Fish and aquacultural science
This includes fisfarming,fish genetics, fish breeding, fish ecology and fish ethology. Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants, to be used e.g. as food.
From data collection to quota decisions
Fish don't recognise national borders, and many commercially important stocks migrate across different countries' waters, moving between coastal areas and the open sea. To determine how much fish are
International advice
At SLU Aqua, we provide comprehensive international scientific advice. We engage in numerous cross-border research collaborations, offer expert scientific support for negotiations at regional,
När havet blir brunare – forskare från SLU ska undersöka hur varmare och mörkare vatten påverkar ekosystemtjänster längs Östersjökusten
How is marine life affected when coastal waters become both browner and warmer? That’s what SLU researcher Magnus Huss, together with colleagues from the Department of Aquatic Resources (SLU Aqua)
Eutrophication
The Eutrophication Programme is intended to provide data on which to base action to combat eutrophication of our aquatic systems. It should provide an up-to-date picture of the source and size of
DIASPARA - Improving scientific knowledge on wild eel and salmon in Europe
The DIASPARA project aims to improve the management of salmon and eel in Europe by strengthening the scientific knowledge base over the full life-cycle and geographic range of these migratory species
Algernas färger visar vägen till smartare vattenbruk
Inspired by nature's own warning systems, researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) are investigating whether the colours of
Lakes and Watercourses
We provide data and expertise to further the work on Sweden's environmental objective Flourishing Lakes and Streams and other objectives related to water quality. We also support various public
Coastal and Sea Areas
The Coastal and Sea Areas programme gathers SLU's expertise on marine environments and their assessment with special emphasis on fish and shellfish stocks and communities. The programme has a strong
A Non-Toxic Environment
We provide decision support and expertise in the work towards a non-toxic environment in Sweden. The data from our monitoring programmes contributes to the overall picture of the environmental status
Marine extreme weather
Marine heatwaves can affect fish and other organisms, and extreme storms can limit fishing opportunities. Climate change increases the occurrence of such extreme weather at sea. During 2024-2026 we
Färgernas Rike
The Kingdom of Colors is an innovative research project aimed at developing new methods to monitor algal toxins in marine environments using visual signals such as algae pigmentation and patterns.
Department of Aquatic Resources
Our research focuses on fish and shellfish in the seas, lakes and rivers. We monitor the aquatic environment, developing the methods and know-how for sustainable use of aquatic resources.