Workshop in Canada

Several Coreplan researchers took part when AquaLog, the Nordic network project investigating controversies associated with the aquaculture industry in participating countries, arranged a workshop in Canada. During their stay, their researchers went on excursions to aquacultural facilities and local communities that are, in various ways, affected by the aquaculture industry. The researchers met public officials,…

The coast: What values are to be found – and how do we take care of them?

Scientist Ann-Magnhild Solås leads the project Coreplan, which aims at improving coastal zone planning.

Many of the benefits that people get from nature are priceless. Others represent large monetary values. How do you measure all these values when plans are to be made for management of the coastal zone? And based on which criteria do you prioritize between divergent interests? Food and beverages, commercial space, minerals and energy. But…