Simon Goddek from the Netherlands started his PhD in Aquaponics at the University of Iceland last week. Simon is MSc in Environment and Energy Management from the University of Twente.

An aquaponics unit was set up at the Iceland Ocean Cluster before the grand opening of phase II Friday January 17th. The visitors at the opening enjoyed to see the concept of aquaponics and several interested persons have been in contact for further information about the system.

The EcoPonics group will participate in an Aquaponics seminar to be held at the ecovillage Solheimar in Iceland on March 25th 2014. The one-day seminar offers many interesting presentations on fish welfare, plant choices, monitoring and controlling a healthy environment, certification of production and how to build a system. Presentations will be held by experts from Spain, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Netherlands. The seminar is open for all interested parties, but limited up to 50 participants. Registration is needed through aquaponics@aquaponics.is before March 1st.  The programme will be presented by February 1st.