6% increase in TAC advice for lumpfish The Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (MFRI) advises that the catch of female lumpfish in the 2025/2026 fishing year does not exceed 2932 tonnes.

The Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (MFRI) advises that the catch of female lumpfish in the 2025/2026 fishing year does not exceed 2932 tonnes. This is a 6% increase from last fishing year. See more here: www.hafogvatn.is/en/about/new...

An interview with Annakay Crawford from Jamaica on the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. She tells us why she chose to work in the field of fisheries management. See more: hafogvatn.is/en/about/new... #internationaldayofwomenandgirlsinscience

Post-Doctoral Scientist position is available at MFRI

A Post-Doctoral Scientist position is available at the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute of Iceland (MFRI), to work on the RESOLVE project funded by Biodiversa+
See more here: www.hafogvatn.is/en/about/new... #biodiversity #PostDoctoralScientistposition

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher in physical oceanography MFRI in Iceland is seeking a full-time postdoctoral researcher in physical oceanography to join the Environmental Division. The position focuses on

The Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (MFRI) in Iceland is seeking a full-time postdoctoral researcher in physical oceanography. More here: www.hafogvatn.is/en/about/new... #oceanography #postdoctoralresearcher

International Workshop on Fishing-Gear Waste Management in Arctic Fisheries The Marine and Freshwater Research Institute will host a two-day international workshop addressing marine litter originating from fishing activities, with

MFRI will host an international workshop addressing marine litter originating from fishing activities, with particular attention to improving onboard waste-management practices in Arctic bottom-trawl fisheries. More here: www.hafogvatn.is/en/about/new...

Capelin ALERT! MFRI has initiated the publication of a special issue on capelin Mallotus villosus titled „Capelin in a changing environment".

MFRI has initiated the publication of a special issue on capelin Mallotus villosus in „Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries“. Its title is: „Capelin in a changing environment“. More here: www.hafogvatn.is/en/about/new... #capelinresearch #sciencepublications #marinebiology

Temperature effect on Polar cod distribution around Iceland Scientists at MFRI recently published a research paper on the relationship between polar cod distribution and sea temperature around Iceland.

Scientists at MFRI recently published a research paper
on the relationship between polar cod distribution and
sea temperature around Iceland. More here: www.hafogvatn.is/en/about/new... #polarcod #marinebiology #arcticsea

Fate of biotoxin domoic acid in the Arctic marine food web MFRI is taking part in a large-scale international project on harmful algae: Marine phycotoxins in the Arctic: an emerging climate change risk (working

MFRI is taking part in a large-scale international project on harmful algae > Marine phycotoxins in the Arctic: an emerging climate change risk (PHATE) which is a collaborative project on sustainable development and food security in the Arctic. See more here: www.hafogvatn.is/en/about/new...

Síðustu erfðasýnatökur ársins úr laxseiðum eru nú í gangi á Vesturlandi. Verið er að safna eins árs seiðum til að skoða umfang erfðablöndunar í kjölfar stroksins í Kvígindisdal í Patreksfirði 2023. Myndskeið frá Kjallakstaðaá og Tunguá (Galtardalsá) við Fellsströnd.
@mfri.bsky.social

The final salmon fry samples of the year were just collected in western Iceland. One year old fry are being sampled for signatures of genetic introgression of aquaculture salmon following an escape event in Patreksfjörður in 2023. Video is from Kjallakstaðaá by Fellsströnd.
@mfri.bsky.social

Thanks to Andreas Macrander @mfri.bsky.social for recovering French Core #Argofloat 6902910 near the west coast of Snæfellsnes, Iceland.
🌊 Each recovered float is a step toward sustainable ocean observation.
#Argofloats #ArgoRecovery #EAONE #EuropeanProject

Ingibjörg G. Jónsdóttir at @mfri.bsky.social along with her co-authors Jón Sólmundsson, Peter J. Wright, William Butler and Pamela Woods published a paper in the ICES Journal of Marine Science.
The study explores the roles of total egg production and the survival of young fish in their first year.

Hidden Complexity in Blue Whiting Stock Structure Two new studies led by the University of Iceland in collaboration with the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute uncover hidden stock structure in

Two new studies led by the University of Iceland in collaboration with the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute uncover hidden stock structure in Northeast Atlantic blue whiting, a key species for ecosystems and fisheries.
More here: hafogvatn.is/en/about/new...
#bluewhiting #marinebiology

New article on egg production and survival of cod juveniles A new paper titled ‘Key drivers and spatio-temporal variation in the reproductive potential of Icelandic cod’ was published recently in the ICES Journal of

A new paper ‘Key drivers and spatio-temporal variation in the reproductive potential of Icelandic cod’ was published recently in the ICES Journal of Marine Science.
More here: hafogvatn.is/en/about/new... #codresearch #marinebiology #codjuviniles #icelandiccod

Beyond tipping points: safeguarding biodiversity in an ocean facing multiple stressors MFRI´s seminar 16 October at 12.30: Beyond tipping points - safeguarding biodiversity in an ocean facing multiple stressors.

