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Ocean plastic count in the trillions

Published: Thursday, September 1, 2016

The first estimate of plastic afloat on the global oceans is a “highly conservative” 5.25 trillion pieces. This is according to an article on the website www.stuff.co.nz. The article goe...[]

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Circular Ocean shortlisted for RegioStar Awards 2016!

Published: Monday, July 11, 2016

Great news! We’ve been selected as finalists of the ‪#‎RegioStars‬ Awards in the “Sustainable Growth” category by Europe in my region! The RegioStars Awards is an annual compet...[]

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Circular Ocean Conference – Norway 2016

Published: Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Date: Ålesund 1st - 2nd September 2016 / NTNU in Ålesund

Location: Scandic Hotel, Ålesund City Center

Circular Ocean Conference

Ålesund 1st -2nd September 2016

Developing a circular economy for fishing nets and ropes (FNRs) in the Northern Periphery and Arctic Region (NPA)

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Arctic Launch for Marine Plastic Project

Published: Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Circular Ocean – A new project to help enterprises gain money from old rope. A transnational European project which aims to help turn waste plastic from the sea into a useful resource was recent...[]

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Nor-fishing Conference

Published: Friday, April 8, 2016

Date: 16th-19th August 2016

Location: Trondheim, Norway

Summary: Nor Fishing is a prestigious event dedicated to fisheries industry in Norway. This biennial event boasts of a history of 51 years, hosting ...[]

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Turning the Tide on Marine Litter

Published: Friday, April 8, 2016

A transnational European project which aims to help turn waste plastic from the sea into a useful resource was recently launched in Sisimiut, Greenland. Circular Ocean, which is funded under the EU...[]