At this event, our partner Charlotte Clubley from Aarhus University attended the 14th International Temperate Reef Symposium (ITRS) in Brest, France, where she presented the modelling work on Kriegers Flak that our partners have been conducting as part of Work Package 3 of the OLAMUR project. The symposium, which attracted more than 300 participants—the highest attendance in its history—is the major conference for marine scientists working on temperate hard-bottom habitats, including natural rocky reefs, biogenic surfaces, and man-made structures.
Charlotte’s talk, titled “Is Ocean Space Shared a Problem Halved? Assessing Multi-Use Potential of Offshore Wind with Low-Trophic Aquaculture,” focused on the progress and outcomes from modelling kelp and mussel biomass under different farming scenarios. She also outlined the next steps for the OLAMUR project as a whole. The presentation was well-received by symposium delegates, including researchers involved in similar initiatives in Norway and Ireland. Overall, it was an excellent opportunity to showcase the work being done, exchange ideas, and build connections with colleagues pursuing similar goals.
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