Hydroacoustic survey in Västerbotten

During July and August, SGU conducted hydroacoustic surveys in Lövselefjärden and Tavasten.

During July and August, the Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) conducted a hydroacoustic survey to investigate seafloor characteristics, along with sampling substrates and filming the seafloor in Lövselefjärden and Tavasten in the Västerbotten area.

Boat sailing out from port
The research vessel Ugglan sailing out from port. Photo: Geological Survey of Sweden

The survey was carried out using SGU’s research vessel Ugglan with the aim of thoroughly mapping seafloor conditions and identifying areas of high ecological value within the areas.

Two men on a boat
Staff members onboard the boat with samples collected from the seafloor. Photo: Geological Survey of Sweden

Person onboard the boat holding the sediment sampler
Bringing up sediment from the seafloor by using a sediment sampler. Photo: Geological Survey of Sweden