Sustainable business models for coastal fishing
How can coastal fishing in the Baltic Sea become competitive whilst managing the sea’s fish stocks?
The aim of the project is to describe the measures required to ensure that coastal fishing in the Swedish part of the Baltic Sea becomes competitive and is able to take local/regional responsibility for fish stocks. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg will describe and analyse the economic conditions currently characterising coastal fishing and then identify sustainable business models where it is profitable for coastal fishing operations to protect fish stocks. The project will result in proposals on how and under what conditions coastal fisheries can take greater responsibility for the management of fish stocks and contribute to Sweden’s food supply.
Sustainable Business Models for Coastal Fisheries is being carried out by the University of Gothenburg. Through BalticWaters’ program for research projects and pre-studies, the project has been awarded a grant of SEK 1,000,000.
Project materials
DN Debate: Swedish fish dumped abroad – our jobs and billions are disappearing (2025-10-07)
Research report: Swedish fisheries and socio-economic value (2025-09-17)
Article: Sustainable business models for small-scale coastal fisheries in the Baltic Sea (2024-05-29)