{"id":2865,"date":"2025-02-14T09:49:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T09:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/improved-connectivity\/"},"modified":"2025-06-05T13:08:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T13:08:10","slug":"improved-connectivity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/improved-connectivity\/","title":{"rendered":"Improved connectivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section background_position=&#8221;center center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1737552888011{background-image: url(https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/backdrop_projekt.jpg?id=1219) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_name=&#8221;Sidhuvud&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"wpb_content_element \"><style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_header_6a482a15321b3 h1.page-title, #ut_header_6a482a15321b3 h1.page-title span { color:#ffffff; }#ut_header_6a482a15321b3 h1.page-title { font-size:60px !important;line-height:125% !important;letter-spacing:-0.03em; }#ut_header_6a482a15321b3.page-title-module .lead { color:#ffffff; }#ut_header_6a482a15321b3.page-title-module .lead p { color:#ffffff; }<\/style><header id=\"ut_header_6a482a15321b3\" class=\"page-header page-title-module  ut-no-title-linebreak-mobile ut-no-lead-linebreak-mobile pt-style-7 header-left header-tablet-left header-mobile-center element-with-custom-line-height\"><div class=\"element-with-custom-line-height\" ><h1 data-title=\"Improved connectivity\"  data-responsive-font=\"page_title\" data-responsive-font-settings=\"{&quot;base-font-size&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;font-size&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;60&quot;},&quot;base-line-height&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;125&quot;},&quot;base-letter-spacing&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;letter-spacing&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;-0.03&quot;}}\" class=\"page-title  \"><span>Improved connectivity<\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/header><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong>Restoring connectivity &#8211; free passage for life in our waters<\/strong><br \/>\nMigration barriers such as old dams, improperly constructed road culverts and overgrown coastal environments prevent many species from moving freely in our waters. The Improve Aquatic LIFE project is restoring connectivity in over 500 kilometers of rivers &#8211; to recreate free flowing waters, rich biodiversity and living aquatic landscapes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is connectivity and why is it important?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Connectivity is about how well different parts of a water system are connected &#8211; from the smallest stream in the forest to the open sea. In a natural system, fish, mussels and other aquatic species can move freely, water flows function properly and nutrients and sediments circulate between land and water. Unfortunately, many of our rivers have been affected over the years. Dams, improperly constructed road culverts, land drainage and construction along the coast have broken these natural connections. The result is fragmented habitats, poorer water quality and reduced biodiversity.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>In total, we plan to improve connectivity in over 500 kilometers of rivers<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>When connectivity is lost, vital processes are impaired: fish cannot reach their spawning and nursery grounds, mussels cannot complete their life cycle, and natural sediment and nutrient transport is hindered. Restoring connectivity is therefore an important and cost-effective way to restore the function and health of ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is Improve Aquatic LIFE doing to improve connectivity?<\/strong><br \/>\nWithin the Improve Aquatic LIFE project, we are actively working to restore connectivity in selected river basins. The goal is to create free migration routes for aquatic organisms, from headwaters to the sea, by addressing physical barriers in the landscape. In total, we plan to improve connectivity in over 500 kilometers of rivers &#8211; an important contribution to the EU&#8217;s target of 25,000 kilometers of free-flowing water by 2030.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Three main areas of intervention:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><em>Demolition of old dams<\/em><br \/>\nWe will remove 56 dams that no longer serve any purpose. Where removal is not possible due to cultural heritage or technical reasons, we will build fauna passages or fishways instead. These structures enable species such as salmon, sea lamprey, trout and eel to bypass the barrier and reach their spawning grounds further upstream.