Fjords

Standing in Geiranger and looking out over the water, it is easy to believe that all the grandeur is right there in front of you. But it turns out, the fjord has been keeping a secret.
Between waterfalls, steep mountain slopes and cruise ships, students and researchers are investigating something invisible: particulate matter. Their measurements raise intriguing questions about air quality, tourism, and the complex environmental conditions of the Geirangerfjord.
Dive beneath the UNESCO World Heritage fjords. These excerpts from our 2025 coral mapping survey showcase the remarkable biodiversity found deep below the surface.
Contacts for the Geirangerfjord area

www.fjordsenter.com

Geirangerfjord World Heritage Foundation
General Manager/World Heritage Co-ordinator
Katrin Blomvik Bakken
 
Contacts for the Nærøyfjord area
 
Nærøyfjorden World Heritage Park
General Manager/World Heritage Co-ordinator
Gry Beate Mørk
+47 951 41 438