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2012-01-18
In a recent article published in Science, researchers show that successful seabird breeding depends on access to one third of the world's fish.
2012-01-16
BNI researcher Bo Gustafsson is interviewed by Swedish newsprogram ABC about Marenzellaria, an American intruder that might help counteract the effects of Baltic Sea eutrophication.
2012-01-04
Alien species may have very strong negative impact on their new environment. But a new study published in the latest issue of Global Change Biology shows that an alien species can also have beneficial effects by counteracting the lack of oxygen and sediment, which often causes eutrophication.
2011-12-15
During the 36th meeting of HELCOM's Head of Delegations, BNI presented the latest findings of the TARGREV-project.
2011-12-06
In a new paper researchers review how organizational change in an international scientific network - the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) - have been managed, showing the need for good leadership and communication skills, as well as broad consultations to ensure support within the ICES community.
2011-11-30
Henrik Österblom was awarded the prize for his studies of Common guillemots in the Baltic Sea, which have contributed to an increased understanding of how human activities influence the Baltic Sea ecosystem at large scales.
2011-11-24
In an interview, professor Christoph Humborg identifies eutrophication, overfishing and hazardous substances as the major environmental threats facing the Baltic Sea. He also gives a longer presentation regarding the development of Baltic Sea eutrophication.
2011-11-02
The conference "The Baltic Sea Region - on its way to the world’s first EcoRegion? Success stories and future challenges" is held 16-17 November in Gdynia, Poland.
2011-10-24
The BONUS projects ECOSUPPORT and RECOCA invites scientists and stakeholders to a conference on "An outlook to the future Baltic Sea: how can we reach the targets of the Baltic Sea Action Plan?"
2011-10-10
Baltic Nest Institute announces a two-year post doc position within the frame of the newly founded SU Centre “Baltic Sea Adaptive Management", BEAM.
EVENT
2012-03-26 - 2012-03-30
ICES/HELCOM Working Group on Integrated Assessments of the Baltic Sea (WGIAB) workshop
WGIAB was setup in 2007 as a forum for developing and combining ecosystem-based management efforts...
2012-03-05 - 2012-03-07
Workshop on "Tipping Points in Ecological Systems"
Thorsten Blenckner of BNI have been invited to take part in an exclusive workshop 3-days expert...
2012-02-27 - 2012-02-29
HELCOM LOAD meeting
The third Meeting of the HELCOM Expert Group on follow-up of national progress towards reaching BSAP...
2012-02-21 - 2012-02-21
Stockholm Seminar on "Save a third for the birds"
Save a third for the birds
- Tipping points and why seabirds depend on access to one third of the...
NEWS
2012-01-18
In a unique study, researchers show surprising thresholds for seabird survival
In a recent article published in Science, researchers show that successful...
2012-01-16
Bo Gustafsson interviewed by Swedish television
BNI researcher Bo Gustafsson is interviewed by Swedish newsprogram ABC about Mar...
2012-01-04
Press release: Alien species in the Baltic Sea counteracts the effects of eutrophication
Alien species may have very strong negative impact on their new environment. But...
2011-12-15
BNI researcher presented BNI research for HELCOM's Head of Delegations
During the 36th meeting of HELCOM's Head of Delegations, BNI presented the latest...
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