Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
Karen McVeigh, The Guardian
A Nobel prize-winning economic theory used by investors is showing early signs of helping save threatened coral reefs, scientists say.
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At the intersection of greater environmental awareness, stricter public health measures and the return of the tourism industry lies an enduring threat: plastic pollution.
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A guest blog from World Ocean Summit Asia-Pacific speaker Kitack Lim, secretary-general of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
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Experts at the 8th World Ocean Summit explore new ideas and lessons learned around sustainable fisheries.
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Women account for more than half of annual small-scale catches across the Pacific, and their role in aquatic food production is linked to the better provision of food and economic benefits among children and vulnerable people.
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As world leaders met in Glasgow last week for COP26, panellists from GSI, DNB, IDH and Ivey Foundation showcased why and how aquaculture can play a key role in reducing climate impact.
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‘Massive oil rig-like structures that were once the realm of science fiction are now made manifest’.
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When Palmer cofounded 12 Tides with Pat Schnettler, they wanted to address some of the dire challenges facing the ocean — coastline destruction, pollution and overfishing.
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Every year over $20 billion of taxpayers’ money funds harmful fisheries subsidies around the world.
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More than 300 travel companies, tourism boards and countries have signed the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, the first step for a shared road map to cut carbon emissions.
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Much of the world has been left disappointed by the Glasgow Climate Pact, the outcome of the COP26 climate conference. Scientists say it will not lead to the decarbonisation required to limit global warming to less than 2°C in the coming years.
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NOAA has released two Atlases compiling the best available science to inform the identification of Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs) in the Gulf of Mexico and Southern California.
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World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group
Five key takeaways from the Glasgow climate talks.
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Post COP26, more companies will feel the pressure to decarbonize operations and one increasingly popular claim is 100% renewable energy – but so is the word ‘greenwashing’.
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The Global Battery Alliance brings together public-private stakeholders to enable battery scale up that contributes positively to climate goals.
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It's a common misconception that marine pollution and the climate crisis are completely separate issues – but they're actually fundamentally linked.
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A creative collaboration taps unused oysters to help clean up New York Harbor.
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Users can verify source of fish—and hold suppliers to fair labor standards.
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Ending unsustainable commercial exploitation of the Earth’s ‘blue heart’ is as vital as curbing fossil fuel use, says pioneering biologist.
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As world leaders, scientists, investors and activists gather in Glasgow for COP26, there are six facts linking the plastic lifecycle to climate change that must be taken into account.
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