Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
Pacific council adopts more responsive, holistic management approach for important species.
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Xu Xiaodong & Qiao Zhi, Sustainability Times
The blue economy is an engine that drives high-quality economic growth.
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A new study from the University of British Columbia (UBC) finds that inaction on climate change could hit global stocks of farmed fish and molluscs – reducing them by 16 percent by 2090.
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A recent panel discussion at The Economist’s World Ocean Summit Asia Pacific gave a de-brief on COP26 and the ocean – looking at how the conference addressed ocean conservation and industries.
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New York is becoming increasingly flood prone and one organization says oysters may form part of the solution.
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World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group
A guest blog by Chris Gorell Barnes, founding partner, Ocean 14 Capital.
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The University of Rhode Island
Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the finalists for the $1 billion “Build Back Better Regional Challenge” that aims to boost economic pandemic recovery and rebuild American communities.
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A revival of calls for a global plastic treaty is encouraging.
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The oysters, which act as nonstop water filters, were added to the Hudson River as part of an ongoing project to rehabilitate the polluted waterways around the city.
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Termed “neopelagic communities”, these colonies are thriving in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and going where the current flows.
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Elin Angharad Thomas, The Conversation
From giant red tubeworms to iron-armoured snails, these species were once considered to be untouchable by human activity, but that may not be the case for very long.
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World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group
Exploring the need for diversity, inclusivity and innovation.
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Researchers have revealed that the impact of plastics on climate and health is bigger than originally thought due to the increased use of coal for process heat, electricity, and as a raw material in production.
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Recommends U.S. Research Program.
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The popularity of the European oyster was its downfall. Since the 19th century, native oyster populations have declined by 95% in the UK.
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Seminars co-sponsored by Pew and South Korea seek to harmonize standards and increase adoption of technology.
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When environmentalists on a Seychelles atoll decided to race boats made from ocean litter, they had 500 tonnes to pick from.
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Huw Jones, Reuters
HSBC, Deutsche Bank and Swiss Re have thrown their support behind ESG Book, a new environment, social and governance (ESG) data platform launched on Wednesday to 'disrupt' the market with a free "public good" service for companies and investors.
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Max Gottschalk, Ocean 14 Capital
Small island state representatives at COP26 stated they would like to see further action and the COP process get “consistently bluer”.
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Billions of these tiny plastic pellets are floating in the ocean, causing as much damage as oil spills, yet they are still not classified as hazardous.
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