Jörn Gessner is a fisheries biologist who studied in Hamburg and works at the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Berlin, Germany. His work since the 1990s focuses on the recovery of sturgeon populations in the North and Baltic Sea tributaries in Germany. Jörn is Vice President of the World Sturgeon Conservation Society, member of the Sturgeon Specialist Group of IUCN and acts as Chair for the Helcom EG STUR.
Robert Arlinghaus is professor of integrative fisheries management at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries in Berlin, Germany. Prof Arlinghaus has authored more than 380 peer-reviewed publications and several books. He is recipients of multiple scientific and science communication awards.
Anti Vasemägi is an evolutionary biologist dedicated to understanding how genomic diversity translates into phenotypic variation and how it is shaped by both adaptive and non-adaptive processes. Focusing primarily on aquatic species, his work integrates population genetics, environmental DNA (eDNA), -omics, and field ecology to explore how organisms interact, disperse, and adapt to their environments. Through the application of advanced genomic methodologies and eDNA tools, his research group seeks to bridge the gap between genotypes and phenotypes, building a deeper understanding of population vulnerability and ecosystem resilience. Ultimately, his team aims to provide science-based solutions that support healthy fish populations, safeguard aquatic biodiversity, and promote the long-term sustainability of ecosystems facing global environmental challenges.
Christian Skov is an Associate Professor at DTU Aqua specializing in freshwater fisheries ecology, fish behavior, citizen science and recreational fisheries management. His research spans more than two decades and includes over 70 scientific publications and extensive contributions to lake ecology, fish migration, and sustainable fisheries management with a particularly strong profile in citizen‑science–driven research. He has pioneered large‑scale public data‑collection initiatives—most notably Fangstjournalen—which engage thousands of recreational anglers and generate unique, high‑resolution datasets for fisheries management. He plays or has played central roles in international working groups under ICES and EIFAAC and also teaches and develops unique university courses on recreational fisheries management.
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