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PHAROS Irish Living Lab Day 1: Ireland Charts Course for 30×30: Marine Protected Areas Take Centre Stage at MTU, Kerry
 PHAROS Irish Living Lab Day 1: Ireland Charts Course for 30×30: Marine Protected Areas Take Centre Stage at MTU, Kerry 1024 707 PHAROS Project
Over 60 marine scientists, policymakers, and coastal stakeholders convened in person and online at Munster Technological University’s new STEM building for the first session of the PHAROS Irish Living Lab Event, focused on effective management of marine protected areas (MPAs). read more
Diving Into the PHAROS Future: Virtual Reality at European Maritime Days in Limassol
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Among the hundreds of delegates, policymakers, and ocean scientists who gathered for the European Commission’s flagship maritime gathering “European Maritime Days” stood Sal Music, Head of Communications at ICoRSA, representing the PHAROS project, and brought something the conference hadn’t quite…

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Plastic Fantastic Hackathon Finals Report
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The Plastic Fantastic Hackathon finale has successfully ended, marking the close of an eight‑day online innovation sprint that drew innovators from four continents. Organised by Impact Hub Athens under the EU‑funded PHAROS project, the challenge brought together teams to design actionable solutions for the detection, collection, prevention…

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From Trash to Triumph: PHAROS Hackathon Awards €10,000 to Innovators Tackling the Marine Litter Crisis
 From Trash to Triumph: PHAROS Hackathon Awards €10,000 to Innovators Tackling the Marine Litter Crisis 1024 597 PHAROS Project
After an eight-day sprint that drew innovators from four continents, the Pharos Plastic Fantastic Hackathon crowned its winners on 19 May, awarding €10,000 in cash prizes and a three-month acceleration programme to four teams with bold, actionable solutions to the world’s marine litter crisis. read more
PHAROS Takes Stage at European Maritime Day 2026: Virtual Reef Dives, Citizen Science, and Real‑Time Ocean Forecasting Come to Limassol
 PHAROS Takes Stage at European Maritime Day 2026: Virtual Reef Dives, Citizen Science, and Real‑Time Ocean Forecasting Come to Limassol 991 557 PHAROS Project
Experience immersive marine protection at European Maritime Day 2026 in Limassol (21–22 May). PHAROS joins top EU research projects for an interactive exhibition on marine protection. Move beyond PowerPoint, try VR reef dives, eDNA tracking, and citizen science. read more
Santorini Blue Loop Living Lab Successfully Launched with a Three-day Programme of Action and Collaboration
 Santorini Blue Loop Living Lab Successfully Launched with a Three-day Programme of Action and Collaboration 1024 683 PHAROS Project
From 14 to 16 May 2026, the Santorini Blue Loop Living Lab, developed within the PHAROS project framework, successfully launched in Santorini, Greece. read more
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
 From Shrimp Shells to Smart Bins: 12 Innovators Qualify for ‘Plastic Fantastic’ Hackathon Finals 1024 576 PHAROS Project
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
 Future Skills, Ocean Solutions: MTU to Host Blue Economy Innovation & Skills Forum in Tralee 150 150 PHAROS Project
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)
 The Ocean’s Next Big Breakthroughs Go Live: Tune In for the ‘Plastic Fantastic’ Hackathon Finals (May 18-19) 1024 576 PHAROS Project
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
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