Within "Research of marine protected habitats in EEZ and determination of the necessary conservation status in Latvia" (hereinafter LIFE REEF project) it is planned to map and explore marine habitats of European Union importance Stony Reefs nad Sandbanks in the baltic Sea propper within 4116 square kilometers wide area.

Research is needed to prepare criteria for evaluating marine habitats and to improve the monitoring methodology for evaluating marine protected habitats and species. It is only by recognising natural treasures and by carrying out scientific research that can contribute to the sustainable existence and management of these habitats and their habitats.

To inform the general public about the objectives, tasks and expected results of the LIFE REEF project, 24 March of this year 10:00 an online project launch seminar will take place on the platform of MS Teams.

All interested parties were invited to participate in the launch seminar, completing the application questionnaire by 21 March.

A link was sent to the e-mail provided in the application to participate in the online workshop.

Launch Seminar program (in Latvian).




The LIFE REEF project is implemented by the Nature Conservation Agency as a leading partner in cooperation with the Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment BIOR and the Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology. Its total budget is 4 million EUR, of which 60% is covered by the EU environment and climate action program LIFE, but 40% - by the Latvian Environmental Protection Fund and project partners.