The Southwest Iceland Nature Research Centre (Náttúrustofa Suðvesturlands) is a regional institute of natural research and is based in Suðurnesjabær. It was opened in 2000 and is one of eight regional Nature Centres in Iceland.
Roles
The major roles of the SW Iceland Nature Research Center according to Icelandic Legislation no. 60/1992 are:
– To do scientific research on SW Iceland nature with focus on SW Iceland natural phenomenon.
– To collect data and references regarding the natural history of SW Iceland.
– To promote acceptable land use, nature conservation and environmental education for schools in SW Iceland.
– To do scientific research on SW Iceland nature with focus on SW Iceland natural phenomenon.
– To collect data and references regarding the natural history of SW Iceland.
– To promote acceptable land use, nature conservation and environmental education for schools in SW Iceland.
Research
SW Iceland Nature Research Centre is involved in various projects but the main focus is on marine biology, shore- and bird ecology.
Employees
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SW Iceland Nature Research Center has three employees: Sindri Gíslason Director - Biologist, PhD. email: sindri(at)natturustofa.is Joana Micael Biologist, PhD. email: joana(at)natturustofa.is Ólafur Páll Jónsson Geologist, B.Sc. email: olafur(at)natturustofa.is |
Location of the nature research centres in Iceland. Map: © SG
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Náttúrustofa Suðvesturlands ● Garðvegi 1 ● 245 Suðurnesjabær ● Iceland ● Tel: +354 423 7458 ● email: natturustofa@natturustofa.is
