Welcome to the Institute of Marine Research

Our work is focused on biological data collection, population and ecosystem analysis, and scientific advice as a basis for management decisions both nationally and internationally. We work in all Swedish sea areas, both in coastal waters and the open sea.

The scientific work is based largely on cooperation within the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), European Commission expert groups and with Universities and research institutes in Sweden and elsewhere in Europe.

Most of the collection, data analysis and counseling conducted at the Institute of Marine Research is regulated in the EU Data Collection Regulation (EC No 199/2008) and partly financed by the EU.

Another important part of our work is to scientifically evaluate if management regulations have had the desired effect or if there is a need for changes to achieve the objectives.

Local office in Karlskrona
At the local office in Karlskrona, work is mainly with stock surveys on cod in the Baltic Sea. Extensive sampling efforts on commercial catches, both in landing ports and on board commercial fishing boats, are made.