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Increased activity in the Arctic, often near the ice edge or on the ice, combined with a trend for thinner ice, requires detailed mapping of sea ice for safe transportation in northern areas.

The entire life cycle of marine mammals is linked to the sea. 

The NCA operates notification and information systems for the registration and tracking of ship-related information, with a particular focus on information relating to hazardous or polluting cargoes. The services also includes information that contributes toward maritime safety.

The northwards migration of fish species due to climate change is four times as fast as the United Nations climate panel has estimated. The omnivorous cod is a climate champion and outcompetes arctic species.

Both crustaceans and molluscs are shellfish. Most crustaceans have five pairs of legs, and the front pair is transformed into claws.

Nationwide the Norwegian Coastal Administration has just under 290 active pilots, stationed at 18 pilot stations.

The entire Norwegian coast is covered by a standard reference system of various fairway categories.

The port structure in Norway consists of five designated ports and 32 trunk network ports. The remainder are termed local harbours, fisheries harbours, recreational harbours and similar.

Marine biology is the study of sea life, the species found there, and how they have evolved.

Fisheries biology is intended to provide knowledge to ensure that fish stocks are managed in a responsible manner.