Algal blooms
Algal blooms are rapid and excessive growth of algae in aquatic environments. These blooms can produce toxins that contaminate water sources and threaten aquatic life and humans. Understanding the causes, consequences and responses to algal blooms is essential to protect ecosystems and communities that rely on water sources.
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In the BEDREVANN project, we will study the impact of cyanotoxin-contaminated irrigation water in agriculture and the risk to food producers and end users with Akersvannet in Vestfold as a pilot area. Akersvannet is a highly nutrient-rich lake with annual blooms of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. Water from the lake is used to irrigate surrounding agricultural areas where vegetables are largely grown, and this can pose a risk to safe food production.
Monitoring Vansjø-Hobølvassdraget
Together with NIBIO, we carry out operational monitoring of rivers and lakes in the Morsa water area (Vansjø-Hobølvassdraget).
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Oceanography
The section employs observational, experimental, and modeling approaches to further our understanding of physical, chemical, biological, and biogeochemical processes and services of the marine environment.