Areas of expertise

How are our waters affected by invasive species like round goby and American lobster? What is the status of fish stocks, and how can new technologies like eDNA help us monitor the environment in smarter ways? Here you can explore some of the environmental monitoring expertise at the Department of Aquatic Resources (SLU Aqua).

Areas of expertise
American lobster

American lobster

The American lobster is an invasive species found in Sweden. Learn more about our efforts to reduce the spread of the American lobster in Sweden’s marine and freshwater environments.

Crayfish

Sweden is home to two species of freshwater crayfish: the native noble crayfish and the introduced signal crayfish. Learn more about these two species , and about our work to protect the endangered noble crayfish.

eDNA

Can a water sample show which species live in a lake? We test and develop the eDNA method as a complement to traditional environmental monitoring.

Two flounder (Platichthys flesus) lie camouflaged against the seabed. Their eyes protrude above their bodies and they are well adapted to life near the bottom.

Fish genetics

Our research in genetics helps us understand how species evolve and how we can conserve viable populations of fish and shellfish.

Man fishing in small lake

Recreational fishing

How large is the recreational fishery – and how does it affect fish stocks? We collect data and provide the knowledge needed for sustainable fisheries management.

Round goby (Neogobius melanostomus)

Round goby

The round goby is an invasive fish species spreading quickly and now established along parts of the Swedish coast. We are developing a knowledge base on the round goby to limit the spread of the species.

Three fishes

Stock assessments

We conducts annual analyses of over 100 fish and shellfish stocks. The results are used by authorities to manage fisheries within biologically safe limits and to support key environmental goals.