Welcome to the Norwegian Barcode of Life (NorBOL) website
NorBOL is a network of Norwegian biodiversity institutions and individual scientists engaged in the DNA barcoding of species constituting the fauna and flora of Norway.
Vision
Our vision is to assemble a comprehensive library of standardized DNA sequences (barcodes) as a reference resource for the research and management of biodiversity in Norway. We will also promote international collaboration for DNA barcoding of biodiversity in the Arctic.
Species identification
DNA barcoding is powerful tool for correct species identification, from any type of tissue material, and from any type of life stage (egg, larval or adult stages). Correct species identification is fundamental for all biological research, for conservation and management of biodiversity, and for a number of practical, commercial and forensic purposes. DNA barcodes are linked to voucher specimens in scientific collections (museums) and deposited in a public, open-access database (BOLD). Our effort is an integrated part of the global Barcoding of Life Initiative.
NorBOL institutions
The following 16 institutions are currently engaged in NorBOL:
Natural History Museum, University of Oslo
Bergen Museum, University of Bergen
Museum of Natural History and Archaeology, NTNU
Tromsø University Museum
The University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS)
Institute of Marine Research
National Veterinary Institute
Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute
Norwegian Institute for Agricultural and Environmental Research (Bioforsk)
