Bergen Open Research Archive: Recent submissions
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Epibenthic megafauna associated with sponge grounds formed by the unique glass sponge Vazella pourtalesii in Emerald Basin, Nova Scotia, Canada
(The University of Bergen, 2018-06-28)Large, dense aggregations of sponges or “sponge grounds” have seen a surge of scientific interest in recent years. The pivotal ecological functions of sponges may warrant conservation measures that have been neglected ...Master thesis -
Otolith growth across two generations in Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus)
(The University of Bergen, 2018-06-27)The Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) has a wide distribution and a complex metapopulation structure with interactions between the sub-populations. The sub-populations show different adaptations, both genetic and ...Master thesis -
Intergeneric relationships within the subfamily Rosoideae (Rosaceae) with emphasis on Rubus L.
(The University of Bergen, 2018-06-29)The genus Rubus belongs to the Rose family, and is currently placed in the supertribe Rosodae, of the subfamily Rosoideae. Further systematic placement of Rubus has not yet been clarified, although several hypotheses have ...Master thesis -
Isolation and characterization of a new keratinolytic Fervidobacterium pennivorans strain from a hot spring in Tajikistan
(The University of Bergen, 2018-06-30)Thermophiles are organisms found among the Archaea and Eubacteria domains which are adapted to live at high temperature, the optimal growth temperature being between 50 °C and 79 °C. Phylum Thermotogae includes anaerobic ...Master thesis -
Fangst av krill og torsk (Gadus morhua) ved bruk av lys; effekt av lyskildens egenskaper.
(The University of Bergen, 2018-06-26)Krillens adferd rundt lys er lite studert i felt, men er viktig med tanke på utviklingen innen teinefiske etter fisk (Torsk, Gadus morhua), da det brukes lys for å tiltrekke levende bytte og motivere fisken til å gå i ...Master thesis -
Recreational fishing for Nephrops in Hordaland, Norway - catches and potential mercury intake
(The University of Bergen, 2018-06-26)Few studies provide information about recreational fishing in Norway. As recreational fishing often occurs in areas close to high-density surroundings, possibly affected by environmental pollutants, it is important to ...Master thesis -
Can enrichment improve the post-release survival of hatchery-reared Atlantic salmon fry (Salmo salar)? – A field experiment
(The University of Bergen, 2018-06-26)Release of captive-reared fish to supplement reduced, wild populations has become a common tool for conservation and management. Such attempted population enhancements have, however, had limited success, and several ...Master thesis -
Antigenpresentasjon og T-celleaktivering hos rognkjeks (Cyclopterus lumpus)
(The University of Bergen, 2018-06-26)Rognkjeks (Cyclopterus lumpus) ble i 2011 introdusert til oppdrettsnæringen som en potensiell rensefisk til bruk ved biologisk kontroll av lakselus. Siden startet arbeidet med å oppdrette fisken, noe som førte til biologiske ...Master thesis -
Studying the waste recycling potential of naturally occurring polychaetes on benthic trays under a Norwegian fish farm
(The University of Bergen, 2018-06-26)With an increasing salmon industry comes an increasing amount of waste released into the environment, impacting benthic environments in particular. This study investigated the potential of utilizing naturally occurri ...Master thesis -
Assessment of growth performance and liver lipid accumulation in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) fed an insect-based diet
(The University of Bergen, 2018-06-26)Increase in price and reduced availability of fish meal (FM) has caused the aquaculture industry to look at alternative sources for nutrients for feed production. Vegetable protein sources can replace a substantial part ...Master thesis -
Development of a vaccine against salmon louse (Lepeophtheirus salmonis)
(The University of Bergen, 2018-06-26)Aquaculture is a growing industry whilst facing a major problem, the ectoparasite Lepeophtheirus salmonis. Parasite control in 2015 was estimated to cost 5 billion NOK. The challenges with the parasite are complex, and the ...Master thesis -
Drivers of spatial variability in spring bloom onset and magnitude along a latitudinal gradient in the Nordic Seas
(The University of Bergen, 2018-06-21)Spring phytoplankton blooms in the Nordic Seas contribute a large proportion of global primary production, and their timing and magnitude heavily impacts higher trophic levels. Two key drivers of bloom development, ...Master thesis -
Exploring balanced harvesting by using an Atlantis ecosystem model for the Nordic and Barents Seas
(The University of Bergen, 2018-06-20)To meet the objectives of the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries, “Balanced Harvesting” (BH) has been suggested as a possible strategy to ensure a high sustainable yield while maintaining ecosystem structure and function. BH ...Master thesis -
Plant-pollinator interactions in the alpine: Landscape heterogeneity acts as a potential buffer against climate-change induced mismatch in the pollinator-generalist Ranunculus acris
(The University of Bergen, 2018-06-19)Phenology changes are a common response to global warming and the timing of phenological events is important for symbiotic interactions, such as pollination. If symbiotic species respond differently to global warming, this ...Master thesis -
Hallucinations in healthy older adults: An overview of the literature and perspectives for future research
(Frontiers, 2017-07-07)Studies suggest a substantial minority of healthy older adults have hallucinatory experiences, in line with existing evidence on hallucinations in other age groups, though it is still unclear if hallucination prevalence ...Journal article -
Three individuals, three stories, three burials from medieval Trondheim, Norway
(PLOS, 2017-07-03)This article presents the life stories of three individuals who lived in Trondheim, Norway, during the 13th century. Based on skeletal examinations, facial reconstructions, genetic analyses, and stable oxygen isotope ...Journal article -
Patient safety culture in Norwegian nursing homes
(BioMed Central, 2017-06-20)Background: Patient safety culture concerns leader and staff interaction, attitudes, routines, awareness and practices that impinge on the risk of patient-adverse events. Due to their complex multiple diseases, nursing ...Journal article -
Fractal structures in freezing brine
(Cambridge University Press, 2017-09)The process of initial ice formation in brine is a highly complex problem. In this paper, we propose a mathematical model that captures the dynamics of nucleation and development of ice inclusions in brine. The primary ...Journal article -
Emergence of a Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis stG62647-lineage associated with severe clinical manifestations
(Nature Publishing Group, 2017-08-08)Increasing incidence rates of invasive Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis (SDSE) infections have been reported worldwide, but the evolutionary mechanisms underlying this development remain elusive. Through ...Journal article -
Association between pregravid physical activity and family history of stroke and risk of stillbirth: Population-based cohort study
(BMJ, 2017-08-11)Objectives: To evaluate whether family history of disease and pregravid lifestyle and cardiovascular risk factors are associated with subsequent stillbirth delivery. Design: Prepregnancy cohort study. Setting: Cohort ...Journal article
