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Pharos Plastic Fantastic Hackathon: BootCamp Report
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Organised by Impact Hub Athens under the EU‑funded PHAROS project, the online challenge kicked off on 11 May with a three‑day bootcamp, then surged into two final hackathon days on 18 and 19 May, where 12 hand‑picked finalists pitched their visions to a jury of blue‑economy experts. read more
From Shrimp Shells to Smart Bins: 12 Innovators Qualify for ‘Plastic Fantastic’ Hackathon Finals
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From shrimp-shell foil to AI ghost-net hunters: 12 global innovators qualify for the Plastic Fantastic Hackathon finals. The future of our seas starts 19 May. read more
Future Skills, Ocean Solutions: MTU to Host Blue Economy Innovation & Skills Forum in Tralee
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Ireland’s blue economy is rising, and so is the demand for new ocean skills. On 27 May 2026, MTU Tralee hosts the Blue Economy Innovation & Skills Forum, featuring Hatch Blue’s Wayne Murphy, hands-on innovation workshops, and critical conversations on the future of fisheries, aquaculture, seaweed, and coastal talent. read more
The Ocean’s Next Big Breakthroughs Go Live: Tune In for the ‘Plastic Fantastic’ Hackathon Finals (May 18-19)
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Live from the Plastic Fantastic Hackathon finals: 12 teams, 2 days, 1 mission to rid our seas of plastic. Tune in 18–19 May to watch a high-level EU keynote, a funding panel with LUSH and Climate KIC, and the live pitch battle that could reshape the blue economy. No registration required: just click and witness the future of ocean innovation. read more
PHAROS Santorini Blue Loop Living Lab kicks off with a four-day programme of action and collaboration
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From 14 to 17 May in Santorini, the Santorini Blue Loop Living Lab, developed within the PHAROS project framework, officially launches through a four-day programme of activities, activating the island as a living space for collaboration, experimentation, and real-world implementation. This milestone…

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The PHAROS Hackathon: Bootcamp starts on May 11, 2026
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The PHAROS Hackathon is underway, opening a week of bootcamp sessions and culminating in the final hackathon days on 18 and 19 May. From 11 to 13 May, participants will take part in a bootcamp featuring masterclasses, talks, and practical…

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PHAROS will join the Arctic Circle Assembly 2026
PHAROS Heads to Reykjavik for the 2026 Arctic Circle Assembly
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October 8–10, 2026 | Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Reykjavik, Iceland The Arctic is warming at twice the global average rate. Ice sheets are retreating, ecosystems are shifting, and the window for action is narrowing. In October, PHAROS will…

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Blue Growth, Green Balance: Sustainable Aquaculture & Biodiversity
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PHAROS Project hosts the fifth session of its Meet the Oceanpreneur” webinar series, titled “Blue Growth, Green Balance: Sustainable Aquaculture & Biodiversity. read more
The MPA Solutions Hub: A Tool That Actually Helps Protect Our Oceans
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PHAROS is taking an old MPA Blueprint platform and turning it into something that works: Adding ecological corridors so species can actually move between protected areas, plugging in a live Digital Twin Ocean for real-time predictions, and giving managers the tools to adapt before it’s too late. read more
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Digital Twin Ocean: How PHAROS Uses AI and Live Sensors to Predict the Future of Our Waters
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PHAROS is building a live digital copy of two very different marine environments (the nutrient-rich waters off Gran Canaria and Iceland’s salmon rivers) in a system called a Digital Twin Ocean (DTO). Led by PHAROS partner blueOASIS, this unique multi-layered approach streams real-time data from seabed to cloud using sensors, underwater cameras, acoustic hydrophones and self-learning AI, presenting everything through an easy-to-use dashboard. The goal is simple: to give marine managers, scientists and local communities the power to see, understand and respond to changes in our ocean before problems become irreversible. read more
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