BalticRIM brings together archaeologists and spatial planners from Baltic Sea countries to integrate the maritime cultural heritage (MCH) into maritime spatial plans for a sustainable management and protection of underwater sites.
The BalticRIM project developed Baltic Sea wide principles and elaborated national practices for integrating maritime cultural heritage into maritime spatial planning. The project strived to contribute to a culture of sustainability, where the diversity and accessibility of maritime attractions and landscapes will strengthen the well-being of citizens and visitors, and raise the awareness for and the protection of the Baltic Sea.