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On the left is an aerial view of Halifax Harbour with a local power plant, as indicated by the three cooling towers. Credit: Noah James Media

All hands on deck for ocean-based CO2 removal research

Prof. Dr. Katja Fennel, Chair of the Department of Oceanography, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, argues that we need all hands on deck for ocean-based CO2 removal research.
Schooling fish swimming together in crystal clear ocean

Fish hearts expose toxic truth about our cardiovascular health

Professor Holly Shiels, from the University of Manchester, is the Director of the Company of Biologists and the President of the Fisheries Society of the British Isles. She charts a toxic tide by tracing the path of pollutants from fish hearts to human cardiovascular health.
The port of Grundsund, Sweden. Against the backdrop of a picturesque coastal town, the scene captures the rhythmic dance of fishing boats and sailboats, the lively comings and goings of maritime activities, and the enchanting blend of maritime tradition and modern seafaring life. The vibrant colors of the boats, the sounds of water lapping against the docks, and the lively atmosphere of the port showcase the dynamic heart of Grundsund, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the charm of this coastal gem.

Sustainability transformations in marine governance in Sweden via social learning

Dr. Angelo Jonas Imperiale and Dr. Uta Wehn describe the MISTRA C2B2 programme’s unique approach to promoting sustainability transformations in Sweden’s marine governance through social learning in Living Labs.
Figure 1. Schematic of underwater localisation of fishing gear by ID tag marking (DFG= discarded fishing gear).

Marine plastic litter vs clean and living water

Marine plastic pollution is a global crisis with increasing impacts on the environment, marine life, and human health. Multinational and national organisations are working to develop solutions that are accepted by all stakeholders connected to the marine environment and fishing industry.
1-day RGB composite image of the Mediterranean Sea as observed by Sentinel 3A and 3B on July 14th, 2022. ©EUMETSAT [2024] phytoplankton

PETRI-MED: Enhancing marine phytoplankton diversity monitoring in the Mediterranean

Preserving biodiversity is crucial for sustaining life on Earth. Unfortunately, it is facing growing threats. Marco Talone and the PETRI-MED Team discuss their objectives for the PETRI-MED project and explain why it is urgently necessary.
Fig. 1 Sea surface temperature anomaly made using NOAA satellite data from July 1, 2015. A strong El Nino year and Blob co-occurred in the Pacific Ocean, creating warmer than usual temperatures (seen in red, orange, and yellow).

Seabirds and humpback whales give early warning to marine heatwaves

Lauren Bien from Prince William Sound Science Center and Mayumi Arimitsu from USGS, Alaska Science Center and additional contributors, John Moran and Rob Suryan, Alaska Fisheries Science Center explain how seabirds and humpback whales provide early warning signals during extreme marine heatwaves.

Electric-field nanobubbles: Re-engineering water treatment

Niall J. English, from the University College Dublin, School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, discusses electric-field generated nanobubbles, including re-engineering water treatment – and beyond.

How Tun-AI technology can be used to estimate tuna biomass

Satlink, a leading buoy manufacturer, has partnered with Komorebi AI researchers to develop Tun-AI, a machine-learning protocol that contextualizes echo-sounder data from buoys to estimate tuna biomass, shaping the future of fishery science.
WindFloat Atlantic Project courtesy of Principle Power / Ocean Winds

Sustainable marine technologies and innovation – TFI Marine SeaSpring

TFI Marine places sustainable marine technologies and innovation under the spotlight, starting with a look at floating offshore wind.
Image: © Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Forage fish: Pacific herring in Alaska

W. Scott Pegau and Hayley Hoover discuss the plight of forage fish, with a particular emphasis on understanding the lack of recovery of Pacific herring in Prince William Sound, Alaska.
Fishing industry: huge catch of herring fish on the boat out in North Sea

Turid Rustad: Navigating the seas of seafood processing

In this comprehensive discussion, Turid Rustad, professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology shares insights into her background in the realm of biotechnology and food science, the collaborative nature of her work, challenges in seafood processing, and her vision for the industry’s future.
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Climate, heatwaves, nearshore ecosystems and the sunflower sea star

Sarah Traiger, Biologist at the U.S. Geological Survey, in this wide-ranging analysis, examines climate, heatwaves, nearshore ecosystems, and the plight of the sunflower sea star.
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Co-creating a sustainable blue economy for sweden

Wehn, Linders and Barquet explain how the MISTRA C2B2 programme is working to bring about transformative change in participatory ocean governance in Sweden.
A school of anchovies swimming in the deep blue sea of the Pacific Ocean, Anchovies are commonly used as "bait fish" for fishermen.

Pelagics: What are the opportunities and challenges?

Turid Rustad from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology provides an overview of pelagic fish and the impact of the growing global demand for food.
Outdoor photo-bioreactors seize natural sunlight to cultivate microalgae (left), while the light conditions could be controlled for indoor photo-bioreactors creating a Sustainable source of protein

Microalgae as a sustainable source of protein and food ingredients

Microalgae can be an alternative sustainable source of protein and functional food ingredients that have the potential to improve gut and liver health.
Yellow British fishing boat trawler alone in the English channel islands waters after leaving EU with no French fisherman boats or nets in view. Territorial waters under England's control.

The Fish-X project: Supporting EU small-scale fisheries going digital

The implementation of innovative data management and data collection tools will help support the sustainable development of EU fisheries; learn how the Fish-X project will support this digital transition of small-scale fisheries.
"Large fishing boat anchored in Valdez, Alaska bay. Chugach Mountains in background."

Gulf Watch Alaska: Long-term research and monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska

Within the Gulf of Alaska, in the North Pacific Ocean, three major events - both natural and human-caused – resulted in large-scale ecosystem changes during the last 50 years.
zoanthids colony with hexacorallian polyps

Exploring hexacorallian models to aid corals affected by climate change

In this interview, Benyamin Rosental, PhD, from the Shraga Segal Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Genetics, looks toward hexacorallian models to transplant stem cells to corals affected by global warming.
Diatoms, algae under microscopic view, phytoplankton, fossils, silica, golden yellow algae

Can we produce new medicines from microalgae?

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammation in the digestive tract. Currently no effective treatment exists, something that the researchers of the EU-funded Algae4IBD project want to change with the help of microalgae.
Underwater fiber-optic cable on ocean floor.

Protecting submarine cables for enhanced connectivity

Morten Eriksrud, at ASN Norway AS, looks to the protection of the global network of submarine cables and other critical subsea infrastructure.

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