Estonia
Head of Delegation
Mr. Harry Liiv
Ministry of the Environment of Estonia
Narva mnt 7a
EE-15172 Tallinn
Estonia
Phone: +372 6262 850
Fax: +372 6262 928
HELCOM Coordinator
Mr. Silver Vahtra
Head of Marine Environment Bureau
Water Department
Ministry of the Environment of Estonia
Phone: +372 6262 987
Press Contact
Ms. Brita Merisalu
Press Secretary
Ministry of the Environment
Tel: +372 6262 908
Estonia is located in the north-eastern part of the Baltic Sea. The length of the Estonian coastline is 3,794 km of which 1,242 km are on the mainland and 2,552 km are divided among the islands.
Estonians would hardly be what they are without the sea. The sea not only determines the local climate, but it has through centuries moulded the character and lifestyle of Estonians. Mostly tranquil itself, the sea has given the Estonians their calm and tolerance.
The sea has always been the primary provider for local residents. Today about 8000 Estonian inhabitants are employed in the Baltic Sea fisheries sector - both fishing and fish-processing. There are many more of them who like to eat the Baltic Sea fish.
Marine Programmes
The Great Lakes/Baltic Sea Partnership Programme
This program, which is financed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, aims to provide a cooperative environment in which to share scientific research, information and experiences towards reducing risk to environment and human health in the Great Lakes and Baltic Sea Region.
Mrs. Tiiu Raia
Counsellor of Water Department
Estonian Ministry of the Environment
Tel: +372 6262 851