Ole Ritzau Eigaard

Ole Ritzau Eigaard is a Senior Researcher at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in the Section for Ecosystem-Based Marine Management. His work focuses on quantifying physical impacts of fisheries on marine ecosystems.

• Contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals: 14 (Life Below Water) and 13 (Climate Action)
• Affiliated with the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea since 2012

Research Pillars: Bottom trawling effects, sediment mobilization, gear-environment interactions, and ecosystem-based fisheries management. Uses flume tank experiments, historical data analysis, and spatial footprint modeling.

Current Projects:

• PReMaH: Passive restoration of marine habitats
• TRAWL-ILT: Trawling impacts in oxygen-depleted areas
• CAFF: Transitioning to carbon-neutral fisheries
• ECOSPACE: High-resolution marine management tools

Methodological Innovations: Component-based impact assessments, environmental DNA monitoring, and vessel tracking analysis.