DTU Aqua

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DTU Aqua works for well-functioning oceans, rivers, and lakes where biodiversity can thrive. Our research, advisory services, and education contribute to the development of a sustainable blue bioeconomy, robust aquatic ecosystems, and reduced effects of climate change.

BBC seminar Hirtshals 25 foto af Anne Trap-Lind

17 June 2025

Time for stakeholder feedback – BlueBioClimate halfway through

The third BlueBioClimate seminar was organized in Hirtshals in May 2025 marking that the Interreg project is halfway through, and now getting concrete about how to contribute to tools development that address management needs. On top of the agenda, feedback from stakeholders gathered at a dialogue meeting in February was presented – clear communication is a key wish.

17 June 2025

Ban on polluted water from ships' exhaust gases in Danish coastal areas

DTU research contributes to new legislation banning the discharge of polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heavy metals from ships' exhaust gases, known as scrubber water.

08 May 2025

New Director of Institute for DTU Aqua

Professor Anna Rindorf will back innovation in the institute as well as society as the new Director of DTU Aqua: ”We need to evolve in spite of an uncertain world.”

02 May 2025

Skagerrak is the scene of a rich and vulnerable biodiversity as well as intense fishery – it calls for action

A new Nordic review study documents a range of vulnerable species in Skagerrak and synthesize knowledge about the fish, fisheries, offshore wind, and conservation and management status. The study suggests that countries around Skagerrak join forces to initiate ecosystem-based fisheries management and conservation planning.

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7th Workshop on Trait-based Approaches to Ocean Life

04. aug 16:00 - 07. aug 13:00 | The workshop will bring together scientists to discuss how functional traits shape marine ecosystems, using experimental, statistical, and modeling approaches.

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Dana on cruise in the North Sea

05. aug 09:00 - 21. aug 17:00 | The research vessel Dana collects data on fish stocks for German research institute.

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Dana on cruise in Skagerrak and the North Sea

25. aug 09:00 - 12. sep 17:00 | The research vessel Dana is on the International Bottom Trawl Survey to collect data on the most important commercial fish species.

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Meet DTU Aqua at DanFish International 2025

07. okt 10:00 - 09. okt 16:00 | DTU Aqua will present a selection of its research and scientific advice at the fair.

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Research areas at DTU Aqua

How do we find the balance between conserving andutilizing aquatic resources? This is a core question in DTU Aqua's research. The results of our research contribute to preserving and restoring healthy seas, lakes and rivers and to the sustainable development of fisheries, aquaculture and other sectors within the blue bioeconomy.

Scientific advice

DTU Aqua provides research-based advice to Danish and international authorities. The largest agreement for advising authorities is with the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries of Denmark.

Deployment of CTD from the research vessel Havfisken

Education

Are you interested in educational programmes with focus on the ocean, lakes and rivers or sustainable production of fish, shellfish or seaweed? Then learn more about the possibilities at DTU.

Facilities for experimental research

DTU Aqua has unique research facilities at our four locations in Denmark. This includes research vessels, a state-of-the art oyster hatchery, and a range of specialized test facilities and laboratories.

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