<\/li>\n<li><em>Road culvert improvements<\/em><br \/>\nIn forest and rural areas, many road culverts have been installed without regard to aquatic organisms. These culverts can act as migration barriers, especially during periods of high or low low. We will remove or modify 40 improperly constructed culverts to restore natural flows and allow free passage.<\/li>\n<li><em>Improving coastal areas<\/em><br \/>\nConnectivity is not only important inland. Coastal environments are also affected by human activity, such as piers and overgrown bays. In Kungsbackafjorden, we will open up sections of piers to improve water flow and prevent sediment buid-up in the inner parts of the fjord.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Results and impacts<br \/>\n<\/strong>By restoring connectivity habitats will be improved for a range of threatened and protected species, including the project&#8217;s 4 target species:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/salmon\/\">&#8211; Salmon<em>(Salmo salar<\/em>)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/sea-lamprey\/\">&#8211; Sea lamprey<em>(Petromyzon marinus<\/em>)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/freshwater-pearl-mussel\/\">&#8211; Freshwater pearl mussel<em>(Margaritifera<\/em> <em>margaritifera<\/em>)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/thick-shelled-river-mussel\/\">&#8211; Thick shelled river mussel<em>(Unio crassus<\/em>)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The measures also help to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>improve water quality and ecosystem services,<\/li>\n<li>strengthen resilience to climate change,<\/li>\n<li>meet the objectives of the EU Water Framework Directive and Biodiversity Strategy; and<\/li>\n<li>create new opportunities for outdoor activities and nature experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Together for living water<br \/>\n<\/strong>Restoring aquatic landscapes is a long-term effort that requires collaboration between authorities, landowners, entrepreneurs and local people. Through Improve Aquatic LIFE, we are taking a collective step towards healthier waters, richer nature and more sustainable communities.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/project-areas\/\">Read more about our project areas here.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749048441819{background-color: #faf6eb !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa-solid fa-exclamation-circle&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_color=&#8221;#F9DA4B&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_content_element \"><style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_header_6a482a15374be h2.section-title { font-size:50px !important;line-height:125% !important;letter-spacing:-0.03em; }<\/style><header id=\"ut_header_6a482a15374be\" class=\"section-header  ut-no-title-linebreak-mobile ut-no-lead-linebreak-mobile pt-style-7 header-left header-tablet-left header-mobile-center element-with-custom-line-height\"><div class=\"element-with-custom-line-height\" ><h2 data-title=\"Fast facts\"  data-responsive-font=\"section_title\" data-responsive-font-settings=\"{&quot;base-font-size&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;font-size&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;50&quot;},&quot;base-line-height&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;125&quot;},&quot;base-letter-spacing&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;letter-spacing&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;-0.03&quot;}}\" class=\"section-title  \"><span>Fast facts<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/header><\/div>[vc_column_text]<strong>What?<\/strong> Tackling physical barriers in rivers and coastal environments<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where?<\/strong> 96 river sites in 17 river basins + 1 marine Natura 2000 site in southern Sweden<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why?<\/strong> Many species are prevented from reaching their spawning and nursery areas by physical barriers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How?<\/strong> By removing dams, improving road culverts and opening up coastal habitats[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element \"><style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_pb_6a482a1537de7 .ut-skill-name { font-weight: 100; 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}<\/style><header id=\"ut_header_6a482a1538bd5\" class=\"section-header  ut-no-title-linebreak-mobile ut-no-lead-linebreak-mobile pt-style-7 header-left header-tablet-left header-mobile-center element-with-custom-line-height\"><div class=\"element-with-custom-line-height\" ><h2 data-title=\"Eelgrass beds and artificial reefs\"  