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Several reasons why the sea is rising
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A warmer climate leads to higher sea levels worldwide. However, this does not mean that the sea level is rising by an equivalent amount along the Norwegian coast. Tectonic uplift also plays an important role.
SARiNOR - Enhanced collaboration on preparedness
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A measure to enhance efficiency and capacity in search and rescue operations in the High North.
The ice edge – a vulnerable place with lots of life
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As the ice melts and moves northwards in the Arctic spring, a productive band teeming with life is created in an otherwise nutrient-poor sea.
Polar lows explained
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Chart layers from the Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET Norway) are being provided by BarentsWatch to show the probability of a Polar low hitting an area within the next 42 hours.
The geology behind the oil miracle
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The geological conditions on the Norwegian Continental Shelf are favourable for discoveries of oil and gas. This is not the case onshore.
Seabed pollution can spread more widely
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Discharges of environmental toxins mean that the sea bottom in and around many Norwegian ports and fjords has become very polluted. These substances can be absorbed by fish and shellfish, and represent a threat to living organisms.
FishExchange
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This project gathers data about fish stocks in the Barent Sea.
Precautionary advice about seismic activity
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The Institute of Marine Research provides several hundred consultation responses to seismic survey applications annually. The Institute's precautionary approach is to advise against seismic activity in active spawning areas and in concentrated spawning migration routes.
Establishing risk in Norwegian aquaculture
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A risk assessment of the national fish farming sector has been commissioned by the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries to back its management of this industry. But much more needs to be learnt.
Management of Living Marine Resources in the High North
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The sub-Arctic waters of the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea – are home to some of the world's richest fish resources.