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Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy

10,000 Wild Oysters Released Onto Human-Made Reef off Coast of England

Cristen Hemingway Jaynes, Ecowatch Fisheries & Aquaculture

Native oysters were once common in UK seas, but have seen a sharp decline due to over-harvesting, habitat loss, pollution, and disease; one group is bringing them back.

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What are the areas in need of greatest co-operation in the shipping industry to transition to a sustainable future?

Simon Bennett. Economist Impact Energy Solutions Shipping & Ports

The global regulator of shipping has set the industry an ambitious net-zero target for 2050. Unified next steps are needed to meet this crucial goal.

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The Ocean Can Play a Bigger Role in Fighting Climate Change than Previously Thought

Katie Wood, Oliver Ashford, World Resource Institute Energy Solutions

New research shows that ocean-based climate solutions can cut annual greenhouse gas emissions much more than previously thought.

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Financing coral reef restoration through biodiversity credits

Mónica Chiffoleau, The Economist Energy Solutions

Recent reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warn that coral reefs as we know them will all but disappear if global temperatures rise by 2°C, and up to 90% of them could be lost with an increase of 1.5°C.

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First global assessment of the sustainability of coral reef fisheries

Elisabeth King, Smithsonian Magazine Fisheries & Aquaculture

An innovative mathematical analysis of global coral reef fisheries offers hope for sustainable management of multispecies and artisanal fishing, especially in the global South.

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Seagriculture Conference Spotlights Seaweed Potential

The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture

The Seagriculture conference spotlights challenges and opportunities within the seaweed farming industry.

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No Time To Lose On Ocean Treaty As Threats To High Seas Rise, Greenpeace Report Says

Reuters Fisheries & Aquaculture

Governments have no time to lose when it comes to implementing a new global ocean treaty to protect the high seas.

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3 Things Businesses Can Do To Accelerate Ocean Health

Hanh Nguyen, Ocean 100 Dialogues Project Specialist Fisheries & Aquaculture

The World Economic Forum compiles a list of three ways businesses can actively make a difference in accelerating ocean health.

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Superorganism Wants To Be The Conservationist On The Cap Table

Rebecca Szkutak, Tech Crunch Energy Solutions

Superorganism is a new venture firm solely focused on biodiversity and nature

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KraneShares and Rockefeller Asset Management Launch Ocean Engagement ETF (KSEA), Expanding Innovative Climate Investment Lineup

KraneShares News & Media

Rockefeller Asset Management (Rockefeller), the asset management arm of Rockefeller Capital Management, and KraneShares, a leading global ETF provider specializing in China, climate, and uncorrelated assets, today launched the KraneShares Rockefeller Ocean Engagement ETF (ticker: KSEA).

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A National Marine Moonshot To Combat The Collapse Of Our Coral Reefs

Tim Gallaudet, The Hill Fisheries & Aquaculture

Tim Gallaudet's Op-Ed for The Hill analyzes the steps the U.S. needs to take to address the need to preserve coral reefs.

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Our Oceans Are Threatened by Climate Disruption. They Could Also Provide Climate Solutions

Nikki Batchelor, Michael Leitch, Brad Ack, Scientific American Energy Solutions

Healthy oceans are central to the well-being of both our species and our entire planet.

 

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New ETF Focuses On 'blue Economy' Of Marine, Freshwater Resources

Suzanne McGee, Reuters Energy Solutions

A new exchange-traded fund (ETF) focuses on the "blue economy," and seeks to develop and manage marine and freshwater resources in a sustainable way.

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From Fibreglass Sails To Charterer Buying Power: A Suite Of Interim Solutions To Cut Energy Use In Shipping

Economic Impact Energy Solutions

While the industry sets its sights on long-term solutions to decarbonise shipping, the low-hanging fruit must not be ignored.

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Fishing Startups Are Making The Industry More Sustainable By Repelling Bycatch, Recycling Nets, And Tackling Dredging — But They Need More Cash To Stay Afloat

Tasmin Lockwood, Business Insider Fisheries & Aquaculture

A new "blue economy" series by Insider is exploring how the ocean ecosystem is being used and preserved by humanity.

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Catalyzing Seaweed’s Regenerative Potential on Land and Sea

Nature Conservancy Fisheries & Aquaculture

A new report by the Nature Conservancy provides guidance for seaweed farmers, research partners, governments, and other NGOs.

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Top Global Ports May Be Unusable By 2050 Without More Climate Action, Report Says

Jonathan Saul, Reuters Shipping & Ports

A new report highlights that without more climate action some global ports may be unusable by 2050.

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New Guidance On Blue Bonds To Help Unlock Finance For A Sustainable Ocean Economy

UNEP Fisheries & Aquaculture

New UNEP guidance provides market participants with clear criteria, practices, and examples for “blue bond” lending and issuances.

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It’s Time To Put Oceans To The Test In The Climate Fight, Scientists Say

Justine Calma, The Verge Energy Solutions

What happens if we alter the world’s oceans to fight climate change? More than 200 scientists signed a letter saying it’s time to find out.

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Unwrapping The Formula To Profitable Ocean Investments – The Case Of Shellfish Aquaculture

Hadrien Gaudin-Hamama, Finance for Biodiversity Fisheries & Aquaculture

New sustainable investment opportunities for the ocean are arising. This comes as the impact of biodiversity loss and climate change on the ocean leads to the need to transition “business-as-usual” models towards sustainability.

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