URCHIN Utilisation of the Arctic Sea Urchin Resource

URCHIN Utilisation of the Arctic Sea Urchin Resource Philip James, Nofima (lead partner), Norway Priority Axis 1. 1: Increased innovation and transfer of new technology to SME’s in remotely or sparely populated areas Contribution to results: Creation of national and transnational networks (RTD, SME & Government) Deliver an open access platform for innovation and technology transfer Empowering small and isolated SME’s Objectives: Identify/develop suitable fishing technology Stock biomass methodology for fisheries legislation Implementation of fisheries management and legislation Roe enhancement and restocking methodology Live storage and transportation from NPA Identify market requirements and opportunities

URCHIN Utilisation of the Arctic Sea Urchin Resource End users (open access) SME’s (Full and Associate partners + interested SME’s) (RG) Government/Regional organisations (Full and Associate partners) Local/regional development agencies National and transnational stakeholder workshops/meetings Outputs: (Services) 1. Create a platform for the establish and/or expand sea urchin fisheries in the NPA 2. Implementation of a framework for fisheries management and legislation in the NPA 3. Map the market opportunities and routes to market for urchins harvested in the NPA