Center for the Blue Economy
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The Costs of Obtaining Environmental Outcomes through Coastal Habitat Restoration
| by Shea Gould and Matthew Interis, University of Mississippi, and Rachel Christopherson
New article in the CBE Journal of Ocean and Coastal Economics helps decision makers examine the costs and benefits—specifically the quality of habitat restored along the Gulf of Mexico.
Offshore drilling ban poised to pass Oregon Legislature
| by Tracy Loew and Salem Statesman Journal
CBE’s National Ocean Economic Program data shows Oregon’s coastal economy is worth $2.2 Billion annually, supporting 33,000 jobs. A good reason not to foul the waters.
Middlebury Institute Showcases Programs, Community Collaborations for Area Leaders
| by Jason Warburg
Nearly 50 community leaders gathered to learn more about the Middlebury Institute’s impact both globally and locally at the inaugural “Institute Impact” event on January 30.
Budget Horror Stories: Health Care and the Future of the National Deficit; Dr. Dean Baker
McGowan MG102
Free, Registration Requested
Open to the PublicThe Value of the Digital Ocean
| by Rachel Christopherson & Molly Laughlin
The world’s oceans are increasingly monitored through complex networks of sensors and communications technologies producing large quantities of “operational oceanography” data.
Center for the Blue Economy models climate risk in Monterey
| by KSBW and Jason Scorse & Charles Colgan
New software could help Monterey adapt to sea level rise.
Seal Bombs: New Policy Paper Points to Urgent Need for More Research
Seal bombs are being used in California fisheries to deter marine mammals from fish nets and fishing grounds. But the practice poses significant risk to marine life, regulation is weak, and research guiding current policy is outdated and incomplete.
10,000 Futures: Modeling Climate Risk in Monterey
The Center for the Blue Economy has developed pilot software modeling 10,000 possible futures over 80 years to help the City of Monterey adapt to sea level rise.
Ushering in a Blue Economy for Sustainable Growth in Bangladesh
| by Rachel Christopherson; Wikipedia; World Bank
The People’s Republic of Bangladesh is a country whose maritime territory is roughly equal to the size of its land area.