Update from the Belgian Pilot: Productive Sampling Day in Offshore Waters
A recent ULTFARMS sampling day brought researchers and industry partners together to evaluate oysters grown in the innovative FlipFarm system and a conventional culture setup. Early findings are promising, and we look forward to the upcoming results that will provide further insights into the future of sustainable offshore oyster farming.
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Scaling Up Marine Nature Restoration in the North Sea: ULTFARMS at the Table
On Tuesday, 6 May, over 100 stakeholders and experts from across sectors came together in Bredene, Belgium. The event was held in the context of the European Nature Restoration Regulation, which adds both ambition and urgency to the marine restoration agenda. “By 2030, we want to restore twenty percent of our North Sea, in line with the Nature Restoration Act,”stated Minister […]
Belgian Pilot update: Dec 2024
Successful submersible seaweed cultivation system installed End of November marks an important milestone for the Belgian Pilot with the successful installation of the submersible seaweed cultivation system (developed by Impact9) at the Bantry Marine Research Station (BMRS) in Ireland. The joined effort between the team from University of Ghent (Phycology Research Group and Artemia Reference […]
Belgian Pilot Update -December 2024
A significant achievement has been reached in the Belgian case study of ULTFARMS. After two years in the North Sea, within the Parkwind wind farm, four 5.5-meter-long screw anchors, designed to minimize seabed impact, have been successfully decommissioned. This process demonstrates the potential for sustainable marine infrastructure. The anchors were retrieved with meticulous planning and […]
Belgian Pilot update – July 2024
Spat collectors boost European flat oyster research In a fruitful collaboration, the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS) and the laboratory of Aquaculture and Artemia Reference Center at Ghent University have successfully deployed custom-made oyster spat collectors in a field experiment at the offshore windfarm Belwind, located 46 km off the coast of Ostend […]
Belwind Belgian Pilot Update – May 2024
Bonamia-Free Oysters Ready for Restoration A significant milestone has been reached in the Belgian Pilot with the successful acquisition of bonamia-free oysters for the restoration phase. This includes both adult broodstock oysters and spat on shell, ensuring a robust foundation for the restoration efforts. The Belgica campaign is scheduled from May 31st to June 5th. […]
Belgian Pilot update – March 2024
In January, the Belgian pilot celebrated the project’s one-year landmark with the rest of the ULFTARMS consortium. This was a valuable opportunity to present pilot designs and integrate feedback. Currently, the Belgian pilot partners are collaborating on plans for experimental testing of a novel, submersible seaweed cultivation system at the Deltares hydrodynamic research facilities. In […]
