Cruise report from R/V Svea week 10-11, 2024

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was good in the bottom water and the concentration of oxygen had increased further since February and the inflow that took place at the end of December 2023. At stations BY4 and Hanöbukten, the concentration remains at the same low level as in February and the traces of the inflow that was initially Last updated:

ClimPoll - Management of cumulative effects of climate change and pollution in coastal seas

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There is an ever-increasing pressure upon the marine environment. Pollution, overexploitation, climate change and other human induced (anthropogenic) stressors modify our seas and coasts, which lead to decreased biodiversity, loss of habitats and reduced ecological resilience. Increased pressure Last updated:

FANFAR in Burkina Faso - Building resilience through effective operational flood forecasting and alerts

In the project we collaborate with AGRHYMET as well as various national agencies DGRE General Directorate of Water Resources DEIE Directorate of Studies and Information on Water CONASUR National Emergency Relief Council ANAM  National Meteorological Agency Objectives The main objectives of the Last updated:

Algae report number 5, 2024

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marinoi dominated the cell counts. There were a few genera of dinoflagellates in low numbers. Among the smaller cells, Dinobryon spp. and different cryptomonadales were the most common. The filamentous cyanobacterium A. flosaquae. was present in low amounts. The integrated (0–10 m and 0–20 m) chlorophyll Last updated:

Cooperation - national and international

internationally International cooperation around issues relating to meteorology, hydrology, oceanography and climate is becoming increasingly important. A development which is being driven by the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU). SMHI has been designated by the Government to represent Sweden in the Last updated:

Launch of an art contest in marine environment for students on World Oceans Day!

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Sweden. It is a very exciting challenge for SMHI to experiment such a different communication approach. Surely we will learn a lot from our interactions with young artists and their illustrated views on our research topic,” says Emilie Breviere, international science manager in oceanography at the SMHI Last updated:

Marine Environment

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The SMHI oceanographic research unit develop of the physical and biogeochemical processes in the seas. The research has a strong research focus on the Baltic Sea and the . Oceanographic research and monitoring at SMHI provides the individual, government, researchers and the international community Last updated:

Ice accretion

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equipment failure. The captain of a ship trafficking the Baltic during winter must always be prepared for ice accretion during rough weather. If the weather is such that there is a risk of ice accretion, then smaller ships should slow down, and turn to travel downwind, or travel close to land to seek Last updated: