Ongoing projects
Research projects
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HotFish – Sustaining marine biodiversity under climate change
The HotFish project investigates the distribution and seascape connectivity of fish in the Swedish Baltic Sea to improve and expand the Swedish marine protected area network. -
Marine extreme weather: ecological effects and risks to fisheries
Heatwaves in the sea can affect fish and other organisms, while extreme storms can reduce fishing opportunities. Extreme weather events like these are becoming increasingly common due to climate change. Therefore, between 2024 and 2026, we will study the effect of heatwaves on fish and food webs using models and experiments.
Research areas
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Algtox - Knowledge Center on Algal Toxins
We can expect toxic algal blooms to become more common as the climate changes. A better understanding of which toxins algae produce and under what circumstances this happens will therefore become increasingly important, and this we aim to investigate within Algtox. -
AquaGenomics: linking genes and genomes to population and ecosystem health in a changing world
We combine genomics and ecology to uncover evolutionary processes shaping aquatic life in a changing world. -
Fish in food-webs: ecology & evolution of aquatic communities
We link variation in body size and community composition to ecological and evolutionary dynamics in changing environments. In our research we combine dynamic models, experiments and analysis of long-term ecological data from lake, coast and open sea systems. -
Offshore renewable energy
Renewable energy is growing globally, including offshore wind. Key questions arise about impacts on marine life, fisheries, and other uses. The Department of Aquatic Resources (SLU Aqua) offers expert knowledge to support marine renewable energy development.
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New floating platform for seal-safe coastal fishing in southern Sweden
The push-up trap is a vital tool for coastal fishing in northern Sweden, keeping seals away from the catch. In the southern Baltic Sea, algae growth and difficult cleaning have hampered its use. SLU has now developed a work raft to make the job easier and improve fishers’ working conditions. -
The noble crayfish in danger – new animated film aims to inspire action
The situation for the noble crayfish, our only native freshwater crayfish species, is critical. The species has disappeared from large parts of Sweden and Finland. Now, a new animated film aims to engage a new generation through a story that blends loss with hope for the future. -
New project will explore how warmer and darker coastal waters affect life in the Baltic Sea
How is marine life affected when coastal waters become both browner and warmer? That’s what SLU researcher Magnus Huss, together with colleagues from the Department of Aquatic Resources (SLU Aqua) and researchers at Umeå Marine Sciences Centre, aims to find out in a new research project. -
Guillemots prefer predictable foraging grounds
Common guillemots tend to seek out areas where the availability of fish is stable, even if the amount is small – a strategy that may leave them vulnerable as environments change. Using sailing drones and GPS transmitters, Astrid A. Carlsen has mapped how guillemots and razorbills search for food.
Research infrastructure
We provide high-quality experimental resources – research infrastructure. We offer everything from advanced laboratories and well-equipped vessels to experimental facilities and databases. Contact us if you wish to use any of our facilities.