In Tromsø, the world’s northernmost city, non-profit Rissa Citizen Science formed a volunteer community of scientists, artists and inhabitants to restore the local kelp forests. Kelp forests are the lungs of the ocean providing oxygen, capturing carbon, reducing ocean acidification, protecting coastlines in storms and providing nurseries for marine life. Overfishing in Norway has removed key predators in the ecosystem, leaving sea urchins to multiply and overgraze kelp forests, turning them into biological deserts.

 

The restoration site below is situated in Telegrafbukta, where many locals and tourists go for a walk. 

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Discover fine art prints in the series Scenes from future dreams.

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