It was my interest for Marine biology 
that led me to study in Bergen
because Bergen had a reputation 
for quality marine research.
The programme also dedicates 1 whole year 
to the Master's thesis,
which is an advantage in starting 
a scientific career.
And we even have our own 
study desk.
The quality of the program 
matched my expectations.
Biology is very hands-on,
and the courses and thesis provide us with 
practical field and lab experience.
My master's research is about an 
endangered deep-sea fish
called the roundnose grenadier.
I’m comparing their genetic composition 
around Norway
in the hopes of better understanding 
and managing the species.
In practice, this means going on 
field trips to Norway's many fjords.
Here you can see a fishing net 
retrieving samples from 500 metres deep.
I then bring samples back to 
the lab for analysis.
I am excited to see the results 
in a few months.