data-responsive-font=\"section_title\" data-responsive-font-settings=\"{&quot;base-font-size&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;font-size&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;50&quot;},&quot;base-line-height&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;125&quot;},&quot;base-letter-spacing&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;letter-spacing&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;-0.03&quot;}}\" class=\"section-title  \"><span>Eelgrass beds and artificial reefs<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div data-delay=\"0\" class=\"lead \"><p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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Proin eu varius orci. Donec facilisis massa id ipsum tincidunt, eu cursus sem pellentesque. Nam sit amet mauris eu lectus malesuada vestibulum. Aenean sed aliquam tortor, gravida facilisis est. Curabitur ultrices, risus vitae facilisis finibus, dui metus fermentum erat, non luctus sapien dolor ac lorem. Pellentesque luctus lacinia rhoncus. Morbi vel nisi ipsum. Phasellus non ultrices massa, non auctor est.<\/p>\n<p>Nulla convallis fringilla odio vel tristique. Phasellus suscipit nisl nec hendrerit iaculis. Quisque velit urna, pellentesque et tristique sed, malesuada ut lectus. Etiam quam urna, porta ac velit vel, condimentum sagittis libero. Cras aliquam mauris at erat commodo lacinia. Aliquam ornare felis dui. Praesent mattis purus eros, nec rhoncus nisi mattis sed.<\/p>\n<p>Sed non dui sit amet eros blandit lobortis nec nec neque. Aliquam consequat ullamcorper odio, at mattis libero ultricies non. In elementum commodo ultrices. 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Nulla vehicula est in fringilla varius.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_name=&#8221;Projektf\u00f6rfarande&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_custom_heading6a482a1539515 { color:#008060; }#ut_custom_heading6a482a1539515 { font-size:20px !important;line-height:130% !important; }#ut_custom_heading6a482a1539515 { text-align:left; }@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { #ut_custom_heading6a482a1539515 { text-align:left; } }@media (max-width: 767px) { #ut_custom_heading6a482a1539515 { text-align:center; } }<\/style><h3 id=\"ut_custom_heading6a482a1539515\" data-responsive-font=\"h3\" data-responsive-font-settings=\"{&quot;base-font-size&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;font-size&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;20&quot;},&quot;base-line-height&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;130&quot;},&quot;base-letter-spacing&quot;:&quot;global&quot;}\" class=\"ut-custom-heading-module   vc_custom_1737546204538\" ><span class=\"\" >Environmental management<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wpb_content_element \"><style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_header_6a482a1539b34 h2.section-title { font-size:50px !important;line-height:125% !important;letter-spacing:-0.03em; }<\/style><header id=\"ut_header_6a482a1539b34\" class=\"section-header  ut-no-title-linebreak-mobile ut-no-lead-linebreak-mobile pt-style-7 header-left header-tablet-left header-mobile-center element-with-custom-line-height\"><div class=\"element-with-custom-line-height\" ><h2 data-title=\"Planting of eelgrass beds\"  data-responsive-font=\"section_title\" data-responsive-font-settings=\"{&quot;base-font-size&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;font-size&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;50&quot;},&quot;base-line-height&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;125&quot;},&quot;base-letter-spacing&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;letter-spacing&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;-0.03&quot;}}\" class=\"section-title  \"><span>Planting of eelgrass beds<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div data-delay=\"0\" class=\"lead \"><p>During the project period, as many as 20,000 eelgrass seedlings will be planted &#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/header><\/div><div class=\"wpb_content_element \"><style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_pb_6a482a153a461 .ut-skill-name { color: #212326; }#ut_pb_6a482a153a461 .ut-skill-name { margin-bottom: 40px; }#ut_pb_6a482a153a461 .ut-skill-progress-thin { background: #008060; }#ut_pb_6a482a153a461 .ut-skill-tooltip { color: #212326; }<\/style><div id=\"ut_pb_6a482a153a461\" class=\" ut-progress-bar-module-2 ut-progress-bar-percentage-digits-1\"><h3 class=\"ut-skill-name\">This is how many of the project's eelgrass seedlings have been planted<\/h3><div class=\"ut-skill-bar-thin\"><div class=\"ut-skill-progress-thin ut-skill-active\" data-speed=\"1000\" data-animateonce=\"no\" data-effecttype=\"skillbar\" data-width=\"5\"><span class=\"ut-skill-tooltip\">5%<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_content_element \"><style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_pb_6a482a153a4e7 .ut-skill-name { color: #212326; }#ut_pb_6a482a153a4e7 .ut-skill-name { margin-bottom: 40px; }#ut_pb_6a482a153a4e7 .ut-skill-progress-thin { background: #008060; }#ut_pb_6a482a153a4e7 .ut-skill-tooltip { color: #212326; }<\/style><div id=\"ut_pb_6a482a153a4e7\" class=\" ut-progress-bar-module-2 ut-progress-bar-percentage-digits-2\"><h3 class=\"ut-skill-name\">Here's how...