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Research News February 17, 2026

Blue Food's young researchers: Mathilda Karlsson

Blue Food young researchers: Mathilda Karlsson How can we use the Baltic Sea's resources, such as fish, invertebrates, and macroalgae, in a sustainable way that strengthens and promotes healthy ecosystems? Where are these environments located? And how can they be used in a sea that is heavily affected by climate change? These are questions that Mathilda Karlsson, Blue Food doctoral student at Uppsala...
Research News February 6, 2026

Propose satellite projects

Proposing satellite projects During the Blue Mat's second period, 2025-2028, the center's partners are given the opportunity to propose satellite projects that link to the Blue Mat's vision and goals and are expected to lead to results that strengthen the Swedish sustainable seafood industry. In parallel, it will be possible for young Blue Mat researchers to apply for travel grants to participate in conferences or spend time at...
Research News January 19, 2026

New report: Climate change impacts on Mytilus edulis

New report: Climate change impacts on Mytilus edulis Climate change poses both direct and indirect risks to the welfare of blue mussels. Direct risks are caused by changes in temperature, salinity, and pH, which can cause stress, reduced growth, and increased mortality, especially in larvae. Indirect effects via oxygen depletion, algal blooms, and reduced food availability exacerbate the risks. In total, the researchers identified...
Research News January 16, 2026

New report: Climate change impacts on Magallana gigas

New report: Climate change impacts on Magallana gigas Climate change poses both positive and negative risks to the Pacific oyster (Magallana gigas). Higher temperatures may increase growth, survival, and reproduction in Sweden, but extreme heat may increase disease. Changes in salinity and pH particularly affect larvae. Indirect effects such as oxygen depletion and changes in food availability increase the risks. Four measures are recommended: more...
Research News January 15, 2026

New report: Climate change impacts in the Skagerrak region

New report: Climate change impacts in the Skagerrak region Ongoing climate change is expected to raise sea temperatures in the Skagerrak by nearly 3 °C by 2100, while salinity and pH levels are expected to fall. These changes will increase stratification and reduce oxygen and nutrient levels in bottom waters, which will affect the ecosystem. Phytoplankton biomass will decrease, species composition will change, and the number of harmful algal blooms will increase. Phytoplankton with...
Research News January 14, 2026

New report: Improving the welfare of cultured low-trophic aquaculture species in a changing climate

New report: Improving the welfare of cultured low-trophic aquaculture species in a changing climate The farming of low-trophic species, mainly filter feeders, is sustainable but sensitive to climate change as the species cannot regulate temperature and salinity. A risk assessment for Västra Götaland identified 22 current and an equal number of future climate-related welfare risks, including extreme temperatures and changes in food availability. Four...
Research News January 9, 2026

New article: Integrating biodiversity impacts into seafood life cycle assessments: pathways for improvement

New article: Integrating biodiversity impacts into seafood life cycle assessments: pathways for improvement The researchers identified 39 environmental impacts linked to seafood production, 90% of which cause biodiversity loss. In previous life cycle assessments, only one-fifth of these had been included, despite the fact that methodologies exist for half of the impacts. The most serious limitations in previous...
Newsletter December 19, 2025

News from Blue Food #20 (December 2025)

News from Blå mat #20 (December 2025) In the latest issue of Blå mat's newsletter, you can read about: News from Blå mat #20 (December 2025)
News Education and training December 18, 2025

Blue Food doctoral course: "The seafood value chain: from production to consumption"

Blue Food doctoral course: "The seafood value chain: from production to consumption" From March 16 to 20, 2026, the Blue Food doctoral course will be held at the Kristineberg Marine Research Station in Fiskebäckskil. Course participants will gain broad knowledge about the various parts of the seafood sector from a variety of perspectives. Postdocs and professionals who want to increase their knowledge are also welcome to participate. The course...
Research News December 16, 2025

Blue food doctoral student Elena Costa has defended her thesis

Blue food doctoral student Elena Costa has defended her thesis Elena Costa defended her thesis at the University of Gothenburg on November 21, 2025. The thesis, "Food neophobia: a key barrier to consumer acceptance of seafood in Sweden," deals with the acceptance of new foods with a focus on seafood, what makes us choose or reject certain foods, and how to make...