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Now playing Next Ocean Calls What’s the future of offshore renewables? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION In this episode, we're talking about the emerging sector of ocean energy. Will the ocean produce enough to fade out fossil fuels? How's it all going to work? 24/11/2022
Now playing Next Ocean 'Blue revolution': shifting food production from land to the sea IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION Farmed sea lettuce, called Ulva, algae, and Spirulina are all part of what is being described as a "blue revolution". They all possess many health benefits and are eco-friendly to produce. Making them nutritious, tasty, and good for the planet. 25/10/2022
Now playing Next Ocean Yummy algae? Farming seaweed provides nutritious food and absorbs CO2 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION Farming seaweed species like sugar kelp or sea lettuce can provide more healthy and nutritious food for the planet's growing population, while simultaneously absorbing CO2. It can also help keep the sea clean and create new fish habitats 25/10/2022
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Now playing Next Ocean Maritime Safety: How vessel monitoring can help protect our waters IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION The sinking of the oil tanker "Erika" off the French coast in 1999 is known as one of France's worst environmental catastrophes. Following the disaster, the E.U established the European Maritime Safety Agency which operates the vessel traffic monitoring system, SafeSeaNet. How does it protect us? 27/09/2022
Now playing Next Nature Rescue efforts underway for more than 200 whales beached in Tasmania The stranding comes just days after 14 sperm whales were found stranded on an island off the southeastern coast. 21/09/2022
Now playing Next no comment Massive pod of whales stranded on Tasmanian coast About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania's west coast, just days after 14 sperm whales were found beached on an island off the southeastern coast. 21/09/2022
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Now playing Next Nature UN makes fifth attempt to finalise ‘urgent’ oceans treaty After 10 years of negotiations, communities on the frontlines of the ocean crisis are calling for the treaty to be finalised this year. 20/08/2022
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Now playing Next Nature Australia's Great Barrier Reef reports record coral growth Monitoring shows that this vital marine habitat can bounce back from past bleaching events. 04/08/2022
Now playing Next Ocean Polar opposite: How climate change is altering the Arctic? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION The Arctic is warming faster than any other place on the planet, while its wildlife is being slowly poisoned by industrial toxins. Ocean travels to the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard to meet the scientists studying the environmental change taking place in the region. 26/07/2022
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