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Icelandic Aquatic Animals -

a non-profit organization about Iceland's marine and aquatic ecosystems.

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The father-daughter duo Dalrún Kaldakvísl, a historian, and Jóhannes Sturlaugsson, a biologist, are behind the non-profit organization Icelandic Aquatic Animals (ice. Vatnaverur Íslands). The organization's guiding principle is to enrich and deepen the understanding of younger generations of Icelanders of the importance of biological diversity in Iceland's marine and aquatic ecosystems. The organization primarily aims to visit schools and educate students about various organisms in both freshwater and marine environments. Currently, their efforts focus on educating school children about the biology, ecology, and history of Greenland sharks and salmon through a program called "Fish in the Classroom." This initiative provides students with a comprehensive understanding of these fascinating creatures, sparking their interest and raising their awareness of aquatic life.

Founder and executive, Dalrún Kaldakvísl, historian

Co-director, Jóhannes Sturlaugsson, biologist

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The association does not charge membership fees in order to ensure democratic participation in the association regardless of finances. Those who wish to join the association can send a request to the email address vatnaverur@gmail.com

The organization received an operating grant from the Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate in 2024

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