In this episode we learn about how bluetech innovation is advancing in other parts of the world. We spoke with Alexandra Leeper, PhD, who is managing director for innovation at Iceland’s Ocean Cluster in Reykjavik, which has been bringing together diverse companies that are creating value in the ocean ecosystem.  She told us about the Cluster’s growing “100% Fish” initiative, which is dedicated to supporting startups that find uses for fish material and byproducts that were formerly disp...

Blue Economy Podcast

Rhode Island: The Ocean State

Discussing the '100% Fish' initiative (and more) with the Iceland Ocean Cluster

MAY 8, 202425 MIN
Blue Economy Podcast

Discussing the '100% Fish' initiative (and more) with the Iceland Ocean Cluster

MAY 8, 202425 MIN

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In this episode we learn about how bluetech innovation is advancing in other parts of the world. We spoke with Alexandra Leeper, PhD, who is managing director for innovation at Iceland’s Ocean Cluster in Reykjavik, which has been bringing together diverse companies that are creating value in the ocean ecosystem.  She told us about the Cluster’s growing “100% Fish” initiative, which is dedicated to supporting startups that find uses for fish material and byproducts that were formerly disposed of as waste.