Six new research projects for a living Baltic Sea
Each year, BalticWaters awards grants to a number of research projects that have the potential to contribute to a healthier Baltic Sea. Read about this year’s projects here.
Deepdive: How did the herring end up on the Christmas table?
Food culture expert Richard Tellström explains how the herring ended up on our christmas food table.
Are the dead zones in the Baltic sea really dead?
BalticWaters has looked at what hides in the dead zones of the Baltic Sea and found some positive news.
Deep dive: Herring policy across the border – Sweden vs Finland part 3
Swedish and Finnish policies differ in their approach to fisheries management in the Baltic Sea. BalticWaters takes a closer look at why.
Thesis on the importance of zooplankton when releasing cod larvae
In what types of environments does zooplankton thrive? This is something Amanda Janssonas has taken a closer look at in their thesis conducted within the framework of the project ReCod.
Can you fish nutrients out of the Baltic Sea?
It is argued in several places that fishing removes nitrogen and phosphorus from the sea, thereby helping to combat eutrophication in the Baltic Sea. This is an argument often used by the fishing industry and can also be found, for example, on the website of the Finnish Natural Resources Institute. It was also one of […]
Deep Dive: Herring Policy Across Borders – Sweden vs Finland
The researchers in Finland do not believe that a fishing ban on herring is necessary. Instead, they want to focus on combating eutrophication and improving coastal environments. Swedish researchers, on the other hand, are concerned about the high fishing pressure and advocate for a zero quota.
Scientific article: How cod larvae from ReCod will be adapted to life in the Baltic Sea
An essential aspect of the project ReCod – release of small cod in the Baltic Sea – is the process of release. It’s crucial that the small cod larvae are adapted to the conditions prevailing in the Baltic Sea where they are released; otherwise, there’s a significant risk that they won’t survive. PhD-students Maddi Garate-Olaizola […]
Deep Dive: Herring Policy Across Borders – Sweden vs Finland
Sweden and Finland are two of the nations that fish the most Baltic herring, but their perspectives on fishing differ. In an article series, we explore the reasons behind this.
Åsa Domeij joins the foundation’s board
Today, the foundation’s board consists of members from the research world and business. To further strengthen the board’s diversity, Åsa Domeij has joined the board. Åsa is an agronomist and works as the sustainability manager at Axfood with a background as a politician, agronomist, and member of parliament. “We have an obligation to preserve the […]
