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.

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

Knowledge bank: Water

  • 2026-03-11

    Stop the amount of PFAS in circulation

    PFAS are harmful chemicals that are hard to break down and can enter our bodies through drinking water. Since drinking water is essential, SLU researchers are developing methods to purify PFAS and prevent them from reaching our water sources.
  • 2026-03-04

    Why Ditches Matter: A Research Perspective

    Ditches are a defining feature of many landscapes. Though often overlooked, they play an essential role in water and soil regulation. As climate change accelerates, understanding how ditches function, and how we manage them, has never been more important.
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Research Water

  • 2022-12-01 - 2025-12-31

    Pink salmon in Sweden

    During 2023-2025 SLU are investigating the distribution of pink salmon in Sweden. Pink salmon is an alien species in Sweden. Help us by reporting pink salmon sightings!

  • PFAS treatment methods

    Research on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) treatment focuses on effective strategies to remove these persistent pollutants from the environment. This overview highlights pilot- and full-scale techniques tested to address PFAS contamination.
More research projects and groups

Departments: Water

Collaborative centers: Water

More water related centres and collaboration