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This incredible underwater farm could be the future of food | Pioneers for Our Planet

‘There are no jobs on a dead planet.’ When fish stocks collapsed, Newfoundland fisherman Bren Smith created an underwater farm growing sustainable shellfish and protein-rich seaweeds. It is hoped ocean farming can boost global food production by 10%. As land-based agriculture comes under threat from rising temperatures and extreme weather events, could the sea be the future of farming? Read more about the inspiring pioneers finding creative solutions to climate catastrophe here: https://wef.ch/pioneersforourplanet

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Industries in DepthFood, Water and Clean AirNature and BiodiversityClimate Action and Waste Reduction
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