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Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy

KraneShares and Rockefeller Asset Management Launch Ocean Engagement ETF (KSEA), Expanding Innovative Climate Investment Lineup

KraneShares News & Media

Rockefeller Asset Management (Rockefeller), the asset management arm of Rockefeller Capital Management, and KraneShares, a leading global ETF provider specializing in China, climate, and uncorrelated assets, today launched the KraneShares Rockefeller Ocean Engagement ETF (ticker: KSEA).

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A National Marine Moonshot To Combat The Collapse Of Our Coral Reefs

Tim Gallaudet, The Hill Fisheries & Aquaculture

Tim Gallaudet's Op-Ed for The Hill analyzes the steps the U.S. needs to take to address the need to preserve coral reefs.

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Our Oceans Are Threatened by Climate Disruption. They Could Also Provide Climate Solutions

Nikki Batchelor, Michael Leitch, Brad Ack, Scientific American Energy Solutions

Healthy oceans are central to the well-being of both our species and our entire planet.

 

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New ETF Focuses On 'blue Economy' Of Marine, Freshwater Resources

Suzanne McGee, Reuters Energy Solutions

A new exchange-traded fund (ETF) focuses on the "blue economy," and seeks to develop and manage marine and freshwater resources in a sustainable way.

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From Fibreglass Sails To Charterer Buying Power: A Suite Of Interim Solutions To Cut Energy Use In Shipping

Economic Impact Energy Solutions

While the industry sets its sights on long-term solutions to decarbonise shipping, the low-hanging fruit must not be ignored.

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Fishing Startups Are Making The Industry More Sustainable By Repelling Bycatch, Recycling Nets, And Tackling Dredging — But They Need More Cash To Stay Afloat

Tasmin Lockwood, Business Insider Fisheries & Aquaculture

A new "blue economy" series by Insider is exploring how the ocean ecosystem is being used and preserved by humanity.

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Catalyzing Seaweed’s Regenerative Potential on Land and Sea

Nature Conservancy Fisheries & Aquaculture

A new report by the Nature Conservancy provides guidance for seaweed farmers, research partners, governments, and other NGOs.

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Top Global Ports May Be Unusable By 2050 Without More Climate Action, Report Says

Jonathan Saul, Reuters Shipping & Ports

A new report highlights that without more climate action some global ports may be unusable by 2050.

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New Guidance On Blue Bonds To Help Unlock Finance For A Sustainable Ocean Economy

UNEP Fisheries & Aquaculture

New UNEP guidance provides market participants with clear criteria, practices, and examples for “blue bond” lending and issuances.

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It’s Time To Put Oceans To The Test In The Climate Fight, Scientists Say

Justine Calma, The Verge Energy Solutions

What happens if we alter the world’s oceans to fight climate change? More than 200 scientists signed a letter saying it’s time to find out.

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Unwrapping The Formula To Profitable Ocean Investments – The Case Of Shellfish Aquaculture

Hadrien Gaudin-Hamama, Finance for Biodiversity Fisheries & Aquaculture

New sustainable investment opportunities for the ocean are arising. This comes as the impact of biodiversity loss and climate change on the ocean leads to the need to transition “business-as-usual” models towards sustainability.

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New Study Could Help Countries Better Estimate How Much Power Their Waters Carry

Caitlin McDermott-Murphy, NREL Energy Solutions

How much wave energy is in our oceans? A new study could help countries better estimate how much power their waters carry.

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Balancing Profit And Planet In The Ocean Tourism Industry

Giulio Magni, Economic Impact Tourism

Balancing profit and planet in the ocean tourism industry
A guest blog by Giulio Magni, director of One Ocean Foundation.

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Sustainable Seafood Startups Are The Catch Of The Day

Joanna Glasner, Crunchbase Fisheries & Aquaculture

Crunchbase curates a list of seafood-related startups funded 
in the past 2 years.

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The Role of AI in the Burgeoning Blue Economy

Zac Amos, Unite.ai Energy Solutions

AI has immense potential in the blue economy. It can help many economic sectors advance while working toward protecting the environment and the ocean’s ecosystem. Here are three ways AI can play an essential role in the blue economy.

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Our Oceans Are In A State Of Emergency. Aqua-Spark’s CEO Explains How Startups Can Help Restore Their Health

Jennifer Marston, AFN Fisheries & Aquaculture

Startups can help restore our oceans health.

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‘Possible, but still far away’: Offshore wind farms and aquaculture may one day go hand-in-hand

Bonnie Waycott, Global Seafood Alliance Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture

Initiatives to unite aquaculture and offshore wind farms are popping up globally but they face technical, cost and environmental challenges.

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Amsterdam could ban cruise ships to tackle overtourism. What are other holiday destinations doing?

Gabi Thesing, World Economic Forum Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports Tourism

Amsterdam is the latest tourist destination to consider banning cruise ships in a fight against overtourism and pollution.

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World Bank Predicts $11.8 Billion Growth In Novel Seaweed Markets

The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture

A new World Bank report estimates that ten emerging global seaweed markets have the potential to grow by up to $11.8 billion by 2030.

 

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A Global Maritime Innovation Hub Coming To Seattle Aims To Spur Entrepreneurship And Create Jobs

Lisa Stiffler, GeekWire Energy Solutions

Leaders in Washington aim to expand its maritime industry overall, while angling to make the state a leader in climate-friendly marine innovation.

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