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Guiding choices for greater safety, sustainability and innovation
The federal policy document North Sea 2025 of Minister Verlinden forms the policy framework for the…
How to move forward towards large-scale nature restoration at sea?
Nature restoration in the Belgian North Sea is high on the agenda. But where are we today, and how…
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Knokke
Bombs and shells: remnants of the past
The Blue Cluster focuses on efficient and sustainable forms of fishing and aquaculture, and explores the potential of marine resources. Within that context, we conduct research into the cultivation of mussels, oysters and seaweed, among other things. We are also looking at the possibilities of constructing sea farms.
Projects in the spotlight
Supersized 5.0
In progress
The demand for wind energy continues to grow, and wind farms are getting bigger and bigger, bringing about many challenges in terms of operation and maintenance. The partners in Supersized 5.0 are looking for ways to address these challenges.
Coastbusters
In progress
The Coastbusters project tests the capacity and added value of certain biological organisms for coastal defense. A stronger and more resilient coast will also have a positive impact on nature and biodiversity in the North Sea.
SeaChem
In progress
SeaChem focuses on the training of a new generatation of researchers involved in the production and valorisation of seaweed biomass. The project aims to increase support for this in the EU by tackling current problems in offshore seaweed cultivation.
