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FLOATING WIND FARMS ARE ABOUT TO TRANSFORM THE OCEANS

Eat Blue
November 4, 2021

In the U.S., floating wind technology is projected to revive wind energy that has historically been constrained by location, equipment shortages, and disgruntled oceanside property owners. For California, offshore wind could be the key

Economic Impact

Biodiversity, Blue Economy, Coastal Protection, Innovation, Ocean Solutions

Why the ocean is our ally in fighting climate change: experts tell Radio Davos their hopes for COP26

Eat Blue
October 21, 2021

“We all know that trees fight climate change by breathing in carbon dioxide and breathing out oxygen. But what about the ocean and coastal ecosystems — how do they impact the climate crisis?” Listen/read

Ocean Health

Biodiversity, Blue Economy, Clean Waters, Coastal Protection, Ocean Conservation, Ocean Solutions

New Digital Tool Tracks Impacts of Offshore Wind on Marine Life

Eat Blue
September 28, 2021

The Nature Conservatory has created and recently released a new mapping tool to display the impacts of offshore wind turbines on marine life along the East Coast. This announcement comes as “President Biden aims

Animal Welfare, Economic Impact, Ocean Health

Blue Economy, Coastal Protection, Innovation, Ocean Solutions, Workforce

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

Eat Blue
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

Eat Blue
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