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MAREANO maps depth and topography, sediment composition, contaminants, biotopes and habitats in Norwegian waters.

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Photo of a lot of mussels and stones covering the sea floor.

The oasis of a lost land

03.05.2023

Expedition diary: On this easter MAREANO survey, a lot of our time has been spent on sandy plains occasionally encountering sea stars and flat fish. But sometimes we come across a different landscape that makes us all sit up and say “wow”!

Gul anemon i havbunnen

The Easter Mystery of the Yellow Anemone

12.04.2023

Expedition diary: Learn about the mysterious Yellow Anemone.

Tokt i Nordsjøen

Bathymetric mapping in 2023

14.03.2023

The MAREANO programme will conduct bathymetric mapping in Norskerenna in the North Sea this year. The assigned contractor is Fugro Germany Marine GmbH.

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Selected maps

Map showing the vulnerable biotopes mapped by MAREANO (IMR) to date

Vulnerable biotopes

Landskap og -former

Landscapes/Forms

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General Biotopes

Skyggerelieff

Shaded Relief

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Data

MAREANO maps depth and topography, sediment composition, contaminants, biotopes and habitats in Norwegian waters. The results of the surveys are available on this website, visualised through maps. A number of our partners also supply data and maps from their own studies.

Bathymetric Data

Services rendered by the Norwegian Mapping Authority, Hydrorgaphic Service.

Geological data

NGU is Norway’s national geological survey. We map Norway's geology, and disseminate and present data in order to meet Society’s needs for basic geological knowledge.

Biological data

Services rendered by the Institute of Marine Research.

Chemical data

Geological Survey of Norway (NGU) and the Institute for Marine Research (IMR).
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