Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
Helen Scales, The Guardian Fisheries & Aquaculture
From giant clams to zebra shark, marine biologists want to replace lost and vanishing species at sea but face unique obstacles – not least rampant overfishing
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Janelle Nanos, Boston Globe Fisheries & Aquaculture
With warming oceans threatening lobstering, kelp farming could become a major industry.
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Sean Fleming, World Economic Forum Fisheries & Aquaculture
This group of Pacific island nations banded together to fight back and win – for themselves and for fish stocks.
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The Economist Fisheries & Aquaculture
Kelp helps farmers’ wallets and the world.
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Alleway H, et al., The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
The aquaculture of edible bivalves and seaweeds can have a positive impact on marine habitat for fish and invertebrates, including crabs and lobsters, according to a new study.
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Rob Fletcher, The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
Christian Vaterlaus, founder of Marine Cultures, explains how sea sponge farming is helping both humans and the environment in Zanzibar and beyond.
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The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
Pioneering aquaculture producer Norwegian Lobster Farm has announced plans to grow the crustaceans in a facility that uses waste heat from Green Mountain data centre.
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Kristin Toussaint, Fast Company Fisheries & Aquaculture
Seaweed serves as an excellent carbon sink, and so farming more of it to use in food could be an important step in the fight against climate change.
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Darian McBain, World Economic Forum Fisheries & Aquaculture
A blend of action and experimentation are required, says Thai Union's Darian McBain.
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Evie Martin, Marine Conservation Society Fisheries & Aquaculture
Did you know that one of the biggest environmental impacts of farmed seafood is not actually from the farm itself?
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Sean Fleming, World Economic Forum Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution
The 2021 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers list has been announced, featuring a diverse and inclusive line-up.
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Climate & Capital Media Team Fisheries & Aquaculture
The global eel trade is inhumane, corrupt and an environmental disaster. Maine-based American Unagi gives chefs a carbon-free, local eel option.
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Climate & Capital Media Team Fisheries & Aquaculture
SafetyNet’s LED-powered Pisces system attracts target catch whilst repelling others, cutting down on millions of tons of wasted bycatch.
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Climate & Capital Media Team Fisheries & Aquaculture
Aquaai’s mechanized surveillance swimmers are helping fish farms be more efficient and clean.
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Jyotika Bindra, Climate & Capital Media Fisheries & Aquaculture
Cascadia Seaweed believes its cornucopia of kelp could change the plant-based food world.
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Tiffany Duong, EcoWatch Fisheries & Aquaculture
Just in time for World Oceans Day on June 8, three companies are using transparency, technology and traceability to innovate the seafood space.
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Uki Goñi, The Guardian Fisheries & Aquaculture
Vessels primarily from China switch off their tracking beacons to evade detection while they engage in possible illegal fishing.
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Peter Horn & Katherine Hanly, The Pew Charitable Trusts Fisheries & Aquaculture Shipping & Ports
Funding and related assistance programme could help developing nations improve fisheries sustainability.
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Sally Ho, Green Queen Fisheries & Aquaculture
Chicago-based food tech Aqua Cultured Foods is launching what it claims is the world’s first whole-muscle cut seafood analogue developed using microbial fermentation.
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Anastasia Quintana & Alfredo Giron Nava, The Conversation Fisheries & Aquaculture
Local trust is critical for successful marine reserves.
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