<\/h3><div class=\"ut-skill-bar-thin\"><div class=\"ut-skill-progress-thin ut-skill-active\" data-speed=\"1000\" data-animateonce=\"no\" data-effecttype=\"skillbar\" data-width=\"89\"><span class=\"ut-skill-tooltip\">89%<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div  class=\"wpb_content_element   clearfix\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_am_6a482a153aa9f { opacity: 1; 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viewBox%3D&#039;0 0 1500 1000&#039;%2F%3E\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-src=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/algrasang_1958-1500x1000.jpg\" data-image-id=\"1231\" class=\"ut-adaptive-image wp-post-image skip-lazy \">\r\n\r\n        <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_custom_heading6a482a155542e { color:#ffdd40; }#ut_custom_heading6a482a155542e { font-size:20px !important;line-height:130% !important; }#ut_custom_heading6a482a155542e { text-align:left; }@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { #ut_custom_heading6a482a155542e { text-align:left; } }@media (max-width: 767px) { #ut_custom_heading6a482a155542e { text-align:center; } }<\/style><h3 id=\"ut_custom_heading6a482a155542e\" data-responsive-font=\"h3\" data-responsive-font-settings=\"{&quot;base-font-size&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;font-size&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;20&quot;},&quot;base-line-height&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;130&quot;},&quot;base-letter-spacing&quot;:&quot;global&quot;}\" class=\"ut-custom-heading-module   vc_custom_1737546806856\" ><span class=\"\" >Before and after<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1737546951008\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_header_6a482a1555ee2 h2.section-title, #ut_header_6a482a1555ee2 h2.section-title span { color:#ffffff; }#ut_header_6a482a1555ee2 h2.section-title { font-size:50px !important;line-height:125% !important;letter-spacing:-0.03em; }#ut_header_6a482a1555ee2 .lead { color:#ffffff; }#ut_header_6a482a1555ee2 .lead p { color:#ffffff; }<\/style><header id=\"ut_header_6a482a1555ee2\" class=\"section-header  ut-no-title-linebreak-mobile ut-no-lead-linebreak-mobile pt-style-7 header-left header-tablet-left header-mobile-center element-with-custom-line-height\"><div class=\"element-with-custom-line-height\" ><h2 data-title=\"A living coast or dead seaweed soup\"  data-responsive-font=\"section_title\" data-responsive-font-settings=\"{&quot;base-font-size&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;font-size&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;50&quot;},&quot;base-line-height&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;125&quot;},&quot;base-letter-spacing&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;letter-spacing&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;-0.03&quot;}}\" class=\"section-title  \"><span>A living coast or dead seaweed soup<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div data-delay=\"0\" class=\"lead \"><p>Eelgrass beds are very important, among other things. Drag the slider to see the difference between &#8230;.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/header><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_name=&#8221;Projektnyheter&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column]<style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_custom_heading6a482a15569ae { color:#008060; }#ut_custom_heading6a482a15569ae { font-size:20px !important;line-height:130% !important; }#ut_custom_heading6a482a15569ae { text-align:left; }@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) { #ut_custom_heading6a482a15569ae { text-align:left; } }@media (max-width: 767px) { #ut_custom_heading6a482a15569ae { text-align:center; } }<\/style><h3 id=\"ut_custom_heading6a482a15569ae\" data-responsive-font=\"h3\" data-responsive-font-settings=\"{&quot;base-font-size&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;font-size&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;20&quot;},&quot;base-line-height&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;130&quot;},&quot;base-letter-spacing&quot;:&quot;global&quot;}\" class=\"ut-custom-heading-module   vc_custom_1737546064314\" ><span class=\"\" >A nature reserve in the Kattegat<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1737545451423\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_header_6a482a1556e3a h2.section-title { font-size:50px !important;line-height:125% !important;letter-spacing:-0.03em; }<\/style><header id=\"ut_header_6a482a1556e3a\" class=\"section-header  ut-no-title-linebreak-mobile ut-no-lead-linebreak-mobile pt-style-7 