. For each rectangle, a multiple of the calculation times the maximum data of the detected halls shall be reported. For elephants (Fael Sea), the original data is in Swedish.
Raw data not in publicly available. Data to indicator: Http://metadata.helcom.fi/geonetwork/srv/eng/catalog.search#/metadata/106828cf-70af-4e52-b8d2-bc413c387852
Raw data not in publicly available. Data to indicator: http://metadata.helcom.fi/geonetwork/srv/eng/catalog.search#/metadata/106828cf-70af-4e52-b8d2-bc413c387852
Acoustic primary data only for researches to use
Acoustic primary data only for researches to use
National database:http://www.ely-keskus.fi/web/ely/saalisseuranta. Summary statisitcs:https://statdb.luke.fi/PXWeb/pxweb/fi/LUKE/LUKE__06 Kala ja riista__02 Rakenne ja tuotanto__02 Kaupallinen kalastus merella/?tablelist
National database:http://www.ely-keskus.fi/web/ely/saalisseuranta. Summary statisitcs:https://statdb.luke.fi/PXWeb/pxweb/fi/LUKE/LUKE__06 Kala ja riista__02 Rakenne ja tuotanto__02 Kaupallinen kalastus merella/?tablelist
National database:http://www.ely-keskus.fi/web/ely/saalisseuranta. Summary statisitcs:https://statdb.luke.fi/PXWeb/pxweb/fi/LUKE/LUKE__06 Kala ja riista__02 Rakenne ja tuotanto__02 Kaupallinen kalastus merella/?tablelist
National database:http://www.ely-keskus.fi/web/ely/saalisseuranta. Summary statisitcs:https://statdb.luke.fi/PXWeb/pxweb/fi/LUKE/LUKE__06 Kala ja riista__02 Rakenne ja tuotanto__02 Kaupallinen kalastus merella/?tablelist
National database:http://www.ely-keskus.fi/web/ely/saalisseuranta. Summary statisitcs:https://statdb.luke.fi/PXWeb/pxweb/fi/LUKE/LUKE__06 Kala ja riista__02 Rakenne ja tuotanto__02 Kaupallinen kalastus merella/?tablelist
National database:http://www.ely-keskus.fi/web/ely/saalisseuranta. Summary statisitcs:https://statdb.luke.fi/PXWeb/pxweb/fi/LUKE/LUKE__06 Kala ja riista__02 Rakenne ja tuotanto__02 Kaupallinen kalastus merella/?tablelist
National database:http://www.ely-keskus.fi/web/ely/saalisseuranta. Summary statisitcs:https://statdb.luke.fi/PXWeb/pxweb/fi/LUKE/LUKE__06 Kala ja riista__02 Rakenne ja tuotanto__02 Kaupallinen kalastus merella/?tablelist
National database:http://www.ely-keskus.fi/web/ely/saalisseuranta. Summary statisitcs:https://statdb.luke.fi/PXWeb/pxweb/fi/LUKE/LUKE__06 Kala ja riista__02 Rakenne ja tuotanto__02 Kaupallinen kalastus merella/?tablelist
National database:http://www.ely-keskus.fi/web/ely/saalisseuranta. Summary statisitcs:https://statdb.luke.fi/PXWeb/pxweb/fi/LUKE/LUKE__06 Kala ja riista__02 Rakenne ja tuotanto__02 Kaupallinen kalastus merella/?tablelist
National database:http://www.ely-keskus.fi/web/ely/saalisseuranta. Summary statisitcs:https://statdb.luke.fi/PXWeb/pxweb/fi/LUKE/LUKE__06 Kala ja riista__02 Rakenne ja tuotanto__02 Kaupallinen kalastus merella/?tablelist
National database:http://www.ely-keskus.fi/web/ely/saalisseuranta. Summary statisitcs:https://statdb.luke.fi/PXWeb/pxweb/fi/LUKE/LUKE__06 Kala ja riista__02 Rakenne ja tuotanto__02 Kaupallinen kalastus merella/?tablelist
Data access
Related indicator/name
Contact
http://www.helcom.fi/helcom-at-work/groups/state-and-conservation/eg-mama. https://www.luke.fi/tietoa-luonnonvaroista/riista/hylkeet/
http://www.helcom.fi/helcom-at-work/groups/state-and-conservation/eg-mama. https://www.luke.fi/tietoa-luonnonvaroista/riista/hylkeet/
http://www.helcom.fi/baltic-sea-trends/indicators/reproductive-status-of-seals/ http://www.helcom.fi/action-areas/monitoring-and-assessment/monitoring-manual/mammals/health-status
http://www.helcom.fi/baltic-sea-trends/indicators/reproductive-status-of-seals/ http://www.helcom.fi/action-areas/monitoring-and-assessment/monitoring-manual/mammals/health-status
http://www.helcom.fi/helcom-at-work/groups/state-and-conservation/eg-mama.
