Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy

Is deep-sea mining in the Arctic a good idea?

Anita Parlow, World Ocean Initiative Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports

A guest blog by Anita Parlow, expert on Arctic shipping, energy and infrastructure.

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Sector Standard Project for Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Fishing

GRI Fisheries & Aquaculture

This project aims to help agriculture, aquaculture, and fishing organizations identify likely material topics, improving the way they disclose and manage their impacts.

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Deep-Sea Mining Not Necessary for Renewable Energy Transition, Experts Argue

Olivia Rosane, EcoWatch Energy Solutions

Do we really need to put ocean ecosystems at risk in order to transition to a renewable-energy economy?

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Creating zero-emission aviation with hydrogen and electric power

Timothy Reuter & David Hyde, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions Tourism

The path to zero emissions for the aviation sector by 2050 requires a combination of solutions where new propulsion and fuel technologies will play a major role.

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To Better Fight Illegal Fishing, Governments Advance Information Sharing and Capacity Development

Dawn Borg Costanzi & Elaine Young, The Pew Charitable Trusts Fisheries & Aquaculture

Parties to the Port State Measures Agreement will use new platforms to coordinate efforts against illicit activity and strengthen fisheries health.

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5 Farmed Fish Myths to Stop Believing

Jennifer Bushman Fisheries & Aquaculture

The world’s fish stocks are being depleted at an alarming rate. With over 4.6 million fishing boats in the water worldwide, the oceans are fished 90% fished to capacity. Thankfully, the news is not all bad.

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Offshore wind turbines could number 30,000 by 2030 – new ideas in ocean engineering are needed to install them

Susan Gourvenec & Rebecca Sykes, The Conversation Energy Solutions

Green energy developers hope to exploit the faster winds that blow offshore and allow larger turbines to generate more electricity than their onshore equivalents.

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How a demand-driven approach could accelerate zero-emission freight transportation

Margi Van Gogh & Angie Farrag-Thibault, World Economic Forum Shipping & Ports

By greening their supply chains, freight buyers could boost decarbonization efforts in the global freight transportation sector.

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Can you eat to save the climate?

Chiara Cecchini, World Economic Forum Fisheries & Aquaculture

From ready-made snacks to algae, cacti and grains, options for climate beneficial foods are increasing.

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Why the future of carbon should be blue

Emily Pidgeon, World Economic Forum Fisheries & Aquaculture

Mangroves protect coastlines, protect biodiversity and protect local livelihoods - yet humanity has failed to protect them.

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‘I can see the industry disappearing’: US fishermen sound alarm at plans for offshore wind

Maddie Stone, The Guardian Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture

Fishermen say their concerns, from safety issues to how offshore wind will alter the ocean environment, aren’t being meaningfully considered by regulators

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Assessing the ecosystem services of farmed shellfish

The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture

A new research project aims to quantify the ecosystem services provided by Ireland’s shellfish aquaculture sector.

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How business can help restore the ocean’s ecosystems

World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group

World Ocean Summit Insight Hour webinar explores innovative partnerships between companies, scientists and conservationists.

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Cell-Cultured Seafood Maker to Compete for XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion

Tiffany Duong, EcoWatch Fisheries & Aquaculture

San Diego-based sustainable seafood creator BlueNalu has been selected to compete in the semifinal round of the next XPRIZE Foundation Challenge – Feed the Next Billion.

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Thai Union launches THB 5 million blue finance bond

Amod Salgaonkar, The Fish Site

Thai Union, the world’s leading seafood processor, has successfully priced a THB 5 billion seven-year sustainability-linked bond (SLB) for institutional investors.

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Mangroves Mitigate Effects of Climate Change Provide Local Economic Benefits

Jurgenne Primavera, The Pew Charitable Trusts Fisheries & Aquaculture

Pew marine fellow Jurgenne Primavera shares insights from decades spent studying and protecting these vital coastal habitats.

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Net zero goals need revival of 'forgotten giant' hydropower, IEA says

Nora Buli, Reuters Energy Solutions

Low-carbon hydropower capacity is vital for a faster integration of wind and solar power, but its growth is set to slow by 23% this decade without a sweeping policy and investment push, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday.

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The Dangers of Runoff From Land

Tiffany Duong, EcoWatch Plastics & Pollution

Runoff becomes a problem when stormwater picks up potential pollutants as it flows overland.

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World’s coral scientists warn action is needed now to save even a few reefs from climate change

Sam Purkis, The Conversation

In 2015, a marine heat wave struck, harming coral reefs worldwide.

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World’s largest seagrass project proves ‘You can actually restore the oceans’

Laura Paddison, The Current Fisheries & Aquaculture

In 20-year study, scientists find coastal planting can rebuild damaged ocean ecosystem.

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