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SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Effects of stress on the immune system in chicks of the black-legged kittiwake

In this study I will investigate the effects of stress, which will be experimentally imposed by repeated investigator disturbance during the nestling period, on the immune response in the chicks of the Black-legged Kittiwake. The study will be conducted in two breeding colonies in Kongsfjorden, S...

Awarded: NOK 78,999

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

The potential for adaptation of current and future phytoplankton blooms in Kongsfjorden, Svalbard (RIS 10432)

The aim of my project is to investigate the potential for adaption of Arctic phytoplankton communities to the current and future changes in in temperature, carbonate chemistry and light availability. More specifically, I want to characterize intra- and interspecific diversity of Arctic diatom pop...

Awarded: NOK 78,999

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Transport of marine pollution from bird cliffs to tundra communities in Svalbard, RIS ID 10420

Persistent pollutants accumulate and biomagnifies in seabirds migrating to Svalbard, and are transferred to the tundra underneath bird cliffs, with the bird´s guano. The aim of this study is i) to examine the presence and levels of contaminants in terrestrial communities close to bird cliffs, and...

Awarded: NOK 69,683

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Oslo

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

The blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) on Svalbard, a hidden native or successful invader? (RIS ID 6279)

The primary aim of this study is to extend our knowledge about the recently discovered Mytilus edulis population on Svalbard. This tempo-boreal bivalve is a well-known climate indicator thriving during times of elevated sea surface temperatures. However, the origin of the Svalbard blue mussel is ...

Awarded: NOK 59,999

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

High resolution Pleiades DEM validation by ground based GNSS and estimation of annual volume changes and calving fluxes, RIS ID 10138

The aim of this project is to derive volume changes of Kronebreen in the most recent years and to test the ability to derive an annual volume change from space-borne and in-situ data. The base dataset for the project is a high resolution DEM from the Pleiades satellite acquired in 2014. This data...

Awarded: NOK 79,999

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Oslo

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Glacial dynamics in Vaigattbogen, southern Hinlopen Strait, and in northernmost Storfjorden, Spitsbergen

The glacial history of the fjords/bays in the eastern Spitsbergen is still largely unknown. A seafloor study in the marginal area of the largest modern ice mass on eastern Spitsbergen can therefore provide new insights into past glacier dynamics in this key area. This is crucial for understanding...

Awarded: NOK 67,999

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Evolution of spatial variability and physico-chemical properties of snow on coastal tundra of Hornsund fjord during the Spring, RIS-ID 10450

Project assumes usage of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), snow dyeing, collecting snow samples for chemical analysis and describing the internal structure of snowpack during a series of repetitive snowpits. The main aim is to study spatial distribution of snow cover and its ongoing physical and ch...

Awarded: NOK 52,759

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Oslo

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Consequences of emerging contaminants exposure during the mating period in an Arctic seabird (RIS-ID-10424)

Owing to their high volatility and persistence in time, persistent organic pollutants (POPs) reach remote areas such as the Arctic. Once deposited in aquatic ecosystems, POPs are assimilated by living organisms via food intake, bioaccumulate in individuals and biomagnifiy along food webs. In the ...

Awarded: NOK 64,999

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Study of PCBs and natural organic matter and in Arctic soil. RIS-ID 10425

This project (RIS-ID 10425) is part of my master thesis. In this project quantitative and qualitative information about PCBs and natural organic matter present in top soil samples in Arctic region is studied. Outcome is a thorough study of PCBs in Arctic top soil as well as new knowledge on globa...

Awarded: NOK 70,999

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Effects of stress on telomere dynamics in chicks of the Black-legged Kittiwake

In the present study I will investigate the effects of stress, experimentally imposed by repeated investigator disturbance during the nestling period, on the telomere reduction rate in chicks of the Black-legged Kittiwake. The study will be conducted in two breeding colonies in Kongsfjorden, Sval...

