Work programme - MARINFORSK Applicable from 2018 Marine Resources and the Environment – MARINFORSK

The Research Programme on Marine Resources and the Environment (MARINFORSK) is the Research Council of Norway’s most important thematic initiative in the field of marine research. The programme encompasses research on ocean and coastal areas, the impact of pressures from human activity, and the entire value chain from the harvesting of marine resources to processing to markets. Programme activities will enhance the knowledge base for sustainable management and for innovation, value creation and profitability in the marine value chains. The programme will also be a key instrument for implementing the Research Council’s main strategy Research for Innovation and Sustainability and its Research Strategy for the Arctic and Northern Areas.