WormFEST
This is a 4-year project exploring the worm forests found deep underwater near Arctic hydrothermal vents and cold seeps. Funded from January 1, 2025 by the Research Council of Norway (FRIPRO), the project is led by Mari H. Eilertsen from the Department of Biological Sciences.
About the research project
The project is tasked with taking a closer look at the hidden ecosystems of the Arctic mid-ocean ridges to better understand the biodiversity, community dynamics and ecosystem functioning of these unique environments. The project's mission is to uncover how these incredible ecosystems thrive and the environmental factors that make them tick. The work is being undertaken in collaboration with the University Museum of Bergen, the Arctic University of Norway, the Universidade de Aveiro, CIIMAR and FSU Jena.
Contact: Mari Eilertsen
Project Partners
University Museum of Bergen, the Arctic University of Norway, the Universidade de Aveiro, CIIMAR and FSU Jena.
People
Project manager
Mari Eilertsen Project Manager
