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The secret to the success of insects (06.08.2015)
Insects are the most successful group of organisms in the history of life. A discovery of new genes suggests why.
Lianna Poghosyan
Lianna Poghosyan has completed her Master degree in microbiology (04.08.2015)
Lianna Poghosyan completed her Master degree in microbiology in May 2015 on a study of microbial diversity in Armenian geothermal environments. Congratulations!
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Clémentine Justier visiting EvoFish (15.07.2015)
Clémentine is working with guppies and otoliths at EvoFish
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International experts gather to discuss deep sea resources (26.06.2015)
Over 70 international experts gathered May 11-13, 2015, at a workshop hosted by the Centre for Geobiology (CGB). Coming from 14 different countries, they represented a cross-section of different lines of intervention, including geology, environment, biology and policy. The workshop was entitled, "From Seafloor Hydrothermal Systems to the Sustainable Exploitation of Massive Sulfide Deposits: Myths... Read more
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Wildlife in China (20.06.2015)
I was given a chance to give a presentation to Chinese schoolkids on something that is related to my profession. I chose to tell them about wildlife in China. This was a nice experience, and I believe that the children also enjoyed the occasion.
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Eihab started his MSc at EvoFish (22.05.2015)
Eihab Idris will study how size-selective fishing affects colouration
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Excellent Results from a Centre of Excellence (06.05.2015)
In 2007 the Centre for Geobiology (CGB) was established through the Research Council of Norway’s Centre of Excellence Scheme. This week Centre post-doc, Steffen Leth Jørgensen, is one of the first author’s on a ground-breaking paper that is published in Nature.
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Visiting seafood wholesale market in Cangnan, China (30.04.2015)
To gain insight to seafood markets in China, we visited a major wholesale market in Cangnan. There is one word that describes it all: bustling.
Man standing under a banyan tree
Under the banyan tree (30.03.2015)
My three months in Taipei are now nearing the end. Here are some reflections on life in Taipei.
Head and whole body photographs of three cutlassfish species
Sampling cutlassfish in Taiwan (26.02.2015)
Fisheries on cutlassfish in Taiwan are landing several, superficially similar species. Researchers at the National Taiwan University are figuring out the relative importance and population biology of different species. EvoFish is following how this fascinating investigation is unfolding.
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Workshop: Myths and Realities of the Deep Sea (23.02.2015)
This workshop aims to thoroughly discuss state-of-the-art research on deep-sea hydrothermal systems on a global and regional perspective. Four thematic lines of intervention are being considered: geology, environment, biology, and policy.
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Four scholarships for the development of new projects (11.02.2015)
UiB Global offers four prospective post-doctoral researchers to develop research applications. APPLY BY MARCH 20, 2015.
Young microbiologists infront of Ottesheimen
Young Microbiologists Organize Retreat in Ustaoset (07.02.2015)
Young microbiologists enjoyed a couple of days in Ustaoset in the beginning of February to engange in interesting research discussions and make use of great skiing conditions.
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EvoFish back in Tasmania (04.02.2015)
A woman sorting mixed bottom trawl catch
Visiting fish landing sites in Taiwan (19.01.2015)
Visiting fish landing sites is a great opportunity to learn about fisheries and fish diversity in Taiwan.
Camilla Jensen in laboratory with tanks with salmon and salmon lice
Camilla has completed her Master degree! (18.12.2014)
Camilla Jensen has defended her Master's thesis - and with the highest possible mark! EvoFish congratulates :)
Two persons sampling with a plankton net from a boat on a rainy autumn day
Sampling at Myravatn (27.10.2014)
Some additional samples from Lake Myravatn were needed, and Ingrid Wathne and her colleagues went once again to the lake, this time in beautiful (but rainy) autumn setting.
Two men with bags of juvenile salmon to be released to a river
BBC Earth features research from EvoFish (23.09.2014)
BBC Earth is featuring an article on how growing environment shapes the cognitive abilities in fish. Research by Anne Gro Vea Salvanes from EvoFish is also highlighted, with cool videos!

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