Ocean multi-use can potentially contribute to a more sustainable and efficient use of ocean resources, and provide tangible economic and environmental benefits. UNITED will promote ocean multi-use through the installation of real-world demonstration pilots, exploring technical, regulatory, economic, social and environmental requirements and impacts.
Latest news
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German Pilot Team starts Offshore Preparations
Implementing the pre-operational phase at the German pilot does not only involve material procurement and biological preparation: health and safety come first, and the pilot team needs to be prepared for offshore work.
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Updates from the Belgian pilot – good outlook for the flat oyster!
In spite of some delays due to the COVID-19 crisis, the first flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) aquaculture structures and restoration tables have been set out in the Belgian part of the North Sea during the past summer months.
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Visit one of the UNITED pilots and experience ocean multi-use first hand - climb the offshore wind turbine!
Touch the benefits of ocean multi-use with your own hands: join the open house day at the Middelgrunden wind farm!
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UNITED activities back on track: German pilot to investigate the site for the planned pre-tests.
So far, 2020 has not been the easiest of years, but it seems that life is going back to normal – and UNITED activities are getting back on track!
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The first UNITED webinar
The first UNITED webinar took place on 3 June 2020. The webinar, which lasted 3 hours, introduced the project to the wider audience and it initiated a broader discussion about the topic of multi-use.
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Learn about challenges, risks and barriers for the large-scale commercial roll-out of ocean multi-use
Join the interactive webinar on 3 June from 12:00 - 14:00h CEST!
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1st UNITED report ready for publication
What are the barriers for the large-scale rollout of ocean multi-use? The first UNITED report, led by Wageningen University and Research, answers this question.
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Two new videos published: Legal, Policy and Governance pillars
The videos produced by the Wageningen University and Research, address the health and safety aspects of ocean multi-use solutions.
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News from the network: The Multi-Use is gaining momentum!
The Dutch multi-use procedure has been published, with contributions from UNITED partner Noordzeeboerderij. The procedure helps developers aiming to venture into ocean multi-use activity in wind farms.
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UNITED pilots
Warming up the engines for the first concrete actions as part of the pre-operational phase.
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Ocean multi-use project UNITED is now hiring!
The Research and Development Center Kiel University of Applied Sciences has a new position open.
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New ocean multi-use project UNITED had its Kick-Off meeting!
The Horizon 2020 project UNITED had its Kick-Off meeting in Delft, the Netherlands on 27-29 January 2020.
