Master i natur-, helse- og miljøvern
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The reliability of Citizen-science data collection - analysis of Natur i Endring project
(Master thesis, 2019)In this study we evaluate Natur i Endring citizen science project after the first season of running (2018). Natur i Endring is a project focused on crowd-sourcing data collection of naturally occurring treeline and forest ... -
Dietary analysis of the brown bear (Ursus arctos) in Sweden 2015-2018
(Master thesis, 2019)Understanding dietary variation is crucial for a better understanding of a species’ ecology as well as for its effective management and conservation. Here I investigate the dietary variation of brown bears (Ursus arctos) ... -
3D Subsurface Modeling based on Ground Penetrating Radar Survey of Glaciomarine Deposits – Hagadrag Aquifer, Norway. A sedimentological, hydrogeological and geophysical study
(Master thesis, 2019)Despite abundant surface water in Norway, groundwater can be a better resource for drinking water due to the good natural protection and filtration properties of the groundwater aquifer. In Norway, 70 % of the groundwater ... -
Microplastics in wastewater treatment plants in South-Eastern Norway: detection and critical assessment of methodology
(Master thesis, 2019)Microplastic has gained increasing attention since it is an environmental concern and it has been found in water, soil and air. Wastewater treatment plants have been reported as pathway for microplastics to aquatic ... -
Seasonal and spatial variation in the macroparasite fauna of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus L.) in Lake Norsjø, South-Eastern Norway
(Master thesis, 2019)Within freshwater systems, several factors contribute to aggregated distributions of parasites in fish. Niche segregation, individual feeding preferences, sex of the host, and water temperature are all examples of such ... -
Ny E18: Effekter på vannkvalitet og biologiske kvalitetselement i Åbyelva og Høenstjenna, Bamble, Telemark. En vurdering av vannforskriftens føringer for å begrense påvirkning i anleggsfasen
(Master thesis, 2019)I august 2017 startet arbeidet med å bygge ny E18 på strekningen Rugtvedt – Dørdal i Bamble kommune, Telemark. I forkant av dette var forundersøkelser av vannforekomster tilknyttet ny veilinje utført i juni - desember 2016. ... -
Bilberry as an important resource for bumblebees within the forest-tundra ecotone
(Master thesis, 2019)Bumblebees are important pollinators for many plant species in high altitude environments. However, bumblebee populations currently show trends of decline as a result of several interacting drivers. Among these drivers, ... -
The importance of vegetation availability in three scales on body condition, reproduction and territory size of the Eurasian beaver
(Master thesis, 2019)Availability of food resources can affect body condition and reproduction in animal populations as low food availability can lead to decreasing body condition and constrain reproduction. At the same time, spatial distribution ... -
Growth and Toxin production by Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii under different light intensities, Phosphate and Nitrates concentrations
(Master thesis, 2019)The cyanobacteria species cylindrospermopsis raciborskii, that is known for its bloom forming and toxin production (cylindrospermopsin) got a lot of attention by scientist due to its harmful risk to living organism. In ... -
Microplastic in wastewater treatment plants in Telemark
(Master thesis, 2019)Microplastics (defined as 5 mm to 1 μm in diameter) has been observed in zooplankton fish and human beings in various studies. The amount of microplastic is an increasing concern worldwide, and one of the sources that ... -
Pair movement of a monogamous mammal, the Eurasian beaver
(Master thesis, 2019)Studying the cohesion of monogamous pairs is an important component in understanding their social relationships. I used the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) to investigate how movement patterns and space use relate to their ... -
Effects of Mg2+ and light intensity on the growth and microcystin production of Microcystis aeruginosa
(Master thesis, 2019)Growth and toxin production of Microcytis aeruginosa PCC7806 (M. aeruginosa) grown in different Mg2+ concentrations and light intensities were investigated in this study. M. aeruginosa were cultured in four different Mg2+ ... -
Forekomst av mikroplast fra veimerking i veinære innsjøer
(Master thesis, 2019)I denne masteroppgaven er det sett på forekomst av mikroplastpartikler med opphav fra veimerking i sedimentene til lokalitetene Audnabekken/Hanesbukta i Norsjø, Seljordsvatnet deltaområde og Elgsjø, samt et rensebasseng ... -
Estimate environmentally friendly fish farming in four lakes in Telemark
(Master thesis, 2018)Fish farms in Norway are expanding following the growing demand for arctic fish. This is also raising concern about environmental issues. This study conducted a water survey in 4 lakes in Telemark, including Tinnsjø, ... -
Bear attacks on people in Slovakia in 2000 - 2016
(Master thesis, 2018)Human-wildlife conflicts worldwide involve both herbivore and carnivore species. Conflicts often result in negative consequences on both sides. Large carnivores, including bear species, are often involved. Brown bears ... -
Candidatus Neoehrlichia mikurensis in Ixodes trianguliceps. Implications for the infectious cycle
(Master thesis, 2018)Ticks and its pathogen constitute a growing burden for animal and human health in the world. Ticks are blood-feeding parasites, which make them capable of transmitting various pathogens to their hosts that can cause ... -
Selection of rubbing trees by brown bears in Slovakia
(Master thesis, 2018)Chemical communication in bears is not fully understood, despite the importance of this topic for the behavioral ecology as well as for the conservation and management of Ursids. Brown bears often mark trees by rubbing on ... -
Modeling of groundwater flow of the Hagadrag aquifer to monitor drinking water supply for the Bø municipality
(Master thesis, 2018)Groundwater flow model is a numerical representation of the complex hydrological system into simple graphical form for simulation and prediction. The purpose of developing groundwater flow models vary from study to study ... -
Microclimate and topography influence genetic differentiation in northern crested newt (Triturus cristatus) in a boreal forest ecosystem
(Master thesis, 2018)Among all vertebrates, the amphibians is the group that currently has the highest proportion of threatened species, and monitored populations have suffered large declines since 1970. The most widespread threat is loss of ... -
Jaktstart trigger endringer i fluktatferd hos hjort (Cervus elaphus)
(Master thesis, 2018)Antipredatoratferd skal sikre et dyr mot død, men de avveininger og handlinger det utfører for å unngå predasjon påvirker energiforbruk, matsøk og formeringsatferd. Mennesket er viktigste predator på hjort i mange økosystemer ...
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