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Thursday, August 30, 2012

30/08/12: Norway and Malaysia sign aquaculture deal; can aquaculture help Greece; blue growth in the EU

Hello, 
Today we've been talking about...
Norway and Malaysia sign aquaculture agreement.  The deal allows Norway to develop a framework for sustainable aquaculture in Malaysia. 
Funding for the project is on a cost-sharing basis, Norway will provide 3.253 million Ringitt in funding while Malaysia will contribute 3.275 million, starting 2012-2015.  Read more...
Is aquaculture the answer to Greece's economic woe?  The McKinsey & Co report thinks so.  Download the full report here.
I always enjoy reading Maria Damanaki's blog and this one on new opportunities for blue growth and jobs in seas and oceans is no exception.  As the EU Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Damanaki has a large remit and comes across as passionate and well-informed about all areas of her role.
English: Fish cages in Velfjorden, Brønnøy, No...
English: Fish cages in Velfjorden, Brønnøy, Norway. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)


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