While the state of most Baltic fish stocks remains fairly good, in particular the major herring stock in the central Baltic, scientists still express serious concern about the condition of the cod stocks.
Kuigi enamiku Läänemere kalavarude, eriti Läänemere keskosa suurte heeringavarude olukord on üsna hea, väljendavad teadlased jätkuvalt tõsist muret seoses tursavarude olukorraga.