90% of seafood caught on the Oregon Coast is exported. We are working to keep more of our seafood local, but the solutions are complex, and require innovation and forward thinking in all parts of the coastal economy. One example of this kind of forward-thinking can be found in Iceland, another region of the world that relies heavily on both their ocean resources, and a tourism economy.
The Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) is excited to share an opportunity to learn about Iceland’s 100% Fish utilization project, and explore how these innovations and learnings can be applied to our own coastal economy. In this 40-minute virtual presentation, Dr. Alexandra Leeper, CEO of the Iceland Ocean Cluster, will share about the science, technology, and market economics of the project.
“Learn about new agricultural, cosmetic, medical and food products made from fish waste streams that are becoming vastly more profitable than the traditional food portions themselves! Get connected and ‘in the know’ about this internationally acclaimed activation model, and discuss Oregon’s unique opportunities to innovate with our own ocean resources in environmentally responsible ways.”
This event ties closely into the work of OCVA’s Oregon Ocean Cluster, which is focused on fostering innovative solutions to retain and maximize the value of our coastal resources while supporting local economies. By engaging in these global strategies, we can reframe our relationship with foods from the sea, enhance cultural connections, and chart a sustainable future for our coastal communities.
Event Details:
Date: December 18
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsduuhqDIiGtUNqxi3QlAqZ4p1jxngXsMt#/registration
Register today to secure your spot and be part of this exciting discussion! The session will also be recorded.
About the Oregon Ocean Cluster Initiative
The Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) is taking a lead role in re-localizing our food systems on the Oregon coast and supporting efforts to keep more local seafood in our communities, through their Oregon Cluster Initiative (OCI), which focuses on enhancing the use of local sustainable seafood in small businesses through infrastructure investments, workforce training, and partnership development. OCI is already partnering with a diversity of nearly a dozen entities who share the vision to improve local seafood access to local markets, impacting fishermen, processors, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers.