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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…

Eel

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…

Eel

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…

Freshwater pearl mussel

Now the Görarp dam has been removed – 30 kilometers of free fish migration

Parts of the over 90-year-old Görarp Dam in the River Råån have now been removed, making around 30 kilometers of river accessible…

Eel

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…

Pjältån

Camera captures Sweden’s most endangered fish species

The sea lamprey is critically endangered and at risk of extinction in Sweden. The Improve Aquatic LIFE project has a particular focus…

River lamprey

River Råån soon free of migration barriers – listen to the radio report

Görarpsdammen is currently being lowered, which is the initial part of eliminating the last migration barrier in Skåne River Råån. Anna Olsson…

Freshwater pearl mussel

Europe’s largest aquatic restoration project has begun

The new improveaquaticlife.se website follows Europe's largest water conservation project. The first action has already been taken - a 200-ton concrete culvert…

Pjältån

Removed concrete culvert benefits trout and river lamprey in Pjältån

In September 2024, the first Improve Aquatic LIFE action took place. In the Pjältån nature reserve, in the northeastern part of Östergötland…

Freshwater pearl mussel

Themes for improvement

In Improve Aquatic LIFE we work in different themes. These are improving connectivity in watercourses, improving habitats in watercourses and coastal areas…