Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
Max Ufberg, Intelligencer Fisheries & Aquaculture
While meat consumption has for decades been scrutinized for its contributions to climate change, the world is only just starting to reckon with the climate tolls of the commercial-fishing industry.
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Margaret Spring, The Hill
On Thursday, the Senate will begin considering the nomination of Dr. Rick Spinrad to be the next administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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Bashar Al Huneidi, World Economic Forum
Award-winning documentary A Voyage Against Time follows three kayakers across the Gulf to spotlight the urgent need for a sustainable strategy that protects those whose livelihoods depend on it.
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Katharine Rooney, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture
Some of the tiniest life forms in the sea are playing a mighty role in protecting life on Earth.
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Cristianne Close, World Economic Forum
New research shows support for sustainable business is growing in both developed and developing economies.
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Nina Chestney, Reuters Energy Solutions
Investors should not fund new oil, gas and coal supply projects if the world wants to reach net zero emissions by mid-century, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday, in the top global watchdog's starkest warning yet to curb fossil fuels.
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Peter Thomson, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions
A transformative scaling up of public and private financing of ocean-based economic activities will accelerate our advance to a net-zero carbon world by 2050.
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Graham Readfearn, The Guardian Plastics & Pollution
Supermarkets and multinational manufacturers have unveiled a plastics pact across Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands.
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Oliver Milman, The Guardian Energy Solutions
Flying on batteries presents major technological challenges but companies will be demonstrating their best efforts over the next year in California.
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Robin McKie, The Guardian Fisheries & Aquaculture
London Zoo’s latest exhibition shows how scientists hope to halt the devastation caused by overheated oceans.
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Megan Howell, The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
A panel of leading policymakers and researchers has emphasised the value of diverse aquatic foods as key components of sustainable healthy diets and as drivers of food security in the Global South.
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Marine Conservation Society Fisheries & Aquaculture
Dr Jean-Luc Solandt, Principle Specialist in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), and MPA Officer Frith Dunkley detail the findings of a new report.
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Andy Cornish, World Wildlife Fund Fisheries & Aquaculture
Two iconic shark species — oceanic whitetip and scalloped hammerhead — as well as many other sharks and rays inhabiting the open ocean are being pushed toward extinction. Main threat? Overfishing.
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Matt Rand & Rebecca Jablonski-Diehl, The Pew Charitable Trusts Fisheries & Aquaculture
Major fleet’s catch and revenue rose after enlargement of two marine monuments.
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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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Douglas Broom, World Economic Forum
The ocean is inextricably linked to our climate. Rising air temperatures due to global warming are melting the polar ice caps and dissolving glaciers, leading to rising sea levels.
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Cornwall, C. et al., The Conversation
The twin stress factors of ocean warming and acidification increasingly threaten coral reefs worldwide, but relatively little is known about how various climate scenarios will affect coral reef growth rates.
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Vanesa Coleman, Sustainable Brands Plastics & Pollution
While the terminology soup of recycled plastic sourcing is daunting, at the end of the day every ton of plastic recycled and put back into a circular economy is part of the solution. The key for brands is to be clear and honest in communications with customers.
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Kalinina, M. et al., The Pew Charitable Trusts
Alternatives to marine protected areas could help meet global conservation target by 2030.
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Leda Cunningham & Jim Palardy, The Pew Charitable Trusts Tourism
Journal article, with Pew co-author, suggests how to boost public engagement in conservation research.
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