Awarded: NOK 78,999

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Glacial history and geomorphology of Trygghamna, western Spitsbergen, RiS ID 10443

The aim of the project is to understand the glacial dynamics and geomorphological activity of glaciers terminating in Trygghamna. A landsystem model for both terrestrial and marine environments will be presented and the difference between them discussed. The glacial geomorphology of Trygghamna an...

Awarded: NOK 28,639

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Being in field. The role of fieldwork in ecological and environmental science in Ny-Ålesund (RIS 6664)

Based on anthropological pilot research (June 2014, February, June 2015, RIS 6664), this project explores the contribution of being in the field (landscape, organisms, weather) to environmental and ecological science. Methodologically, it applies 'participant observation' to scientific work in Ny...

Awarded: NOK 39,999

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Oslo

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Depositional setting and environment of the Upper Triassic De Geerdalen Formation, Svalbard, RiS ID 10417

The aim of the project is to gather data from the upper Triassic De Geerdalen Fm. Sedimentological logs will be made and rock samples will be collected. The project will be part of my master thesis. We plan fieldwork between Agardhbukta and Sassendalen summer 2016. The project is a part of a bigg...

Awarded: NOK 31,263

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Does the levels of PFASs in snow bunting eggs increase with proximity to airports in Svalbard?

Examine if use of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFASs) in aqueous fire fighting foam (AFFF) at Longyearbyen and Ny-Ålesund Airport may contribute to bioaccumulation of PFASs in terrestrial biota in Svalbard. It is hypothesized that the concentrations of PFASs in snow bunting eggs wi...

Awarded: NOK 30,646

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Habitat selection of the Svalbard reindeer: Tracking quality and quantity in Arctic foodscapes RiS ID 10434

The main goal of this project is to provide essential data to the applicants master thesis. The thesis will investigate summer habitat selection of Svalbard reindeer by using a novel combination of plant quantity and quality measures from multiple landscapes where GPS tracks of female reindeer ar...

Awarded: NOK 74,999

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Relay ramp complexity based on sedimentary record, Billefjorden Fault Zone. RiS ID 6045

During the summer field season 2016 I would like to investigate the relay ramp complexity within sedimentary rocks forming the Pyramiden mountain side, Billefjorden Trough. Analysis of data collected during the field work (geological logs and structural measurements, high resolution pictures used...

Awarded: NOK 11,998

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Sedimentation and characteristic of sediments of Hansbukta and Isbjørnhamna (Hornsund) RiS ID: 10391

My project hypothesis is that Hansbreen has the direct influence of the changes of the marine sedimentation processes, especially in Hansbukta. In turn, the dynamic marine processes have a significant influence on the sedimentation processes in Isbjørnhamna. During the summer season 2016, I am go...

Awarded: NOK 33,040

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Climate variation and calving phenology in Svalbard reindeer (RISid umbrella project 10059)

Timing of reproductive events in relation to environmental conditions is essential to optimize survival and reproductive success. Rapid global warming challenges the plasticity of life-history traits, affecting population viability. In this master project I will investigate whether calving dates ...

Awarded: NOK 58,269

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Radar mapping of the perennial firn aquifer on Holtedahlfonna, Svalbard

The objective of this project is to collect radar data required as part of a larger project investigating the flow of the tidewater glacier Kronebreen and its connected icefield, Holtedahlfonna, in NW Svalbard. This proposal seeks funding for a radar field campaign on Holtedahlfonna, using both e...

Awarded: NOK 79,999

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Spatiotemporal patterns in vegetation and reindeer dynamics: the importance of long-term and large scale climate fluctuations

My thesis aims to understand how large-scale climatic patterns control long-term fluctuations of vegetation and reindeer. The terrestrial climate, which shapes the fluctuations in both plant and animal populations, is linked to sea-ice cover as well as regional climate proxies. Understanding the ...

