Baltic Sea Brief 53: Five measures for Baltic Sea fisheries in 2023
Last year was a lost year for implementing important protections for Baltic Sea fish species. Here we list the five most important measures for Baltic Sea fisheries in 2023.
Close to every fourth Swedish fishing boat stopped fishing in the Baltic Sea in 2022
In recent years, scientists and small-scale fishermen have raised the alarm about the disappearance of fish, yet politicians continue to mis-prioritise.
The way forward 2023: Necessary measures for the Baltic Sea and fisheries
In this memo we present the facts about fisheries and the necessary measures for 2023 to reduce the negative impact of fisheries on the Baltic Sea environment.
Two new ambassadors for the Baltic Sea
It’s already been 3 months since Lisa and Douglas started the Foundation’s trainee programme for future Baltic Sea Ambassadors, Let’s hear how their experience has been and what they’ve learned during the intensive traineeship.
Baltic Sea Brief 52: Time to change the policy for the Baltic Sea
For decades, policy has failed to address the problems of the Baltic Sea, now it is time to work together to change policy.
New Baltic cod to Ar!
On Thursday last week, Johanna Fröjd, project manager for ReCod, went on a 6-day expedition with SLU’s research vessel Svea to get new cod to the project.
Baltic Sea Brief 51: Risky business as usual as ministers set quotas
The 2023 fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea were set in mid-October. Fishing for herring should have been reduced by more than 60% – yet the quotas were set high.
Four new research projects for a living Baltic Sea
Each year, the foundation awards grants to a number of research projects with the potential to contribute to a healthier environment in the Baltic Sea. Read about this year’s projects here.
Baltic Sea Brief 50: Herring and sprat face a dark future
Without reducing sprat fishing, herring cannot be protected The sharp decline of herring in the Baltic Sea is not new. For years there have been alarmist reports about the deteriorating state of the stocks and the need for increased protection and reduced fishing pressure. If herring are to be given a chance to recover, we […]
Response to the EU
In a consultation response, we highlight the changes necessary for the EU to achieve its sustainable fishing goals.
