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The sturgeon on Spotify
Discover the sturgeon on Spotify through a song by André Sveningzon, dedicated to the fish returning to our waters. Singer-songwriter André Sveningzon has written a song dedicated to…
Explore current degree projects
Return of the Sturgeon has attracted considerable attention and become a catalyst for other initiatives along the river. Some of these have led to degree projects. Return of…
The sturgeon project in 2026
In 2026, the sturgeon project is developing rearing methods, preparing to relocate Arken and tracking more fish with acoustic telemetry. International knowledge exchange is essential. In October 2025,…
Migration patterns
The first analyses of migration patterns among acoustically tagged sturgeon are in, and they show a high survival rate. 90% of the sturgeon released in 2024 survived their…
Privateers and stolen sturgeon
The story of stolen sturgeon reveals the fish’s value in the 16th century. We trace a privateer’s catch through the royal accounts. In 1565, Stockholm's treasury recorded receiving…
Where we are now
The sturgeon project expanded in 2025 with rearing at Arken and Graalen, new releases and reports of the fish’s movements. In 2025, the focus is on scaling up…
Film: Return of the Sturgeon
Biologist and filmmaker Jonas Stenström has made a film about the sturgeon project. In eight and a half minutes, it offers an entertaining, informative and engaging introduction to…
Releasing Atlantic sturgeon
In summer 2024, a total of 95 Atlantic sturgeon were released into the Göta älv and Nordre älv. All were in good health as they dived into the…