Stiftelsen Nansen Senter for Miljø og Fjernmåling (NERSC)

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#SEACLIM Science Highlights Webinar on Ports and Adaptation to Climate Change.

Discover how climate projections, oceanographic information and coastal hazard assessments can support climate risk analysis for ports.

Register:
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⚓ 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗠 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲
🚢 Discover how regional ocean climate information supports resilient port planning and risk management
💻 Hybrid event from Madrid with live online streaming
⏰ 25 March at 9:30-10:30 CET
👉 Register: lnkd.in/eVudfeQQ

Volcanic eruptions linked to abrupt climate changes during the last ice age - NERSC A new international study shows that large volcanic eruptions in the tropics could disrupt major ocean currents during the last ice age, triggering abrupt,

Massive volcanic eruptions can cool the atmosphere, but they can also affect ocean currents and trigger abrupt climate shifts. Curious? Read more: nersc.no/en/features/...

The sea-ice age reveals important changes in the Arctic: Now we can see developments in much greater detail - NERSC A new dataset developed at the Nansen Center provides a detailed and long time series on the age of sea ice. This provides important knowledge for

How old is the sea ice in the Arctic, and why does that matter?
We’ve just released a new sea-ice age dataset covering 1991–2024. It helps researchers track the decline of older, thicker ice & improve climate studies, model evaluation & safe traffic in the region. @met.no
nersc.no/en/features/...

The Arctic overturning circulation: transformations, pathways and timescales Abstract. The Arctic is the northernmost terminus of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation and is an important source of the densest waters feeding its lower limb. However, relatively little...

🌊Where and how is dense water in the Arctic formed? In our new paper, we decompose the Arctic overturning circulation (ArMOC), the northernmost part of the AMOC. Check it out 🔽

@bjerknes.uib.no @mariusarthun.bsky.social @kristoferdoos.bsky.social @nansensenteret.bsky.social @noc.ac.uk

Five new EU projects for the Nansen Center - NERSC The Nansen Center has been successful in securing funding for five new EU projects in the last few weeks. The projects focus on Arctic ocean observations,

We’re excited to be part of five new EU projects, two coordinated by us. All five will strengthen the ocean and climate services that society relies on, especially in a rapidly changing #Arctic.
nersc.no/en/features/...

More accurate Arctic sea-ice predictions with satellite data - NERSC Researchers at the Nansen Center have improved seasonal Arctic sea-ice predictions by adding satellite-based sea-ice thickness data to a global climate model.

New study from the Nansen Center: adding satellite‑based sea‑ice thickness data improves seasonal Arctic predictions. Better insight into sea‑ice extent, thickness, and sea-ice edge location in a rapidly changing region. nersc.no/en/features/...

SEACLIM Climate Services Demonstrators for Coastal Resilience and the The ocean is a dynamic mosaic, interconnected and shaped by processes that span thousands of kilometres, as well as subtle local effects that can affect ports, aquaculture

🌊 New SEACLIM article out!
Climate services demonstrators for coastal resilience and the blue economy across Europe 🇪🇸🇳🇴🇫🇷🇩🇪
Supporting EDITO and Copernicus Marine.
🔗 seaclim.eu/news/seaclim...

Geopositioning: The key to exploring the Arctic Ocean beneath the sea ice - NERSC Scientists lack critical observations from the ocean beneath the sea ice in the Arctic Ocean, and without them, key questions about climate change, ocean

Regular GPS doesn’t work underwater, so we can use sound instead! 🔊
Learn more about the HiAOOS project: nersc.no/en/in-focus/...

Accelerating sea level rise in Africa and its large marine ecosystems since the 1990s - Communications Earth & Environment Sea-level rise in African large marine ecosystem has accelerated markedly since 2010, mostly due to ice sheet loss and land subsidence, with the Red Sea and Guinea Current rising fastest, according to...

🌊Sea-level rise in African large marine ecosystems has accelerated markedly since 2010, mostly due to ice sheet loss and land subsidence, with the Red Sea and Guinea Current rising fastest.

👉Read more here:
www.nature.com/articles/s43...

