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  • Tide, mountains in the background, photography

    Research reveals major gaps in tidal knowledge that frequently lead to a risk to life for coastal visitors.

  • Taubanebukker Longyearbyen. Foto: Frank Andreassen / nordnorge.com

    The permafrost in Longyearbyen is thawing faster than expected, threatening infrastructure and cultural heritage. A new research project aims to develop tools to address these challenges.

  • Seaside

    The 8th of January 2025 marks the launch of a new Ocean Literacy Strategy in Wales, the first national strategy of its kind in the UK. This milestone is not just a win for Wales. It reflects how important it is to enhance ocean literacy and foster stronger connections between people and the sea.

  • Nordland Research Institute´s Maiken Bjørkan has been chosen for the working group of social sciences in The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC).

  • Fiskerne har fått øynene opp for marin forsøpling, men havnene mangler ofte mottakssystemer for fiskerirelatert avfall. Foto: Terje Rakke / nordnorge.com

    Harbors with good enough systems for handling litter is key to reducing marine waste, shows new research from Nordland Research Institute, North University and Norce.

  • Livet som gammel på bygda er bedre enn sitt rykte. Foto: Arild Storaas

    People moving away, increase of elderly people, lack of municipal services. So say the media when speaking about rural districts. Now scientists can prove them wrong.