Saving the species, one captive-born fox at a time.

With data from Norway, Brazil, Taiwan and Costa Rica, a team of researchers show that large-scale monitoring of avian vocalization can deliver immediate applied impact. The results are now published in PNAS.

By using a combination of different modelling techniques, researchers in SEAPOP have gained detailed insights into how environmental pollutants and climate change may affect the black-backed gull population on Hornøya, both directly and indirectly.

The wild reindeer in Norway are struggling to reproduce. Never before have so few calves been counted in Knutshø, one of the wild reindeer areas. And the trend is negative in many areas – a reason for great concern.

Fjords and glaciers in the Svalbard archipelago in the High Arctic have been included in the list of geological landmarks of great importance for understanding Earth's history. The nature restoration of Svea mine and surrounding areas did the trick.  

Researchers have reviewed all existing literature on effects of land use change on biodiversity and ecosystem services in Norway. The results are presented as a knowledge map, a valuable tool for prioritizing future knowledge needs. 

Which sounds are important for our experience of nature? Researchers now map the quality of soundscapes in Norway's national parks, as part of the Sounds Like Norway project. 

The first continent-wide mapping study of plant life across Antarctica reveals growth in previously uncharted areas and is set to inform conservation measures across the region.

Following two lean years at the Arctic fox captive breeding station at Sæterfjellet, Norway, six out of seven breeding pairs have a total of 34 pups. An uplifting success story.

Quick and cost-effective mapping of biodiversity have been invisible, and yet right under our noses. The results are now published in Nature.

Now you can easily see how much farmed salmon interbreeds with wild Atlantic salmon.

Following the Chernobyl accident in 1986, large areas of northern Europe were exposed to radioactive caesium, detrimental to both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Recent results from 30 years of monitoring in the mountain areas of Norway show steep declines in radiocaesium – an important find when evaluating potential impact on wildlife and human health. 

From 17-21 June, 85 transdisciplinary experts from 31 countries across Europe meet to discuss how to improve the uptake of scientific knowledge on ecosystem services by decision-makers in business and in policy. 

A new tool uses small crustaceans to indicate levels of nutrients in freshwater. Valuable for monitoring impacts from agriculture, forestry, urbanisation, and development activities.

Groundbreaking study uses seabirds as indicators of mercury presence through the North-Atlantic Arctic. Results of grave importance for Arctic communities as concentrations increase from the Barents Sea to the East coast of Canada.

Researchers present a novel overview of ecosystem services assessment approaches related to nature-based tourism, with specific focus on monetary valuation methods. An important contribution towards development of harmonized methodologies, and uptake of ecosystem services information in planning and development processes. 

Although peatlands are mostly found in northern Europe, there are also remnants to be found in Slovakia, where the ECORESP-project recently has restored 12 peatlands.

For the first time, NINA researchers have recorded an Arctic fox giving birth. Now both they and you can follow the pups live via webcam from the Arctic fox breeding station in Oppdal, Norway.

Experts have now assessed all 24 wild reindeer areas in Norway. Only one is green, indicating good ecological conditions for wild reindeer. The largest challenges are apparent, but can new measures improve the bleak outlook for this important species?  

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