Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy

Jennifer Bushman

Rob Fletcher, The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture

A review of Jennifer Bushman's knowledge, insight and predictions for the salmon market into 2024 and beyond.

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New study confirms seaweed and mussel farms improve biodiversity and abundance of marine life

The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture

New insights into the habitat benefits of seaweed and shellfish farms in temperate ecosystems are emerging.

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COP28: Incremental advancement over business as usual

Economic Impact Energy Solutions

While incremental advancement over business as usual have been tracking, more action is needed on ocean issues.

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Rare Unveils World’s First Impact Bond for Small-Scale Fisheries

Rare Fisheries & Aquaculture

A first-of-its-kind small-scale fisheries (SSF) Impact Bond, the world’s first such bond will specifically targeting the small-scale fisheries sector.

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Oceans: A vast opportunity in climate and biodiversity investing

Brad Harrison & Grant Mulligan, ALTI Energy Solutions

Despite the challenges, the oceans are the single biggest carbon sink on the planet, with biodiversity so rich we are still regularly discovering new species.

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Drive to create a capital market for the ocean moves from concept to reality

Oceanographic Magazine Energy Solutions

In spite of the controversies surrounding COP28, progress has been made this year at mobilising finance capital into improving the sustainability of the ocean. 

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Food Glorious Blue Food: The Ocean/Climate Gateway

Chris Gorell Barnes, Ocean14 Capital Fisheries & Aquaculture

Tackling the climate crisis and decarbonising the economy is a massive endeavour. Adding the ocean to the equation is the only way to make the outcome possible. But what is the one thing we can all do?

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When is seafood truly sustainable?

Einar Gustafsson, Tim Fitzgerald, Economist Impact Fisheries & Aquaculture

Government policy needs to play a bigger role in sustainable seafood challenges.

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Blue Mediterranean Partnership steps up support for sustainable blue economy

Vanora Bennett, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Energy Solutions

At COP28, partners and donors involved in the Blue Mediterranean Partnership reinforced their support for developing the sustainable blue economy in the southern Mediterranean region.

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Support for ‘Blue Deal’ Highlights Importance of Ocean Economy

Tom Lydon, VettaFi Energy Solutions

An investment of $2.8 trillion today in four sustainable ocean solutions would yield net benefits of $15.5 trillion by 2050.

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The Ocean Is Our Best Chance to Survive Climate Change

Peter Thomson, Time Magazine Energy Solutions

The development of a sustainable ocean economy includes a myriad of climate adaptation and mitigation opportunities.

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Navigating the Tide: The Imperative of Sustainable Seafood

Charlotte Langley, Economist Impact Fisheries & Aquaculture

Uninformed choices at the seafood counter can unknowingly endorse overfishing, casting an ominous shadow over fish populations and their marine habitats.

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Accelerating Power at Sea for a Thriving Blue Economy

Samantha Cuneo, NREL Energy Solutions

New prize challenges competitors to seek innovative solutions to help ensure energy endurance in ocean extremes.

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Betting big on the ocean economy

Julie Pullen, World Ocean Initiative Energy Solutions

Nature markets are valued at almost $10trn a year, of which the ocean economy represents a growing portion.

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Blue economy industry projected to reach $421 billion value by 2030

Nick Paschal, Yahoo News Fisheries & Aquaculture

The Port of San Diego is diving head first into the blue economy with its Aquaculture and Blue Technology Program.

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Sustainable fishing: The tech making it cheaper and greener

Ashleigh Swan, BBC Fisheries & Aquaculture

New research and studies have shown that illuminated lights reduced the average bycatch by 63%.

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Blue Economy Has Bountiful Investment Opportunity

Tom Lydon, VettaFi Energy Solutions

Amid the clean technology and renewable energy booms, investors have been treated to heaping doses of the phrase “green economy."

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The world has lost 14% of its coral reefs since 2009. Investing in a blue economy gives us a shot at saving the rest

World Economic Forum Fisheries & Aquaculture

Countries unite to protect coral reefs with $12 billion pledge.

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Blue Bonds: The New Kid on the Block in Sustainable Debt

Man Institute Energy Solutions

The Man Institute examines why blue bonds are necessary, the progress the debt instrument has made to date and what is required if blue bonds are to emulate the success of green bonds.

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Aquaculture Market to Reach $543.3 Billion by 2032

Global News Wire Fisheries & Aquaculture

The aquaculture market is a rapidly growing sector. The market is driven by a number of factors, including rising incomes, increasing awareness of the health benefits of seafood, and a growing focus on sustainability.

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