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Presence of microplastics in European shag faeces identified for the first time
1. November 2024

Presence of microplastics in European shag faeces identified for the first time

The first quantitative assessment of microplastics in seabird faeces in Northern Europe shows presence of microplastics in European shag (Gulosus aristotelis) chicks. This provides valuable baseline information and confirms that minimal-invasive...
Developing global indicators with data from Norway
29. October 2024

Developing global indicators with data from Norway

The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework headline indicator “Services Provided by Ecosystems (B.1)” has been tested using data from six countries and regions including Norway. Working on behalf of the CBD AHTEG on...
The Arctic Coastal Ocean is strongly affected by climate change - but overlooked in climate models
15. October 2024

The Arctic Coastal Ocean is strongly affected by climate change - but overlooked in climate models

Climate change has a much greater impact on Arctic coastal areas than on terrestrial areas or the open ocean, new research finds. Multiple climatic drivers increase pace and consequences of ecosystem change in the Arctic Coastal Ocean. Experts...

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