ARCFISH in Dialogue with Icelandic Stakeholders
- EurOcean
- Nov 19, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 22
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 collaborative approaches.
Arctic DTO for Fisheries
ARCFISH leverages the Arctic Digital Twin of the Ocean (DTO) to visualize complex Arctic fisheries data in an interactive and accessible way. By integrating environmental, ecological, and fisheries datasets from multiple sources, the DTO provides predictive insights into fish distributions, stock dynamics, and ecosystem changes. This enables fisheries managers to explore different scenarios, evaluate the potential impacts of climate change, and make informed, adaptive decisions for sustainable Arctic fisheries management. Through intuitive dashboards and visual tools, ARCFISH will transform raw data into actionable knowledge, bridging the gap between science and policy.
Collaboration Across Sectors
The meeting fostered dialogue between industry, NGOs, research, and government representatives, emphasizing the importance of co-producing solutions that are both scientifically robust and practically useful for decision-making in Arctic fisheries. Stakeholders included: Iceland Seafood, Fisheries Iceland, Fish Seafood, Marine and Freshwater Research Institute, Stika, Sjókovin / University of Iceland, the Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate, Brim and Trackwell.
Next Steps
ARCFISH will continue to engage Icelandic stakeholders, ensuring that research outputs are relevant, actionable, and integrated with ongoing efforts in climate adaptation and fisheries management.
