We study environmental influences on individuals, species, populations and ecosystems, with an emphasis on the marine environment.
Our research topics are growth, physiological and genetic adaptations, distribution patterns, trophic interactions, and how environmental variations and climate changes affect life histories and habitat use. This involves interactions between mesopelagic fish and crustaceans, and their interaction with the deep benthic communities, and adaptations to a changing climate.
In our research, we use classical taxonomical and marine ecological field methods, but we also benefit from access to modern technology in ocean science and advanced molecular biological analysis. We do both fieldwork and conduct experiments on live organisms.
We do research and we supervise student projects on environmental influences on individuals, species, populations, communities and ecosystems, with an emphasis on the marine environment in fjords and on the coast. M. Sci projects can use samples and data collected during the mandatory master course BIO325 – Ocean Science or be linked to our ongoing or previous research projects. Many M. Sci projects are also related to fisheries and are suggested by the Institute of Marine Research in collaboration with Folkvord or Salvanes. Glenner's research focuses on marine biodiversity, parasitology, and evolutionary biology, with an emphasis on coastal and fjord ecosystems. His work is structured into three main themes: Marine Faunistics, Marine Parasites, and Barnacle Biology, with student projects available in these areas. Students on taxonomic, as well as faunistic and biodiversity themes are often supervised in collaboration with The University Museum in Bergen and NIVA. M. Sci projects on salmonids and salmon restoration given by NORCE LFI are also co-supervised by Folkvord and Salvanes.
We invite students to contact us if you find our research themes of interest. We may have not yet published M. Sci projects available – meaning that the student can collaborate with us to find research questions for her/his M. Sci project. This is particularly relevant if you have got ideas on a potential M. Sci research project during the BIO325 Ocean Science course during your first semester as a master student.
