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In part two, we delve into the threats facing the small-toothed whales that inhabit Sweden’s waters. Why are these porpoises becoming increasingly rare, and what steps can we take to address the issue?…
REPORTAGE: MARKO T WRAMÉN
PHOTO: MARKO T WRAMÉN, SARA TORRES ORTIZ, JAKOB HØJER KRISTENSEN, LASSE/KULLEN DYK
EDIT BY: ANNA W THORBJÖRNSSON
SLU Aqua in Lysekil has for several years filmed bottoms in three different marine protection areas. Bratten is a Natura 2000 area far out to sea towards the Norwegian border. It is located in an area that is one of Europe’s most fished places. Here it is possible to trawl right through the protection area, except in certain specific zones. Watch in the feature what it looks like on the bottom after a trawl has pulled out. …
REPORTAGE: LENA SCHERMAN
PHOTO: LEIF EIRANSSON
UW PHOTO: SLU AQUA LYSEKIL
GRAPHICS: DANIEL HAGER
I have had many pets in my life. First I had budgies. I particularly liked my first one – Mimi. I once took her to school in the outer compartment of my backpack. In the summer I fished. I pulled up roaches and perch on the jetty. Digged a pit and had my own fish pond. Then there were mice. Rats. Turtles. Rabbits. Chickens and horses. I knew that stuff with animals….
Chronicle: Daniel Hager
Photo: Daniel Hager

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West coast

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