The BlueRev project’s Deliverable 3.2 provides a structured dataset that documents the data collection protocols, guiding questions, and interview summaries for three case studies: Denmark and Greenland, Estonia, and Italy. This dataset is a foundational element supporting the objectives outlined in Deliverable 3.1, which focuses on creating a framework for the blue bioeconomy. It serves as a repository for unprocessed, raw data aimed at facilitating further analysis and research, rather than offering a comprehensive analytical report.
The dataset captures qualitative insights from various stakeholders across these regions, including fish processors, government representatives, business associations, and other industry participants. Each case study is structured consistently, with sections addressing field activities, regional background, main issues, innovations, and proposed solutions within the blue bioeconomy. The data collected through interviews, workshops, and focus groups reflects on key themes such as workforce challenges, regulatory constraints, business model innovation, and environmental sustainability.
In Denmark and Greenland, challenges include the shortage of skilled labour, regulatory complexities, and high operational costs. The data highlights efforts to optimize side stream utilization and increase sustainability in fisheries. Estonia’s focus lies at the most part on the valorisation of red algae and the development of sustainable aquaculture, with notable hurdles in regulatory coordination, infrastructure, and expertise. Italy’s case emphasizes the transformation of fishery by-products and the integration of traditional practices with circular economy principles. Here, limited infrastructure and regulatory misalignments present significant barriers.
By providing direct stakeholder insights, Deliverable 3.2 enables a deeper understanding of the unique challenges and innovation potentials within each regional blue bioeconomy. This dataset is designed to be a reference point, supporting future work in policy development, technological advancement, and regional cooperation across the blue sector. The dataset is curated to ensure transparency and consistency, thus offering a reliable foundation for ongoing and future analytical activities in the project’s mission to advance sustainable blue bioeconomic practices across Europe.