Awarded: NOK 53,999

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Monitoring daily activity and parental food provisioning in the Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) by the use of digital cameras

The main goal is to collect data on parental food provisioning in the Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) by the use of camera technology. It is a non-invasive method consisting of small digital camera-traps placed at the cavities used by nesting Atlantic puffins. With pilot study in 2015 it sho...

Awarded: NOK 40,914

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Akershus

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Late-glacial and present landscape evolution following deglaciation in a climate-sensitive High Arctic region

The slopes of the Kongsfjorden area have been developing since their respective time of deglaciation. Since the deglaciation history in this area is known quite well (Henriksen et al., 2014), one can use a space for time substitution to investigate landscape change as a function of time. Landscap...

Awarded: NOK 0.39 mill.

Project Period: 2016-2018

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Pollutants in Arctic geese and their eggs

The aim of this project is to determine how pollutants in Arctic geese are transferred from mother to eggs and the mechanisms that are involved in this process. We will sample grass, droppings, feathers and eggs from geese June-July 2016 in Ny-Ålesund and measure pollutants levels. We will determ...

Awarded: NOK 79,999

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Oslo

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

The Microbial Methane Filter in the Arctic: Resilience and Response to Climate Change (RIS-ID 10208)

The overall goal of the project is to investigate the impact of climate change and seasonal events on the methane oxidation potential in High- and in the Sub-Arctic terrestrial ecosystems. We want to identify the key players in the microbial methane cycle, their adaption to their habitat and thei...

Awarded: NOK 54,999

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Effects Of Seasonality And Spatial Heterogeneity On Polar Cod (Boreogadus Saida) Diet And Distribution In Svalbard Waters. RiS ID: 10442

This study will offer a first understanding on the seasonal diet of a true arctic gadoid fish in Svalbard waters, the polar cod. We will attempt to identify whether adult polar cod feed actively during the polar night and if yes, whether their diet differs from that of the spring, summer, and fal...

Awarded: NOK 8,498

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Seasonal and interannual variability of carbonate chemistry and air-sea CO2 fluxes at the ISA station in Isfjorden, Svalbard

The world ocean plays a pivotal role in the progress of climate change and the perturbed global carbon cycle, yet detailed knowledge of marine carbon dynamics is still needed. For instance, the freshwater cycling in Arctic fjords may play an integral role in CO2 uptake. Research questions to addr...

Awarded: NOK 68,999

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Svalbard

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Halocarbon production by snow and ice algae. RiS ID 10435

This project aims to determine the role of snow and ice-bound algae in the production of halocarbons (hydrocarbon gases that contain a halogen such as bromine, iodine or chlorine), generating a comprehensive field data set via gas and biological field analyses. When released into the lower atmosp...

Awarded: NOK 74,999

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Akershus

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Sedimentology and facies interpretation of the Triassic De Geerdalen formation, Svalbard. RiS ID 10416

The Triassic De Geerdalen formation on Svalbard will be investigated through sedimentological studies of outcrops on eastern and central Spitsbergen. The project is part of a bigger project with the main goal of gathering new sediemtological data to establish a new hypothesis for the sedimentolog...

Awarded: NOK 29,734

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

Community Coordinated Snow Study in Svalbard

Snow largely controls the exchange of energy and mass between land surface and the atmosphere, thereby having considerable significance on the cryosphere as well as on the biosphere. This proposal aims for conducting a community-coordinated, multidisciplinary pilot field study of snowpack propert...

Awarded: NOK 0.36 mill.

Project Period: 2016-2018

Location: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

SSF-Svalbard Science Forum

PassNet: Establishing an aquatic passive sampling network for the Svalbard

Passive sampling is a robust monitoring tool for trace contaminants in aquatic environment that has real potential for implementation worldwide. The present project aims to create a network for aquatic passive sampling specifically focused on the Svalbard region. In a first instance, the objectiv...

Awarded: NOK 0.40 mill.

Project Period: 2016-2017

Location: Oslo

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