SLU Aquaculture

SLU Aquaculture is a platform to promote and coordinate aquaculture research and education. Aquaculture-related research is taking place at all four faculties, and our mission is to consolidate and develop aquaculture research and education at SLU.

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Research linked to aqauculture

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.

Salmon on a dinner plate.

Publications

Here you can explore and download a wide range of aquaculture-related publications by SLU researchers, including scientific articles, reports, and other materials.

Upcoming events linked to aquaculture

News from across SLU linked to aquaculture

  • 2025-06-12

    Seven new honorary doctors appointed by SLU in 2025

    Seven individuals have been named honorary doctors at SLU this year. Their expertise spans agriculture, aquaculture, animal oral health, tree pests, landscapes, and animal reproduction. Four are based in Sweden, and one each in Finland, South Africa, and the UK.
  • 2025-05-05

    The colours of algae lead the way to smarter aquaculture

    Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) are investigatin whether algae colours can signal toxic substance production and how underwater robots and AI can detect it early.
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