Workshop: Macroalgal cultivation on Faroese fjords - the need for environmental assessment and monitoring

As part of the project A Sustainable and resilient macroalgal cultivation industry in the Nordic and Arctic Region (ASuReMacro) funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers, a workshop was held on the 15th of March in the cultural centre SALT in Suðuroy on the Faroe Islands titled Macroalgal cultivation on Faroese fjords - the need for environmental assessment and monitoring.

The workshop was organised with presentations from the ASuReMacro project partners each representing different key aspects and expertise on topics related to macroalgae cultivation. In addition were invited key speakers from selected Faroese stakeholders, representing both from the public sector and industry. After the presentations there was an informal panel discussion where everyone could make comments and ask questions. The informal atmosphere throughout the workshop, ensured a great environment where people felt comfortable discussing opportunities and challenges in the macroalgae industry in addition to key environmental issues.

Herein a short summary is given of each presentation, and presentation slides are attached where permission from the presenters was given. Additionally the key points from the panel discussion are included.