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

RISSA Citizen Science

Did you find a kittiwake chick on the ground?

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!
    05 Sept 2026, 12:30 – 16:00
    Telegrafbukta, Kvaløyvegen 30, 9013 Tromsø, Norway
    Kelp restoration is underway thanks to you all! Join, and contribute from land or in the sea. There will be waffles, coffee, tea and hot choc for everyone :)
  • Free trip to Kvaløya
    Free trip to Kvaløya
    2 days to the event
    07 Sept 2026, 10:00 – 15:00
    Vervet, Skansegata 4, 9008 Tromsø, Norway
    THIS EVENT IS FOR TRAVELERS ONLY. As part of an ongoing research project, join a small group of volunteers to map and restore campfires in locations used by Northern Lighths hunters near Tromsø.
  • Help protect Fløya
    Help protect Fløya
    Event Full
    7 days to the event
    12 Sept 2026, 13:00 – 17:00
    Fjellheisen, Sollivegen 12, 9020 Tromsdalen, Norway
    Contribute to finding solutions to reduce soil erosion and biodiversity loss on Fløya.

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