The Icelandic Seal Centre Symposium will be held at the Icelandic Seal Centre in Hvammstangi on 29 May. The Centre welcomes everyone to this annual event focused on research on Iceland’s natural environment.
26. May 2026
The Icelandic Seal Centre Symposium will be held at the Icelandic Seal Centre in Hvammstangi on 29 May. The Centre welcomes everyone to this annual event focused on research on Iceland’s natural environment.
The symposium provides an important platform for sharing research, exchanging perspectives, and exploring new approaches across disciplines. The focus will therefore be on nature research in Iceland in a broad context. Presentations and discussions will be conducted in English.
The symposium is organized by the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute in collaboration with the Icelandic Seal Center and will be held in English.
Program and further information here: Icelandic Seal Center
14:00 Welcome speech, Örvar B. Eiríksson
Seal research session15:10 15-minute break
Zoology session
15:55 10-minute break
Environmental science session
16:50 15-minute break
Conservation and biodiversity session
17:35 General discussion
17:55 Closing speech, Örvar B. Eiríksson
18:05 Drinks and networking
19:00 Dinner at Sjávarborg
| # | Наименование новости | Тональность | Информативность | Дата публикации |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ship Visit, Fish Exhibition, Shore Life Workshop and Educational Activities on Seamen’s Day | 0 | 5 | 05-06-2026 |
| 2 | Open Seminar on Marine Protected Areas | 0 | 5 | 27-01-2026 |
| 3 | GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme´s Graduation ceremony | 0 | 2 | 15-05-2026 |
| 4 | 21 interesting presentations of research projects | 0 | 5 | 07-05-2026 |
| 5 | Advisory recommendations for the upcoming fishing year. | 0 | 5 | 12-06-2026 |
| 6 | Post-Doctoral Scientist position is available at MFRI | 0 | 5 | 05-02-2026 |
| 7 | We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher in physical oceanography | 0 | 5 | 28-01-2026 |
| 8 | A lot to be learned from fishing management in Iceland | 0 | 5 | 11-02-2026 |
| 9 | Graduation from the GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme | 0 | 5 | 27-05-2026 |
| 10 | Capelin surveys this winter completed | 0 | 5 | 18-02-2026 |