header-left header-tablet-left header-mobile-center element-with-custom-line-height\"><div class=\"element-with-custom-line-height\" ><h2 data-title=\"Latest news from Halland weather island\"  data-responsive-font=\"section_title\" data-responsive-font-settings=\"{&quot;base-font-size&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;font-size&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;50&quot;},&quot;base-line-height&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;125&quot;},&quot;base-letter-spacing&quot;:&quot;global&quot;,&quot;letter-spacing&quot;:{&quot;desktop_large&quot;:&quot;-0.03&quot;}}\" class=\"section-title  \"><span>Latest news from Halland weather island<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div data-delay=\"0\" class=\"lead \"><p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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G\u00f6rarpsdammen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D&#039;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#039; viewBox%3D&#039;0 0 1500 1250&#039;%2F%3E\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1250\" data-src=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20251215_145705-1500x1250.jpg\" data-image-id=\"5118\" class=\"ut-adaptive-image wp-post-image skip-lazy \">\r\n\r\n        \r\n                        \r\n                            <figcaption class=\"ut-post-thumbnail-caption\">R\u00e5\u00e5n nedstr\u00f6ms den utrivna G\u00f6rarpsdammen<\/figcaption>\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                    <\/figure>\r\n                    \r\n                <\/a>  \r\n                \r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/2026\/06\/\">\r\n                \r\n                    <div class=\"date-format\">\r\n                        <span class=\"day\">26<\/span>\r\n                        <span class=\"month\">Jun 2026<\/span>\r\n    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fish have already passed through the River R\u00e5\u00e5n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n                    <\/header>\r\n                    <!-- close entry-header -->\r\n\r\n                 \r\n\r\n                <!-- entry-content -->\r\n                <div class=\"entry-content clearfix\">\r\n\r\n                    <p>After the City of Helsingborg removed the G\u00f6rarpsdammen dam on the River R\u00e5\u00e5n in 2025, a new fish counter was&hellip;<\/p>\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <!-- entry-content -->\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <\/a>\r\n        \r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta clearfix\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"author-links\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/wp-content\/litespeed\/avatar\/9d1f2104f36b91dc5c24f3af959e2ff0.jpg?ver=1783038003' srcset='https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/wp-content\/litespeed\/avatar\/dba5c8d7d355db8bcdaa9b9a8c1435e6.jpg?ver=1783038003 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo round' height='30' width='30' \/><a href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/author\/vibeke-liras\/\" rel=\"author\">Vibeke Lir\u00e5s<\/a><\/span>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t       \r\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t                        \r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n<\/article>\r\n<!-- #post-5120 -->\r\n\r\n<article id=\"post-5069\" class=\"grid-33 tablet-grid-50 mobile-grid-100 ut-blog-grid-article clearfix post-5069 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-news category-thick-shelled-river-mussel\">\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"ut-blog-grid-article-inner\">\r\n    \t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta entry-meta-top  clearfix\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ut-sticky\"><i class=\"fa fa-thumb-tack\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\"><i class=\"fa fa-folder-open-o\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/category\/latest-news\/\" data-rel=\"category tag\">Latest news<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/category\/thick-shelled-river-mussel\/\" data-rel=\"category tag\">Thick shelled river mussel<\/a><\/span>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<!-- close entry-meta -->    \r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n                        \r\n\r\n        <!-- ut-post-thumbnail -->\r\n        <div class=\"ut-post-thumbnail\">     \r\n\r\n            <div class=\"entry-thumbnail\">\r\n\r\n                \r\n                <a title=\"Permanent Link to Strengthening Thick shelled river mussel stocks\" href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/2026\/06\/02\/strengthening-thick-shelled-river-mussel-stocks-through-artificial-infestation-of-host-fish\/\">                \r\n                    \r\n                    <figure class=\"ut-post-thumbnail-caption-wrap\">\r\n\r\n                        \r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" 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infesterade.