Fish fauna upstream and downstream Spjutmo hydropower plant in Dalarna was investigated using aquatic eDNA and metabarcoding. The survey was made by AquaBiota on behalf of Fortum Sweden. The results from this study can be used to suggest suitable measures for lake Spjutmo as part of Sweden’s undertakings regarding green infrastructure. Österdalälven above lake Spjutmo. […]
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Municipal marine spatial planning in Kävlinge
On behalf of Kävlinge, AquaBiota has produced background data for planning purposes as part of a regional marine spatial planning project in Öresund. Usage of the sea is increasing. Fishing, recreation, transports and energy production need to share a limited space already occupied with marine habitats and organisms. Marine spatial planning aims for long term […]
Introduced species might cause major costs to society
Alien species can have a negative effect on the functioning of ecosystems, and thereby deteriorate the ecosystem services provided by nature. Deep sediments cover large parts of the Baltic Sea. They provide important functions, such as decomposition of organic matter and recirculation of nutrients. Since the 1990ies these habitats have undergone a radical change. An […]