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Work opportunity!
We are currently recruiting a postdoc to the project "Understanding and protecting the diversity of Baltic Sea herring populations".
How will acidification affect the Baltic Sea by 2100?
Anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions not only lead to global warming but also cause ocean acidification. According to a new study, pH in parts of the Baltic Sea could decrease by 0.4 pH units if emissions increase.
The smell of the sea – a key to understanding climate change?
How does the smell of the sea impact the world’s climate? This question lies at the heart of the Cyano-VOC research project.
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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Baltic Breakfast: Factors behind the strong Gulf of Riga herring
Limitation on vessel size, closed periods for fishing and beneficial environmental changes. Those are some possible factors behind the favourable development of the herring stock in the Gulf of Riga.
The proposed new Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive – what happens now?
Both the European Parliament and the Council have now had their say on the Commission’s proposal for a new Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive.
Baltic Breakfast: PFAS back to haunt us – through sea spray
New research shows that PFAS are enriched at the sea surface and return to land through sea spray aerosols, creating an almost never-ending transportation cycle.
EC detergent proposal lack phosphorus regulations
Baltic Sea Centre comments the European Commission proposal on an updated regulation on detergents and surfactants.
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.