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Multi use ocean space
As the demand for ocean space increases, it is clear that governments need to prioritize and establish policies regarding the allocation of maritime areas. Could multi-use spaces in the Icelandic exclusive economic zone provide an opportunity for more efficient...
Applications are open for hack the ocean
Do you want to know more about multi-use at sea, and do you want to help ideate on the future of this emerging sector in person in Iceland October 5th-6th- then apply below for the hack the ocean hackathon! https://lnkd.in/eYUAPWbN Applications are competitive and...
Farewell to Megan our summer intern
We loved having Megan Pickard with us this summer for a 6 week internship, she helped us with so many different projects including the 100% fish program and it´s international work, events around fish leather in fashion as well as many other projects. Alongside this...
Welcoming our new research intern to the cluster
We are thrilled to welcome Maël as part of our team at the Iceland Ocean Cluster while he is in Iceland for the next few months. He has already contributed significantly to work on our Hack the Ocean project - helping us explore the results of our co-location coffee...
Arctic Algae conference and exhibition
As the Arctic Algae conference and exhibition just ended yesterday - 31st of August 2023 - in Harpa (Reykjavík, Iceland), it is now time to reflect on everything that was covered during this beautiful event organised by Raekt, the European Algae Biomass Association...
Fishing for Fashion
We're excited to introduce an upcoming event that promises to be both enlightening and engaging - "Fishing for Fashion: Utilizing Fish Skins in the Fashion Industry." This event aims to explore innovative ways to leverage fish skins as a valuable resource in the world...
100% Sludge – creating value from fish farm waste
In June we invited stakeholders across the land based and sea aquaculture sector, as well as research, innovation, energy and technology actors from across Iceland to explore the the challenges and opportunities around sludge from fish farms. This event was hosted at...
Meet us at Iceland Innovation Week
This year, Iceland Innovation week (22nd-26th May) is focused on all the wonderful blue and green innovation happening in Iceland and around the globe and being fuelled by exciting entrepreneurs, founders, scientists and big business with a desire for sustainability...
Visit from aquaculture and fisheries Austevoll School from Norway
We had a great visit from students and teachers from Austevoll, Norway that are all studying aquaculture and fisheries this week to the Iceland Ocean Cluster. The aquaculture and fisheries sector in Iceland provide an excellent landscape to study two established and...
A Taste of Seaweed
Seaweed is often seen as a healthy and sustainable ingredient, but for many people, the idea of tasting seaweeds can be a bit off-putting. That's where Everleaf comes in. This UK-based company has created a range of alcohol-free drinks, including the Everleaf Marine...
100% Whitefish Report
The 100% Whitefish report is a in depth analysis of the Lake Whitefish from the Great Lakes in the US and Canada, commissioned by the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers and produced by the Iceland Ocean Cluster in collaboration with Matís, Iceland and...
New student interns join the Ocean Cluster
We are very happy to be hosting two excellent student interns joining us at the Iceland Ocean Cluster this semester, Gurpinder and Ellen. This is such a great opportunity for students to connect with the blue economy and the entrepreneurial community and to get...