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

RISSA Citizen Science

Participate in hands-on projects

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

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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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Survey the endangered kittiwake in Tromsø

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

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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

  • Sørsjetéen: SCUBA event to expand the kelp forest along the jetty
    Sørsjetéen: SCUBA event to expand the kelp forest along the jetty
    4 days to the event
    24 Oct 2026, 11:00 – 15:00
    Sørsjetéen, Tromsø Municipality, Norway
    Exceptionally, we are inviting SCUBA divers to join at Sørsjetéen, to remove urchins on the deep slope at the end of the jetty. This is where the urchin density is the highest, and it is relatively inacessible to snorkelers.
  • Telegrafbukta: restore a kelp forest with the Kelpers!
    Telegrafbukta: restore a kelp forest with the Kelpers!
    12 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
    17 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!

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