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Fish in
the classroom
is supported by

  • The Central Bank of Iceland 

  • Ministry of food, agriculture and fisheries

  • HS Orku Community Council

  • Landsbankinn/National bank Community Fund 

  • Art and culture fund of Mosfellsbær

Fish in the classroom
   
           
  Shark meets salmon

The non-profit organization Icelandic Aquatic Animals [Vatnaverur Íslands] coordinates school visits under the initiative "Fish in the Classroom." These visits are designed to raise awareness among elementary school students about the significance of sharks and salmon in ecological and cultural contexts. Kalda [Dalrún Kaldakvísl], an animal historian who has studied Iceland's shark history, engages the kids by sharing insights about the Greenland shark’s fascinating historical past and behavior – while also showcasing stunning underwater footage of these sharks, captured by biologist Chris Harvey-Clark. Meanwhile, Jóhannes Sturlaugsson, a biologist who has dedicated decades to studying salmon, discusses the life and behavior of these fish in both freshwater and seawater. He also presents unique underwater footage of the salmon, recorded over the years, giving students a close-up look at these remarkable fish.

 

These visits aim to create an engaging atmosphere that sparks lively discussions, allowing students to explore their attitudes toward marine and freshwater ecosystems. The Fish in the Classroom project fosters a meaningful connection between young people and their local rivers, lakes, and seas.

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Snorri's Edda

Lax ok langa

lýsa, brosma,

birtingr, hæingr,

bust ok hrygna,

humarr, hrognkelsi,

hveðnir, flóki,

ölunn, aurriði

ok andvari.

Síld, seiðr, skata,

síl, reyðr ok öggr, 

skreiðungr ok síkr, 

skálgi, flyðra,

fyldingr, styrja

ok fuðryskill, 

hámerr, steinbítr

og háskerðingr.

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Fjörsungr, þrömmungr

ok fengrani,

hamarr, sandhverfa

ok horngæla,

marknútr, glömmungr

ok marþvara,

sílungr, skelfiskr,

sverðfiskr ok lýr.

Hafrhvalr, geirhvalr

ok hafgufa,

hnísa, hafstrambr

ok hnýðingar,

reyðr, reyðarkálfr,

búrungr, rostungr

ok blæjuhvalr.

Þyrsklingr, ufsi,

þorskr, vartari,

grunnungr, gedda,

gjölnir, keila,

áll ok karfi,

krabbi, geirsíl,

hár ok goðlax,

hornsíl, igull.

Norðhvalr, kýrhvalr,

náhvalr ok leiftr,

skeljungr, fiskreki

ok skútuhvalr,

sléttibaka, skjaldhvalr

ok sandlægja,

hrosshvalr, andhvalr,

hrafnreyðr ok vögn.

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