Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
The Fish Site Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture
The Malaysian state of Sarawak is set to host Chitose Carbon Capture Central (C4), a firm that’s said to be the world’s largest mass microalgae biomass production facility, in April 2023.
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Rochelle Baker, Canada's National Observer Energy Solutions
A cutting-edge clean energy project to use ocean waves to power a coastal First Nation’s return to its traditional territory on Vancouver Island’s wild west coast just got a surge in funding.
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United Nations
Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated UN member countries for finalizing a text to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction, calling it a “breakthrough” after nearly two decades of talks.
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US Dept of State Energy Solutions
At the 2023 Our Ocean Conference in Panama, the U.S. delegation, headed by Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, worked with allies and partners to tackle the climate crisis, combat marine pollution, support sustainable fisheries, establish effective marine protected areas, promote a sustainable blue economy, and advance maritime security.
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UMASS News Energy Solutions
UMass Dartmouth and Congressman William Keating announced a $3.6M grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) for the Marine and UnderSea Technology research program (MUST) at UMass Dartmouth's collaborative research projects with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport.
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Tim De Chant, TechCrunch
TechCrunch surveyed 10 investors in the ocean sector to share their thoughts on opportunities in the space for addressing climate change.
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JACKSON OKATA
Blue Radio partners with government agencies, local non-governmental organizations and experts to host discussions that address issues related to the blue economy.
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Chris Gorell Barnes, World Ocean Initiative Energy Solutions
A guest blog by Chris Gorell Barnes, founding partner, Ocean 14 Capital and speaker at the World Ocean Summit.
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American Journal of Transportation Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports
Washington Maritime Blue announced its fourth cohort, affectionately called the Fourth Wave, of the Maritime Blue Innovation Accelerator.
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Tim De Chant, TechCrunch Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports
For an ecosystem that covers a majority of the planet, the oceans have basically been ignored by startups and investors alike.
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ScienceDaily Fisheries & Aquaculture
Aquaculture, or the farming of aquatic plants and animals, contributes to biodiversity and habitat loss in freshwater and marine ecosystems globally, but when used wisely, it can also be part of the solution, new research shows.
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World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Impact Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports
A recent session at Economist Impact’s World Ocean Summit Asia-Pacific, sponsored by Ocean Network Express (ONE), examined the progress and future plans of the shipping industry, as well as barriers to action.
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Stockholm Resilience Center Fisheries & Aquaculture
Blue foods – fish, shellfish, algae and aquatic plants – can be instrumental in solving multiple global crises, new analysis shows.
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The blue economy includes about 6,000 businesses employing more than 100,000 people in Massachusetts, and is valued at $8.2 billion, the aquarium said.
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Akash Rastogi & Eric Siegel, World Ocean Initiative Energy Solutions
Ocean Frontier Institute’s Akash Rastogi and Eric Siegel explain how a science-based, research-led and adaptive approach is needed to better understand deep blue carbon’s potential and risks.
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Nicolas Rivero, The Miami Herald Energy Solutions
Cleaner fuels, electric power generate growing interest at Miami Boat Show.
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The Metals Company
The ESG handbook will be a guidance document to addresses material topics related to marine mineral projects in the deep-sea environment using a standardized approach.
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Cliff White, Seafood Source
The investment arm of the world’s largest Ikea franchisee has placed EUR 30 million (USD 32 million) under the management of Ocean 14 Capital, a private equity group operating a EUR 150 million (USD 160 million) “blue economy” impact fund.
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The Fish Site
Blue economy-focused Ocean 14 Capital fund has received a €30 million investment from Ingka Investments for its €150 million impact fund to support its work in funding sustainable solutions that improve ocean health.
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Karissa Duran, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Scripps Oceanography scientists and leaders to feature ocean technology and startBlue accelerator throughout conference and exhibit.
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