Essays about: "Baltic Sea region"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 83 essays containing the words Baltic Sea region.

  1. 21. Estonia’s Security: A Case Study of Internal and External Perceptions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Jana Bendel; [2018]
    Keywords : small states; security; perceptions; role theory; Estonia; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Estonia is facing a challenging security situation, given the broad spectrum of threats and its historical and geopolitical ties to Russia. With that in mind, this qualitative case study aims at providing an overview of Estonia’s security by establishing the similarities and differences between internal and external perceptions and applying role theory to the findings. READ MORE

  3. 22. Impact of southern Baltic sea-level changes on landscape development in the Verkeån River valley at Haväng, southern Sweden, during the early and mid Holocene

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionen

    Author : Anette Nilsson Brunlid; [2018]
    Keywords : sea-level change; Littorina Sea; Baltic Sea; Ancylus Lake; environmental reconstruction; Holocene; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : In the Hanö bay off the coast at Haväng in SE Scania, southern Sweden, a submerged and well-preserved Mesolithic landscape is found, including remains of trees, river and lagoon sediments, and archaeological artefacts such as an antler pick axe and stationary fishing constructions. The landscape was formed during the Yoldia Sea (11,700-10,800 cal BP) and Initial Littorina Sea (9800-8500) low-water phases of the Baltic Basin. READ MORE

  4. 23. Experimental Spironucleus infections in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) : Hidden secrets of the life cycle of Spironucleus salmonicida revealed

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Anders Alfjorden; [2018]
    Keywords : Parasite; Salmon; Infection; Diplomonada; Spironucleus;

    Abstract : We have performed experimental infections of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) from the Baltic Sea region with the protozoan parasite Spironucleus salmonicida. By this infection trial we have been able to show that the life cycle may use an alternative route of transmission. READ MORE

  5. 24. Microplastics in the Oresund Region of the Baltic Sea - sources and effects

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

    Author : Simon Bystedt; [2018]
    Keywords : Microplastic; microbeads; source; effects; wastewater; review; baltic; agriculture; sludge; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Plastic production is only increasing, and it‟s not showing any signs of slowing down. Microplastics are particles smaller than 5 mm, either produced intentionally, or created from items being withered into small particles. READ MORE

  6. 25. Barriers and Best Practices to the Use of Public Transportation: A Case Study of the South Baltic Sea Region

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

    Author : Michael Fellner; James Vierling; Juliette Ténart; [2018]
    Keywords : Public Transportation; barriers; Baltic Sea; sustainability;

    Abstract : Climate change is a pressing issue caused by the systematic increase of greenhouse gasses (GHG). One way to avoid higher GHG emissions is through an increased use of public transportation, transitioning society away from the personal automobile. READ MORE