Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
Anna FitzGerald Guth, UC Santa Cruz Fisheries & Aquaculture
UC Santa Cruz, Pie Ranch, and the Amah Mutsun Land Trust are collaborating to show how leftover water from aquaculture can be used to grow plants sustainably, including native varieties used for restoration efforts.
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Jonas Skattum, Economist Impact Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Shipping & Ports
Unlocking sustainable growth, food security and climate resilience through ocean-focused innovation.
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World Bank Group Fisheries & Aquaculture
Aquaculture could generate as many as 22 million new jobs by 2050, according to a new report that foresees a $1.5 trillion investment opportunity in the sector over the same period.
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes Fisheries & Aquaculture
Investors can’t manage what they can’t measure and in the $40 billion global tuna industry, they’re largely flying blind.
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Jennifer Marston, AFN Fisheries & Aquaculture
The world’s largest salmon producers must adjust feed practices to reduce dependence on wild-caught fish, or expose themselves and their investors to multiple risks, says investor network FAIRR’s latest report.
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Hatch Blue Fisheries & Aquaculture
The Oceana Group has invested US$1.5 million in the US-based Hatch Accelerator Fund II.
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Alexandra Talty, The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
Anthony Bellafiore, investment manager at Katapult Ocean, one of Europe’s leading aquaculture and bluetech VCs, believes that it’s too soon to write off the West's fledgling seaweed sector.
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YourStory Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution
Seaweed-based edible sachets are revolutionizing packaging, allowing you to enjoy your ketchup without contributing to plastic pollution.
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Science Based Targets Network Fisheries & Aquaculture
On March 18, 2025, the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) launched the first-ever ocean science-based targets, starting with seafood, at the Seafood Expo North America.
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Bonnie Waycott, Global Seafood Alliance Fisheries & Aquaculture
Fisheries can use geospatial information systems to analyze ocean data, optimize resources and improve decision-making amid climate change.
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Lucia Barreiro, AquaFeed Fisheries & Aquaculture
Aquaculture presents a unique investment opportunity with strong market growth and innovation challenges, requiring strategic funding and collaboration to unlock its full potential.
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Danielle Rossingh, Impact Investor Fisheries & Aquaculture
Founded by Lukas Walton, Builders Vision has invested in sustainable ocean investment firm Bluefront Equity, which is focused on making the seafood value chain less wasteful.
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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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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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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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Jennifer Marston, AFN Fisheries & Aquaculture
VC investment into aquaculture startups broke records last year, according to new data from PitchBook that highlights $1 billion invested in the sector in 2023.
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Take the quiz to test your knowledge about one of the top threats to the world’s ocean.
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Erin Spampinato, Seafood Source Fisheries & Aquaculture
Aquaculture now produces more than half of the world’s seafood.
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The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
A recent collaborative study has found that some fish species found in the mesopelagic zone may be beneficial to salmon growth when used as an aquafeed ingredient.
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(New York City) Rare announced today that it has raised US$6 million to launch a first-of-its-kind Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF) Impact Bond (Bond), the world’s first such bond specifically designed to channel private, public, and philanthropic capital to the small-scale fisheries sector.
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