ULTFARMS and the Maripark Concept – Pioneering Multi-Use Marine Spaces
The Ultfarms team participated at the workshop on the Maripark concept focused on innovative solutions to marine spatial challenges. ULTFARMS’ focus on low-trophic aquaculture (LTA) systems in offshore wind farms (OWFs) aligns seamlessly with the Maripark vision of creating integrated marine spaces that serve ecological, economic, and societal goals. During the session, the Maripark concept—introduced […]
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 […]
Stakeholder Meeting in Kolding: Advancing Ocean Multi-Use and Sustainable Innovation
On November 20-21, Kolding hosted a two-day stakeholder meeting that brought together leading voices in ocean multi-use innovation. The event centered on the EU lighthouse projects ULTFARMS, WIN@sea, and OLAMUR, which explore the integration of low-trophic aquaculture with fossil-free energy systems. Can we sustainably grow seaweed and mussels within offshore wind farms? These projects aim […]
FINO2 Update – October 24
Assessing the Potential of Nature-Inclusive Design: FINO2 Update After seven months of operation, the nature-inclusive design (NID) installation at FINO2, an offshore research platform in the Baltic Sea, has been retrieved for assessment. Positioned ten meters deep on the monopile, this innovative installation was designed to create a habitat for marine life, particularly juvenile fish, […]
FINO3 Update – August 24
Mussel system sampling We are excited to share great news from our blue mussel aquaculture system! We have successfully landed the first full-scale mussel samples from our offshore site, located 80 km off the Sylt coast, near the FINO3 research platform. Our semi-submerged, tube-based system has proven its resilience, withstanding heavy winter storms, and enabling […]
FINO2 Update – July 24
Successful macroalgae installation by the use of a, modular and multi-purpose system at the German pilot, Baltic Sea! By seeding two systems with juveniles of the green macroalgae Ulva, another crucial milestone has been completed at the research platform FINO2! This growth test aims to serve as a proof of concept for the technical feasibility […]
Beyond Offshore Wind: Ocean Multi-Use Course
First MOOC (massive online open course) on the topic of ocean multi-use!
Advancements in system design: Mariculture Structures, Renewables, and Sensors
A series of physical experiments was conducted at Deltares Atlantic Basin to understand the behavior of a seaweed net cultivation system subjected to waves and currents. The tests aimed to quantify the hydrodynamic forces exerted by the presence of seaweeds on a net. Two sets of identical full-scale nets were tested: 1) an empty seaweed […]
ULTFARMS Project Shines at SEAGRICULTURE Conference
Last June, Nordic SeaFarm , FuE-Zentrum FH Kiel GmbH and our esteemed ULTFARMS partners proudly presented the our project at the SEAGRICULTURE conference in the Faroe Islands. This prestigious event, dedicated to addressing the challenges within the seaweed industry, attracts a diverse array of participants, including industry leaders, researchers, financial institutions, and other key stakeholders. […]
Hybrid Workshop Monitoring strategies of the Pilots and technical solutions for remote energy production (wave energy converter)
Kiel, Germany – 6th of June 2024 The recent workshop held online and in person at Kiel brought together the leading researchers and industry experts from the ULTFARMS pilots Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Germany to discuss significant advancements in marine monitoring and offshore technology. The event, organized by R & D Centre University of Applied […]
