Water – quality and fishing

At SLU, we develop knowledge about water – both as a food source and as a habitat for aquatic organisms. Interested in fish, ecology in marine and freshwater systems, plant nutrients, eutrophication, acidification, water in agricultural land, drinking water, fisheries management or aquaculture? Find your way into SLU’s work in this field.

Örjan Östman, senior lecturer in aquatic ecology collaboration, poses for a portrait outdoors. He is wearing glasses and a red, blue, and white checkered shirt. The background is blurred with wintry trees in muted tones.

Contact an expert or find a collaboration partner

Örjan Östman is Senior Lecturer in Collaboration in aquatic ecology. Contact Örjan Östman or one of our other water experts.

Knowledge bank: Water

  • 2025-10-01

    What lies hidden beneath the surface?

    Recent advances in biosensor technology offer new opportunities to monitor fish welfare in aquaculture. However, before new biosensors can be put to use, their suitability and potential applications must be carefully evaluated.
  • 2025-08-27

    How medicine residues in water affect young salmon

    Imagine you are a young salmon making a long and dangerous journey from the river to the sea.

Research Water