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🌊🐟 Excited to Dive Deep into Innovation Trends Reshaping Fisheries! 🌊🐟 The world of fisheries is undergoing a revolutionary transformation, and it's a thrilling journey to witness! 🚀 From sustainable practices to cutting-edge technology, the industry is evolving rapidly, driven by a collective commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation. Join me as we explore the latest trends reshaping fisheries: 🔍 Technology at the Helm: From AI-powered analytics to IoT-enabled tracking systems, technology is revolutionizing how we manage and monitor fisheries. These innovations not only enhance efficiency but also enable us to make data-driven decisions for sustainable resource management. 🌱 Sustainability as a Core Value: Sustainable fishing practices are no longer a trend but a necessity. Embracing eco-friendly methods, such as selective harvesting and aquaculture, ensures that we can meet the growing demand for seafood while safeguarding our oceans for future generations. 🌐 Global Collaboration: Addressing the challenges facing fisheries requires a collaborative approach. Through international partnerships and knowledge-sharing platforms, we can develop solutions that transcend borders and promote responsible stewardship of marine resources. 🚀 Innovative Solutions for Challenges: Whether it's combating illegal fishing or mitigating the impact of climate change, innovation offers solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing fisheries today. By harnessing creativity and ingenuity, we can overcome obstacles and build a more resilient industry. As we navigate this era of change, let's stay hooked on innovation and continue to drive positive transformation in the world of fisheries. Together, we can create a sustainable future where oceans teem with life and opportunity. 🌊🐟 #Fisheries #Innovation #Sustainability #OceanConservation #FutureOfFishing

With Kenya’s population growing and demand for seafood increasing traditional fishing methods can no longer meet the needs without harming marine ecosystems. That’s where aquaculture comes in – providing a reliable source of seafood while helping to conserve our precious lakes and oceans. Technology driving this change through use of smart sensors in fish farms help monitor water quality, ensuring the healthiest environment for fish to grow; embracing data-driven solutions to allow farmers to predict trends and optimize feeding, minimizing waste and maximizing output and use of sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact, allowing us to grow fish and seafood without depleting our natural resources. Hellen Kitheka, a Senior Associate highlights that this has resulted to more jobs, food security, and a cleaner, greener lakes and ocean for future generations. #KenyaInnovation #AquacultureFuture #SustainableFarming #BlueEconomyKenya #OceansProtection

🌊 Exciting news! The Fish-X consortium has just released its second White paper with key policy recommendations for advancing sustainable seafood consumption in the EU through digital traceability! Paving the way for a more sustainable seafood industry! 🐟 #Sustainability #Seafood #DigitalInnovation #EU #WWF-Adria

The Fish-X consortium has published its second white paper with policy recommendations for driving sustainable seafood consumption with digital traceability in the European Union:    #1 Require traceability information for all seafood products, including processed, prepared and imported #2 Improve data collection across the value chain for scientific purpose #3 Standardise traceability data exchange and safeguard data ownership #4 Develop a cross-EU sustainability assessment for seafood products #5 Adapt digital tools to the needs of small-scale fisheries #6 Ensure effective data infrastructure across EU coastlines   👉Read the full paper: https://lnkd.in/e7SqyB5W #FishX #Fisheries #Digitalisation #EULegislation #Compliance WWF European Policy Office, EU Tech Chamber (EUTECH), TransMarTech S-H , CLS Group (Collecte Localisation Satellites), CLS Sustainable Fisheries Management, north.io GmbH, Sciaena, OURZ | Supply Chain Compliance, ANP/WWF, WWF Mediterranean, WWF-Adria, Low Impact Fishers of Europe - LIFE, Irish Islands Marine Resource Organisation (IIMRO)

How can digital traceability drive sustainable seafood consumption? As a follow up of the Fish-X Project conference of last 10 April 2024, the consortium put together a set of ideas on how to make it work 💡 👇

🦞🌊 We may be on a break right now but looking back on our last issue, the 17th edition of our newsletter, we wrapped up our three-part #BlueEconomy 🐟 series with #Aquaculture, and we had the honor of talking to our friend Guntur Mallarangeng of DELOS about agriculture’s wetter sibling! 🤔 Did you know? DELOS operates on the guiding principles of 🌊TIDE, which stands for: 🤖 T: technical excellence, which guides us to keep improving our tech and processes for production ❤️ I: improving communities, which keeps us cognizant of our contribution to the local communities where we operate 😁 D: demonstrably good products, which pushes us to keep producing products that are good and good for you 🌏 E: environmentally conscious, which forces us to think about how our operations impact the environment, and optimize for minimizing that. ... and Aquaculture has already overtaken fisheries in supplying seafood to the world since 2015 and is still growing! 🚀 🔔 Curious to find out more? Check out our full interview with Guntur Mallarangeng on our #Aquaculture issue through the link in our bio. #Climate #Environment #Sustainability #SoutheastAsia

