Basics
What is the Blue Economy mainly concerned with using sustainably?
Ocean and marine resources
Name one major sector included in the Blue Economy
Fisheries and aquaculture
How much do ocean industries contribute annually to the global economy?
About $1.5 trillion
What environmental problem results from excessive harvesting of fish stocks?
Overfishing
What type of bond is dedicated only to ocean-friendly projects?
blue bonds
What three main goals does the Blue Economy aim to balance?
Economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity
Which Blue Economy sector is responsible for transporting about 90% of global goods?
Shipping and maritime transport.
What employment benefit does the Blue Economy provide?
Job creation across fisheries, transport, tourism, and energy
What type of pollution poses a major threat to marine ecosystems?
Marine pollution.
What financing mechanism involves forgiving debt in exchange for marine conservation?
Debt-for-nature swaps.
In simple terms, how is the Blue Economy described in the slides?
Making money from the ocean without destroying it
What type of tourism is strongly linked to the Blue Economy?
Coastal and marine tourism
How does aquaculture support global food security?
By reducing pressure on wild fish stocks and increasing food supply.
Why are capacity and technological gaps a challenge for the Blue Economy?
Because many countries lack skills, technology, and expertise.
What planning tool organizes marine activities to reduce conflicts?
Marine spatial planning.
What are the two main perspectives on the maritime economy mentioned in the introduction?
A traditional economic-focused model and a sustainability- and society-focused model
Which sector focuses on producing energy from offshore wind, tidal, and wave sources?
Marine renewable energy
How do oceans help mitigate climate change?
By acting as a carbon sink and absorbing CO₂
What governance issue arises when responsibilities are spread across many institutions?
Fragmented governance.
Why is inclusive governance important in the Blue Economy?
To ensure coastal communities and small-scale fishers benefit fairly.
Why is the Blue Economy considered a transformative framework?
Because it combines economic development with environmental sustainability and social inclusion
What sector develops pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products from marine organisms?
Marine biotechnology
What role do blue carbon ecosystems like mangroves play?
They sequester carbon and protect coastlines from climate impacts.
Why is international and intersectoral cooperation necessary for the Blue Economy?
Because marine issues cross borders and involve multiple sectors.
Which Sustainable Development Goal is most directly linked to the Blue Economy?
SDG 14 – Life Below Water.