ARCFISH was part of the Danish Climate Science Symposium 2026 in Copenhagen, where Marie Maar from project partner Aarhus University presented the project's work on Digital Twins of the Ocean for Arctic fisheries. Held on 27–28 October 2026 and hosted by the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI), the symposium brought together researchers and experts to discuss climate change, its impacts and the role of science in supporting adaptation and decision-making. Marie contributed

ARCFISH's Arne Hestnes, Senior VP Technology at Kongsberg Discovery, recently shared with the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) his insights on the role of digital technology in understanding ocean change. After many years of monitoring the Oslofjord, Norway, through the "Healthy Oslofjord" initiative, Kongsberg Discovery has worked alongside research institutions and other partners to collect marine observations, investigate environmental changes and improve unders

A new article by ARCFISH researchers from Aarhus University explores how Digital Twins of the Ocean can support more sustainable fisheries management in the Arctic. The September 2026 issue of the Danish environmental magazine *Vand & Jord* features an article entitled “Digital tvilling af havet i Arktis” (Digital Twin of the Ocean in the Arctic), authored by Vibe Schourup-Kristensen, Marie Maar, and Janus Larsen. The article introduces ARCFISH's approach to developing a Digi

ARCFISH team member, Marie Maar from Aarhus University joined the General Assembly of the CodeBlue project recently, hosted by the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research. The meeting provided an opportunity to share ARCFISH's work on developing a Digital Twin of the Ocean for sustainable Arctic fisheries and explore common interests between the two projects, both funded through the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP). Marie presented ARCFISH's application in Gre

The ARCFISH team The ARCFISH consortium gathered in Reykjavík, Iceland, from 2–3 June 2026 for the project's 2nd annual General Assembly, hosted by Trackwell and MATÍS. The two-day meeting brought together partners from five countries (Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Portugal) to review progress achieved during the second year of the project and coordinate activities for the final phase of ARCFISH. Discussions focused on the continued development of the ARCFISH Digital Twin

ARCFISH partner the Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IOPAN) contributed to the 24th Arctic–Subarctic Ocean Fluxes (ASOF) workshop 21-23 April, Bergen, Norway, bringing decades of observations of Atlantic and Arctic water circulation to the international scientific gathering. Agnieszka Beszczynska-Möller presented research on, “Variability of the Atlantic water from the eastern Nordic Seas towards the Arctic Ocean from the IOPAN long-term program AREX

ARCFISH partner Kongsberg Discovery brought its latest ocean technologies to Oceanology International 2026, held at ExCeL London from 10–12 March. The international event brings together industry, academia and the wider ocean community to showcase developments in marine science and technology. Kongsberg Discovery participated with an extensive programme of new technology launches, workshops, presentations and live demonstrations. Of particular relevance to ARCFISH was the pre

From 10 - 12 February 2026, ARCFISH joined the 2nd Symposium of the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) in Bucharest, held under the banner “Full Sail Ahead Towards the Sustainable Blue Economy”. The Joint Transnational Call Mid-Term Meeting Ahead of the Symposium, ARCFISH was presented on 10 February during the 1st Joint Transnational Call Projects Mid-term Meeting. During this session ARCFISH's coordinator, Dr. Torill Hamre from the Nansen Environmental an

ARCFISH partners Kongsberg Discovery and Aarhus University participated in the 23rd Danish Marine Science Meeting 2026, held on 20–22 January at the Konventum conference centre in Helsingør, Denmark. This annual conference, organised by Aarhus University (Department of Ecoscience) and Ocean Institute, convened researchers, industry experts and public sector representatives to discuss current scientific advances and emerging challenges in marine science. Marie Maar, Aarhus Uni

The ARCFISH project (Digital Twin of the Ocean for Arctic Fisheries) is pleased to announce its participation in the 2nd Symposium: Full Sail Ahead Towards a Sustainable Blue Economy , hosted by the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership in Bucharest, Romania, on 11 February 2026. The Symposium marks the midpoint of the Partnership’s seven-year initiative to accelerate Europe’s transition to a climate-neutral, resilient, and inclusive blue economy. This flagship event will br

22-27 February 2026 - Glasgow, Scotland ARCFISH at the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026 The ARCFISH project is looking forward to engaging with the global ocean research community at the 2026 Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM26) , taking place 22–27 February 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. This biennial conference is recognized as a flagship gathering for scientists, policymakers, students, educators, and industry experts focused on advancing ocean science and sustainable solutions. A Global

On 14 October, the ARCFISH project held a stakeholder meeting in Iceland, organised by Matís, bringing together participants from the fishing industry, NGOs, research institutions, and the Ministry of the Environment. Introducing ARCFISH and the Icelandic Case Study During the meeting, ARCFISH presented the project objectives and introduced the Icelandic case study, highlighting how the project aims to support sustainable Arctic fisheries through data-driven tools and collabo

From 6-7. Nov 2025, ARCFISH participated in the Sjávarútvegsráðstefnan (Seafood Conference Iceland), one of the leading events for the Icelandic seafood sector. The conference brought together fishers, processors, researchers, and policymakers to discuss innovation, sustainability, and the future of fisheries. Sharing Arctic Fisheries Research Þorsteinn Ágústson, Trackwell , presented our work on sustainable Arctic fisheries, including how data, environmental monitoring, and

On 4–5 November 2025, the Rostock Ocean Convention brought together over 170 participants from more than eight countries, uniting experts from industry, academia, and government to explore the latest trends in underwater technology. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Baltic Sea, Rostock is quickly establishing itself as a global hub for subsea innovation. Central to this development is the Ocean Technology Campus Rostock, where cutting-edge infrastructure meets science

Kongsberg has recently released a comprehensive tutorial showcasing how to integrate data into the ARCFISH Digital Twin of the Ocean (DTO). This step-by-step guide is designed to support users—both technical and non-technical—in uploading and managing oceanographic and fisheries data within the platform, helping to streamline the path from raw data to actionable insight. The tutorial is part of ARCFISH’s broader effort to develop a next-generation decision-support tool for su

The ARCFISH consortium held its first General Assembly on 11–12 June 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal, bringing together 11 participants from partner institutions across Europe. This in-person meeting marked a key milestone at the end of the project’s first year and served as an opportunity to strengthen collaboration, assess progress, and align efforts for the next stages of implementation. Over the two days, participants reflected on the achievements of Year 1, including stakeholde

We're thrilled to announce that ARCFISH , our pioneering project developing a Digital Twin of the Ocean for Arctic Fisheries , has been officially endorsed as a UN Ocean Decade Action ! This endorsement, granted under the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030) , recognizes ARCFISH’s strong contribution to building a sustainable, climate-resilient, and inclusive blue economy. What is ARCFISH? ARCFISH is part of the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnersh

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ARCFISH team member, Ruth Higgins - EurOcean , was in Brussels recently for European Ocean Days 2025 . This week-long, ocean-centric...

The ARCFISH team kicked off 2025 with a first sit-down with our Greenlandic stakeholders. On 29th January, we were delighted to welcome...