The Baltic is the largest brackish water system in the world. Its only connection to more open seas are the shallow sounds between Sweden and Denmark. x01x02 The sea is slowly shrinking because of geological uplifting of land after the last glaciation. x01x02 In many respects the Baltic is...

Die baltische Dimension der europäischen Fischerei Die Ostsee ist ein halbumschlossenes Meer. Während die Vielfalt der Fischarten in der Ostsee im Vergleich zu anderen Gewässern gering ist, spielt Fisch noch immer eine wichtige Rolle auf dem regionalen Speiseplan. In der Ostsee leben...

With its endless expanse of coniferous forests, mires and lakes, the Boreal Region forms part of a distinct band of vegetation which circles the entire northern hemisphere. Habitat types blend seamlessly into one another, creating a characteristic mosaic landscape of forests and wetlands. Along...