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.
Lennart Edsman
lennart.edsman@slu.se Lennart Edsman is now an external resource at the department but has worked with all aspects of freshwater crayfish including ecology, ethology, zoology, genetics, physiology,
Congratulations Svea
After a long-planned month at the shipyard in Falkenberg, R/V Svea is now out on an expedition again; newly painted, newly serviced and upgraded with new scientific equipment and an improved IT
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Eight months in IDA – Where did it take us? futurefood@slu.se During this seminar, the two groups from SLU’s Interdisciplinary Academy (IDA) 2023-2024 will present their project outcomes and share
Mitokondrie-DNA avslöjar hur abborren koloniserade Östersjön
Researchers from the Swedish University of Agriculture (SLU) and the Estonian University of Life Sciences have discovered that the Baltic Sea region is a melting pot for perch of different genetic
Dissektionsträff för ål
During week 24, colleagues from the Institute of Coastal Research and Institute of Freshwater Research met at Drottningholm to dissect eels together. The purpose of the meeting was to share
SLU efterlyser fler hummerfiskare i Bohuslän, Halland och Skåne
For the fourth year in a row, researchers at SLU are turning to the public to gain better knowledge of the distribution and status of lobster stocks along the Swedish west coast. For three weeks in
Från Sverige till Kanarieöarna: nya spännande forskarutbyten mellan SLU Aqua och ULPGC
There are currently a number of new and exciting collaborative activities and research exchanges between the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) and SLU Aqua. In the April newsletter you
Forskare på SLU kommenterar ICES råd för fisket i Östersjön
On 31 May, the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) published its scientific advice for next year's fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea. The Council recommends a continued
Efter 40 år: ny forskning om vattenkraftens påverkan på reglerade sjöar
Most of the larger lakes in northern Sweden (Norrland) are regulated lakes or power plant reservoirs. They are crucial for Sweden's electricity production, but also heavily influenced by hydropower.
SLU testar trålkamera – för att minska fiskfångsten
By installing a stereo video camera in the trawl, researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences want to reduce the need for trawling in acoustic fish surveys. The technology is now
Latest news from SAMSAS
The Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Coordination Group (SAMSAS) plays a central role at SLU Aqua by supporting management in environmental analysis issues and coordinating activities that
Ny funktionsbrevlåda för prefekteriet på SLU Aqua
We are now launching a new email adress for departmental matters at SLU Aqua: aqua-prefekt@slu.se. Use the new email address if you have documents that need a signature from the head of department or