| by Sarah Kennedy/ChavoBart Digital Media
Their goal is to protect ocean health and help coastal communities adapt to climate change. (Yale Climate Connections interviews David Helvarg, Director of the Blue Frontier, regarding his work with the Center for the Blue Economy at MIIS on the Ocean Climate Action Plan #BlueNewDeal.)
| by Sol Rogers and Forbes Magazine
Dr. Juliano Calil, co-founder of Virtual Planet, climate researcher at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, and Senior Fellow at the Center for the Blue Economy is featured in this Forbes Magazine article for his work on virtual reality 3D immersion to show the effects of sea level rise on specific cities and landscapes.
Most tourists come to the Monterey Bay to enjoy the scenery and to enjoy the fresh, local seafood. Yet not since the early 2000’s have consumers been enjoying entirely local or fresh seafood.
Promoting a sustainable ocean and coastal economy is the mission of the Center for the Blue Economy. We do this through economic research, teaching, and advising on policy for regional, state, and national governments. This story showcases some of 2019’s activities and achievements.
| by Maria Temming and Science News
Dr. Brendan Kelly, Center for the Blue Economy Senior Fellow and Executive Director of SEARCH: The Study for Environmental Arctic Change, is quoted in this article regarding the recent Arctic Report Card.
| by Jason Scorse
In this Letter to the Editor, Dr. Scorse points out that language and word choice matter in the framing of an issue.
| by Ben Geman
While the Center for the Blue Economy does not endorse any specific candidate, this article shows the “Blue New Deal,” is gaining traction in the national conversation.
