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In the event of an oil spill at sea, it is vital to minimise the time between discovery and start of the decontamination process. Swift forecasts for how the oil will spread help minimise environmental damage and economic consequences.

The weather in Botswana is characterised by summer heat with heavy thunder storms and dry winters. Over the past four years SMHI has assisted in technical development at the Botswana Department of Meteorological Services. Meteorologist Mats Andersson will soon be there to continue work with local …

The oxygen situation in the deep water of the Baltic Proper continues to be serious. The bad conditions measured during the beginning of the 2100-century continues.

This summer's bloom in the Baltic Sea was restricted to the first three weeks of July and had little effect on the Swedish coast.

Shipping emits considerable amounts of air pollutants which affect the climate, the natural environment and human health. In collaboration with the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA), SMHI has developed a new system for calculating emissions from shipping. Knowledge of these has previously been …

SMHI monitors algal blooms with the help of satellite images and water samples. The algae maps are updated every day, together with a forecast of how the surface blooms will move during the next 24 hours.

SMHI has, together with the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, studied the acidification of the seas around Sweden. The report examines the factors which cause the changes in pH.

Now SMHI and SYKE are increasing their joint monitoring of the state of the environment in the Gulf of Bothnia, the Baltic Proper and the Kattegat. A TransAtlantic merchant vessel that plies the seas non-stop has been equipped with a “FerryBox”. Every 20 seconds, automatic measurements of the water …