https://lnkd.in/dmS5EiS8 As we utilize living marine resources in EU waters for income, food provisioning, and social benefits, we must also consider their long-term sustainability and resilience. Overexploitation poses significant risks, which is why we propose a range of actionable recommendations that span both short- and long-term actions. Notably, it is crucial to prioritize existing alternatives to damaging fishing and farming techniques to preserve our marine resources. By ensuring abundant, sustainable stocks, balancing fleet size with available resources, protecting supportive marine habitats and reduce externalities, we can secure the long-term sustainability of our marine resources. Such actions include gatekeepers addressing the cost of transitioning to responsible, sustainable fishing and farming practices as a barrier to overcome. Let us all work together to preserve and protect our fisheries and the productivity of our oceans for generations to come. This review paper was written with Lara Salvany, Anne Marie Cooper, and Natacha Carvalho

🌊 What Industry Knowledge Does Terrocea Nexus Partners Specialize In? 🌍 At Terrocea Nexus Partners, we provide top-tier consulting services focused on sustainable practices for habitat, aquatic resources, and ecosystems. Our expertise includes: Blue Economy: Value chain analysis, feasibility studies, cold storage development, trade, export, and investment promotion. Fisheries and Marine Resources: Combating IUU fishing, strengthening artisanal fisher communities, and developing fisheries management strategies. Climate Action and Environmental Resilience: Adaptation strategies, resilience initiatives, and feasibility studies. Aquaculture and Fisheries: Value chain development, IUU fishing prevention, quality media reporting, and feasibility enhancements. Energy and Water: Sustainable solutions for energy and water management. Data and Digitalization: Implementing data collection systems, digital innovation, and enhancing data management practices. Policy and Governmental Operations: Refining policy frameworks and enhancing governmental operations through strategic reforms. SME Support: Business development, investment facilitation, and market integration. Technical, Socio-Economic, and Financial Feasibility Studies: Comprehensive analyses to support project development and implementation. Sanitary and Phytosanitary Compliance: Ensuring adherence to safety and health standards in food production and trade. Our interdisciplinary team addresses complex challenges with a commitment to social outcomes, digital innovation, and excellence. Join us on our journey towards a sustainable future! Let's connect and explore collaboration opportunities. #TerroceaNexus #Consulting #Sustainability #BlueEconomy #FisheriesManagement #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalResilience #Aquaculture #Energy #Water #Data #Digitalization #PolicyReform #SME #Innovation

🌍 Making Aquaculture Climate-Resilient 🐟 In the face of climate change, aquaculture operators face increasing challenges. But there's hope! A recent article from The Fish Site outlines six innovative strategies to enhance climate resilience in aquaculture: 1. Best Management Practices: Focus on biosecurity, appropriate stocking densities, and optimal farm location. 2. Risk-Based Analysis: Essential for site selection and planning, considering potential climate risks. 3. Diversify Production: Spreads risk and increases productivity through a multi-species approach. 4. Utilize Early Warning Systems: Stay informed and prepared for weather events using technology. 5. Improve Farm Infrastructure: Upgrade facilities to withstand extreme weather conditions. 6. Collaborate with Other Farmers: Pool resources and knowledge for collective resilience. Each step is a stride towards a sustainable future for aquaculture, aligning with environmental stewardship and economic viability. 👉 Dive into the details here: https://lnkd.in/diRDZ4dt #Aquaculture #Sustainability #ClimateResilience #Innovation

Smartrawl's inventor Paul Fernandes will be showcasing Smartrawl at the #WorldFisheriesCongress in Seattle next week! Smartrawl will be presented within the 'Managing Fisheries Bycatch of Threatened Species' session on March 6th. Here Paul will delve into how Smartrawl presents a crucial opportunity to tackle global problem of bycatch and discards. 🌊 Tackling bycatch and discards is crucial for ocean biodiversity and fisheries sustainability. Yet, bottom trawling alone contributes to about half of global discards annually. In Europe, despite bans, effective prevention and policing remain challenging. 🛠️ Smartrawl: a cutting-edge solution using stereo cameras, AI algorithms, and innovative gates to reduce bycatch. These components, inserted into trawl extensions, detect, size, and selectively catch desired species and release all unwanted catch. 🔍 Still in development, Smartrawl shows promise with most components tested and AI algorithms in progress. By providing rich data without harming non-quota species, it offers a sustainable approach to fishing. Exciting field trials and ongoing improvements mark its journey towards enhancing fisheries practices. Smartrawl is a Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability project https://lnkd.in/edWzCsnU #Bycatch #sustainablefishing #fisheries #smartrawl