Fish and aquacultural science

The knowledge we at SLU Aqua develop about the ecosystems in our waters can be used directly in the management of seas, lakes and watercourses. Therefore, our research is also intertwined with our

We want future generations to be able to fish for sustainable stocks of seafood. We develop methods, models and tools for evaluating the effects of various management measures. We develop selective

The biological archive at SLU Aqua´s Institute of Freshwater Research are constantly being replenished. Each year we collect tissue samples from fish, samples that are used to analyze age and growth,

Cod is a keystone species in marine ecosystems. It shapes the conditions for a large number of other species in the sea and is also of great importance both economically and culturally. However, the

Waters are getting warmer, darker (mainly in lakes) and less saline (in the Baltic Sea). How does this affect fish communities and fisheries? To resolve this, we study how the dynamics and responses

Fishers and fishery managers can contribute to the recovery of weak fish stocks and reduce the amount of unwanted catches by using selective fishing techniques. Selective fishing enables a fishing

The Department of Aquatic Resources (SLU Aqua) study the dynamics of aquatic ecosystems and how they are affected by environment and human activity. We monitor and assess seas, coastal waters, lakes

The Institute of Coastal Research is one of three divisions at the Department of Aquatic Resources (SLU Aqua). Our research, environmental monitoring and assessment focuses on fish, fisheries and

Fish population ecology, food web ecology, and fisheries management in large lakes My principal scientific interest and experience focus on understanding the sustainability of exploited fish

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

Save the date! Webinar & workshop: Integrated fish and plant production aquaculture@slu.se There is a growing interest in combining fish and plant production, either direct in aquaponics systems or