Since active harbour construction and developing activities are carried out in the all three Baltic States, the impact from dredging and dumping activities is considered as one of the biggest potential threats to marine habitats in the coastal sea areas.
Kuna kõigis kolmes Balti riigis toimub aktiivne ehitus- ja arendustegevus, peetakse süvendamisest ja kaadamisest tulenevat mõju üheks suuremaks potentsiaalseks ohuks rannikumere elupaikadele.