OceanExpert ID : 6623

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Mr. Geir Helge SYSTAD

Researcher

Department of Arctic Ecology

Norwegian Institute of Nature Research, NINA Tromsø

Location

NO-5006 Bergen
Norway

Email(s)

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Telephone

+47 92440029

Profile URL

https://www.oceanexpert.org/expert/geir.systad

Highest Degree

Cand. scient. (MSc)

Job Type

Research
Data Management
Natural Resource Management

Subject Area

Biological Oceanography
Marine Ecology
Marine and Coastal Engineering
Policy
Law
Economics
Management

Activities

I study seabirds mainly in the Barents Sea, and important themes are: Geographical distribution in open sea (alcids) and coastal areas (eider ducks). Relation of seabird distribution and environmental conditions (oceanographic, climatic e.g.). National and international management plans. Impact assesments (Petroleum industry. Monitoring breeding seabirds.GIS

Sea regions of study

North Sea
North Atlantic Ocean

Skills

Habitat choice, life history, distribution and interactions in seabirds. Management plans.

Working language(s)

English

Website(s)

http://www.nina.no/Kontaktoss/Ansatte/Person.aspx?AnsattID=18069

http://www.nina.no

Created: 1999-12-09 | Last Updated: 2014-07-27 by Geir SYSTAD