September 2021 • Page 2 Of 2 • Eat Blue™

Global Ocean Patterns of Mercury Pollution Revealed by Bluefin Tuna

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September 14, 2021

Bluefin tuna is one of the largest fastest, and longest-lived migratory marine species in the world. These qualities have prompted researchers to study how various species of Bluefin tuna can be used as local

Animal Welfare, Human Health, Ocean Health

Biodiversity, Clean Waters, Ocean Conservation, Responsible Fishing

A Climate Solution Lies Deep Under the Ocean—But Accessing It Could Have Huge Environmental Costs

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September 9, 2021

Trillions of black, misshapen nuggets called polymetallic nodules line the ocean floor. They formed through a complex biochemical process and are essentially a blend of nickel, cobalt, manganese, and other rare earth metals.These nuggets

Economic Impact, Ocean Health

Blue Economy, Innovation, Ocean Conservation

Pilot project in Nova Scotia using sugar kelp could improve ocean health

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September 7, 2021

Nova Scotia is exploring a pilot project to improve the health of the ocean and provide a more sustainable form of food production referred to as restorative or regenerative aquaculture. This multi-year study observes

Economic Impact, Ocean Health

Blue Economy, Clean Waters, Coastal Protection, Innovation, Ocean Conservation, Ocean Optimism, Ocean Solutions, Workforce

Welcome to the ‘plastisphere’: the synthetic ecosystem evolving at sea

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September 2, 2021

A variety of bacteria, fungi, and other larger marine organisms have colonized ocean plastics in what is now being called the “plastisphere,” or the first known ecosystem created by humans and our vast consumption

Animal Welfare, Ocean Health

Biodiversity, Ocean Optimism, Ocean Solutions