Forskningsdagene

Forskningsdagene is a popular scientific event arranged once a year in Norway. The idea is that institutions are presenting their research for interested public. I think this is a great idea, since the public is often funding our research. Only problem with the event is that the "big names" are not having time to talk to the mortals. The task is often given for younger people. Well, on the other hand it's great fun for us and maybe we are as able to show scallops for kids as any experienced researcher...

This was my second year with Forskningsdagene. My input for popular science this year was to take part for a cruise to Senjahopen with the University's research vessel Johan Ruud. This was also my first time, and probably the last for a long time, as a cruise leader. We went to show marine organisms for school kids on Senja. The science was not that interesting after all, but they found it incredibly entertaining when a sea cucumber was "pissing" on their pants...

Tomorrow we will anchor the boat to the harbour by Stortorget. The show starts at 11 o'clock. Come to check out where the sea cucumber pisses...