Browsing Master's theses in Coastal Ecology by Issue Date
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Size selectivity of standardized lobster traps used in long-term monitoring and their ability to catch large European lobsters (Homarus gammarus).
(Master thesis, 2023)Harvesting the resources of the ocean has been an integral part of both human settlement and advancements for millennia. In later years, the effects of unsustainable harvesting have become clearer, and several management ... -
Detection and Analysis of Microplastics in Boat Marina and Eelgrass Bed on the Southern Coast of Norway
(Master thesis, 2023)Microplastics are widely distributed around the world and are emerging as one of the most serious environmental problems worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the presence and sources of microplastics by human activities ... -
In deep water: Long-term trends in demersal fish diversity in Skagerrak and the Norwegian trench
(Master thesis, 2023)Throughout history, human activities have had profound impacts on marine ecosystems, with clear evidence of these consequences observable in the Skagerrak region. Oceans have historically been a critical resource for ... -
Haulout patterns of harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) colonies in the Norwegian Skagerrak, as monitored through time-lapse camera surveys
(Master thesis, 2023)Harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) are a part of the Norwegian coastal ecosystem and are distributed along the coastline, amongst the humans inhabiting and/or visiting these areas. We need to gain a better understanding of how ... -
A Global Perspective on Microplastic Concentrations and Characteristics in Sediment and Biota in Marine Coastal Areas
(Master thesis, 2023)Microplastic (MP, < 5 mm) has become an omnipresent environmental pollutant due to inappropriate management since the invention of plastic during the 1800s. MPs are now detected in all environmental matrices, with marine ... -
Gytetid hos laks (Salmo salar). - Skjer det en endring som følge av klimaendringer?
(Master thesis, 2023)Gytetid hos Atlanterhavslaks i norske vassdrag ble i 1988 studert av Tor G. Heggberget. Han fant at tiden laksen gyter på varierer fra midten av oktober til midten av januar, og at laksen gyter på gjennomsnittstemperaturer ... -
Assessing the cleanup efforts at the historically polluted site in the Port of Liepaja, Karosta Channel.
(Master thesis, 2024)The presence of persistent contaminants in the sediments, such as heavy metals and hydrocarbons, can have long-lasting negative effects on marine ecosystems, resulting in harming both wildlife and humanity. It is critical ... -
Insights into lobster trap selectivity: exploring the role of local demography and behaviour for effective reserve monitoring
(Master thesis, 2024)Human activities have a major effect on the world’s ecosystems including the marine environment, where harvesting practices often target individuals based on specific traits, resulting in selective fishing. This selective ... -
Organic carbon export by marine mammal deadfalls in the Nordic Seas
(Master thesis, 2024)The biological pump is a critical process in the oceanic carbon cycle, transferring organic carbon from the atmosphere and surface waters into the deep ocean and seafloor sediments. Organic carbon stored in living biomass ... -
Passive acoustic monitoring of cetaceans in the Norwegian Skagerrak
(Master thesis, 2024)Marine ecosystems have been under pressure for decades as a result of intensive human activity. Cetaceans have also been negatively affected by our actions, so to implement protection and conservation plans, it is crucial ...