Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is preparing for the highly anticipated premiere of its three-part documentary series, Hope in the Water, scheduled to debut in spring 2024. The series is set to air on 19 June 2024 from 9 to 10 p.m. Eastern Time. The first episode, titled “The Fish in the Sea,” will initiate a captivating exploration of blue food technology, focusing on its crucial role in improving food security and sustainability in vulnerable oceans worldwide.
Renowned activists such as Shailene Woodley, Martha Stewart, Jose Andres, and Baratunde Thurston will be featured in the documentary, each sharing their personal experiences as they advocate for solutions to climate change and investigate specific ocean environments threatened by climate change, illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, and habitat destruction. Hope in the Water is the brainchild of David E. Kelley and four-time James Beard Award-winner Andrew Zimmern. It is part of a multi-year campaign by the non-profit organization Fed by Blue, with the goal of inspiring innovative work in ocean sustainability.
In other news, Solar Oysters has formed a partnership with Blue Oyster Environmental to develop the Solar Oyster Production System (SOPS), a groundbreaking aquaculture technology designed to produce up to 200,000 oysters in a 0.02-acre space. With rotating solar panels and 575 oyster cages on five ladders, the SOPS represents a revolutionary innovation that enhances environmental sustainability and maximizes efficiency in oyster production. According to Solar Oysters Business Director Steve Pattison, this cutting-edge technology has the potential to transform oyster cultivation and restoration.
Seattle-based seafood chain traceability company Trace Register has achieved interoperability at scale between two traceability systems based on Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST) standards, in partnership with Wholechain. This collaborative effort will play a crucial role in facilitating the exchange of information and will help the industry meet the requirements of the Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Food Traceability Final Rule, according to Food Safety Magazine. This achievement will undoubtedly lead to a more streamlined and effective traceability process, benefitting all sectors of the seafood industry.
Furthermore, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved 48 FAO-led projects focused on sustainable agrifood systems and food insecurity, signaling a significant investment of USD 2.9 billion into initiatives that will benefit millions of people worldwide. These impactful projects will not only restore land and sea areas but also mitigate millions of metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions and remove hazardous agrochemicals. This exceptional investment demonstrates a strong commitment to global food security and sustainable agriculture, as emphasized by FAO Deputy Director General Maria Helena Semedo.
Finally, a coalition of environmental organizations has submitted a petition for the Galapagos Island World Heritage site to be listed as “in danger” under the World Heritage Conservation. This action is in response to the increasing threats faced by the Galapagos Islands, such as biodiversity loss, illegal fishing, and the strain caused by fishing vessels in the area. These concerns underscore the urgent need for conservation efforts and the preservation of this invaluable natural treasure.
The culmination of these developments serves as a testament to the ongoing dedication and innovation within the sustainable seafood movement, paving the way for a more environmentally conscious and responsible future.
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