Publications per year
Publications per year
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DTU Aqua’s research in the field of freshwater fisheries and ecology is focused on the behaviour of particular species of fish and their interaction with the environment
DTU Aqua’s research on freshwater fisheries and ecology is centered on understanding the individual behaviour of fish as a step towards understanding overall environmental mechanisms. The research includes studies of fish habitats in streams, lakes and coastal areas and how natural factors and human activity affect the conditions under which fish live.
We investigate the effect of deterioration of aquatic habitats and the difficulties faced by fish when they migrate, including the effect of physical barriers in streams, nutrient-rich lakes and the construction of new lakes and wetlands in streams.
Freshwater fisheries and ecology research has three main themes:
Up until the 1970s, many streams were channelized, regulated and deepened. This was mainly done to increase the capacity of the streams to drain water turning adjacent bogs and ponds into farmland.
Over the years, water quality has deteriorated as a result of human activity, including the discharge of sewage and the overuse of fertilizers in surrounding farmland.This anthropogenic impact has resulted in degraded fish habitats and reduced quality of plant and animal life in and around streams and lakes.
In recent years, awareness of environmental issues and sustainable use of resources has increased. At the same time, there is an increasing need to address the human dimension in management of recreational fisheries. This has led to an increased need for knowledge about the aquatic environment and fish stocks.
To safeguard biodiversity and to ensure the best possible conditions for recreational fishing, DTU Aqua works extensively with the sustainable management of freshwater areas in combination with carefully maintaining fish stocks at a harvestable level.
The results of our research are used predominantly for advisory purposes. DTU Aqua currently provides consultancy services for the Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, as well as for a number of municipalities and several NGO’s.
We give advice particularly on how wild fish stocks can be supported, preserved and used in a sustainable way, taking into account important aspects of interest to the public.
Headed by Anders Koed, ak@aqua.dtu.dk
Person: VIP
Person: VIP
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Stranddorf, L. K., Olsen, S. I., Svendsen, J. C., Povidis-Dellefosse, M. & Landström, L.
01/09/2022 → 31/08/2025
Project: PhD
Frausing, M. H., Svendsen, J. C., Baktoft, H. & Brown, E. J.
15/06/2022 → 14/06/2025
Project: PhD
Sortland, L. K., Aarestrup, K., Birnie-Gauvin, K. & Jepsen, N.
15/05/2022 → 14/05/2025
Project: PhD
Tim Wilms (Speaker), Pauli Holm Nordfoss (Other), Henrik Baktoft (Other), Josianne Gatt Støttrup (Other) & Jon Christian Svendsen (Other)
Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
Tim Wilms (Speaker), Pauli Holm Nordfoss (Other), Henrik Baktoft (Other), Josianne Gatt Støttrup (Other) & Jon Christian Svendsen (Other)
Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
Stig Pedersen (Participant)
Activity: Membership › Membership of commitees, commissions, boards, councils, associations, organisations, or similar