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The sea lamprey is fighting for its survival in the River Ätran—watch the video clip

It has existed on Earth for more than 400 million years. But today, the sea lamprey is one of Sweden’s most endangered fish species. In this video segment, we tag along on surveys in…

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Video from the Stockholm River – New Hope for Salmon and Sea Lampreys

When the waterway was opened at Okome Mill in Stockån, fish were able to move freely upstream through the water system. Spawning…

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New fish counter displays results instantly—eight species of fish have already passed through the River Råån

After the City of Helsingborg removed the Görarpsdammen dam on the River Råån in 2025, a new fish counter was installed upstream…

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River Ätran restoration could save the sea lamprey

The sea lamprey is an ancient group of fish that existed long before the age of dinosaurs - but today the species…

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Historic moment – salmon have returned to Okome

When the water was once again allowed to flow freely in the Stockån river, it was not long before life returned. Salmon…

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Rapid response of nature in River Råån

Last summer, the last concrete foundation of the Görarp dam, which was a migration barrier for fish species in the River Råån…

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Watch the feature: new life in the Pjältån – the return of the sea trout

After an old concrete culvert was removed, the Pjältån river outside Norrköping has been given new life. Now a new film shows…

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Discovery of salmon above Okome mill

During the summer, Okome Mill was dismantled to allow aquatic organisms to migrate past the dam and occupy spawning and nursery areas…

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Free flow in Stockån – SVT on site when the connectivity is restored

In Stockån, a tributary of River Ätran, parts of an old mill dam are being demolished to restore free migration routes for…

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Total stopp for recreational fishing for eels in River Rönne å

From May 1, all recreational fishing for eel is prohibited in River Rönne å. The ban applies to the entire stretch from…