CRISPR Gene Editing at Sea: Trust, Transparency, and Transformation

Gene-editing technologies like CRISPR are moving from the laboratory to the sea—reshaping what’s possible in aquaculture, marine conservation, and ocean biotechnology. This 90-minute session brings together leading researchers, regulators, investors, and social scientists to ask: are we ready? Join us for an honest, forward-looking conversation about innovation, responsibility, and what comes next.

This is an open event.

See the full program here: CRISPR Gene Editing at Sea: Trust, Transparency, and Transformation

1. Welcome & Program Overview
   Dorothy Dankel, SINTEF Ocean & Nordic Marine Think Tank
2. Opening Keynote
   “Global Perspectives on Ocean Innovation and Aquaculture Futures”
   John Buchanan, CEO & President, AquaTech Center, San Diego, California, USA
3. Research Presentation
   “Gene Editing in Salmon and the Norwegian Technology Frontier”
   Anna Wargelius and Rolf Edvardsen, Institute of Marine Research
4. Policy and Regulation
   “Regulatory Landscape: Where Do We Stand?”
   Petter Frost, Biotechnology Council of Norway
5. Investment Perspective
   “What Investors Are Looking For”
   Eric Sigel, Impact Investor, CEO of Cuna del Mar (USA)
6. Societal Research Preview
   “What Society Expects: A Multi-country Survey on Gene-Edited Salmon”
   Andreea-Laura Cojocaru, University of Stavanger
7. Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A moderated by Dorothy Dankel