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GULF OF FINLAND
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Atlantic Salmon

(Salmo salar)

The Gulf of Finland is an important spawning ground for Atlantic salmon.

 

To help conserve this species, tourists can support sustainable fishing practices and avoid purchasing salmon products that come from overfished populations.

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Sturgeon

(Acipenser spp.)

Sturgeon species, such as the Atlantic sturgeon and the European sturgeon, are endangered in the Gulf of Finland due to overfishing and habitat degradation.

 

Tourists can support conservation efforts by choosing sustainable seafood options and advocating for stronger fishing regulations.

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Ringed Seal

(Phoca hispida)

The Gulf of Finland is home to the endangered Baltic subspecies of the ringed seal.

 

Tourists should be mindful of their impact on seal habitats, including avoiding disturbing seals and their resting places, and disposing of waste responsibly to prevent pollution.

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Eel

(Anguilla anguilla)

European eel populations have drastically declined in recent years.

 

Tourists can contribute by reducing their consumption of eel products and supporting initiatives that aim to restore eel habitats and populations.

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Narrow-clawed Crayfish

(Astacus leptodactylus)

This freshwater crayfish species is native to the Gulf of Finland's waters.

 

Tourists can help protect them by not collecting or disturbing them in their natural habitat and reporting any illegal harvesting or trade of these crayfish.

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