Significant events in 2022 and what’s in store for 2023
We’re at the end of an intensive year, where we are facing severe environmental challenges, nationally and globally, and it is more important than ever that political ambitions are turned into action. Although many areas require urgent attention, including the negative trend for the Baltic’s fish populations, these have not been prioritised – in fact, […]
ReCod’s cod released into the Baltic
After more than a year at the Ar research station, it was time to say goodbye to some 20 cod. As we drive down the small dirt road towards the shore, with the cod in a tank on the flatbed, it’s with a sense of hope. The cod have matured considerably during their time at […]
A sanctuary for Baltic cod
The eastern Baltic cod stock is recovering slowly, despite the fishing ban that has been in place since 2019. The Hanö Cod Reef initiative was launched in Hanö Bay to support the recovery locally. Construction of artificial reefs on the seabed improves opportunities for cod to hide from predators, which has proved positive for cod […]
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.
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.
The complex reed
With the chill of autumn, life changes in the reeds. It’s noticeably quiet – a night and day change after the spring and summer, when there’s a symphony of chirping, splashing and motion in the reeds. This may not be something people think much about, but for Åsa Nilsson Austin, PhD in Marine Ecology, the […]
A warm welcome to Douglas and Lisa!
This week we had the great honour of welcoming Douglas Bjäresten and Lisa Stockhaus to this year’s Trainee program for future Baltic Sea Ambassadors. – The trainee program is a unique opportunity to expand my understanding and knowledge of ocean-related issues, policy work and advocacy. It will be fun to use the tools I learned […]
New member on BalticWaters’ board
Today, the foundation’s board consists of members from the academy and the business sector. To further strengthen the breadth of the board, national economist Stefan Fölster has joined as a director. – The depletion of fish stocks in the Baltic Sea is based on bad calculations. As a national economist, I try to contribute to […]
PhD student or researcher at the beginning of your career? Apply to our scholarship program!
Researchers who have recently graduated and obtained their doctoral degree are an important resource for future research and shape the creative research base, contributing to developments of ideas and innovations. To support PhD students and researchers at the beginning of their careers, BalticWaters started the scholarship program contributing with funds for equipment and travels necessary […]
An intensive, successful year for ReCod
In 2020, BalticWaters and Uppsala University launched a five-year programme that can only be described as bold. ReCod – release of small cod in the Baltic Sea is designed to investigate whether the Baltic’s cod stock can be strengthened by releasing cod larvae into the Sea. This may sound simple, but there are many steps […]
