Denis Loctier
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'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.
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
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?
Ocean
How Europe helps tackle illegal fishing in the Western Indian Ocean
In partnership with the European Commission
The ample fish stocks of the Western Indian Ocean provide livelihoods to coastal communities. But this hard-to-control area has become a hotspot for illegal fishing that's now endangering the marine ecosystem.
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"When an ecosystem is disturbed, it gets unbalanced."
In partnership with the European Commission
Hundreds of non-indigenous species have invaded the Mediterranean Sea over the past few decades. Ocean speaks to Professor Costas Batargias from the University of Patras about the reasons behind this rising number of non-native species.
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