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Eutrophication in the Baltic Sea has gone so far that the view now resembles the northern lights. It shouldn’t be like this.

Make a donation and help saving the Baltic Sea

Each donation supports our work to reduce eutrophication

With your donation, we can continue effective projects to save the Baltic Sea.

Your support helps us reduce nutrient load in agriculture and forestry.

Everyone can do their part. Make a life-changing impact and donate.

The fate of the Baltic Sea is decided now. If you want to enjoy the sea for years to come, now is the time to act.

Many factors affect the condition of the Baltic Sea and there are many ways to save the sea beyond just donating. Explore the different ways you can support the diverse life of the Baltic Sea.

Did you know that changing your diet is the most effective way for an individual to help reduce eutrophication in the Baltic Sea?

Donate

Make a donation to support the concrete actions John Nurminen Foundation takes to reduce eutrophication

Eat more sustainably

Eutrophication is caused by the nutrient runoff from food production. Reduce meat and dairy, and add more plant-based foods and sustainably caught Baltic Sea fish to your plate.

Protect the Baltic Sea’s biodiversity.

Avoid dredging, be careful where you anchor and only fish what you need.

Traffic causes nitrogen emissions into the sea and air travel puts the most strain on the atmosphere.

Protect the Baltic Sea from the forest

If you are a forest owner, learn about water restoration methods and, whenever possible, avoid ditching and clear-cutting.

Learn more about the Baltic Sea

Dive into the Baltic Sea through literature, podcasts, and art.

Reduce the use of unnecessary chemicals and choose eco-labeled products. Avoid pouring wastewater directly into the sea.

Support organisations that aim to prevent eutrophication.

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What if we fail to stop the eutrophication?

  • The loss of biodiversity in the Baltic Sea gets worse
  • There will be no fish left to catch for food in the Baltic Sea due to species loss
  • The water in the Baltic Sea will become unsafe for swimming
  • The cultural heritage of the Baltic Sea will disappear
  • The Northern Plights will stay for good

Read more about the phenomenon:

Sinilevää avomerellä
Baltic Sea Info
Eutrophication

Eutrophication is the most serious environmental problem in the Baltic Sea. Eutrophication is caused by the overload of nutrients. Nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, feed algal growth in the sea.

Merenpohja Itämerellä
Baltic Sea Info
Climate change and the Baltic Sea

Global warming affects underwater nature in many ways and it further accelerates the eutrophication of the Baltic Sea.

PS. The campaign video is man-made, based on syke.fi/tarkka satellite images.

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