Monitoring implementation in order to accurately assess locations and spreading pathways of alien species entering the Latvian marine waters

Research to improve the knowledge base in order to ascertain the impact of alien species in the marine environment

Preparations for the ratification and implementation of the International Ballast Water Convention; socio-economic analysis of the associated measures

Launch of marine data information system in order to ensure effective and timely exchange of data on marine ecosystems between all parties involved

Initiate the development of methodologies for spatial cumulative impact assessment for a variety of marine space uses in order to ensure application of the methodology in of the EIA process.

Research to improve knowledge and information base and to reduce uncertainty in respect of D1, D2, D4, D6, D8, D11