Global warming pushes sea levels around Africa to record highs - NERSC Sea levels around Africa are rising faster than ever before. A new study reveals that 2023 marked a critical turning point. Increasing sea level threatens

Sea levels around Africa are rising faster than ever, and 2023 marked a turning point. A new study in @commsearth.nature.com reveals what this means for coastal communities and ecosystems, and why tailored adaptation is urgent.
Read more here: nersc.no/en/features/...

Juliette helps us produce better forecasts - NERSC How do we know what happens over the lifetime of an iceberg? By placing a GPS tag on an iceberg, we can get a rare glimpse into its journey – and a chance to

Ever wondered what an iceberg’s path looks like?
Researchers in ACCIBERG are now tracking them with GPS tags – thanks to fieldwork partners in Greenland. The data helps improve Arctic forecasts and models.
Read the full story:
👉 nersc.no/en/features/...

Permanent position as researcher in Climate Prediction  (289560) | Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center Job title: Permanent position as researcher in Climate Prediction  (289560), Employer: Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center, Deadline: Sunday, December 7, 2025

We’re hiring! 
🔍 Join our team as a permanent researcher in climate prediction.
📅 Apply by 7 December: www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...

Permanent position as researcher in coastal environmental hazards (289578) | Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center Job title: Permanent position as researcher in coastal environmental hazards (289578), Employer: Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center, Deadline: Sunday, December 7, 2025

We’re hiring! 🌊 Join us as a researcher for coastal environmental risk analysis.
Work on marine hazards like harmful algal blooms – using models and data to support safer coastal communities.
📅 Apply by 7 Dec:
www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...

Ny kunnskap om et klima i endring - NERSC Havnivået langs norskekysten kan stige med opptil én meter innen 2100, og risikoen for ekstremvær, flom og skred øker.

*Klimarapport for Norge 2025*
Havnivået kan stige med opptil én meter innen 2100, og risikoen for ekstremvær, flom og skred øker. Nansensenteret har bidratt med innsikt om havnivå og klimavarsling. Les mer: nersc.no/nyheter/ny-k...

Satellites and flood risk – The Nansen Center made waves at Science Fair - NERSC The Nansen Center engaged visitors of all ages with research on sea level and flood risk during the National Science Week in Bergen.

🛰️ 🌊 At the Bergen Research Fair (Forskningstorget), we invited kids and curious minds to explore sea-level rise through an interactive model – and even create their own flood. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and spun the wheel of sea-level myths and facts!

More here: nersc.no/en/features/...

Nyhetsmorgen - TV: I dag · I dag slipper gislene fri - NRK TV De israelske gislene skal utveksles med 2.000 palestinske fanger.

Korallrev tåler dårlig et varmere hav. Nansensenteret forsker på marine hetebølger – en viktig brikke i forståelsen av klimaets vippepunkter. Tore Furevik snakket om dette live på NRK TV i dag.
🔗 tv.nrk.no/serie/nyhets...
Trykk på 5. DIREKTE Oseanograf om korallrev

I dag ønsker vi Katrine Moland Hansen og Johannes Magnus velkommen til Nansensenteret.
Dette vil bidra til mer forskning og flere tjenester innen miljø og klima, og vil hjelpe Nansensenteret til å bli en enda mer synlig og viktig aktør lokalt, nasjonalt og internasjonalt.
Vi gleder oss!

🔍 From pixels to precision - #SEACLIM is refining global climate models into high-resolution regional projections, revealing what’s really happening in the ocean.

🌍 Better models = better decisions for coasts, blue economy, and resilience: lnkd.in/dpsfUtW3

#NumericalModel #DynamicalDownscaling

Better comparisons, more insights – Sea-ice age reveals the changing Arctic - NERSC Researchers have implemented a new method to compare sea-ice age in climate models with satellite observations. This not only improves how climate models are

A new study applies the same method to satellite data and climate models to assess Arctic sea-ice age. This helps improve model evaluation and reveals long-term patterns not visible in other sea-ice metrics.
Read more: nersc.no/en/features/...

Ny økonomisjef ved Nansensenteret | FINN.no Nansensenteret er et frittstående forskningsinstitutt organisert som en næringsdrivende stiftelse. Senteret forsker på fysiske og biologiske forhold i nære

Nansensenteret søker ny økonomisjef!
Er du en erfaren økonom som ønsker å kombinere strategisk ansvar med samfunnsnyttig miljø- og klimaforskning? Nå har du sjansen til å få en nøkkelrolle i en kunnskapsbedrift i vekst. 
👉 Les mer og søk her: www.finn.no/job/ad/42962...

