In the heart of Kenya’s coastal region lies an innovative project that is reshaping how we view conservation and climate action: **Mikoko Pamoja**. Translating to “Mangroves Together” in Swahili, this community-led initiative combines environmental preservation with socioeconomic development. Mikoko Pamoja is not just a local success story but a global blueprint for how to harness … Read more
Navigating the Future – The Role of Panama’s Maritime University in Global Shipping In a world where maritime trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, education and expertise in this field are crucial to keeping the wheels (or rather, the propellers) turning smoothly. One such institution making waves in the maritime education sector is … Read more
Portugal’s WaveRoller and the Future of Wave Energy When we think of renewable energy, our minds often drift to the sunlight bathing solar panels or the wind powering turbines. But what if we could tap into the raw, rhythmic power of the ocean waves? Portugal is leading the way in this very endeavor with WaveRoller—a … Read more
Harnessing the Power of the Ocean Japan’s Kairyu Tidal Energy Project In the pursuit of renewable energy, Japan is taking an extraordinary step into the deep blue. Imagine capturing the natural power of ocean currents and converting it into sustainable, endless energy. This is exactly what Japan’s Kairyu tidal power project is set to achieve. … Read more
Believe or not. Recent research has revealed that sharks off the coast of Brazil have been found with traces of cocaine in their systems. This discovery was made by marine biologists from the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, who tested 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks (Rhizoprionodon lalandii) and found high levels of cocaine and its primary metabolite, benzoylecgonine, … Read more
The ultimate guide to why the COP26 summit ended in failure and disappointment (despite a few bright spots) AP Robert Hales, Griffith University and Brendan Mackey, Griffith University After two hard-fought weeks of negotiations, the Glasgow climate change summit is, at last, over. All 197 participating countries adopted the so-called Glasgow Climate Pact, despite an 11th … Read more
The Norwegian sailing vessel “Statsraad Lehmkuhl” is visiting Jamaica from November 13 to November 17. The “sailing beauty” arrived yesterday, Saturday, November 13, at Port Royal Cruise Ship Terminal. A lot of people were hoping to see a vessel under sail arriving in Port Royal. But, unfortunately, that doesn’t happen. I don’t think that the … Read more
The Ocean Decade endorsed ninety-four new Decade Actions across all ocean basins, building global momentum for ocean knowledge-based solutions ahead of major upcoming global summits on climate and biodiversity. This latest endorsement announcement features 94 new Decade Actions covering activities across the world’s ocean basins. Central to the newly endorsed Decade Actions are projects led … Read more
Based on a Memorandum of Understanding between the Kingston Harbour Ecosystem Adaptation Measures Project (KHEAM) and the CMU’s Centre for Blue Economy and Innovation (CBEI), the main campus of the Caribbean Maritime University will be part of the Convention on Wetlands. History The Convention on Wetlands is the oldest of the modern global intergovernmental environmental … Read more
– an analysis of the confusion surrounding a definition I will stay with the wording Blue Economy, maybe not because it is the most precise definition, but then why? You like to know why you should do too? Lately, I have been in various real and virtual spaces where we have been talking and … Read more