Ocean Sciences Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland

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 Hub for Ocean Science

The OSM26 unites a diverse international community to share cutting-edge research, foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, and drive collective progress on ocean sustainability challenges. With thousands of participants from around the world, OSM serves as a platform to explore major topics — from marine ecosystems and climate change to ocean technology, data integration, and policy frameworks.

Why It Matters for ARCFISH

For ARCFISH, OSM26 offers a vital opportunity to connect with leading experts, showcase our digital twin methodologies, and exchange insights on data-driven approaches for sustainable fisheries management in Arctic environments. The meeting’s emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact aligns closely with ARCFISH’s mission to leverage advanced ocean data systems for improved understanding and stewardship of marine resources.

New Insights for the Arctic Digital Twin for Fisheries

Researchers from Aarhus University’s Ecoscience department in Roskilde, Denmark, presented new findings on how climate-driven ocean changes affect shrimp populations in Western Greenland. Using a high-resolution drift model combining physical ocean data and biological factors, the team simulated the movement and development of shrimp larvae in Disko Bay. Their results show that variations in temperature, currents, and eddies significantly influence larval survival and dispersal from year to year. The study highlights how shifts between cold polar and warmer Atlantic waters alter recruitment success, offering critical insights for managing Greenland’s shrimp fisheries—a cornerstone of the nation’s economy and culture—under future climate scenarios.

ARCFISH's Vibe Schourup-Kristensen presents at OSM26.

Abstract:

Shrimp larvae transport in a changing climate; Coupling ocean dynamics and biological timing in Disko Bay through modeling - Authors: Vibe Schourup-Krisentensen, Janus Larsen, and Marie Maar, Aarhus University, Ecoscience, Roskilde, Denmark

Fishing and hunting have traditionally been the main sources of food in Greenland and remain vital components in Greenlandic cultural identity and livelihood, with the fishing industry currently contributing approximately 25% to the Greenlandic gross domestic product. Understanding the dispersal mechanisms of shrimp larvae in a warming Arctic is thus critical for predicting recruitment success and managing fisheries in Greenland. We present a novel drift model for shrimp larvae in Disko Bay, West Greenland, integrating high-resolution oceanographic model output from the FlexSem coastal hydrodynamical model with biological parameters to simulate larval trajectories. The model incorporates the effect of temperature on timing of larvae hatching and developmental rates, while also taking into account the influence of coastal currents, and features such as mesoscale eddies, offering new insights into spatial and temporal variability in larval transport. We demonstrate that large-scale currents and topographic eddies play a role in shaping interannual variability of larval retention and export patterns in Disko Bay, while temperature modulate spawning time and developmental rates. Our simulations reveal how the balance between cold polar waters and warmer Atlantic inflows differs between years, resulting in shifts in temperature, stratification, and current patterns which in turn impact larval connectivity, recruitment success, and ultimately the sustainability of key fisheries. This work contributes to a more mechanistic understanding of shrimp population dynamics and provides a foundation for improved predictions of recruitment variability under future ocean scenarios shaped by a changing climate.

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