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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Baltic Sea Brief 61: 2024 fishing year is crucial after a dismal 2023
The fishpopulations in the Baltic Sea are not doing well. In the central Baltic Sea, herring stocks continue to decline and in the Gulf of Bothnia, fishing needs to be reduced by 80 per cent for decades to bring back the large herring. The sprat is also showing signs of problems with the lowest recruitment […]
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.
