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How is water transparency changing in the Gulf of Riga? LHEI develops a reusable data analysis approach
To analyse these changes and investigate their possible causes, researchers at the Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology (LHEI) are developing data analysis tools for the Daugava River and Gulf of Riga pilot region within the AquaINFRA project.
BlueMissionBANOS2030 to strengthen cooperation on solutions for water protection and restoration
The new BlueMissionBANOS2030 project will build on the results of BlueMissionBANOS and work closely with BlueActionBANOS
Exploring the Baltic Sea’s underwater reefs at GeoDay 2026
On 31 October 2026, the Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology (LHEI) will take part in GeoDay at Šlītere Lighthouse in Slītere National Park, western Latvia.
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Researchers’ Night at LHEI: Aquatic Research in Practice
Water quality, microplastic pollution, underwater sound, the seabed and aquatic organisms were among the topics explored by visitors at the Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology (LHEI) European Researchers’ Night
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New Video on Lake Ecosystems and Smart Technologies
The video invites viewers to explore the processes that take place beneath the surface of lakes and to discover the ecosystem services that lakes provide.
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Why Is the Water in the Gulf of Riga Becoming Browner?
The topic was recently discussed by Solvita Strāķe, Leading Researcher at the Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology (LHEI), in the Latvian Radio programme Zināmais nezināmajā, with the main findings also featured on LSM.lv.
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MARTE YouTube Channel Is Growing into a Knowledge Hub for Marine Technology and the Blue Economy
The YouTube channel of the MARTE – Marine Technology Excellence Hub for Sustainable Blue Economy in the Baltics project is gradually developing into an open-access knowledge hub, bringing together recordings of seminars, technical workshops and other project events focused on marine technologies, the blue economy and innovation in the Baltic Sea region.
European Researchers’ Night 2026: Explore Marine and Freshwater Science at LHEI
On 25 September, European Researchers’ Night 2026 will take place across Latvia. The Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology (LHEI) invites visitors
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Lakes Go Digital: New Newsletter Highlights Smart Buoys and Lake Monitoring in Latvia and Lithuania
The third edition of the “Lakes Go Digital” newsletter has been published, bringing together the project’s key achievements and activities from recent months – from the installation and calibration of smart monitoring buoys in lakes across Latvia and Lithuania to public engagement and educational activities.