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Invasive species found - prohibited since 2016

The invasive alien species water wisteria has been discovered in Sweden for the first time, according to the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (HaV). Water wisteria – an aquatic plant – originates from South America and was a popular aquarium plant.

Invasive species found - prohibited since 2016

Alarms: Environmental Requirements Threaten Sweden's Green Metals

Sweden's large deposits of critical metals are an important piece of the puzzle in the EU's green transition – but today's regulatory framework threatens the extraction. Now, the Swedish Geological Survey (SGU) is sounding the alarm to the government.

Alarms: Environmental Requirements Threaten Sweden's Green Metals

Hard for Sweden to protect nature on land

The world's countries have agreed to protect 30 percent of land and sea areas by 2030. The Environment Minister admits that it will be difficult to achieve for Sweden's part.

Hard for Sweden to protect nature on land

Thousands of Lobster Pots Are Lost Every Year

On Monday, this year's lobster fishing begins. However, there is a significant risk that thousands of lobster pots placed in the water will remain there.

Thousands of Lobster Pots Are Lost Every Year

So the sharp and invasive oysters can be stopped

The Japanese giant oyster is a concern along the West Coast. Now the Agency for Marine and Water Management hopes for a legislative change that can help get rid of the oyster.

So the sharp and invasive oysters can be stopped

Warmer seas kill shark eggs

Warmer sea water in combination with acidification can pose a great danger to the sea's sharks. Their eggs develop much worse, which leads to the embryo dying, according to a new study.

Warmer seas kill shark eggs

Catastrophic Situation for Wild Salmon – New Fishing Ban

Experts and fishermen are testifying to a continued difficult situation for wild salmon in Sweden. Now, fishing is being stopped in yet another river.

Catastrophic Situation for Wild Salmon – New Fishing Ban

More and more bathing places with excellent water quality

Poor water quality is excellent at all the more frequently visited Swedish bathing spots where the water is regularly checked by the municipalities. .

More and more bathing places with excellent water quality

Invasive Lilac - More Benefit than Problem

The light purple syren is one of our most common and perhaps also most luck-inducing bushes – now also described as invasive. But the benefit is greater than the problem, says Mora Aronsson, at SLU.

Invasive Lilac - More Benefit than Problem