Fisheries

Norwegian scallop startup nabs $4.6 million from government for green project

The Ocean Green project plans to eliminate sea urchin deserts and rejuvenate kelp forests along the Norwegian coast.

Known as The Ocean Green project, Ava Ocean will lead a consortium -- which includes partners such as Wild Lab Projects, NIBIO, NIVA, Akvaplan Niva, Hofseth Biocare, and Wandering Owl -- to harvest invasive sea urchins, revitalize kelp forests, and develop new products.
Known as The Ocean Green project, Ava Ocean will lead a consortium -- which includes partners such as Wild Lab Projects, NIBIO, NIVA, Akvaplan Niva, Hofseth Biocare, and Wandering Owl -- to harvest invasive sea urchins, revitalize kelp forests, and develop new products.Photo: Ava Ocean
Published 22 December 2023, 13:12Updated 22 December 2023, 13:12
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