Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
Jason W. Ingle, Third Nature Plastics & Pollution
Across the entire plastic lifecycle, new solutions are being developed that have the potential to drive real change.
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Tom Pickernell, World Resources Institute
The ocean’s alarm bells are ringing.
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Steven Downes, Sustainability Magazine
According to the World Economic Forum, coral reefs provide US$9.9tn of ecosystem services a year – and banks & insurers are investing in their protection.
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The Lowy Interpreter, Maritime Executive
In the summer of 1968, Garrett Hardin published his seminal paper, “The Tragedy of the Commons”
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Responsible Seafood Advocate Energy Solutions
U.S. aims to fuel energy markets, grow industries and boost ocean tech leadership.
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Thomas Thune Anderson & Marisa Drew, World Economic Forum
Business engagement with nature has never been higher, as companies come to better understand their impacts and dependencies on ecosystems.
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Karen Sack, Pradeep Kurukulasuriya, World Economic Forum
Coral reefs provide ecosystem services valued at $9.9 trillion annually.
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Robin Hicks, Reuters Fisheries & Aquaculture
Aquaculture is a leading contributor to the failing health of the ocean.
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J.P. Morgan
The ocean is key to our climate and economy. Explore innovation underway in blue technology — tech focused on addressing ocean and climate challenges.
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Grace Atkinson, Gayle Markovitz, World Economic Forum Plastics & Pollution
Pollution forms part of the 'triple planetary crisis', along with climate change and biodiversity loss.
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Louisa Gairn, We Are Aquaculture
Blue Nova Ventures aims to bridge the financing gap for blue economy startups, according to co-founder Thor Sigfusson.
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Kelly Belcher, J.P. Morgan Plastics & Pollution
The ocean is key to our climate and economy. Explore innovation under way in blue technology—tech focused on addressing ocean and climate challenges.
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Laura Fisher, Aurora Matteini, World Economic Forum
Financial institutions have a critical role to play in nature finance – 2025 is the year to take advantage of the growing global focus on nature and biodiversity and support nature-positive pathways.
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Helena Janulis & Rosie Keller, Green Money
Interviews and surveys from leading fund managers investigate trends and opportunities for accelerating crossover investing by climate and energy VCs into the blue economy.
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Sofia Quaglia, MIT Technology Review Shipping & Ports
Wind is an underutilized resource that has the potential to steer the notoriously dirty shipping industry toward a greener future.
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Alexandra Cousteau
When I reflect on my earliest memories of the ocean, I go back to a world of vibrant and colorful abundance.
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NOAA
The rapid pace and complexity of Arctic change demand new and strengthened Arctic adaptation and global reductions of fossil fuel pollution.
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Responsible Seafood Advocate, Global Seafood Alliance Fisheries & Aquaculture
Global aquaculture to grow in 2025, led by finfish production, but trade and market risks remain a concern, says Rabobank report.
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Steven, Phyconomy
After last month’s dense deep dives, here’s an easy-to-digest listicle for all to enjoy, with 7 trends I observed in 2024.
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The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
New research suggests that the carbon capture capabilities of fish farms may help to offset industry carbon emissions.
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