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Aquaculture

USA - The trouble with water treatment in aquaculture

Water disinfection is a necessary step in preparing aquaculture facilities before stocking, but it also causes microbiome die-offs which result in the higher likelihood of disease further down the line, according to Rachelle Jensen, founder of Luminis Water Technologies.

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Energy

USA - BOEM Floats Proposal to Modernize Offshore Wind Regulations

A new proposal aims to streamline the process for permitting and developing offshore renewable energy projects and reduce costs to developers.

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Science

Ocean research has a new flagship

The Schmidt Ocean Institute has commissioned its new 110-metre-long, global-class research vessel the Falkor (too), for use by marine scientists worldwide to push the frontiers of deep-sea investigations. Founders Eric and Wendy Schmidt launch R/V Falkor (too), with an inaugural expedition, expanding capacity, capability, and science for ocean research and technology development globally.

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Science

USA - US coastal wetlands are rapidly disappearing. Here's what it'll take to save them

As the effects of heat-trapping pollution continue to raise sea levels, wetlands dotting American coastlines could drown — or they could flourish. Their fate will depend upon rates of sea-level rise, how quickly the plants can grow, and whether there’s space inland into which they can migrate.‍

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Science

USA - Estuaries face higher nutrient loads in the future—particularly on the Atlantic coast

A new study finds that the Atlantic Coast and eastern Gulf Coast of the United States are likely to see significant increases in nutrient loading in coming decades, putting those areas at heightened risk of experiencing harmful algal blooms.

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Property

USA - Beach Houses Around the Country Are at Risk of Sinking, and Coastal Enclaves Are at War About How to Save Them

For some homebuyers, the fantasy of coastal living will forever outweigh the risks. But rising sea levels and shifting sands can mean getting closer to the ocean than you might have intended.

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Property

USA - Forum: The Illusory Promise of General Property Law

ABSTRACT. Federalized, jurisdictionless property law is ascendant in the Supreme Court’s recent majority opinions on the Takings Clause—and in The Fourth Amendment and General Law, Danielle D’Onfro and Daniel Epps tout the benefits of courts developing a national law of property and torts in assessing whether a person has suffered an unlawful search or seizure.

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Aquaculture

USA - ‘COASTAL SEAWEED FARM ACT OF 2023’ TO SUPPORT ALTERNATIVE, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Mary Peltola (AK-at Large) introduced the Coastal Seaweed Farm Act of 2023.

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Advocacy

USA - Frontline 360° is helping grassroots groups land federal dollars — and building a movement

It takes money to make money, as the saying goes. The same is true of raising money. Successful fundraising requires resources that are in short supply for many small, community-based nonprofits. That means many groups could miss out on new federal funding that is targeted to front-line, historically marginalized communities.

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Property

USA - Need to rethink retirement? These areas face the biggest climate-change risk.

Moody's Analytics report reveals which U.S. cities and metro areas are most at risk to sea rise, extreme heat and water stress. And, researchers suggest which locations could prove most resilient.

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Advocacy

USA - The Nature Conservancy and Pew Scale Partnership with Oyster Farmers to Restore Marine Ecosystems

Additional $6.3 million for the Supporting Oyster Aquaculture and Restoration program will advance resilient aquaculture, ocean health, and equity.

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Waterways

USA - US ports to build out nearly $50 bln in green infrastructure over the next decade

The U.S. ports are expected to build out nearly $50 billion in green infrastructure over the next decade – and hydrogen is set to play a significant role in the industry’s plans, a recent survey from the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) shows.

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Federal

USA - UConn Grad Appointed Head of NOAA’s Ecosystems and Aquaculture Division

From Avery Point to a senior leadership role in the crucially important federal agency

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Advocacy

USA - Citizen Justice: The Environmental Legacy of William O. Douglas.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas, perhaps the most famous graduate of Whitman College, is remembered for his lasting contributions to environmental law—with trees still standing, dams unbuilt, and beaches protected as a result of his work.

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Federal

USA - National Coastal Resilience Fund 2023 Request for Proposals is Now Live

For those of you looking for funding to support important coastal resilience work in your communities - check out the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF). Our 2023 Request for Proposals is now live

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Engineering

Celebrating 46 Years of Coastal Sediments Conference Series!

Coastal Sediments is an international coastal science and engineering conference which has been held every four years since 1977, alternating with its sister conference, Coastal Dynamics.

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Property

US - Homeowners Have Lost $2.3 Trillion in Value Since June Peak

Homes Endangered by Climate Change Keep Gaining Value Despite Rise in Natural Disasters

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Energy

USA - Biden admin details plans for floating wind

The Biden administration announced initiatives yesterday to prepare states for floating offshore wind — a young but fast-emerging type of power that some say could revolutionize renewables on the West Coast.

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Energy

USA - Climate change has (finally) arrived at business school

The climate crisis is a curriculum item at the most prestigious schools, and MBAs are excited.

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Aquaculture

USA - These scientists used CRISPR to put an alligator gene into catfish

The resulting fish appear to be more resistant to disease and could improve commercial production—should they ever be approved.

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Waterways

USA - MARAD to enhance US port infrastructure with $662 million fund

The US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), making more than $662 million available for its Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP).

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Energy

USA - BOEM adjusts its monetary penalties for inflation

These adjustments are intended to maintain the deterrent effect of civil penalties and to further the policy goals of the underlying statutes.

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Federal

USA - NFWF Announces Release of the National Coastal Resilience Fund 2023 Request for Proposals

The National Coastal Resilience Fund will award approximately $140 million in grant funding to enhance coastal communities’ natural defenses against severe weather and flooding

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Engineering

USA - Two coastal flood defense projects provide lessons for making future infrastructure projects more successful

More than ten years have passed since Hurricane Sandy exposed New York City to devastating coastal flooding. Several cost-effective flood megaprojects, including levees and storm surge barriers, have been presented to the NY-NJ region to prevent future billion-dollar disasters, but none have moved forward.

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