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Our research

Our understanding of how we as humans affect and change coastal ecosystems is still limited. The ecosystems in the coastal zone are very complex and in constant change.

Bilde viser sjø og utbygd boligområde med leiligheter tett på sjøen.

Drone photo of Kanalbyen in Kristiansand, Norway.

Photo: Morten Torjussen / UiA

At CCR a number of approaches are being utilized to map the diversity and natural cycles of the marine biota. This knowledge then forms the basis for understanding how these ecosystems are responding to challenges related to human activities.

Researchers at CCR aim to characterize coastal ecosystems on all trophic levels, including a broad range of species. Cod, wrasse, lobster, trout, salmon, eel, bacteria, plankton, sea grass, kelps and oysters are some of the many organisms being studied.

Current research

Eco-evolutionary dynamics of coastal fishes

Exploring resilience and adaptation in a changing sea

Land-and-sea interactions and ‘darkening’ of the Skagerrak

Seasonal variation in coastal plankton communities

Towards evidence- based dynamic management of coastal bivalves

Published Mar. 27, 2024 - Last modified Apr. 3, 2024