Baltic Sea Brief 87: Transitioning from industrial fishing for fishmeal to food production is a profitable shift
Fish in the Baltic Sea are not only an environmental issue – they represent an underused resource for jobs, value creation and national preparedness. In a new report, Cecilia Solér shows how a transition from large‑scale fishing for feed production to fisheries for food production can unlock economic value worth billions. The findings confirm the […]
Every cod counts: each fish is weighed, measured and tagged
The cods in the project ReCod – release of small cod in the Baltic Sea – have now been staying at BalticWaters Fish Laboratory for over two months. During this time, they have adapted well to their new environment. They swim calmly and curiously in the tanks and show a healthy appetite, which are clear […]
Important milestone for the CLUPEA project: successful in vitro fertilisation of herring
The fertilised herring eggs are small and fragile as they rest in the laboratory’s incubator, waiting for the right moment to hatch. How they ended up there is something of a remarkable story. The researchers involved in the CLUPEA project are themselves excited and proud of what has just taken place. Carrying out in vitro […]
Laboratory Assistant at BalticWaters Fish Laboratory
BalticWaters is recruiting seasonal staff for the position of Laboratory Assistant at BalticWaters Fish Laboratory in Studsvik. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on in a research-oriented environment where science, innovation, and societal benefit come together. As a Laboratory Assistant, you enjoy practical tasks and supporting the day-to-day work of the laboratory’s ongoing projects. […]
Baltic Sea Brief 85: Recycling nutrients – for stronger preparedness and a thriving sea
Sweden can both reduce eutrophication and strengthen its food preparedness by recycling plant nutrients – the technology exists and demand is high. So what is holding us back?
From construction site to research‑ready facility
We have summarised the journey from the start of construction to where we are today – a brand‑new laboratory. With that, we close the construction chapter – for now.
New expertise strengthens the laboratory’s projects
There is something special about the sea. For many, it is a place for recovery, for others, a driving force to want to make a difference. For Johnnie Stjernberg and Hiba Jasmin, their commitment to the sea has now led them to the BalticWaters Fish Laboratory, where, in their new roles, they are strengthening two […]
Discover the BalticWaters Fish Laboratory
– a hub for research and experimental work BalticWaters Fish Laboratory creates new opportunities for researchers, companies, and organizations seeking to test and develop methods for sustainable aquaculture, as well as to contribute to the recovery of threatened fish species in the Baltic Sea. The laboratory facilitates both publicly and privately funded research in areas […]
The operations team participates in a national workshop on fish health
How can new knowledge be used to optimize both animal welfare and sustainability? It’s the details that make the difference.
The herring’s genetic superpowers – how does it survive in the Baltic Sea’s brackish waters?
Researchers are beginning to uncover the Baltic herring’s genetic secrets through the CLUPEA project. The next step will be to take a closer look at what determines the timing of the fish’s spawning.
