Tag: sustainable fisheries
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Dublin Bay Oyster Graveyard: A Restorative Leap for a Rich Coastal Ecosystem
Reviving a Marine Cornerstone The oyster bed known to locals as the “graveyard” in Dublin Bay is being transformed from a symbol of decline into a hopeful model for ecological restoration. Once a thriving habitat that supported diverse marine life, the area faced years of silt buildup, disease, and overharvesting that eroded oyster populations and…
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Fresh Impetus for Blue Economy: UDSM-IMS Zanzibar at the Forefront of Marine Research
New Momentum for the Blue Economy In a determined push to harness the ocean’s potential, Tanzania is turning to its academic strength and strategic institutions. President Samia Suluhu Hassan highlighted the pivotal role of the University of Dar es Salaam’s Institute of Marine Sciences (UDSM–IMS) in Zanzibar as a cornerstone of the blue economy. Through…
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GEF Funds 291 Million to Fight Illegal Fishing and Boost Regenerative Farming Worldwide
A Bold Step Forward in Ocean and Land Stewardship The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved a substantial $291 million investment from its Trust Fund to back 30 high-impact initiatives. The funding aims to curb illegal fishing, strengthen the resilience of island economies, reduce pollution, and accelerate regenerative farming practices across diverse ecosystems. This multi-pronged…
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Fighting Illegal Fishing: GEF $291M for Regenerative Farming
Overview The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has greenlit a substantial funding package designed to advance ocean stewardship and sustainable land management. The GEF governing body approved $291 million from the GEF Trust Fund to support 30 high-impact initiatives. These projects aim to address illegal fishing, strengthen island economies, reduce pollution, and regenerate degraded farmlands through…
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Oysters Return to Dublin Bay: A New Chapter for Dublin Harbor Ecology
Restoring a Lost Marine Chapter After more than two centuries without them, oysters are reappearing in Dún Laoghaire harbour near Dublin. More than 18,000 juvenile oysters are being deployed as part of a carefully planned restoration project aimed at reintroducing shellfish to Dublin Bay. The initiative marks a significant step in revitalizing local biodiversity and…