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The Iceland Ocean Cluster’s mission is to create value and discover new opportunities by connecting entrepreneurs, businesses and knowledge in the marine industries.

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Fostering a “rising tide” community of ocean-based companies

Fostering a “rising tide” community of ocean-based companies

“Even though there has been sort of a revolution in by-product utilisation in the fisheries industry, I believe there is still a long way to go”, says Dr. Thor Sigfusson CEO of the Iceland Ocean Cluster (IOC) in a recent interview with the Iceland Fishing News...

Maine seeks inspiration from Iceland

Maine seeks inspiration from Iceland

"Ground lobster shells have great chemical value for uses. Why not? we produce 90% of the world's lobster let's get more value for our fishermen from this 'wonderful product out of the sea." says Sentor Angus King after a visit to the Ocean Cluster House this autumn,...

NEOC receives support from two Maine universities

Two universities, UNE and USM recently signed an agreement expected to produce internship and research-and-development opportunities for students at the New England Ocean Cluster House (NEOCH). The NEOCH is modelled after the Ocean Cluster House in Reykjavik by the...

In Celebration of Cod Day: Interview with Thor Sigfusson

In Celebration of Cod Day: Interview with Thor Sigfusson

While in typical North Atlantic fisheries the head, gut and bones of cod are discarded, Icelandic fisheries increasingly utilise these resources and create value from them. Analysis done by the Iceland Ocean Cluster indicates that Icelanders utilise around 80% of each...

Cod Day in the North-Atlantic

On September 24 the Iceland Ocean Cluster and Ocean Cluster House will celebrate Cod Day for the first time. On Cod Day we open the Ocean Cluster House for the public and media and give the companies in our network an opportunity to introduce their work, technology...