The Baltic Sea faces numerous challenges, as it is semi-enclosed sea surrounded by a large population, which inevitably impacts the marine environment. HELCOM holistic assessment of the Baltic Sea ecosystem shows that most fish, birds, and marine mammals, as well as benthic and pelagic habitats of the Baltic Sea, are still not in a healthy state. It is anticipated that biodiversity will show signs of improvement in the coming years, as the effects of recently implemented measures start to be seen, nevertheless, continued efforts to improve the environmental status of biodiversity are of key importance.
Lithuanian Sea Museum organises the international scientific conference and workshop „Does the Wildlife Feel Safe in the Baltic Sea?“ focusing on the health state of the Baltic Sea, diseases, rehabilitation and monitoring of marine mammals. Scientists and experts working in the field will share their experience and latest research results in the conference on 11-12 May 2023 held in the newly opened Baltic Sea Animal Rehabilitation Center (BSARC). The first day of the conference will be dedicated to scientific presentations. On the second day’s workshop, a group of marine mammal experts led by prof. prof. h. c. dr. Ursula Siebert will carry out the necropsy of a grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) according to the criteria of the monitoring of the health status of seals. Live streaming to the BSARC conference hall will be arranged.
Language of the conference is English.
TO REGISTER TO THE CONFERENCE
Click on the category of participant in the table below:
Category of participant
Conference fee
Dinner
11th May 2023
7.00–11.00 P.M.
Conference participant <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemEtgKq1jb3rJA7NRP8OcMqnng0j2xFRB…>
80 Eur
60 Eur
Student<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeBz6KfcgNDT4LSXxtGwXFn-l9GcyagQg…>
40 Eur
60 Eur
More information about the conference:
https://muziejus.lt/en/paslaugos/international-conference-does-wildlife-fee…
We kindly invite you to participate in the conference and look forward to seeing you in Klaipėda in May 2023!
