Research linked to aquaculture
SLU's research contributes to sustainable aquaculture through modern breeding programmes, efficient fish feed ingredients, and innovative circular farming methods.
Education
SLU Aquaculture promotes and develops aquaculture education at SLU. Here you’ll find courses, manuals and materials related to the field.
Publications
Here you can explore and download a wide range of aquaculture-related publications by SLU researchers, including scientific articles, reports, and other materials.
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Record investment at SLU to improve fish welfare worldwide
The major research grant offers a unique opportunity to accelerate efforts for better fish welfare, both in Sweden and globally. -
Do our freshwater crayfish grow differently? Master’s student Nick Paulus is seeking the answers
How are Swedish freshwater crayfish affected by their local habitats – and what could this mean for the future of fisheries and conservation? These are the questions that master’s student Nick Paulus is seeking to answer. -
SLU leads the way in developing future fish feed
Farmed rainbow trout of the future is now available on the market. The fish has been fed a new feed where traditional ingredients like soy and fishmeal have been replaced by mussels, insects and fungal protein. The initiative is led by SLU, Axfoundation and 25 other partners.
Multi-functional feed ingredients for sustainable fish farming
Either we reduce the inputs, or we develop a feed that provides multiple services. Feed is an important cost. The biggest ecological cost is the input for the fish feed, says Kartik Baruah.
Seafood Day – Celebrate with us!
To mark the International Seafood Day, we are launching the first-ever Swedish Seafood Day. This initiative is an important part of the Seafood Campaign, led by the Centre of Excellence Blå mat. Join in the celebrations and explore all the activities!
Noble crayfish farming
Save the noble crayfish: Start farming! SLU has published a book "Flodkräfta och flodkräftodling i Sverige – en handbok baserad på erfarenheter" and developed a training guide "Kräftodlingens ABC" (both in Swedish).