Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
The Nature Conservancy
Research shows 4,000km2 of tidal wetlands have been lost over 20 years – but restoration and natural processes are helping to reduce total losses.
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Cliff Kapono, World Ocean Initiative
Experts in the field on why traditional knowledge and guidance are crucial to the health of ocean ecosystems.
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The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
The University of Louisiana in Lafayette is taking the lead on a three-year, $14 million research initiative that will develop oyster broodstock that are more resilient in low-salinity environments.
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Rajamanohar Somasundaram, The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
By 2050, food production needs to increase by 60 percent to feed a world population of 9.3 billion.
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The Pew Charitable Trusts Fisheries & Aquaculture
A new study published in Nature finds that, with appropriate actions, oceans may produce more food.
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Katharine Gammon, The Guardian Plastics & Pollution
The cleanup was undertaken by a California non-profit which hired scuba divers to clean the top 25ft of the lake.
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Emma Bryce, The Guardian Fisheries & Aquaculture
Dumped at sea, lost on land or left to rot in shops and fridges, the global catch of fish is being wasted like never before – hurting not only the oceans but the nutrition of billions of people. Can it be reversed?
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Megan Howell, The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
The leading edge of technology tends to gain popular traction in the aquaculture industry.
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Djordje Vuckovic & Bill Mitch, The Scientist Plastics & Pollution
Researchers have long suspected that an ingredient in sunscreen called oxybenzone was harming corals, but no one knew how. A new study shows how corals turn oxybenzone into a sunlight-activated toxin.
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Abigail Mottur, Investable Oceanss
When we think of kelp, we often picture magical underwater forests swaying in the surge. Besides looking beautiful, kelp also generates tons of climate, ecosystem and human health benefits. Cultivation of kelp and other seaweed species represents the most rapidly-growing aquaculture sector.
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World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Fisheries & Aquaculture
The future of sustainable blue foods is digital.
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The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
Through two days of panel discussions and innovation showcases, these entrepreneurs at the cutting edge of innovation will showcase ground-breaking solutions in seven key areas.
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Valerie Volcovici, Reuters Plastics & Pollution
The decline coincides with a sharp drop in plastic waste exports, which had counted as recycled plastic.
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World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Shipping & Ports
Experts at the 9th annual World Ocean Summit explore investment opportunities for sustainable maritime trade & transport.
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Center for Ocean Solutions, Stanford Plastics & Pollution
A new report outlines how ocean data transparency can enable companies to avoid produce from illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and instead choose sustainable and ethical products throughout their supply chains.
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Rachel Hopkins, The Pew Charitable Trusts Fisheries & Aquaculture
Progress on catch limits, illegal fishing and bycatch offer hope for a sustainable future for valuable tuna fisheries.
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Salomé Gómez-Upegui, The Guardian Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution
Study in Florida finds ‘widespread’ traces of a total of 58 medications including heart drugs, opioids, antidepressants and antifungals in increasingly rare bonefish and their prey.
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Oliver Milman, The Guardian
New research warns pressures of rising heat and loss of oxygen reminiscent of ‘great dying’ that occurred about 250m years ago.
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World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Shipping & Ports
Electrification, futuristic designs and energy efficiency are transforming ocean travel.
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Heather Clancy, GreenBiz Energy Solutions
Elon Musk’s willingness to throw lots of money at lots of things has been well-demonstrated, as Twitter’s board can attest.
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