Assembly backs drafting ordinance for $28M CWOC revenue bonds to be repaid with marine passenger fees The Assembly directed staff to draft an ordinance to pursue up to $28 million in revenue bonds to finance the Seawalk (CWOC) project, with debt service to be repaid from marine passenger fees. Staff said Petro Marine's construction timeline requires concurrent work on a portion of the project and asked for a manager's best‑interest finding to work with the same contractor for that stretch.

The Assembly just took a bold step towards funding the $28 million Coastal Waterfront project, but time is running out to secure the necessary access!

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Africa’s first offshore salmon farming project edges closer in Luderitz Sea-based salmon farming is set to launch in Africa for the first time, following a partnership between African Aquaculture Company and Norwegian equipment supplier AKVA group. African Aquaculture has been secured a production licence for 51,000 tonnes of salmon positioning the development as one of the largest aquaculture projects in

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African Aquaculture and AKVA group to develop Namibia salmon farm - SalmonBusiness African Aquaculture and AKVA group to develop Namibia salmon farm  SalmonBusiness

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China is prioritizing marine economy growth—offshore aquaculture and ocean tech are getting major support. Quanzhou hit ¥227B in marine output in 2023

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U.S. marine economy continues to empower American prosperity The American marine economy continues to fuel economic vitality, according to the statistics from the annual Marine Economy Satellite Account (MESA) released today by two Department of Commerce agenci...

U.S. marine economy continues to empower American prosperity, according to statistics from annual Marine Economy Satellite Account (MESA)

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[5/5] Ces aménagements, financés par France 2030 via l’ADEME, totalisent plus de 100 M€. Ils visent à faire de #Brest un acteur central de la transition énergétique et à créer une nouvelle vocation industrielle tournée vers l’exploitation durable des ressources marines. #geography #marineeconomy

[4/5] À terme, plus d’un quart du polder atteindra 10 tonnes/m² de portance. Une rampe de mise à l’eau est prévue entre 2030 et 2032. #Brest deviendra un site clé de construction et d’assemblage, capable d’accueillir les équipements lourds des éoliennes flottantes. #geography #marineeconomy

[3/5] Le projet #Pennavel (AO5) est la première étape. 15 ha du #polder EMR seront renforcés pour supporter 4 tonnes/m². Cette zone recevra les flotteurs des éoliennes, #Brest coopérant avec Saint-Nazaire et Lorient pour les autres composants des futurs parcs offshore. #geography #marineeconomy

Economically important marine species face high climate risks Dungeness crab, Pacific herring, and red abalone are among the coastal species that appear most vulnerable to climate risks.

Economically important marine species face high climate risks: Dungeness crab, Pacific herring, and red abalone are among the coastal species that appear most vulnerable to climate risks.

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This region is growing its #MarineEconomy, and we’re honored to host the @Festival of Running in such a pristine environment.

We’re on a mission to protect it—one step at a time. 🌿

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Sitka assembly debates management of new boatyard as locals push for city operation Local businesses advocate for Sitka to manage the new boatyard for community benefit.

Local business owners are sounding the alarm over Sitka's new boatyard management, fearing that a private operator could sink their livelihoods.

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