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Fishing has been an important source of livelihood for people living in coastal Estonia. European sprat and Baltic herring have always been staples for Estonian people. More recently, rainbow trout from fish farms has also become popular. Fish caught in Estonian waters and processed here reaches the tables of people living in other countries as well. Fishing and aquaculture statistics provide the following information: which fish and from which water bodies are caught the most; how Estonian fish farmers are doing. Fishing statistics are used to plan and monitor fishing activities and to manage

The focus of the global goal “Clean Water and Sanitation” is the need to ensure that people have clean drinking water, sanitation and hygiene conditions. Lack of quality and adequate water supply and sanitation affects reaching other global goals such as healthcare, promoting education and reducing poverty. The 2030 Agenda sets the target to improve water and sanitation systems to ensure access to quality drinking water and adequate wastewater treatment. Mainly, indirect measures must be taken, for example, improving water resources management, preventing pollution of water bodies with waste