http://www.helcom.fi/helcom-at-work/groups/state-and-conservation/eg-mama.
References
Härkönen, T and S. G. Lunneryd 1992. Estimating abundance of ringed seals in the Bothnian Bay. Ambio 21:497-510. Härkönen, T., O. Stenman, M. Jüssi, I. Jüssi, R. Sagitov and M. Verevkin 1998. Population size and distribution of the Baltic ringed seal (Phoca hispida botnica). In: Ringed Seals (Phoca hispida) in the North Atlantic. Edited by C.Lydersen and M.P. Heide-Jørgensen. NAMMCO Scientific Publications, Vol. 1, 167–180.
Härkönen, T and S. G. Lunneryd 1992. Estimating abundance of ringed seals in the Bothnian Bay. Ambio 21:497-510. Härkönen, T., O. Stenman, M. Jüssi, I. Jüssi, R. Sagitov and M. Verevkin 1998. Population size and distribution of the Baltic ringed seal (Phoca hispida botnica). In: Ringed Seals (Phoca hispida) in the North Atlantic. Edited by C.Lydersen and M.P. Heide-Jørgensen. NAMMCO Scientific Publications, Vol. 1, 167–180.
Boyd, I. L. 1984. Development and regression of the corpus luteum in grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) ovaries and its use in determining fertility rates. – Canadian Journal of Zoology 62: 1095 –1100. Boyd, I. L., Lockyer, C. & Marsh, H. D. 1999. Reproduction in marine mammals. – In: Reynolds, J. E. & Rommel, S. A. (eds.), Biology of marine mammals: 218 –286. Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington. HELCOM, 2018a. Reproductive status of marine mammals. HELCOM core indicator report. Online. http://www.helcom.fi/baltic-sea-trends/indicators/reproductive-status-of-seals/ HELCOM, 2018b. Nutritional status of seals. HELCOM Core Indicator Report. Online. http://www.helcom.fi/Core%20Indicators/Nutritional%20status%20of%20seals%20HELCOM%20core%20indicator%202018.pdf Kauhala, K., Ahola, M. P. & Kunnasranta, M. 2012. Demographic structure and mortality rate of a Baltic grey seal population at different stages of population change, judged on the basis of the hunting bag in Finland. – Annales Zoologici Fennici 49: 287– 305. Kauhala, K. & Kunnasranta, M. 2012. Hallisaaliin määrä ja rakenne Suomen merialueilla. – Suomen Riista 58: 7–15. Kauhala, K., Kunnasranta, M. & Valtonen, M. 2011. Hallien ravinto Suomen merialueilla 2001–2007 – alustava selvitys. – Suomen Riista 57: 73 – 83. Kauhala, K., Ahola, M. P. & Kunnasranta, M. 2014: Decline in the pregnancy rate of Baltic grey seal females during the 2000s. – Annales Zoologici Fennici 51: 313–324. Kauhala, K., Bäcklin, B-M., Harding, K. & Raitaniemi, J. 2017: The effect of prey quality and ice conditions on the nutritional status of Baltic gray seals of different age groups. – Mammal Research 62: 351‒362. Kauhala, K., Korpinen, S., Lehtiniemi, M. & Raitaniemi, J. 2019: Reproductive rate of a top predator, the grey seal, as an indicator of the changes in the Baltic food web. – Ecological Indicators 102: 693–703. Kauhala, K. & Kurkilahti, M. 2019: Delayed effects of pup environment on adult size and reproductive rate of Baltic grey sealsMammal Research https://doi.org/10.1007/s13364-019-00454-1
