The kelp forest- Oasis of the ocean

Temporary exhibition

Join in and dive into the sea- and visit the bustling life in the kelp forest

The exhibition takes you to life in the kelp forests along the Norwegian coast. Kelp forests are important oases for life in sea and on land; providing food, shelter, a safe space for offspring to grow – and even dampening big waves. But what happens when the grazing sea urchins leave the kelp forests barren? The exhibition presents life in the oases of the ocean, what kind of resource the kelp forest is for humans, and how we can work to protect it.

Study real specimens of kelp up close in a large display case, take a dive into the kelp forest through VR glasses, and, through a microscope, observe some of the many animals that live their lives among the kelp.

 

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