Klimaendringer utgir risiko for nasjonalparker: Nytt verktøy gir naturforvaltere oversikt og handlingsrom - NERSC Nasjonalparker inneholder ofte særegne økosystemer som er sårbare for endringer i klimaet. Hvordan vil fremtidige endringer i klima påvirke fugleliv,

Nysgjerrig på hvordan klimaendringer vil kunne påvirke forholdene i nasjonalparkene våre? 🏔️
Vi har utviklet et nytt verktøy sammen med parkforvaltere som viser fremtidig utvikling og påvirkning.
 
Les mer her: nersc.no/nyheter/klim...
 
#klima #forskningibruk #naturforvaltning #nasjonalpark

New knowledge about the impact of the ocean on the climate - NERSC Climate change is increasing the need for accurate climate information. To understand how the climate has developed – and how it will change in the future –

New reanalysis from 1860–2022 developed by researchers in Bergen 🇳🇴

Combines historical SSTs with NorCPM via data assimilation. Offers new insights into ocean-driven climate variability and long-term trends.

Read more: nersc.no/en/features/...

Changes in our marine environment – The search for new methods and solutions - NERSC Global warming not only affects the climate on land – it also changes conditions in the ocean. Marine heatwaves and the spread of toxic algae can have major

🌊 Science that matters: Marine heatwaves & harmful algal blooms are threats increasing in intensity and frequency. Our researchers are building tools to predict & respond—protecting ecosystems, industries & communities.
Read more: nersc.no/en/in-focus/...

@alexandragara.bsky.social @annefouilloux.bsky.social @envri.bsky.social @dgarijo.bsky.social @stockerm.bsky.social @laurendsnyder.bsky.social @orkg.bsky.social @euclimateaction.bsky.social @mip4adapt.bsky.social @nansensenteret.bsky.social @fresh-thoughts-c.bsky.social @ncp4missions.bsky.social

Giftige algar kan skape trøbbel Om du er glad i blåskjel, har forskarane ein god og ein dårleg nyheit til deg.

Giftige alger + varmere hav = trøbbel.
Nansensenteret har laget en modell som viser hvordan klimaendringer kan påvirke algeoppblomstring langs kysten. Viktig forskning for fremtiden! 🌊🧪
🔗 www.tv2.no/nyheter/inne...
#havforskning #klima #alger

Hva er forskjellen på en hetebølge på land og en hetebølge i havet? POPULÆRVITENSKAP: I tegneserien «Norge rundt med Donald» snur Petter Smart Golfstrømmen mot Grønland, slik at det blir veldig kaldt både til vanns og til lands i Norge. Dette står i stor kontrast til ...

🌡️ En marin hetebølge dekker store deler av havet utenfor Norge. Helene R. Langehaug forklarer forskjellen på hetebølger til lands og til havs. Les mer: www.forskersonen.no/havet-hetebo... #klima #havforskning

Researcher position in Ocean Modelling (281669) | Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center Job title: Researcher position in Ocean Modelling (281669), Employer: Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center, Deadline: Monday, August 18, 2025

🌊 Are you experienced in ocean modelling? Join us in beautiful Bergen, Norway!
We're searching for a researcher to work with HYCOM model development.
🔗 Learn more & apply: www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...

The webinar is organized by the ESA-funded project "Sea Ice Age and Drift" (SAGE).
The SAGE team consists of leading experts in the field:
@polarbremen.bsky.social
@umanitoba.bsky.social
@nansensenteret.bsky.social
@uni-hamburg.de
#UCLouvain
#S&T
and
@met.no

Researcher Position in Data Assimilation  (281670) | Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center Job title: Researcher Position in Data Assimilation  (281670), Employer: Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center, Deadline: Monday, August 18, 2025

Are you a data assimilation expert who enjoys Scandinavian weather? 
We're hiring a researcher to help develop our TOPAZ system for marine forecasting in the Arctic 🌊
🔗 Apply here: www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...