Balticsea 2020

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Parasites in cod and cod condition

Scientists at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) will evaluate the importance of parasites in cod condition and survival. Parasites in cod and cod condition Cod is a ...

Reduced environmental burden from shipping in the Baltic Sea

Project leader: Chalmers Tekniska Högskola

This project will examine and analyse the environmental effects of primer used on ships and provide a basis for recommendations on how it can be reduced.  Reduced environmental burden from ...

Phosphorus binding in shallow eutrophic bays – which substances work?

Project leader: BalticSea2020

This project will investigate potential phosphorus-binding methods as a way of tackling eutrophication. Phosphorus binding in shallow eutrophic bays – which substances work? The effects of eutrophication ...

Pike wetland – Do they have any importance for the Baltic Sea coastal area?

Project leader: BalticSea2020

One way of strengthening stocks is to construct so-called pike wetlands, but is this having any noticeable effect? Supported by BalticSea2020, this project will investigate whether pike wetlands are ...

Save the Baltic Sea Cod – protect coastal fisheries

Project leader: BalticSea2020

BalticSea2020 is now launching a project to strengthen cod stocks, including a recommendation for a permanent ban on trawling for cod. Save the Baltic Sea Cod – protect coastal fisheries The ...

Restoration of bladderwrack - a manual

Project leader: Ellen Schagerström, Stockholms universitet

The project aims to develop a manual as to how bladderwrack stocks can be restored in areas where seaweed has disappeared or diminished. Restoration of bladderwrack - a manual Bladderwrack is ...

Tagging project to map the cods’ growth

International project that will examine the growth of eastern Baltic Sea cod. Tagging project to map the cods’ growth Cod is an important species for the Baltic Sea, both as a top predator in ...

Trawling for Sticklebacks in the Gulf of Bothnia

Project leader: Pär Byström, Umeå universitet

After a successful outcome of the project “Wetland restoration for viable predatory fish stocks” with a focus on pike, The Swedish Anglers Association initiates a project on the coastal populations ...

A Baltic Sea Centre at Skansen

Project leader: Skansen - with support from BalticSea2020

BalticSea2020 and Skansen have decided to build a unique information centre about the Baltic Sea. A Baltic Sea Centre at Skansen BalticSea2020 and Skansen have decided to build a unique information ...

Evaluation of phosphorus that contributes to eutrophication

Project leader: Uppsala universitet

Uppsala University will analyze phosphorus from agricultural and forest areas to sort out which of these contributes to eutrophication in Björnöfjärden and the Baltic Sea. Evaluation ...

Cod in the Åland Sea

Project leader: Ulf Bergström, Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet

In the project Cod in the Åland Sea, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) will work on a genetic study to clarify whether the cod in the Åland Sea is different from other cod stocks in ...

Restoration of vegetation clad bottoms

Project leader: The Swedish Water Ecologists

Within the project Living coast BalticSea2020 together with The Swedish Water Ecologists will improve the vegetation area in the bay of Björnöfjärden. Restoration of vegetation clad bottoms One ...

Restoration efforts with perch in focus

Project leader: Joel Norlin, Sportfiskarna

After a successful outcome of the project “Wetland restoration for viable predatory fish stocks” with a focus on pike, The Swedish Anglers Association initiates a project on the coastal ...

Self evaluation concerning nutrients by farmers in Poland

Project leader: Barbro Ulén, The Department of Soil and Environment, SLU

The project aims to encourage farmers to take initiative to reduce nutrient runoff and improve water quality, based on their knowledge and experience. Self evaluation concerning nutrients by farmers ...

Towards length-optimised fishing in the Baltic Sea

Project leader: Staffan Larsson, STPO

A project to develop sustainable cod fishing practices in the Baltic Sea, with the aim of improving the cod’s average size. Towards length-optimized fishing in the Baltic Sea The cod population ...

Integrated bufferzones

Project leader: Peter Feuerbach, Hushållssällskapet i Halland

An innovative and technology independent measure that is considered to have great potential to reduce leaching of nutrients to the Baltic Sea. Integrated bufferzones Despite great efforts in ...

Help your bay - improve your drain

Project leader: Johanna Ardland Bojvall

Within the program Living coast BalticSea2020 in cooperation with Värmdö municipality want to help property owners to improve their sewage systems, so that leakage of nutrients can reduce to the Björnöfjärden ...

Wetlands for pike fry production

Project leader: Swedish Anglers Association

This project started under the management of Swedish Anglers Association as part of the Living Coast program. The aim was to recreate wetland that will function as a breeding ground and nursery for ...

Baltic Eye

Project leader: Stockholm University, Baltic Sea Centre

Baltic Eye at Stockholm University's Baltic Sea Centre will provide decision makers with the knowledge about the Baltic Sea they need. Baltic Eye BalticSea2020 has, in partnership with Stockholm ...

Documentary: Ghosts in the Baltic Sea II

Project leader: Joakim Odelberg, Leofilm

Ghost nets continue catching fish to no one's gain Documentary: Ghosts in the Baltic Sea II The documentary film, “Ghosts in the Baltic”, made by underwater cameraman Joakim Odelberg, highlights ...