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  1. 1. The Potential to Target Smaller Sized Baltic Herring to Decrease the Dietary Exposure - an Assessment Based on Dioxin Samples from the Southern Baltic

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Sofie Gustafsson; [2024]
    Keywords : Dioxin; PCDD Fs; dl-PCBs; Herring; Baltic; Fishery; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : PCDD/Fs and dl-PCBs, or more commonly referred to as dioxin and dioxin like substances are compounds present in our surrounding environment. As some congeners of these have been shown to be toxic, they are regulated under the Stockholm Convention. READ MORE

  3. 2. Aquaculture and its effect on the wild fish resource in a Swedish lake : An evaluation of changes in fat content, protein content and trophic niche

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Emmy Nyberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Aquaculture; wild fish; fat content; protein content; stable isotopes;

    Abstract : Fish is nutritious and important as a food source for many people. It contains high levels of protein, important omega-3 fatty acids as well as micronutrients. For a sustainable fish consumption, aquaculture is needed but it can affect nearby ecosystems in many ways. READ MORE

  4. 3. Life Cycle Assessment of Minced Bream : A case study performed in collaboration with Axfoundation

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Katja Andersson; [2021]
    Keywords : Life cycle assessment; LCA; Bream; Abramis brama; Minced bream; Carp cyprinids; Sustainable protein; Livscykelanalys; LCA; Braxen; Abramis brama; Braxenfärs; Karpfiskar; Hållbart protein;

    Abstract : The need for more sustainable protein sources is growing globally due to the significant climate impact from the food system and the estimated population growth. Although vegetarian protein sources have been proven to be sustainable alternatives, there may exist additional resources that currently are not utilized but potentially could contribute as sustainable protein sources. READ MORE

  5. 4. Applying automatic operant boxes (“Skinner boxes”) for studies on behavioural flexibility in zebrafish (Danio rerio) 

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Winberg: Beteendeneuroendokrinologi

    Author : Saida Adan; [2020]
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    Abstract : The most successful and widely used animal models in neuroscience are rats and mice, which has been vital for the understanding of the human brain. Another model that has become more prominent during recent years is the zebrafish (Danio rerio). READ MORE

  6. 5. Hur djurskyddet skiljer sig mellan odlad och vildfångad fisk vid avlivning : svensk lagstiftning, ASC, MSC & KRAV

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Caroline Axelsson; [2018]
    Keywords : ekologisk; akvakultur; lagstiftning; fiskslakt; välfärd; vildfångad fisk; fiskemetoder; bedövning;

    Abstract : I have investigated what the Swedish legislation for farmed and wild caught fish have in common and what the differences are, also if the private standards ASC, MSC and KRAV have any additional rules that imply animal welfare in the slaughter/killing-process. The results show that there is only one similarity in the Swedish legislation between farmed and wild caught fish in the slaughter/killing-process. READ MORE