Fisheries research
We study how factors such as fisheries exploitation, climate change, eutrophication and socio-economic environments affect fish communities, and food-web dynamics.
Fisheries refers to the management and exploitation of natural fish populations. To date, capture fisheries supplies much of the fish consumed in the world. We analyse how factors such as fisheries exploitation, climate change, eutrophication and socio-economic environments affect the structure of fish communities, food-web dynamics, and their resilience. We study the ecology of freshwater and marine species and the adaptation of fishes and fisheries to changing circumstances.
Our fisheries research is closely aligned with that of Marine Research, an applied research institute part of the Animal Sciences Group which provides advice on the sustainable management and practical knowledge on especially marine and coastal areas.
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Ecosystem approach for freshwater fish
Tom Buijse focuses his research and teaching on an ecosystem approach for freshwater fish populations by initiating interdisciplinary research between freshwater fisheries (both recreational and commercial), fish ecology and the health of aquatic ecosystems. He will involve different stakeholder organisations representing freshwater fisheries, water, and nature management to better connect science to management of freshwater ecosystems.
Communities changes
Leo Nagelkerke studies changes in natural and invasive fish communities. Up to some 17% of the total surface of the Netherlands consists of fresh water and fish are a great indicator for the ecological state of our large river systems. We offer a research platform to many different organizations dealing with inland fisheries, including fishermen and organisations for water management and recreational fisheries.
Interactions and adaptation
Jan Jaap Poos focuses on spatial aspects of the interactions between fish and fisheries, studying population ecology of marine species and adaptation of fisheries to changing circumstances. He has a strong interest in the spatial distribution of fish species such as flatfish and rays. He works together closely with Wageningen Marine Research, on fisheries issues in the North Sea.
Research themes
Fisheries research
We study how factors such as fisheries exploitation, climate change, eutrophication and socio-economic environments affect fish communities, and food-web dynamics.
Aquaculture research
We aim to contribute to sustainable, future-proof innovations by studying fish and shellfish nutrition and health in circular aquaculture systems.
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