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Understanding climate warming impacts on carbon release from the tundra
17. April 2024

The warming climate shifts the dynamics of tundra environments and makes them release trapped carbon, according to a new study published in Nature. These changes could transform tundras from carbon sinks into a carbon source, exacerbating the effects of climate change.

Nationwide mapping of green infrastructure in Norway
8. April 2024

New statistical models map for the first time suitable habitats and their connectivity, now and in the future, for solitary bees, moose and 14 species of trees. An invaluable tool to identify and prioritise areas for conservation and restoration. 

Summer neighbours choose different wintering areas
8. March 2024

Researchers have investigated differences in diet and spatial distribution of Atlantic puffins and black-legged kittiwakes from Røst in the non-breeding season. The results show that even birds of the same species from the same colony may choose different strategies after leaving the nest sites.

Restoring mining landscapes in the High Arctic
7. March 2024

NINA researchers play a central role in restoring old mining landscapes in Svalbard, Norway. As of 2024, the restoration is complete.

Interested in joining network on wind power development?
7. March 2024

Where should future wind farms be located? NINA is developing a planning tool for wind farms where impacts on species richness and ecosystem services are mapped. Now we invite interested parties to participate.

Large-scale mapping shows Salmon lice push sea trout towards crisis
26. February 2024

Salmon lice from aquaculture poses massive threat to wild sea trout populations, as researchers develop approach vital for prioritizing management measures.

Weather radars reveal where birds migrate
12. February 2024

Radars that are used to report the weather also provide valuable insight into which migratory routes birds use. For the first time this tool will be used to map bird migration in Norway.

Migrating seabirds take advantage of favourable winds
15. January 2024

SEATRACK-data used to study the relationship between wind patterns and migrating movements.

Documenting nature loss with eyes from the sky and Ai
10. January 2024

NRK enlisted the help of NINA to shed light on a dark reality: while Norwegian nature is being lost bit-fot-bit, no one is watching.

New status indicator for seabird populations
4. January 2024

New indicator for status of seabirds combines population size, adult survival and breeding success.

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