Virtual International Symposium on Baltic Pike
The Virtual Symposium on Baltic pike was held in the mornings of November, 23, 25 and 26 2021 using an online conference system. The conference language is English. The meeting aims to gather scientists, stakeholders, and the public with interest in the biology, ecology, evolution, exploitation and management of Northern pike (Esox lucius) in Baltic Sea.
Pike is a freshwater piscivore that has colonized coastal areas in the Baltic Sea, developing a wide variation in life histories, such as anadromous and coastal resident lifestyles. The species is a highly regarded target for both commercial and recreational fisheries. Pike populations have seen declines in many areas of the Baltic Sea. Various explanations have been put forward, including environmental change, overharvest or predation by mesopredators, such as stickleback, or from top predators, such as seals. However, lack of standardized monitoring limits our ability to precisely track the developments of pike populations in the Baltic. This symposium aims to present the latest research on Baltic Sea pike with a primary aim to examine communalities and differences in pressures on pike in different areas of the Baltic Sea coast. Another goal is to build an informal network among researchers interested in further developing the knowledge base for sustainable management of this iconic fish.
Timetable 09.00-13.00, November 23, 25 and 26 2021.
The symposium is co-organized by Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and Linnaeus University.
Photo: (c) IFishMan, Boddenhecht, IGB, Germany
About Linneaus University and Kalmar
About Linnaeus University
Linnaeus University is a creative and international knowledge environment that promotes curiosity, creativity, companionship and utility. More than 44,000 students are registered at Linnaeus University.
Linnaeus University is located in Växjö and Kalmar and offers 150 degree programmes and 1,300 single-subject courses. Linnaeus University was established in 2010 through a merger between Växjö University and Kalmar University College.
With some 2,100 employees and 44,000 students it is a modern university with Småland as its base and the world as its arena. Studying and working at Linnaeus University involves being part of an environment that is characterised by knowledge and development. Students acquire new knowledge and learn to have a critical approach. Researchers make new discoveries that can bring change to our society. Employees share stories of a workplace with both challenges and opportunities. Linnaeus University is a university where people can reach their full potential.
About Kalmar
In Kalmar, history is always present when walking between the beautiful buildings, in the narrow alleys and town squares. Kalmar is an idyllic place right next to the sea, and the island of Öland is just a trip across the bridge away. Here you will get to enjoy city and nature in one and the same place. Kalmar Castle and the city park, the university buildings, the walking paths along the sea – distances are small and in 5–10 minutes you can reach most places. In Kalmar, which consists largely of islands, you are always near the sea.
Students are an important part of Kalmar and in 2021 our brand new facilities at Universitetskajen were inaugurated, with a view of the sea and the island of Öland. It feels natural that much of the education and research that Linnaeus University conducts in Kalmar is linked to the city’s history and nature. And, of course, the sea.
Not far from Kalmar you will find Glasriket. Here you can take part of the history of glassworks and try out glassblowing.
