Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy

Aquatech projects land £1.1 million funding

The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture

The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has pledged to support three projects that aim to deliver economic impact and reduce the environmental footprint of aquaculture, following its latest call for research initiatives.

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High hopes for seaweed and jackfruit faux fish fillet

The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture

The Cornish Seaweed Company has joined forces with a foodtech startup to launch the world’s first unbreaded jackfruit and seaweed fish fillet.

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Seagrass meadows: getting to know these unsung heroes of southern Africa’s oceans

Sophie von der Heyden, The Conversation

Living in cities, often far from the ocean, means that many of us are not always able to appreciate how important the oceans are for supporting humanity.

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What is World Ocean Day?

Stefan Ellerbeck, World Economic Forum

This year marks the 30th anniversary of World Ocean Day.

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Delivering on ocean data with an ocean changemaker

Cooper Van Vranken, World Ocean Initiative

A guest blog from Cooper Van Vranken, one of the three winners of the of the 2021 World Ocean Initiative Changemakers Challenge.

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The value of sustainability reporting and the GRI Standards

Global Reporting Initiative

Businesses face growing demands to contribute to sustainable development, which also represents a huge opportunity.

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Collaboration for Ocean Health

Newday Impact Investing

The Ocean Health ETF, while providing an effective and efficient means for investors to make a positive impact on ocean environments, is also designed to provide attractive returns.

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AHOY: Newday Ocean Health ETF

Newday Impact Investing

This portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities or American Depositary Receipts (ADRs).

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Instagram Live with Ocean Sounds Artist Joshua Sam Miller

Investable Oceans

It’s almost World Oceans Day, and we’re excited to celebrate! Check out this special sneak preview of Sounds of the Ocean – an amazing new ocean sounds album!

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How Fishing May Contribute to Climate Change

Olivia Rosane, EcoWatch Fisheries & Aquaculture

From coral bleaching to ocean acidification, there is lots of discussion about how the climate crisis harms marine life.

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5 reasons why the G20 needs a sustainable blue economy

Luhut B. Pandjaitan & Andrew Forrest, World Economic Forum

From sustainable fisheries to maritime renewable energies, there are five crucial areas where the G20 would benefit from investing in the ocean.

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Fish stocks can bounce back—here’s how

World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Fisheries & Aquaculture

Experts at the 8th & 9th annual World Ocean summits presented clear pathways for future-proofing fish populations.

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To protect the ocean, leaders must get these 3 things right

Thomas Thune Andersen, World Economic Forum

Ocean-based activities can contribute to more than 20% of the emissions reduction needed to keep the world on a 1.5℃ pathway.

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How investors can help Marine Protected Areas (and make money)

François Mosnier, World Ocean Initiative

A guest blog from François Mosnier, head of the oceans programme at Planet Tracker.

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West Coast Region Southern California Aquaculture Opportunity Area

NOAA Fisheries Fisheries & Aquaculture

On May 7, 2020, the White House issued an Executive Order on Promoting American Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth (E.O. 13921), which directs the Secretary of Commerce to identify geographic areas containing locations suitable for commercial aquaculture.

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Novel seafood startup secures $1.3 million funding

The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture

Deep technology fund Outset Ventures, Tangaroa Ventures, Steven Adams, Ngāti Hineuru, Lee Kum Kee Family Council Chairwoman Andrea Lee and PāuaCo are amongst the range of prominent investors.

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Which priorities should a global plastic pollution treaty focus on? 5 leaders weigh in

Kristin Hughes, World Economic Forum Plastics & Pollution

Here is what five leaders believe are the priorities and perspectives a global treaty on plastic pollution offers.

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How data and tech can help combat illegal fishing

Alfredo Giron-Nava, World Economic Forum Fisheries & Aquaculture

The seafood industry has positioned itself as stewards to combat IUU fishing, but they are ill-equipped to fully monitor their supply chains.

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A huge tidal power testing facility is looking to simulate decades of harsh sea conditions

Anmar Frangoul, CNBC Energy Solutions

A £4.6 million ($5.64 million) facility that can test tidal turbine blades under strenuous conditions has been officially opened.

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‘Reef Balls’ Gain Traction for Shoreline Protection

Daniel Cusick, E&E News / Scientific American

Structures first deployed as artificial reefs are being used in the Northeast to combat the force of waves as ocean levels rise.

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