Marine Litter
Marine litter is widespread and poses a threat to wildlife in and around the sea, and may also pose a risk to human health. Marine litter has recently gained significant attention and there is now a consensus for action. However, that requires more knowledge and a thorough understanding of this increasing global problem.
SALT maps quantities and transport of marine litter, and we identify sources and causes to litter ending up in nature. The knowledge we build is then transfered into concrete preventative measures or communicated to decisionmakers. We want to contribute to an efficient and knowledge-based monitoring of marine litter, and to be able to track changes over time. SALT also plays an important role in the development of new value chains for marine litter or plastic waste from maritime industries. Last, but not least, SALT is a key player in organising profsessional beach clean-ups in Norway.
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How can fisheries-dependent municipalities in Nordland respond to declining quotas and reduced fish landings?
On behalf of Nordland County Council, SALT and Menon Economics are conducting an in-depth study of development opportunities in five fisheries-dependent communities: Værøy, Røst, Øksnes, Flakstad, and Moskenes.
Through workshops with local businesses and municipal representatives, the project explores potential pathways for future growth, with the aim of providing a professional knowledge base for economic development and transition efforts.
Last week, we met with industry stakeholders in the municipalities of Moskenes and Flakstad in western Lofoten. This week, the focus shifts to Øksnes Municipality in Vesterålen, before concluding with visits to Værøy and Røst next week.
We are proud to contribute to a visitor mapping project in Øvre Dividal National Park – one of Norway’s largest and most untouched natural areas. The project aims to develop a solid knowledge base that will support the creation of a future visitor strategy for the national park.
Until now, Øvre Dividal has had limited knowledge about visitor use in the area. At the same time, the national park is characterized by high ecological value, rich biodiversity, and limited technical infrastructure – where the nature experience itself is central. We look forward to contributing knowledge that can help balance nature conservation, outdoor recreation, and sustainable use of the area in the years ahead.
Read more about the project here.
Photo: Kai Ove Kristiansen