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THE IMPORTANCE
OF BLUE FOOD

With global consumption increasing two-fold
over the last fifty years, ocean-based food re-
sources should be managed responsibly and
sustainably. The session brought together inno-
vative entrepreneurs selected among the best
innovators taking part in Uplink’s Blue Food
Challenge. They shared their vision for the fu-
ture of this industry, discussed food security
issues and the way in which blue food could
contribute to the advent of a global sustainable
food system.

The importance of promoting small-scale fishe-
ries, whose carbon footprint is very low, was
stressed (ABALOBI ICT4Fisheries), as is the re-
generation of the ocean’s no man’s land, areas ROUND TABLE 3
damaged by pollution (Urchinomics) and the
development of seaweed-based aquaculture BUILDING Support for technological expertise is
(Sea6 Energy). And to have a positive impact equally important with the monitoring of
on the supply chain, consumption patterns can SUSTAINABILITY IN coastal ecosystems thanks to environ-
be focused on sustainability thanks to the im- mental DNA and big data (NatureMetrics).
plementation of campaigns, such as “Mr. Goo- COASTAL AREAS Moreover, priority should be given to coas-
dfish”, launched in the Southeast region by the tal communities, the first to be affected by
Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation following To address the significant impact of climate change, as pointed out by the mo-
the success of conservation efforts regarding growing human and environmental pres- derator, the Director of Ocean 14 Capital.
blue fin tuna fish stocks in the Mediterranean. sures in coastal areas, the panel handed
the floor to “ocean-entrepreneurs” who
implement innovative solutions to promote “We have a multitude of
THE “MR. GOODFISH” the transition to sustainable coastal areas. crises to manage (biodiversity,
CAMPAIGN climate) which cannot be
addressed separately, we need
launched in 2010 by To protect against rising sea levels, new to prevent collapse thanks to a
3 major European nature-based technology (Blue Action Lab multitude of activities.”
aquariums and coordinated by which launched 8,000 hectares of man- Jeff Stoike, Director of
the Prince Albert II of Monaco grove restoration work in the Bahamas) International Operations
or innovative materials such as biocom-
Foundation patible and eco-responsible concrete at Blue Action Lab
(ECOncrete), were showcased, insofar as
■ 1 study on the status of fish they are used in several port, coastal and
stocks for 40 species in the offshore projects across the globe. Eco
Mediterranean, Wave Power identified the development of
■ 2,450 professionals involved, clean wave power from existing infrastruc-
■ 400 partner restaurants, ture as a means of empowerment.
■ 2,500 educational booklets
distributed.