In September, MarineGuardian took part in high-level discussions that connect science, policy, and practice in marine protection.
At the Danish EU Presidency in Nyborg, Denmark, our coordinator Jónas Viðarsson joined forces with Elsa Cuende (AZTI, WP2 leader), as well as C. Manago M and Harald Hasler-Sheetal (ICES) to showcase MarineGuardian’s work and strengthen ties with key European initiatives and our sister project ECO-CATCH Project.
Following that, Jónas, Caecilia, and Harald represented MarineGuardian at the All-Atlantic Forum (AAORIA), contributing to the global dialogue on sustainable oceans. They had the opportunity to give talks about the project and shared a booth with BioProtect Project showcasing their common efforts to an ocean in better health in the future. The coordinators even had the opportunity to talk about them for an interview on the Iceland radio RÚV.
Meanwhile, Ana Marçalo (CCMAR) brought valuable insights to the ICES Working Group on Bycatch of Protected Species (WGBIC), sharing research on bycatch in Portuguese beach seine fisheries and highlighting MarineGuardian’s role in tackling this pressing issue.
Finally, two of the Icelandic partners Hafrannsóknastofnun – Marine & Freshwater Research Institute and BRIM represented respectively by Haraldur A. Einarsson and Sveinn Margeirsson where featured on the Matís Iceland podcast Matvælið and discussed MarineGuardian and marine research, sustainable fisheries and the adaptability of the industry. The podcast (in Icelandic) is available here.
From the North to the south of Europe, these exchanges help amplify MarineGuardian’s impact, ensuring our voice is heard across science, industry, and policy making communities.
And this is only the beginning — stay tuned as we continue to build bridges and scale our collective efforts for healthier oceans.
