Meet our new analyst
She is new to the role as Analyst fishing and fisheries policy, but she is not new to BalticWaters. Amanda Öberg spent her first post-graduation period as a trainee at the foundation in 2021, and since then she has worked as a research communicator at the Department of Soil and Environment at the Swedish University […]
A unique funder of Baltic Sea research
In a short time, BalticWaters has established itself as an important research funder in the field of marine environment. Through the Foundation’s two call programmes, almost SEK 12 million has been allocated to research for a healthy Baltic Sea since 2022. As a private actor, BalticWaters plays an important role in accelerating the accumulation of […]
The climate impact of bottom trawling in the Baltic Sea
The capacity of forests to store carbon is well recognised. However, it’s less known that sedimentary seabeds in the Baltic Sea can serve as significant carbon sinks. At the same time, bottom trawling – a fishing method that has been compared to clear-cutting – can reduce carbon storage by stirring up and displacing sediment. In […]
The first cod release of the year
The fog is thick and the thermometer shows two degrees in the water. Despite a dry suit and warm undergarments, the cold is palpable as we descend below the surface. We are documenting when sixteen cod from the project ReCod – release of small cod in the Baltic Sea will leave the life of the […]
New knowledge about Baltic cod
We have summarised ongoing and completed studies and research projects linked to ReCod – all with the aim of improving our understanding of cod.
Progress in animal welfare – fish are sentient beings
From pets to food and the center of sport and recreational fishing, fish play an important role in the marine ecosystem and in our society. But unlike cows, pigs and birds, they are often treated as emotionless and unable to communicate through facial expressions or sounds. But that is now changing. Research shows that fish […]
Report: Are EU fisheries ministers breaking the law?
In a legal review of political decisions on fisheries in the Baltic Sea, we have analysed whether fisheries ministers were legally entitled to take the decision they did on 2024 fishing quotas – despite herring stocks being at alarmingly low levels.
Is there a Baltic Sea in balance?
A common pitfall is to talk about achieving a Baltic Sea in ‘balanced’, a description that several scientists strongly advise against using. But why is that? What is wrong with wanting a Baltic Sea, and other environments, in balance? Because ecosystems are not balanced – they are complex and dynamic. Believing that there is a […]
Significant events in 2023, and what can we expect in 2024?
It’s challenging to put words to the past year. Perhaps the word ‘turbulent’ is appropriate? While the political unwillingness to take strong measures to protect the fish in the Baltic Sea continues, we are convinced that new knowledge will make it difficult for decision-makers to turn a blind eye. Therefore, our projects and knowledge-building programs […]
Policy document: How to preserve the Baltic Sea coasts as valuable carbon sinks
Our inland sea is a key player in climate action, sequestering large amounts of carbon dioxide in sediments and vegetation, especially along the coasts, which would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. However, coastal ecosystems are severely affected by disturbances such as eutrophication, overfishing and exploitation. Strengthening the ability of ecosystems to store carbon and […]
