Department of Aquatic Resources
The research of the Department of Aquatic Resources 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.
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,
Institute of Freshwater Research
The Institute of Freshwater Research at Drottningholm is one of three divisions at the Department of Aquatic Resources. We conduct environmental analysis, consultancy and research on Sweden's lakes
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)
Ny teknik avslöjar att sillgrisslor föredrar förutsägbara fiskevatten
Common guillemots tend to seek out areas where the availability of fish is stable, even if the amount is small – a strategy that may leave them vulnerable as marine environments change. Using sailing
Lyckat mobilitetsutbyte mellan SLU Aqua och Nelson Mandela Universitetet i Sydafrika
Researchers and students from the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) in South Africa have recently visited the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU and the Department of Aquatic Resources (
SLU-CGIAR nutrition-sensitive food systems
An initial South-South capacity development meeting’, held in Sri Lanka, brought together academicians and experts from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Europe, to discuss the importance of nutrition
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
Diss Astrid Carlsen
Understanding predators through their prey charlotta.eriksson@slu.se Astrid Carlsen defends her thesis "Understanding predators through their prey" on 04th of June 2025 All interested are welcome
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
Fishinfoodwebs
We link variation in body size and community composition to ecological and evolutionary dynamics in changing environments. In our research we combine dynamic models, experiments and analysis of
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