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MarineGuardian outreach started in full swing during spring 2026
The journey began at the end of February in Glasgow, during the Ocean Science Meeting. There, the project took the stage through both a poster and a presentation. Esmé Maxwell showcased our work…
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Understanding the barriers to new fishing technologies in Atlantic fisheries
The first week of March 2026, SINTEF – who leads the work on stakeholders and governance in MarineGuardian – held a training workshop in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, with partners…
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Optigear enters its first data collection phase
Last month, MarineGuardian reached a key milestone in the development of Optigear with the installation of Trackwell’s Hafsýn fleet management system onboard the vessel Þorún (research vessel from the Marine and…
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MarineGuardian outreach in the Faroe Islands: engaging local communities through Sjókovin
As part of the MarineGuardian project, our partner Sjókovin has been actively engaging with the Faroese public to share knowledge about marine research, innovation, and EU-funded collaboration. How were local…
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Using artificial intelligence (AI) to better understand — and protect — life on the seafloor
Tests done at sea Last summer, the MarineGuardian project took a major step forward during a real-world research campaign at sea — combining artificial intelligence, marine science, and fisheries sustainability.…
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Five things you should know about the “Healthy Seas and Waters by 2030” Conference in Norway, and the role of MarineGuardian
At the Healthy Seas and Waters by 2030 conference in Trondheim, Norway on December 4th 2025, policymakers, researchers, and industry partners gathered to discuss the actions needed to secure healthy marine ecosystems…
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MarineGuardian at the ICES – MISSION ATLANTIC Integrated Ecosystem Assessment (IEA) Symposium
17-18 November 2025 At the ICES – MISSION ATLANTIC Integrated Ecosystem Assessment (IEA) Symposium on 17-18 November 2025, the Marine Guardian WP5 Lead on Impact Maximisation, Caecilia Managò (ICES), represented…
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The challenges ahead: MarineGuardian Video
Many fisheries are well managed under an ecosystem-based, precautionary approach, and we have seen stocks and ecosystems successfully rebuilt through good management, yet important challenges still remain. In Europe, Bottom…
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Smartrawl tackles the bycatch of non-target species in trawling
This summer, our partner Heriot-Watt University did trials to test the latest developments of Smartrawl, an innovative solution advanced in MarineGuardian. Smartrawl is tackling one the largest challenge faced in…
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Trials of the FishScanner
Innovation doesn’t come without challenges — and that’s exactly why we test! The FishScanner, developed by Star-Oddi in collaboration with Hafrannsóknastofnun – Marine & Freshwater Research Institute, is being tested.…
