Prosjekter

22 treff

• Effects of organohalogen contaminants on the metabolic systems and thyroid functions of glaucous gulls (Larus hyperboreus) from Bjørnøya

  The main objectives of the current proposal are to investigate the effects of a suite of organohalogen contaminants on the metabolic systems of glaucous gulls, and to examine the implication of circulating thyroid hormone levels in the model. …

• Ecotoxicological research on arctic foxes (Vulpes lagopus) in Svalbard

  Since the arctic fox is a top predator depending to a great extent on the marine arctic food web, they might be a good indicator species of environmental pollution in the Arctic. …

• Kunnskapsgrunnlaget for forvaltningsplanen Sentral-Spitsbergen

  Assessment Norsk Polarintistutt har i sitt tildelingsbrev for 2016 fra Klima - og miljødepartementet fått i oppdrag å lage kunnskapsgrunnlag for forvaltningsplanen Sentral-Spitsbergen. …

• Bioavailability and effects of organochlorine contaminants in relation to seasonal lipid cycles in arctic fox.

  The project aims to study the influence of natural winter emaciation in an arctic top-predator on organochlorine contaminant tissue distribution, bioavailability and biological impact. …

• Marine contaminant investigations in Isfjorden and Kongsfjorden, Svalbard

  The project determines the levels of contaminants (organochlorines) in marine benthic organisms collected near and further away from tours on Svalbard. …

• Levels and effects of contaminants on thyroid hormones and immune parametres in glaucous gull in Kongsfjorden, Svalbard

  The project aims to investigate levels of contaminants in glaucous gulls and their effects on the hormone- and immune system of those birds. …

• Norwegian Young sea ICE cruise (N-ICE2015)

  Research Primary objective: The objective of N-ICE2015 is to understand how the rapid shift to a younger and thinner sea ice regime in the Arctic affects energy fluxes, sea ice dynamics and the ice-associated ecosystem, as well as local and global climate. …

• Synergistic effects of sea ice-free periods and contaminant exposure on energy metabolism in polar bears (BearEnergy)

  Research The combination of the effects of pollutants and climate change has been hypothesized to be a worst-case scenario for arctic wildlife. The Barents Sea subpopulation of polar bears (Ursus maritimus) is subject to pronounced loss of sea ice habitat due to changing climate. …

• Contaminant effects on energetics

  Research The main objective of the project is to investigate underlying mechanisms on how contaminants may affect energy homeostasis in polar bears. In addition we look at interactions between contaminant exposure and energy metabolism in free-ranging arctic mammals.

• Effects of organic persistent toxicants on the cold defence system in Arctic birds

  As part of the efforts to find the levels of organochlorides (OC) that cause toxic effects in Arctic birds, the project will quantitatively investigate the effects of OC on the cold defence system in glaucous gulls and kittiwakes. …

• Contaminants in arctic mammals

  The aim of this project is to investigate current and past levels and effects of persistent organic pollutants in marine and terrestrial arctic mammals. In addition, we aim to investigate how contaminant exposure and effects in arctic mammals may interact with changing climate.

• Adaptation Actions for a Changing Arctic - contribution Barents (AACA)

  Monitoring The Arctic has experienced substantial climate change and during recent decades Arctic climate change and effects thereof have accelerated. …

• Contaminants in polar regions

  COPOL is a project under the auspices of the International Polar Year (IPY). The main objective of the project is to understand the dynamic range of man-made contaminants in marine ecosystems of Polar Regions, in order to better predict how possible future climate change will be reflected …

• Time trends of persistent organic pollutants in Arctic foxes from Svalbard in the light of changing climate

  Monitoring The project investigates the levels and patterns chlorinated and brominated contaminants in arctic foxes in relation to feeding strategy, climatic conditions and time.

• Pollutants in polar bears in the joint Norwegian Russian population

• Giants of the ocean – affected by anthropogenic pollutants?

• Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program (AMAP)

  Assessment AMAP is mandated: • To monitor and assess the status of the Arctic region with respect to pollution and climate change issues. • To document levels and trends, pathways and processes, and effects on ecosystems and humans, and propose actions to reduce associated threats for consideration …

• Effects of contaminants on thyroid levels in arctic kittiwakes

  This study is a part of the IPY project COPOL (Contaminants in Polar Regions). COPOL is an international project aiming to study: 1) Transport and fate of contaminants to and in Polar Regions 2) Food web transfer and contaminant status of higher organisms. …

• Environmental toxins in eggs of Snow Bunting [Miljøgifter i egg fra Snøspurv (Plectrophenax nivalis) fra Barentsburg, Pyramiden, Longyearbyen og Ny-Ålesund ]

  This project aims to 1) assess the level of environmental pollutants in eggs of Snow Buntings in Barentsburg, Pyramiden, Longyearbyen and Ny-Ålesund 2) reveal the influence of these settlements on pollution levels and 3) study the possible influence of pollution along the migration routes …

• Environmental monitoring of Svalbard and Jan Mayen (MOSJ)

  Monitoring Environmental monitoring of Svalbard and Jan Mayen (MOSJ) is an environmental monitoring system and part of the Government’s environmental monitoring in Norway. …

• Polar bear circumpolar health assessment in relation to toxicants and climate changing

  Anthropogenic pollution and climate change are the two most significant threats for Arctic biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Because of food chain biomagnification of lipophilic persistent organic pollutants (POPs), the polar bear is one of the species which have the highest levels …

• Ecological and Ecotoxicological Studies of Ice Amphipods

  The objective of this project is to understand the ecology of ice associated amphipods in relation to variations in the sea ice cover, and to develop a monitoring tool for assessment of the impacts of oil industrial activities in the Arctic environment. …