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New tool for predicting effects of offshore wind farms on seabirds
10. February 2026

Modelling reveals the effects of ten hypothetical offshore wind farms and highlights important knowledge gaps.

Drones and artificial intelligence bring new precision to seabird monitoring
28. January 2026
A new study shows how the combination of drone imagery and artificial neural networks can strengthen the monitoring of seabirds along the Norwegian coast. The method delivers high accuracy while minimizing disturbance to birdlife – an...
Wild Reindeer Threatened by Inbreeding and Genes from Semi-Domesticated Reindeer
27. January 2026

Small, isolated populations are driving inbreeding in Norway’s wild reindeer, leaving them increasingly vulnerable. New DNA analyses also reveal extensive genetic mixing with semi-domesticated reindeer.

Norwegian Institute for Nature Research

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