20.10.2011 R/V Nansen started its 62 days long survey along the coast of Northwest Africa, from Conakry in Guinea up to the Gibraltar strait in north. The survey is an ecosystem survey and different survey techniques will be used to provide a holistic overview of the ecosystem. In addition to the Norwegian staff, 32 persons from 8 different countries will participate on this cruise.
Following an evaluation of the fleet by a committee of stakeholders and international scientists the Institute of Marine Research (IMR) has been advised to maintain its Reference Fleet. The committee also suggested a range of measures to strengthen and promote this project, which is based on the mutual trust between fishers and scientists.
The Institute of Marine Research has conducted an initial risk assessment of the environmental effects of Norwegian Aquaculture for the Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs. The assessment builds on goals specified in the Ministry’s “Strategy for an Environmentally Sustainable Norwegian Aquaculture Industry” from 2009.
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Climate changes may cascade through the food chain and result in new balances between predators and prey. We need to analyze observational data to reveal causal links.
However, if we also understand the processes involved we are better equipped to predict changes.
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