Boyd, I. L. 1984. Development and regression of the corpus luteum in grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) ovaries and its use in determining fertility rates. – Canadian Journal of Zoology 62: 1095 –1100. Boyd, I. L., Lockyer, C. & Marsh, H. D. 1999. Reproduction in marine mammals. – In: Reynolds, J. E. & Rommel, S. A. (eds.), Biology of marine mammals: 218 –286. Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington. HELCOM, 2018a. Reproductive status of marine mammals. HELCOM core indicator report. Online. http://www.helcom.fi/baltic-sea-trends/indicators/reproductive-status-of-seals/ HELCOM, 2018b. Nutritional status of seals. HELCOM Core Indicator Report. Online. http://www.helcom.fi/Core%20Indicators/Nutritional%20status%20of%20seals%20HELCOM%20core%20indicator%202018.pdf Kauhala, K., Ahola, M. P. & Kunnasranta, M. 2012. Demographic structure and mortality rate of a Baltic grey seal population at different stages of population change, judged on the basis of the hunting bag in Finland. – Annales Zoologici Fennici 49: 287– 305. Kauhala, K. & Kunnasranta, M. 2012. Hallisaaliin määrä ja rakenne Suomen merialueilla. – Suomen Riista 58: 7–15. Kauhala, K., Kunnasranta, M. & Valtonen, M. 2011. Hallien ravinto Suomen merialueilla 2001–2007 – alustava selvitys. – Suomen Riista 57: 73 – 83. Kauhala, K., Ahola, M. P. & Kunnasranta, M. 2014: Decline in the pregnancy rate of Baltic grey seal females during the 2000s. – Annales Zoologici Fennici 51: 313–324. Kauhala, K., Bäcklin, B-M., Harding, K. & Raitaniemi, J. 2017: The effect of prey quality and ice conditions on the nutritional status of Baltic gray seals of different age groups. – Mammal Research 62: 351‒362. Kauhala, K., Korpinen, S., Lehtiniemi, M. & Raitaniemi, J. 2019: Reproductive rate of a top predator, the grey seal, as an indicator of the changes in the Baltic food web. – Ecological Indicators 102: 693–703. Kauhala, K. & Kurkilahti, M. 2019: Delayed effects of pup environment on adult size and reproductive rate of Baltic grey sealsMammal Research https://doi.org/10.1007/s13364-019-00454-1
Boyd, I. L. 1984. Development and regression of the corpus luteum in grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) ovaries and its use in determining fertility rates. – Canadian Journal of Zoology 62: 1095 –1100. Boyd, I. L., Lockyer, C. & Marsh, H. D. 1999. Reproduction in marine mammals. – In: Reynolds, J. E. & Rommel, S. A. (eds.), Biology of marine mammals: 218 –286. Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington. HELCOM, 2018a. Reproductive status of marine mammals. HELCOM core indicator report. Online. http://www.helcom.fi/baltic-sea-trends/indicators/reproductive-status-of-seals/ HELCOM, 2018b. Nutritional status of seals. HELCOM Core Indicator Report. Online. http://www.helcom.fi/Core%20Indicators/Nutritional%20status%20of%20seals%20HELCOM%20core%20indicator%202018.pdf Kauhala, K., Ahola, M. P. & Kunnasranta, M. 2012. Demographic structure and mortality rate of a Baltic grey seal population at different stages of population change, judged on the basis of the hunting bag in Finland. – Annales Zoologici Fennici 49: 287– 305. Kauhala, K. & Kunnasranta, M. 