\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D&#039;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#039; viewBox%3D&#039;0 0 1500 1250&#039;%2F%3E\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1250\" data-src=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260519_124345-1-1500x1250.jpg\" data-image-id=\"5056\" class=\"ut-adaptive-image wp-post-image skip-lazy \">\r\n\r\n        \r\n                        \r\n                            <figcaption class=\"ut-post-thumbnail-caption\">Ebbe Berglund fr\u00e5n Sportfiskarna antecknar medans Erik Svensson och Emilia Nordfeldt m\u00e4ter v\u00e4rdfisk och kollar om de \u00e4r infesterade.<\/figcaption>\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                    <\/figure>\r\n                    \r\n                <\/a>  \r\n                \r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/2026\/06\/\">\r\n                \r\n                    <div class=\"date-format\">\r\n                        <span class=\"day\">02<\/span>\r\n                        <span class=\"month\">Jun 2026<\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>                                                                                                                         \r\n\r\n        <\/div><!-- close ut-post-thumbnail -->\r\n\r\n                \r\n                \r\n        <a class=\"ut-blog-link\" title=\"Strengthening Thick shelled river mussel stocks\" href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/2026\/06\/02\/strengthening-thick-shelled-river-mussel-stocks-through-artificial-infestation-of-host-fish\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">     \r\n              \r\n            <div class=\"ut-blog-grid-content-wrap\"> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                    <header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n\r\n                        <h2 data-responsive-font=\"grid_blog_title\" class=\"entry-title\">Strengthening Thick shelled river mussel stocks<\/h2>\r\n\r\n                    <\/header>\r\n                    <!-- close entry-header -->\r\n\r\n                 \r\n\r\n                <!-- entry-content -->\r\n                <div class=\"entry-content clearfix\">\r\n\r\n                    <p>In May, efforts to strengthen the populations of the threatened Thick shelled river mussel were launched. Through targeted measures in&hellip;<\/p>\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <!-- entry-content -->\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <\/a>\r\n        \r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta clearfix\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"author-links\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cropped-ebbe_profilbild-30x30.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cropped-ebbe_profilbild-60x60.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo round' height='30' width='30' \/><a href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/author\/ebbe-berglund\/\" rel=\"author\">Ebbe Berglund<\/a><\/span>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t       \r\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t                        \r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n<\/article>\r\n<!-- #post-5069 -->\r\n\r\n<article id=\"post-5022\" class=\"grid-33 tablet-grid-50 mobile-grid-100 ut-blog-grid-article clearfix post-5022 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-news category-river-atran category-salmon category-sea-lamprey\">\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"ut-blog-grid-article-inner\">\r\n    \t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta entry-meta-top  clearfix\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ut-sticky\"><i class=\"fa fa-thumb-tack\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cat-links\"><i class=\"fa fa-folder-open-o\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/category\/latest-news\/\" data-rel=\"category tag\">Latest news<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/category\/river-atran\/\" data-rel=\"category tag\">River \u00c4tran<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/category\/salmon\/\" data-rel=\"category tag\">Salmon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/category\/sea-lamprey\/\" data-rel=\"category tag\">Sea lamprey<\/a><\/span>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<!-- close entry-meta -->    \r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n                        \r\n\r\n        <!