Letter to the German BALTFISH presidency for the protection of the Baltic harbour porpoise
CCB • February 6, 2025
6 February 2025 - Together with other NGOs, we sent a letter to the German Baltfish Presidency to demand urgent action to prevent the extinction of the Baltic harbour porpoise.
The Baltic Proper harbour porpoise population is on the brink of extinction. This dire situation
has been well-documented for many years. Solutions are available and can be implemented
immediately, alongside necessary measures to restore the Baltic Sea's good environmental status.
Allowing the loss of this unique population due to political inaction would be unacceptable and
would undoubtedly face widespread societal condemnation.
Read the full letter with our requests to the German Baltfish Presidency.
EXTRA RESOURCES
- CCB´s webpage to #SaveTheBalticPorpoise.
- ICES (2024). EU request on support for the implementation of the Action Plan for harbour porpoise in the Baltic Sea (Baltic Proper).
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