Morten Helberg

Morten Helberg is a Lecturer at the Department of Natural Sciences, Practical-Aesthetics, Social Sciences and Religious Studies, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. His career spans multiple institutions including the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA), Norwegian Polar Institute, and University of Oslo.

• Education: Master's degree in Evolutionary Ecology from University of Tromsø

Research Interests:
Specializing in General Ecology and Bird Migration, Helberg combines traditional bird ringing with environmental contaminant analysis. His work focuses on:

• Seabird population dynamics
• Environmental toxin impacts on avian species
• Urban ecology of gulls and terns
• Climate change effects on seabird survival
• Citizen science data collection
• Marine spatial planning

Publication Trends:
Recent work (2023-2025) addresses:

• Marine plastic exposure risks
• Genomic analysis of common eiders
• Wind farm impacts on migratory birds
• Urban contaminant monitoring
• Avian influenza tracking
• Migration pattern analysis

Collaborations:
Works with Norwegian Polar Institute, NINA, University of Oslo, and BirdLife Norge.