Agneta Fransson

Agneta Fransson is a Research Scientist at the Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) and holds an adjunct position at the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS). Her research focuses on marine biogeochemistry, polar oceanography, and climate change impacts in Arctic and Antarctic regions. She specializes in studying carbon cycling, sea ice ecology, and the effects of environmental changes on marine ecosystems.

Her work integrates field observations, experimental studies, and modeling to understand processes such as CO2 fluxes, ocean acidification, and phytoplankton dynamics. Key research areas include the Southern Ocean, Arctic fjords, and Antarctic coastal regions. She has contributed to major projects like the Integrated Carbon Observing System (ICOS) and the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program (AMAP).

Recent studies highlight her focus on sea ice biogeochemistry, including meltwater layer dynamics, methane release under winter storms, and the vulnerability of calcifying organisms like pteropods. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges physical, chemical, and biological oceanography, with a strong emphasis on climate change adaptation and ecosystem resilience.