MFRI´s next seminar 16 October is called: Beyond tipping points: safeguarding biodiversity in an ocean facing multiple stressors. The seminar is open for everyone and is held online and on-site. The speaker is Dr. Sam Dupont, a professor at the University of Gothenburg.
More on www.mfri.is

MFRI´s seminar 9 October focuses on Poleward Ocean heat transport. Lars Henrik Smedsrud (University of Bergen) gives the talk: An updated Nordic Seas Overview – no sign of weakening transports or AMOC. Everyone is welcome, on-stite and online. More info and link to an online meeting on www.mfri.is

Expedition measuring East Greenland Current MFRI´s new research vessel Þórunn Þórðardóttir HF300 is on a charter from 29 August to 12 September for an international research project focused on the oc

MFRI´s research vessel Thorunn Thordardottir is on a charter from for a research project focused on the oceanography and current measurements in the East Greenland Coastal Current. The measurements of this project aim to assess its possible impact on AMOC stability. www.hafogvatn.is/en/about/new...

The autumn capelin survey has started The 2025 capelin autumn survey will be conducted from 23 August to September 22. This is a joint survey conducted by the MFRI (Marine and Freshwater

The 2025 capelin autumn survey will be conducted from 23 August to 22 September. The survey aims to estimate the abundance of both the immature and mature parts of the capelin stock in the Iceland-East Greenland-Jan Mayen area (IEGJM).
www.hafogvatn.is/en/about/new...

MFRI is looking for an individual for a position which involves diverse research on the effects of ocean acidification and climate change on marine life and its ecosystems. See more in a news item on www.hafogvatn.is, also there a link to more information on ResearchGate. #oceanadification

New webpage on sea temperature A new webpage on sea temperature has been launched on the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute's website. The page contains a new presentation of data

A new webpage on sea temperature has been launched on the MFRI's website. It contains a new presentation of data from sea temperature gauges in various parts of the country.
www.hafogvatn.is/en/about/new...

🏊 Swimmer #RossEdgley is taking on 1,000 miles in 100 days - alongside killer whales 🐋 through 130ft waves 🇮🇸 🌊
🧑‍🔬 This epic #swimforscience is also an innovative #citizenscience mission‼️
🧬 Ross will collect #eDNA for 🧐 in #BioProtect in 🤝 with
@mfri.bsky.social & @matisiceland.bsky.social
🤗 Coming 🔜

12 stocks of #sharks 🦈 and rays assessed and advice on catch limits drafted 👍 by @icesmarine.bsky.social Working Group on Elasmobranch Fishes last week in the beautiful country of Iceland 🇮🇸 Always a pleasure to lead this awesome group💪 and thanks to @mfri.bsky.social for their Viking hospitality!

How we are reviving an Ancient Icelandic Wetland YouTube video by Mossy Earth

The MFRI´s staff at Hvanneyri, together with other parties, have been working on a project for several years on the possibility of restoring wetlands at Mýrar in W-Iceland with an emphasis on fish. More here:

Árni Friðriksson kominn í makrílrannsóknir Rannsóknaskipið Árni Friðriksson hélt úr höfn 30. júní til þátttöku í árlegum alþjóðlegum uppsjávarrannsóknaleiðangri. Eitt af meginmarkmiðum hans er að me

The research vessel Árni Friðriksson has set sail to participate in an international pelagic research expedition. One of its objectives is to assess distribution of mackerel and other species. More (in Icelandic): www.hafogvatn.is/is/midlun/fr...
#pelagicresearch #marinebiology #mackerelresearch

🏊‍♂️ In May 2025, Ross Edgley started a historic 1,000-mile swim around Iceland!

Ross, supported by #BioProtect and in collaboration with @mfri.bsky.social and Matís, collects #eDNA samples to reveal marine life!🧬🐋

Curious to learn more? ➡️ bitly.cx/QUNCF

#GreatIcelandicSwim #MissionOcean #HorizonEU

🔦🔬This week, we spotlight Einar Pétur Jónsson, a PhD & marine biologist @mfri.bsky.social! Learn about his work, grad school life, & hobbies: icefishresearch.com/2025/06/12/meet-einar-petur-jonsson/

#ICEFishResearch #FishIceland #Iceland #Research 🐟
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What a coincidence, we at @mfri.bsky.social are just coming to the end a three week seabed mapping cruise (blue lines). The data prepared so far is open access and can be downloaded at the MFRI website www.hafogvatn.is/en/research/....

MFRI celebrates today 19 June, a day of celebration and fight for for women´s right, but on this day in 1915, Icelandic women were granted the right to vote. A new chapter was opened last winter at the Institute when a Gyða María Símonardóttir took over the position of chief engineer. #womensright

Temperature is the main driver of lumpfish distribution Lumpfish spawn around the coast of the Nordic countries with the young migrating away from the coast as they grow, but where do they go? The new

Lumpfish spawn around the coast of the Nordic countries, with the young migrating away from the coast as they grow. New research shows that temperature is the main driver of lumpfish distribution in the Nordic Seas.
More here: www.hafogvatn.is/en/about/new... #lumpfishresearch #marinebiology

The Super Swimmer Ross Edgley plans to swim 1,000 Miles in 100 Days in cooperartion with MFRI for the sake of science and in connection with the BioProtect project.
More here: www.hafogvatn.is/en/about/new...
#DNAoceanresearch @bioprotectproject.bsky.social
Photo: Courtesy of the BBC