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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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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…

River Ätran

New fish camera at Okome in Stockån shows life below the surface

We have now placed a fish camera at Okome in Stockån to monitor what is happening in the river. The camera is…

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How salmon make the journey to the sea

What happens below the surface is often a mystery. How do fish move through our rivers? Where do they stop - and…

Freshwater pearl mussel

New podcast – the secretive life of mussels

Now the spotlight is on two of our most fascinating - and threatened - underwater inhabitants: Freshwater pearl mussel and Thick shelled…

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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…

Freshwater pearl mussel

Listen to the Improve Aquatic LIFE podcast

The Improve Aquatic LIFE podcast follows one of Europe's most ambitious conservation projects. First up is an episode on the exciting life…

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Culvert replacement opens up Natura 2000 waters

In Slussebäcken, a tributary river to Billan in Eda municipality, the Värmland County Administrative Board is planning to replace an old road…