Ocean Science Bar: Heatwaves at Sea and Women in Fisheries
From ocean heatwaves to women’s struggles in fisheries – this Ocean Science Bar explores how climate and society shape life at sea.
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What happens when a "perfect storm" of weather conditions warms up the ocean — and what role do women play in sustaining global fisheries? At this edition of the Ocean Science Bar, we dive into two very different, but equally pressing, perspectives on our relationship with the ocean.
Marine researcher Silvana Yanet Gonzalez (Institute of Marine Research / Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research) takes us into the science behind marine heatwaves. During summer 2024, an unusual mix of weather systems triggered a powerful heatwave along the Norwegian coast, creating the perfect conditions for an explosion of salmon lice. How do such events occur, and what can they mean for marine ecosystems and aquaculture in the future?
From the natural sciences to the social sciences, Iselin Åsedotter Strønen (University of Bergen) sheds light on the often-overlooked role of women in fisheries. Drawing on international research and her own fieldwork in Galicia, Spain, she explores how women sustain the fisheries value chain with essential labor and ecological knowledge — yet continue to face marginalization, under-recognition, and inequality.
Join us for an evening of science, stories, and discussion at the intersection of climate, ecology, and society.