-- ut-post-thumbnail -->\r\n        <div class=\"ut-post-thumbnail\">     \r\n\r\n            <div class=\"entry-thumbnail\">\r\n\r\n                \r\n                <a title=\"Permanent Link to River \u00c4tran restoration could save the sea lamprey\" href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/2026\/05\/27\/river-atran-restoration-could-save-the-sea-lamprey\/\">                \r\n                    \r\n                    <figure class=\"ut-post-thumbnail-caption-wrap\">\r\n\r\n                        \r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" data-adaptive-images=\"{&quot;300&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/improveaquaticlife.se\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/Falkenberg_havsnejon_Nicka-6809_webb-300x250.jpg&quot;,&quot;500&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/improveaquaticlife.se\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/Falkenberg_havsnejon_Nicka-6809_webb-500x417.jpg&quot;,&quot;750&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/improveaquaticlife.se\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/Falkenberg_havsnejon_Nicka-6809_webb-750x625.jpg&quot;,&quot;1000&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/improveaquaticlife.se\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/Falkenberg_havsnejon_Nicka-6809_webb-1000x833.jpg&quot;,&quot;1500&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/improveaquaticlife.se\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/Falkenberg_havsnejon_Nicka-6809_webb-1500x1250.jpg&quot;,&quot;2500&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/improveaquaticlife.se\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/Falkenberg_havsnejon_Nicka-6809_webb-2500x2083.jpg&quot;}\" alt=\"Foto: Nicka Hellenberg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D&#039;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#039; viewBox%3D&#039;0 0 1500 1250&#039;%2F%3E\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1250\" data-src=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Falkenberg_havsnejon_Nicka-6809_webb-1500x1250.jpg\" data-image-id=\"5019\" class=\"ut-adaptive-image wp-post-image skip-lazy \">\r\n\r\n        \r\n                        \r\n                            <figcaption class=\"ut-post-thumbnail-caption\">Foto: Nicka Hellenberg<\/figcaption>\r\n\r\n                        \r\n                    <\/figure>\r\n                    \r\n                <\/a>  \r\n                \r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/2026\/05\/\">\r\n                \r\n                    <div class=\"date-format\">\r\n                        <span class=\"day\">27<\/span>\r\n                        <span class=\"month\">May 2026<\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>                                                                                                                         \r\n\r\n        <\/div><!-- close ut-post-thumbnail -->\r\n\r\n                \r\n                \r\n        <a class=\"ut-blog-link\" title=\"River \u00c4tran restoration could save the sea lamprey\" href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/2026\/05\/27\/river-atran-restoration-could-save-the-sea-lamprey\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">     \r\n              \r\n            <div class=\"ut-blog-grid-content-wrap\"> \r\n\r\n                \r\n                    <header class=\"entry-header\">\r\n\r\n                        <h2 data-responsive-font=\"grid_blog_title\" class=\"entry-title\">River \u00c4tran restoration could save the sea lamprey<\/h2>\r\n\r\n                    <\/header>\r\n                    <!-- close entry-header -->\r\n\r\n                 \r\n\r\n                <!-- entry-content -->\r\n                <div class=\"entry-content clearfix\">\r\n\r\n                    <p>The sea lamprey is an ancient group of fish that existed long before the age of dinosaurs - but today&hellip;<\/p>\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <!-- entry-content -->\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <\/a>\r\n        \r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-meta clearfix\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"author-links\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/wp-content\/litespeed\/avatar\/c6f76664a5d7a0105db5a4d4bb388767.jpg?ver=1783007403' srcset='https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/wp-content\/litespeed\/avatar\/189aca61f630bafc6c88ad5622cdea86.jpg?ver=1783007403 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo round' height='30' width='30' \/><a href=\"https:\/\/improveaquaticlife.se\/en\/author\/nicka-hellenberg\/\" rel=\"author\">Nicka Hellenberg<\/a><\/span>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t       \r\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t                        \r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n<\/article>\r\n<!-- #post-5022 -->\r\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#bklyn_btn_6a482a158ab0c .bklyn-btn { color:#004c3f !important; 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