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Kelp forests in the Anthropocene

GEcoKelp aims to reveal the effects of warming and marine heatwaves on Norwegian kelp forests in multi-stressor seascapes, at the genomic, ecological and ecosystem level, paving the way for a sustainable ocean through science-informed management and mitigation strategies.

Funding & Associations

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GecoKelp is generously funded by Forskningsrådet - The Research Council of Norway.

The project is a collaboration between individuals at several institutions including: Havforskningsinstituttet - Norway's Institute of Marine Research, The University of Western Australia, Roskilde University and NSW's Department of Primary Industries.

GEcoKelp has been endorsed by UNESCO as part of the UN Decade of Ocean Science

The project will work closely with other research efforts including BlueARC, Marine Heatwaves International Working Group, Green Gravel Action Group, REEF ADAPT and aims to support the UN Ocean Decade.

If you would like more information about collaboration opportunities please contact us!

Get in touch

Institute of Marine Research,

Flødevigen Research Station,
Nye Flødevigveien 20,
4817 HIS,

Norway.

Email: Prof. Thomas Wernberg - Thomas.Wernberg@hi.no

Tel: (+47) 55 23 85 00

Web: https://www.hi.no/en/hi/laboratories/flodevigen-research-station

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