Stockholm University Baltic Sea Centre
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A hot autumn for the Baltic herring
The fisheries debate in Sweden has been hot this summer.
Exploration of coastal ecosystems at molecular level
A large expedition has arrived at Askö. The "Traversing European Coastlines Expedition" travels along Europe's coasts, stopping at selected sites to sample air, land and sea water.
Potential effects of the proposed UWWTD on nutrient inputs to the Baltic Sea
Our new fact sheet describes the requirements in the proposed EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive draft in relation to the current situation regarding wastewater treatment in the Baltic Sea catchment.
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EC detergent proposal lack phosphorus regulations
Baltic Sea Centre comments the European Commission proposal on an updated regulation on detergents and surfactants.
Avoiding a fishing catastrophe – erring on the side of caution?
Major herring fisheries in the Baltic should be closed next year. That is the content of the scientific advice. But you won’t find that message in the headline advice that most readers focus on.
How to make science for policy relevant and still stay independent
Citizens and academia want research to reach society more often, but lack of time and resources is getting in the way. Promoting collaboration between scientists and decision-makers was a hot conference topic.
Researchers: Action needed to reduce impact from shipping
Shipping causes a number of pressures on the marine environment, including the discharge of tank cleaning residues into the water. Action is needed to reduce this problem, stated the Baltic Breakfast speakers.
Scientists in Brussels call for cautious Baltic Sea fisheries
A team from Stockholm University Baltic Sea Centre recently attended a hearing at the European Parliament in Brussels to explain why politicians should be more restrictive on fishing quotas.
Web magazine Baltic Eye
A web magazine from the Baltic Sea Centre about the Baltic Sea, marine research and marine governance.
Baltic Nest Institute
The Baltic Nest Institute provides scientific basis for ecosystem-based management of the Baltic Sea by maintaining and developing data bases and models with a holistic Baltic Sea perspective.
CoastClim
CoastClim (Centre for Coastal Ecosystem and Climate Change Research) evaluates the links between coastal biodiversity, carbon cycling, and climate feedbacks.