Strong herring year class on the way?
During this year's ecosystem survey in the Barents Sea, relatively large concentrations of group zero herring were recorded in the central part and west and north of Svalbard. According to…
Research finds mackerel all around Iceland
A survey carried out by Icelandic research vessel Árni Friðriksson, with 48 tows over 18 days and having steamed a total of 3800 nautical miles, has mapped the extent of…
Canadian Coast Guard formally takes third science vessel into service
Although it has been in service since October 2020, Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) John Cabot has now been formally dedicated into service with the Canadian Coast Guard Built by…
Marel and Iceland Ocean Cluster collaborate to advance blue economy
The Iceland Ocean Cluster (IOC) and Marel have pledged to strengthen relations and build further on the long-standing relations between the parties. Marel was one of the first companies to…
The SeaMark project aims to exploit the full spectrum of products derived from seaweeds. Images: Ocean Rainforest
Seaweed consortium awarded Horizon Europe grant
A consortium led by Ocean Rainforest comprising 25 international, cross-disciplinary partners has been awarded a prestigious €9 million Horizon Europe grant to upscale seaweed production and market applications across Europe.…
Aerial view of coast by Appin with views over Shuna Island and Arnamurchan, Scotland
Researchers secure £1m funding to explore imaging technology and AI
The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) will support three new innovation projects that aim to deliver economic impact and reduce the environmental footprint of aquaculture, following its latest call for…
Trawling with light pioneers recognised
Icelandic development company Optitog, which has been developing and trialling a system of fishing with light to herd shrimp into trawl gear, has been recognised with an award from the…
Lab space for Xanthella, Malin House.
New study gives algal treatment green light
A team of Scottish researchers has discovered that green LEDs could hold the key to extracting a valuable ingredient for natural health and wellbeing supplements from microalgae. The feasibility study,…
Scottish fishing technology adopted as standard
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has agreed to adopt a new Scottish-designed fishing technology as the new international standard for co-ordinated demersal fish population surveys…
Hampiðjan’s new environmental director
After ten years of working with fishing gear research at Iceland’s Marine and Freshwater Research Institute, Georg Haney has been appointed as Hampiðjan’s new environmental director. Georg came to Iceland…