Present state of the Baltic Coastal Waters off Mecklenburg-Vorpormmern, Germany

摘要: The coastal waters of the former GDR comprising more than 9000 sqkm with a maximum width 12 n.m. from baseline and 1600 inner bodden volume about 6 cu.km are unique importance to trade by providing transport sea including three ferry links, fishing, recreaation other uses. Based on results monitoring programmes carried out between 1973 1988 reviewing existing literature, state these is discussed. paper starts characterization environmental background conditions area its catchment region. Data population density, industry, agriculutre information tabulated as deemed necessary understand sensitivity water potential impacts their state.