More than 150 representatives of research institutions, private companies and public institutions in the field of Blue Biotechnology participated in our SUBMARINER Blue Biotechnology Cooperation Event in Kiel, Germany on 9 and 10 May 2012. It offered them a platform for networking and cooperation.
Without a clear sense of future direction, the Baltic Sea Region faces the risk of further developing activities and uses which continue to increase the already strong pressures on the marine environment. Through increased understanding and promotion of innovative and sustainable new uses of the Baltic Sea, SUBMARINER provides the necessary basis for the region to take a proactive approach to improving the future condition of its marine resources and the economies that depend on them.
The Baltic Sea Region faces enormous challenges including growing transport, new installations, fishery declines, severe marine pollution, excessive nutrient input, and the effects of climate change. But novel technologies and growing knowledge also provide opportunities for new uses of marine ecosystems, which can be both commercially appealing and environmentally friendly. 