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.
Positiva signaler och oroväckande trender i nya fiskrapporter från unikt miljöövervakningsprogram
Since the 80s, The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), the University of Gothenburg and the Swedish Museum of Natural History have monitored fish health, population status and
Välkommen till institutionsdagarna 2025 på Billingehus i Skövde
On December 3–4 it’s time for SLU Aqua’s Department Days 2025. A warm welcome to Billingehus in Skövde. Information about the Department Days will be continuously updated on this page. For
Minimässa vid SLU Aquas institutionsdagar 3-4 december 2025
We are all curious to know more about SLU Aqua’s work! That’s why we are organising a mini fair during this year’s Department Days – a chance for you to show what you’re working on, share results,
Starkt engagemang och nya idéer på SLU Aquas miljöanalysworkshop
Hello Erika Norlinder and Kristin Öhman. You helped organize an environmental monitoring and assessment workshop on the theme of image and video analysis in Lysekil in September. Tell us more about
Ta del av materialet från senaste institutionsrådet (IR) 3 september 2025
You can now access the notes and presentations from the last Department Council (IR) held on September 3. You can find the material on our shared Sharepoint. Access the material Here you can the
Dyk ner i framtidens fiskeredskap med SLU Aqua
SLU Aqua is part of the new Horizon project Eco-Catch, which is working on developing smarter fishing gear and reducing bycatch. A few weeks ago Peter Ljungberg from SLU Aqua presented the project
Förändringar på SLU Aqua
Here you can read the latest updates on organizational development at SLU Aqua, mainly regarding the head of department assignment, the reorganization at the Institute of Marine Research and
SLU Aqua på plats på under ICES årliga vetenskapliga konferens
In September, eight researchers from SLU Aqua travelled to Klaipėda, Lithuania, to take part in this year’s ICES Annual Science Conference. Every year, the conference gathers researchers to share new
Nya rutiner för signering av avtal och FKK
During the spring, SLU Aqua’s administrative support has started to implement changes in the routines for signing documents (agreements and FKK). The change means that heads of division will sign
Fler händer i vattnet ska ge forskarna bättre koll på Östersjöns fisk
Kan fler händer i vattnet ge bättre kunskap om hur fisken mår? Nu testar forskare från Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet (SLU) en ny metod för att samla in data längs den svenska Östersjökusten. Read the
Ta del av materialet från informationsmötet med SLU Aquas ledningsgrupp 12 september
Did you miss the information meeting with SLU Aqua's management team on September 12 or do you want to watch the meeting again? The entire meeting was recorded and is available on SLU Aqua's own
Friska torskar i Ålands hav bär på ett kemiskt mysterium
Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) have made a remarkable discovery in cod from the Åland Sea. Compared to their relatives in the rest of the Baltic Sea, the Åland