Can Blue Bonds save the World’s Oceans?
The idea of Blue finance There was great expectations, excitement and hope in 2018 that “Blue bonds” could save the
August 10, 2020
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New plastic waste in the sea could almost triple by 2040
The world is facing a huge waste problem. Researchers have simulated how much plastic will be produced in the coming
July 24, 2020
Second Webinar: The Science of Sargassum
What is Sargassum is? Where is it coming from? Today I was invited by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of
July 21, 2020
Specialized drone to study dolphins in the wild
With the help of trained dolphins, our team of researchers is building a specialized drone to help us study dolphins
July 19, 2020
Tourism to the Caribbean hammered by COVID-19 – What is the outlook for Jamaica?
Since the coronavirus keeps tourists at home, countries in the Caribbean region have to expect an economic decline in tourism.
July 3, 2020
COVID-19 is not stopping the Sargassum invasion
Since 2012/13, we have been battling seaweed named Sargassum in the Caribbean. While Sargassum is a normal part of ocean
June 22, 2020
20 percent of the ocean floor is mapped
Based on an article on the BBC web site around 20 percent of the ocean floor is mapped. The Nippon
June 22, 2020
R/V CMU TAGU Tour: Navigation Equipment
The R/V CMU TAGU is a donation by the German civil and hydraulic engineering company TAGU, a part of LUDWIG
June 20, 2020
New report of The Economist Group World Ocean Initiative
The Economist Group’s World Ocean Initiative published on the occasion of World Oceans Day, June 8, 2020. The report “A sustainable
June 18, 2020
R/V CMU TAGU Tour: Survey equipment
The CMU TAGU has all modern technical equipment necessary for safe operation on the high seas. As a special research
June 15, 2020
Is the Blue Economy losing its conceptual independence?
A sustainable ocean economy in 2030? The report “A sustainable ocean in 2030: Opportunities and challenges.” of the World Ocean
June 15, 2020
2020 EU Blue Economy Report
On June 11, 2020 the European Commission published “The EU Blue Economy Report 2020”, providing an overview of the performance
June 13, 2020