Access to research platform for wild fish stocks
Research data for fish stock assessments and fisheries planning.
Versatile methods enable up-to-date information on the status and development of fish stocks.
Monitoring is based on biological sampling and accurate analysis.
Fish stock monitoring and fisheries assessment are areas of strong expertise in the research infrastructure for wild fish stocks. The service provides up-to-date and reliable information on the status and development of fish stocks in Finnish waters, supporting research, decision-making, and sustainable fisheries planning.
The research infrastructure for wild fish stocks covers a wide range of methods for assessing the status and structure of fish stocks. Test fishing is carried out using both net fishing and electrofishing. The studies utilize ARIS sonar, trapping, and tagging. Biological samples of fish are processed in sample processing facilities, where, among other things, pre-processing of bones and age determination are carried out.
Long-term monitoring of fish stocks and fisheries is based on biological sampling and accurate analysis. ARIS sonars, electrofishing equipment, underwater video cameras, and sample processing facilities suitable for biological sampling and age determination are used.
The service can be used to carry out customized test fishing using different fishing methods and to produce information for fish stock assessments, the ecological status of water bodies, or fisheries planning, for example.
Sample collection
Collection and pre-processing of biological samples
Target groups
Researchers, research groups, research communities, research networks, research projects, research organizations, companies.
Access type
- Physical, remote or hybrid access.
Service usage restrictions
- Operate in accordance with Luke's guidelines, taking occupational safety (risk assessment) into account.
- Take permits and operating restrictions into account.
- The delivery, further use, and instructions for the material must be agreed upon in advance.
Information to support the application
- Describe the work to be carried out in the research, the duration and timing of the work, the required qualifications (e.g., completed laboratory animal course), and the geographical location of the work.
- Estimate the human resources required.
- List any other special needs.
