Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy

WHOI Advancing a Seaweed Solution to Develop New Kelp Strains

ECO Magazine Fisheries & Aquaculture

As the state of the Earth’s climate remains at the forefront of the minds of policymakers, scientists, and economists, seaweed farming is being viewed as a sustainable and efficient way to boost economies, provide nutritious food and diversify ocean life.

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Coral, meet coral: how selective breeding may help the world’s reefs survive ocean heating

Emily Howells & David Abrego, The Conversation Fisheries & Aquaculture

A single generation of selective breeding can make corals better able to withstand extreme temperatures, according to our new research.

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What is integrated aquaculture and how can it help feed the world?

Rumaitha Al Busaidi, World Economic Forum Fisheries & Aquaculture

Integrated aquaculture means linking two or more farming activities, where at least one is a fish-farming activity. It offers a sustainable, resilient solution to increase food security.

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Twinning aquaculture with marine conservation

Rob Fletcher, The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture

Proof that aquaculture can have positive impacts within Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) is offered by a collection of case studies by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

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Britain’s ageing fishing fleet a key contributor to climate crisis: report

Graeme Green, The Guardian Fisheries & Aquaculture

Environmentalists call for fisheries to move away from carbon-spewing engines and climate-harming practices such as bottom trawling.

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Three aquaculture startups make the Forbes Asia “100 to Watch” list

The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture

Aquaconnect, Algal Bio and the Regional Fish Institute have made it onto the prestigious 100 to Watch list, highlighting the companies’ capacity to make a positive impact and bring innovative solutions to the Asia-Pacific market.

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Tuna Fishery Management in Eastern Pacific Has Faltered; Here’s How to Fix It

Grantly Galland, The PEW Charitable Trusts Fisheries & Aquaculture

Commission should adopt modern oversight strategy and improve transparency throughout the supply chain.

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Marine Protected Areas Are Less Effective Than We Thought — Illegal Fishing Is to Blame

Tiffany Duong, EcoWatch Fisheries & Aquaculture

Are Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) effective? Yes, but not as well as we thought, a new study finds.

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Is Kelp the Next Big Ingredient in Alt-Meat?

Grace Garwood, Food Institute Fisheries & Aquaculture

When it comes to sustainable food sources, kelp checks all the right boxes. But are U.S. consumers ready to embrace it as a main course?

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Rebalancing the Indonesian seaweed industry

World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Fisheries & Aquaculture

A guest blog by Dodon Yamin from MARI Oceans and Paddy Tarbuck from Sea Green.

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How artificial intelligence, insects and yeast can boost sustainable aquaculture

World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Fisheries & Aquaculture

The World Ocean Summit heard about the latest innovations to accelerate the sustainable development of aquaculture.

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A Small State Plans to Go Big With Oyster Restoration

The Pew Charitable Trusts Fisheries & Aquaculture

A new science-based tool, the first of its kind, will help Connecticut rebuild its wild oyster beds.

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As oceans warm, Zanzibar's women sea farmers grow sponges to stay afloat

Kim Harrisberg, Thomson Reuters Foundation Fisheries & Aquaculture

Zanzibari women are learning how to swim and farm natural sponges that can withstand climate shocks and protect their income.

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Can blockchain provide more transparent supply chains for seafood?

World Economic Forum Fisheries & Aquaculture

A recent webinar discussed the use of blockchain in reducing fraud and unsustainable practices in the seafood supply chain.

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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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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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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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