2012. Hallisaaliin määrä ja rakenne Suomen merialueilla. – Suomen Riista 58: 7–15. Kauhala, K., Kunnasranta, M. & Valtonen, M. 2011. Hallien ravinto Suomen merialueilla 2001–2007 – alustava selvitys. – Suomen Riista 57: 73 – 83. Kauhala, K., Ahola, M. P. & Kunnasranta, M. 2014: Decline in the pregnancy rate of Baltic grey seal females during the 2000s. – Annales Zoologici Fennici 51: 313–324. Kauhala, K., Bäcklin, B-M., Harding, K. & Raitaniemi, J. 2017: The effect of prey quality and ice conditions on the nutritional status of Baltic gray seals of different age groups. – Mammal Research 62: 351‒362. Kauhala, K., Korpinen, S., Lehtiniemi, M. & Raitaniemi, J. 2019: Reproductive rate of a top predator, the grey seal, as an indicator of the changes in the Baltic food web. – Ecological Indicators 102: 693–703. Kauhala, K. & Kurkilahti, M. 2019: Delayed effects of pup environment on adult size and reproductive rate of Baltic grey sealsMammal Research https://doi.org/10.1007/s13364-019-00454-1
Boyd, I. L. 1984. Development and regression of the corpus luteum in grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) ovaries and its use in determining fertility rates. – Canadian Journal of Zoology 62: 1095 –1100. Boyd, I. L., Lockyer, C. & Marsh, H. D. 1999. Reproduction in marine mammals. – In: Reynolds, J. E. & Rommel, S. A. (eds.), Biology of marine mammals: 218 –286. Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington. HELCOM, 2018a. Reproductive status of marine mammals. HELCOM core indicator report. Online. http://www.helcom.fi/baltic-sea-trends/indicators/reproductive-status-of-seals/ HELCOM, 2018b. Nutritional status of seals. HELCOM Core Indicator Report. Online. http://www.helcom.fi/Core%20Indicators/Nutritional%20status%20of%20seals%20HELCOM%20core%20indicator%202018.pdf Kauhala, K., Ahola, M. P. & Kunnasranta, M. 2012. Demographic structure and mortality rate of a Baltic grey seal population at different stages of population change, judged on the basis of the hunting bag in Finland. – Annales Zoologici Fennici 49: 287– 305. Kauhala, K. & Kunnasranta, M. 2012. Hallisaaliin määrä ja rakenne Suomen merialueilla. – Suomen Riista 58: 7–15. Kauhala, K., Kunnasranta, M. & Valtonen, M. 2011. Hallien ravinto Suomen merialueilla 2001–2007 – alustava selvitys. – Suomen Riista 57: 73 – 83. Kauhala, K., Ahola, M. P. & Kunnasranta, M. 2014: Decline in the pregnancy rate of Baltic grey seal females during the 2000s. – Annales Zoologici Fennici 51: 313–324. Kauhala, K., Bäcklin, B-M., Harding, K. & Raitaniemi, J. 2017: The effect of prey quality and ice conditions on the nutritional status of Baltic gray seals of different age groups. – Mammal Research 62: 351‒362. Kauhala, K., Korpinen, S., Lehtiniemi, M. & Raitaniemi, J. 2019: Reproductive rate of a top predator, the grey seal, as an indicator of the changes in the Baltic food web. – Ecological Indicators 102: 693–703. Kauhala, K. & Kurkilahti, M. 2019: Delayed effects of pup environment on adult size and reproductive rate of Baltic grey sealsMammal Research https://doi.org/10.1007/s13364-019-00454-1