Organisation

Institute of Marine Research – Norway

Professional Experience

2014-present Researcher, Institute of Marine Research, Norway
Leading research projects on the distribution of deep-sea sponges and cold-water corals, elucidating their ecological function and their sensitivity to impacts of human activities (i.e. aquaculture, oil drilling and mining) and climate change. Responding to hearings and general advice giving to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Norwegian Environmental Agency and the Off-shore directorate

2014-2014, Marine Biological Consultant, Landbrukstjenester Folgefonna, Norway
Conducted research on the impacts of oil drilling and mine tailings disposals on the biology and physiology of deepsea sponges

2009-2012 PostDoc Research, Institute of Marine Research, Norway
Conducted research within EU-project CoralFISH to asses the importance of cold-water coral reefs and sponge grounds as habitats for fish

2002-2008: PhD Marine Biology, University of Bergen, Norway
Thesis title: Regional impact of organic loading-dispersal, sedimentation rates and benthic fauna response.