We protect the Baltic Sea and its cultural heritage

About us

Our mission is to save the Baltic Sea and its heritage for future generations. We implement concrete Baltic Sea protection measures that bring results, and ensure that the stories of the sea are passed on to future generations.

About us

Dive into maritime history!

Are you interested in maps or maritime history? The John Nurminen Foundation’s awarded books “The Mapmakers’ World” and “The History of Seafaring” will take you on a journey to past centuries.

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Operations that bring results

Clean Baltic Sea projects completed 31/39
A reduction of 1,000 tonnes/year in the phosphorus discharges of St. Petersburg
reduction in the phosphorus load of the Gulf of Finland, achieved through cooperation 75%
Innovation award to the Nutribute crowdfunding platform
ELO Foundation food culture award to the Local Fishing project
Baltic Sea roach stock management with a catch of 700,000 kg
5,100 hectares of fields treated with gypsum
books published 47
Four-time nominee for the Finlandia Literary Prize for Non-Fiction
marine stories in the Loki service more than 1,000
Navigation service for the prevention of oil disasters

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Help protect the Baltic Sea

Even though protecting the Baltic Sea is a large-scale operation, private individuals can also make a difference for the wellbeing of the sea. We have collected tips on the ways each and every one of us can help the Baltic Sea.

Tips to save the Baltic Sea