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What does
 Rissa mean?
Join the growing community of nature advocates in Northern Norway

RISSA Citizen Science

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Are you a traveler or new in Tromsø?

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Join a free day trip to

northern lights hotspots

& restore nature.

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Last events!

Participate in hands-on projects

Together, we protect endangered species, restore fragile habitats, and raise awareness and empathy for nature. ​

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Survey the endangered kittiwake in Tromsø

Goal: Encourage coexistence with the endangered kittiwake [Rissa] in Tromsø.

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Restore kelp forests around Tromsø
 

Goal: Turn urchin barrens into underwater jungles where marine life can thrive.

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Restore nature & map wildlife in Ånderdalen National Park, Senja

​Goal: Support Ånderdalen National Park's conservation efforts.

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Join and meet volunteers at upcoming events

  • Telegrafbukta: restore a kelp forest with the Kelpers!
    Telegrafbukta: restore a kelp forest with the Kelpers!
    7 days to the event
    01 Nov 2026, 10:00 – 14:00
    Telegrafbukta, Kvaløyvegen 30, 9013 Tromsø, Norway
    Kelp restoration is underway thanks to you all! Contribute from land or in the sea. + Biodiversity Workshop today, by Nina Flack! There will be waffles, coffee, tea and hot choc for everyone :)
  • Kittiwalkers dinner
    Kittiwalkers dinner
    12 days to the event
    06 Nov 2026, 18:30 – 20:00
    Rissa's Headquarters, Holmboevegen 10B, 9010 Tromsø, Norway
    Welcome to the end-of-season Kittiwalkers dinner!
  • Marine biodiversity workshop at the UiT Museum
    Marine biodiversity workshop at the UiT Museum
    17 days to the event
    11 Nov 2026, 17:00 – 19:30
    Arctic University Museum of Norway, Lars Thørings veg 10, 9006 Tromsø, Norway
    Come and have a look at the species that live at our kelp forest restoration site!

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