Intro to Blue Economy
The “Blue” in “Blue Economy” stands for the seas and oceans. As a vital component of Europe’s coastal economies, oceans can also contribute to our continent’s overall prosperity. They can produce investment, jobs and economic growth. The Blue Economy includes, among others, economic activities that are:
- Marine based such as capture fisheries and aquaculture, ocean energy, shipping, maritime transport and maritime tourism
- Marine related such as seafood processing, marine biotechnology, shipbuilding and repair, port activities and coastal tourism
Learn about these sectors; their job market, career pathways, job examples, wages and job opportunities in the Blue Economy Webinar!
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ISCED Categories
Ocean Literacy
Policy and governance
Marine and maritime law
Biotechnology
Conservation and environmental management
Offshore and renewable energy
Marine spatial planning
Aquaculture
Fisheries
Coastal and marine tourism