Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy

How Ocean Data Innovation Is Changing How We See The Sea

Kate Wing, David Millar, Aaron Roan Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports Tourism

The next wave of transformation in ocean understanding will come from improving our ability to discover and connect this data, giving us a clearer picture of what’s happening under the waves and envisioning new ocean solutions.

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How To Shift The Ocean Narrative For A Sustainable Blue Economy

Martin Koehring, Economist Impact Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports

A blog by Martin Koehring, head of Economist Impact’s World Ocean Initiative and keynote speaker at the 30th anniversary of the John Nurminen Foundation

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Ocean Investing Coming Into Focus

Nasdaq Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports Tourism

Oceans and other bodies of water cover a vast majority of Earth, but a case can be made that investors’ portfolios are too dry when it comes to sustainable ocean investing concepts.

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Decarbonisation of Shipping: The Challenges of Getting into Action

Andreas Nordseth, World Ocean Summit Shipping & Ports

A guest blog by World Ocean Summit speaker Andreas Nordseth, director-general of the Danish Maritime Authority

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New Wood Chip Carrier Will Collect Ocean Microplastics

Marine Technology News Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports

News story on a new wood chip carrier which will collect ocean microplastics.

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California lawmakers are ready to decarbonize the shipping industry. The technology isn’t there yet.

Joseph Winters, Grist Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports

Experts say getting to net-zero will require more research and government support.

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UKHO Seabed Mapping data to help drive maritime trade and growth in Cayman Islands

Marine Technology News Shipping & Ports

Seabed mapping survey sheds light on the shape of the sea floor and habitat areas in surrounding waters, supports the islands’ sustainable blue economy and enables safe navigation.

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Financing a green shipping sector

World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Shipping & Ports

Experts at the 9th annual World Ocean Summit explore investment opportunities for sustainable maritime trade & transport.

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How sea journeys are becoming more sustainable

World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Shipping & Ports

Electrification, futuristic designs and energy efficiency are transforming ocean travel.

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Strategy session: financing shipping decarbonisation

World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Shipping & Ports

The shipping industry is essential for global trade and yet also responsible for around 2.5% of greenhouse-gas emissions (GHGs), which could rise by 50-250% by 2050 if shipping is not decarbonised, according to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

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‘Black carbon’ threat to Arctic as sea routes open up with global heating

Karen McVeigh, The Guardian Shipping & Ports

As climate crisis allows new maritime routes to be used, sooty shipping emissions accelerates ice melt and risk to ecosystems.

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Revealed: ships may dump oil up to 3,000 times a year in Europe’s waters

Paddison, L. et al., The Guardian Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports

Collaborative investigation shows ships regularly discharge ‘bilge’ water illegally instead of treating it, with toxic effect on marine life.

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The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation and the Global Maritime Forum sign knowledge partnership to accelerate shipping decarbonisation

Global Maritime Forum Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and the Global Maritime Forum have signed a partnership agreement to support and accelerate the transition of the global maritime industry to a low-carbon future.

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Transforming Shipping for Climate, People and Nature

Billecocq, I.B. et al., United Nations Foundation Shipping & Ports

Transforming global shipping is a critical part of reaching the Paris Agreement target of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C and building zero emissions, resilient global supply chains that billions of people rely on.

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Rethinking global supply chains for the energy transition

Joisa Saraiva & David G. Victor, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports

We need to rethink global supply chains in order to support the energy transition.

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‘Nurdles are everywhere’: how plastic pellets ravaged a Sri Lankan paradise

Zinara Rathnayake, The Guardian Plastics & Pollution Shipping & Ports

The country’s golden beaches have turned black as debris released from a sunken ship continues to wreak environmental and economic havoc.

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Catching up with an Ocean Changemaker

World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Shipping & Ports

Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for carbon-neutral shipping? Challenge winner Casimir Morobé of Toqua tells us how winning has impacted his start-up.

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Antarctica’s unique ecosystem is threatened by invasive species ‘hitchhiking’ on ships

Arlie McCarthy, The Conversation Shipping & Ports

The best way to protect against this is to prevent any non-native species arriving in the first place.

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World’s largest coal port to be 100% powered by renewable energy

Royce Kurmelovs, The Guardian Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports

Port of Newcastle says move is part of plan to decarbonise the business by 2040 and ‘we don’t really have a choice’.

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Announces Over $241 Million in Grants for America’s Ports

Marine Administration, US Department of Transportation Shipping & Ports

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 PIDP includes priorities related to job creation, climate change, and environmental justice impacts.

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