National Institute of Aquatic Resources

Technical University of Denmark

Phone+45 3588 3300, +45 3588 3333
Email[email protected]
Websitehttps://www.aqua.dtu.dk/english/

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Henrik Dams Allé, Bygning 202
2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Denmark

Organisation profile

Photo: Henrik Baktoft

DTU Aqua works for well-functioning oceans, rivers, and lakes where biodiversity can thrive. Our research, advisory services, and education contribute to the development of a sustainable blue bioeconomy, robust aquatic ecosystems, and reduced effects of climate change.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

Sanni-Leea Hellevi Aalto
- sheaaaqua.dtudk
- National Institute of Aquatic Resources - Senior Researcher
- Section for Aquaculture
- DTU Microbes Initiative
Person: VIP
Kim Aarestrup
- kaaaqua.dtudk
- National Institute of Aquatic Resources - Professor
- Section for Freshwater Fisheries Ecology
Person: VIP
Mahdi Abdulla
- mahabaqua.dtudk
- National Institute of Aquatic Resources - Laboratory Technician Trainee
- Section for Fish and Shellfish Diseases
Person: VIP

Adaptive resilience of sea urchins against seawater acidification: A study on egg quality and offspring performance within a volcanic vents area
Asnicar, D., Cappelli, C., Zanovello, L., Masiero, L., Badocco, D., Marin, M. G. & Munari, M., 2025, In: Environmental Research. 272, 10 p., 121143.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
A Delphi-study to identify drivers of future angling participation in five Nordic countries
Stensland, S., Skov, C., Agnarsson, S., Ronnback, P., Vehanen, T., Blicharska, M., Olaussen, J. O., Kagervall, A., Hellstrom, G., Blyth, S., Gundelund, C. & Aas, Ø., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Fisheries Management and Ecology. e12735.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review

Open Access
Advances in systematic conservation planning to meet global biodiversity goals
Giakoumi, S., Richardson, A. J., Doxa, A., Moro, S., Andrello, M., Hanson, J. O., Hermoso, V., Mazor, T., McGowan, J., Kujala, H., Law, E., Álvarez-Romero, J. G., Magris, R. A., Gissi, E., Arafeh-Dalmau, N., Metaxas, A., Virtanen, E. A., Ban, N. C., Runya, R. M. & Dunn, D. C. & 7 others, Fraschetti, S., Galparsoro, I., Smith, R. J., Bastardie, F., Stelzenmüller, V., Possingham, H. P. & Katsanevakis, S., 2025, In: Trends in Ecology and Evolution. 40, 4, p. 395-410
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review

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Damage by seal in the fisheries (Sælskader i fiskeriet)
Kindt-Larsen, L. (Project Coordinator) & Kroner, A.-M. (Project Participant)
01/03/2025 → 31/12/2025
Project: Research
Unravelling the impact of artificial structures on marine metapopulations with network theory
Pastor Rollan, A. (PI)
01/03/2025 → 28/02/2027
Project: Research
Temperature effects on fish growth and climate change impacts
Sheils, L. J. (PhD Student), Denderen, D. V. (Main Supervisor) & Lindegren, M. O. (Supervisor)
15/01/2025 → 14/01/2028
Project: PhD

Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research (Journal)
Eggink, K. M. (Reviewer)
3 Feb 2025 → 5 Feb 2025
Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Peer review of manuscripts › Research
Examinator and opponent for PhD dissertation
Schmedes, P. S. (External examiner)
10 Apr 2025
Activity: Examinations and supervision › External examination
Production of Palmaria palmata
Schmedes, P. S. (Guest lecturer)
2 Apr 2025 → 3 Apr 2025
Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations

Data used for the study "UAV-based Subsurface Data Collection Using a Low-Tech Ground-Truthing Payload System Enhances Shallow-Water Monitoring"
Thomasberger, A. (Creator), Technical University of Denmark, 2023
DOI: 10.11583/dtu.24421732.v1
Dataset
Sandeel fishing grounds
Rindorf, A. (Creator), Egekvist, J. (Contributor), Jensen, H. (Contributor), Wright, P. (Contributor), Mosegaard, H. (Creator) & van Deurs, M. (Contributor), Technical University of Denmark, 24 Oct 2022
DOI: 10.11583/DTU.21387513, https://data.dtu.dk/articles/dataset/Sandeel_fishing_grounds/21387513
Dataset
Monthly-resolved swordfish bycatch data from Milazzo tuna trap, 1896-1901
MacKenzie, B. R. (Contributor), Romeo, T. (Contributor), Addis, P. (Contributor), Battaglia, P. (Contributor), Consoli, P. (Contributor), Andaloro, F. (Contributor) & Sarà, G. (Contributor), PANGAEA, 13 Jan 2023
DOI: 10.1594/PANGAEA.928980, https://doi.pangaea.de/10.1594/PANGAEA.928980
Dataset

BBC Wildlife Magazine Nature Writing Competition: Honorable Mention, 2003
Grigorov, I. (Recipient), 1 Mar 2003
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
Best oral presentation
Eggink, K. M. (Recipient), 9 Jun 2022
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
Corrit Fund’s Academic Travel Grant
Tomkiewicz, J. (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions

Coordinated drafting cuts to the chase in project clustering
Grigorov, I.
18/03/2025
1 item of Media coverage
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Stenbiderens skæbnestund
Henriksen, O.
05/03/2025
1 Media contribution
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Henriksen, O.
08/02/2025
1 Media contribution
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