Management of fisheries in the Baltic Sea has generally failed to meet its objectives. Two recently published scientific articles dive deeper into the reasons. A new calculation showing a decline in the abundance of eels in northern European coastal waters and calls into question the effectiveness of the decentralized management of eels based on national eel management plans. Another article analyzes serious deficiencies in the EU’s centralised management of key commercial fish stocks, such as cod, herring and sprat, and proposes an alternative, more precautionary and ecosystem-based approach.
Warm welcome to a seminar presenting these findings and discussing their implications for future policy!
Speakers are Henrik Svedäng, Stockholm University Baltic Sea Centre, and Eva Papaioannou, GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel.
Date: Wednesday 24 September 2025
Time: 08.30 – 09.15
Place: Scandic Klara, Slöjdgatan 7, Stockholm as well as digitally