Researchers map kelp forests along the coast

A research group at the Institute of Biosciences has mapped the condition of kelp forests at 42 locations between Rogaland and Trøndelag.

The survey shows regrowth in southern areas where sea urchin density has declined, while the population remains stable farther north. The dataset has been made publicly available through the Norwegian Marine Data Centre.

Master’s students in marine biology took part in the fieldwork and are using parts of the dataset in their theses.