Picture of harvest of sugar kelp at VHS in the Danish North Sea (Credit Mads Hector, Kerteminde Seafarm)
The activities at the Danish Kriegers Flak pilot project have now been officially completed, with all structures carefully removed from the water. This marks a significant transition in the project’s timeline. Meanwhile, in the North Sea at Vesterhav Syd, the seaweed buoys will remain in the water until spring 2026, playing a crucial role in ongoing research. Looking ahead, future activities will depend on weather conditions and will involve deploying seaweed lines and data loggers. These will capture vital environmental information, including measurements of light, temperature, and salinity. The system has functioned effectively, providing data through two seaweed growth seasons and one mussel growth season. It has also delivered valuable insights into the interactions between seaweed farmers and wind farm operators, which can help reduce future climate footprints and enhance the economic viability of offshore co-location for power generation and blue food production.