Expanding the World Wetlands day theme “Marshes and the Sea” led to the premiere of short films produced by the Nature Conservation Agency project life REEF. Short films provide simple answers to various questions related to the marine environment and allow a glimpse into the mysterious habitats and species diversity of deep sea waters. Visitors had the opportunity to watch six short films, which will introduce the origins of the Baltic Sea, ecosystem, life of coastal birds and other relevant topics, as well as hear experience stories about the marine research project and gain insight into the invaluable role of wetlands in natural processes. To improve understanding and demonstrate visual insight into the habitats and species diversity of deep sea waters, easily perceptible video stories have been created as part of the project. Video stories provide answers to a variety of questions related to the marine environment, such as why species and habitat diversity are critical to the sustainable development of the sea, and what to do if you've found the round goby with a “red spaghetti” in your back fin. Researchers from the Latvian Institute of Hydroecology also participated in the event in order to enrich the life course of underwater residents seen in video stories of the event with their stories.
Programme of the event from 14:00
Skaidrīte Ruskule – Director of Latvian National Museum of Natural History
Andris Širovs – acting Director General of the Nature Conservation Agency
- Marshes animation video
Gunta Gabrāne - Project Coordinator for LIFE REEF, Nature Conservation Agency
- Video stories of Baltic Sea formation processes and ecosystem services
- Video stories of the highly protected marine habitat of European Union importance sand banks at sea and rock banks at sea
- Video stories of fishing and invasive alien species in the Baltic Sea
- Video story of birdlife on the coast
Tour at Swans exhibition accompanied by ornithologist Dmitrijs Boyko
The tradition of celebrating World Wetlands day was started on February 2, 1997, celebrating the anniversary of the signing of the Ramsar Convention and raising questions about the protection of wetlands. Over time, the scope of issues related to the implementation of the Convention has expanded, and at present the Convention aims to ensure the protection and prudent use of wetlands of all kinds, recognising that wetlands, such as ecosystems, are of great importance for the conservation of biodiversity and for human well-being.
In Latvia, the Ramsar Convention was adopted and approved with the entry into force of the Law on the Convention of 2 February 1971 on wetlands of International significance, especially as a living environment for waterfowl on 5 April 1995.
The Latvian National Museum of Natural History acts as the focal point for communication, education and public contact of wetlands of the Ramsar Convention.
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