Vågskär
Ilmatar is a Nordic energy company and Independent Power Producer (IPP) founded in 2011, focusing solely on renewables. Ilmatar owns its projects throughout theirlifecycle, which can extend up to 40 years. As part of the long-term companystrategy, Ilmatar plans to develop, construct, own and operate offshore wind power inFinland’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). MIX Research […]
Stormskär & Väderskär
Ilmatar is a Nordic energy company and Independent Power Producer (IPP) founded in 2011, focusing solely on renewables. Ilmatar owns its projects throughout theirlifecycle, which can extend up to 40 years. As part of the long-term companystrategy, Ilmatar plans to develop, construct, own and operate offshore wind power intwo areas north of Åland. MIX Research […]
Salmon and freshwater pearl mussel in the Lillpite River
On behalf of the association “Lillpiteälvsgruppen”, an eDNA survey with multi-species analyses of fish and mussels is being conducted. A total of 13 locations in the Lillpite River and its estuary are sampled. The purpose of the study was to examine the overall fish and mussel community, with a specific focus on salmon and freshwater […]
Fish and freshwater mussels in Nyköpingsån – impact analysis of fish migration barriers
On behalf of the Nyköpingsån Watershed Management Association, an eDNA survey with multi-species analysis of fish and freshwater mussels is being conducted. A total of 23 locations in Nyköpingsån and its tributaries are inventoried, primarily located upstream of fish migration barriers. The purpose of the assignment is to map the occurrence of fish and mussels, […]
Fish, amphibians, and Chytridiomycosis (BD and BS) in Kalmar County
This study is part of the County Administrative Board’s regular inventory tasks for wetlands to monitor the presence of amphibians, fish, and waterborne amphibian diseases in the county, as well as to evaluate wetland restorations. An eDNA survey of a total of 32 water bodies is being conducted on behalf of the County Administrative Board […]
Round goby in Stockholm County
In this fish inventory conducted on behalf of the County Administrative Board of Stockholm, 20 eDNA samples were collected from Lake Mälaren. The purpose was to examine the overall fish community with a specific focus on the round goby. The results were further compared with historical fishing data. The study demonstrates that eDNA can advantageously […]
The invasive zebra mussel
The zebra mussel is an invasive species that has spread to Sweden through boat traffic and effectively established itself in several places. Once established, it can result in deteriorated water quality and bottom structure, as well as disadvantage native species. It can also cause serious damage to infrastructure if it attaches to water pipes etc. […]
Round goby in Västerbotten County
In this study, commissioned by the County Administrative Board of Västerbotten, we conducted an eDNA survey of the invasive fish species round goby. A total of six stations were sampled on three occasions in June, July, and August 2023. As expected, the species was not detected in any of the samples. The study can be […]
Asp in Gullspång River
The distribution of asp in Sweden is limited and mainly associated with water bodies in Mälardalen, Emån, Dalälven, Lake Vänern, Göta älv, and the Motala ström water system. In Gullspång River, individuals of this species have been found in previous surveys, but whether stable spawning occurs is unclear. On behalf of Fortum, we conducted an […]
Gullspång salmon
The Gullspång River harbors one of the few naturally reproducing populations of wild freshwater salmon, which is considered valuable from both a national and international perspective. On behalf of Fortum, we conducted an eDNA survey of fish in the Gullspång River, with a specific focus on this salmon population. In addition to providing valuable information […]
