She shows the evolution of the #OceanEconomy. Doubled in value added in 25 years. The 5th largest force in the world. All ocean activities have shown growth. But the jobs have not really grown with the sector. Asia-Pacific drove most of that growth!

reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Oce... #blueeconomy #blueplanet #highseas #investment #lifesource #ocean #oceanacidification #oceaneconomy #sealevelrise #thermalexpansion

Form_Call_for_Individual_Consultants_MSP-Junior-caribbeans.pdf

🌊 UNESCO–IOC announces a call for a Junior Marine Spatial Planning (MSP)
#MarineData #OceanEconomy
drive.google.com/file/d/1Ze0m...

Counting the Blue Rand: Building South Africa’s Ocean Economy Satellite Account This study constructs a South African Ocean Economy Satellite Account (OESA) that is SNA-consistent, adapts lessons from international pilots to local data realities, and documents a stepwise compilat...

2/3 📄NEW WORKING PAPERS

1⃣ Valuing the #OceanEconomy: Lessons from 3 early adopters 🇳🇴🇵🇹🇺🇸 of ocean economy satellite accounts

2⃣ Building South Africa's Ocean Economy Satellite Account when data are scarce = replicable approach for others
www.oceanaccounts.org/counting-the...

🌊 Looking to grow your team in the ocean sector? Hire Indigenous talent through ICPP 3.0!

Our program connects employers with skilled Indigenous professionals ready to make an impact.

Learn more: indigenousoceancareers.ca

#IndigenousHiring #ICPP #BlueEconomy #Indigenous #OceanEconomy

World Ocean Forum 2025 Opens in Busan Amid Maritime Uncertainty | Busan news | Breeze in Busan The 19th World Ocean Forum begins today in Busan, bringing together global experts to rethink shipbuilding, finance, and climate strategy in an era where volatility has become the new tide.

World Ocean Forum 2025 kicks off in Busan, setting a course for the future of global shipping and ocean innovation.
#WOF2025 #OceanEconomy #Sustainability breezeinflow.com/busan-news/w...

Blog: Why ocean economy productivity is stagnating and what policymakers can do about it

The #ocean economy supports over 100 million jobs and generates 3-4% of global GDP. But its productivity is stagnating and, in some areas, declining. Our blog explores the underlying factors and what policymakers can do to reverse the trend: oe.cd/6d4

#OceanEconomy #BlueEconomy

Florida’s ocean economy depends on science | Column It’s been more than 50 years since I left Sarasota to pursue a career in marine science, but one thing hasn’t changed: In Florida, the ocean means business. And like any successful business, it thrive...

www.yahoo.com/news/article... #atlanticocean #blueeconomy #DeSantis #florida #floridaliving #gulfofmexico #manatee #manatees #ocean #oceaneconomy #oceanlife #science #tourism

Six OECD policy priorities for a healthy and productive ocean The world’s ocean is at a tipping point. From plastic pollution to overfishing, the challenges facing our blue planet are urgent and interconnected. As the global community gathers in Nice for the Thi...

If the #OceanEconomy were a country, it would be the 5th largest economy in the world. But there is a real risk that the growth of past decades may stall.

What are the top policy priorities for healthy and productive #oceans? Our blog dives in: oe.cd/68I

#fisheries #maritime #UNOC3 #BlueEconomy

Stop ignoring small-scale fisheries in economic models Economic policies are lacking in data on small-scale fisheries. A team of researchers is determined to change that.

Economic models overlook vital small-scale fisheries data. Researchers working to fill the gap.
#SustainableFisheries #OceanEconomy #DataForChange

Lagarde: more blue financing needed to protect oceans ECB president Christine Lagarde said there is a need for adaptation and blue financing to protect a vital part of the world economy.

🇪🇺 Christine Lagarde (@president.ecb.europa.eu‬) has warned that we’re fuelling a climate crisis that threatens the oceans 🌊 — and called for more blue finance to protect marine ecosystems.

GreenCB.co/44hnI22

#BlueFinance
#OceanEconomy

Lagarde: more blue financing needed to protect oceans ECB president Christine Lagarde said there is a need for adaptation and blue financing to protect a vital part of the world economy.

Why does ocean health matter for financial stability? 🔍

Read the full story here: GreenCB.co/44hnI22

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#BlueFinance
#OceanEconomy
#CentralBanking

It’s our last day at #UNOC3, marking the end of a fantastic week of events dedicated to driving a safe & sustainable future for our oceans. It has been a great opportunity to connect with our global partners and progress the actions needed to ensure the #OceanEconomy is safe for generations to come.

OECD policy brief: Exploring and mapping the ocean depths for a more sustainable future

🌊 Mapping the #seafloor is key for the #OceanEconomy, supporting #marine management, conservation and our understanding of #ocean systems. Yet despite advances, nearly 3⁄4 of the global #seabed remains unmapped by modern standards. Our new policy brief dives in: oe.cd/65g

#UNOC3 #BlueEconomy

Squid exports? 64% go to China. But thanks to tariffs, prices have tanked. Early-season fishers couldn’t break even.
One trade war away from financial collapse is not resilience.
#SeafoodTrade #TariffTrouble #OceanEconomy

Blog: Six OECD policy priorities for a healthy and productive ocean

🌊 If the #ocean economy were a country, it would rank as the 5th largest economy in the world.

The OECD is at #UNOC3 this week, supporting international cooperation for sustainable #oceans. Our blog explores top policy priorities: oe.cd/65a

#OceanEconomy #BlueEconomy #SaveOurOcean

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People walk twoard conference hall entrance with 'blue wave' decorations arching over it

Sign with logo and words in pale yellow, in French

NCI Director Martina von Richter is with the Irish delegation in Nice today for the UN #OceanConference to lend her voice to the importance of #ValuingNature and #marine and #coastal #ecosystems and our #OceanEconomy - here meeting up with Dr Rick Officer, CEO of @MarineInst #UNOC3 #UNOC2025

As the #OceanEconomy accelerates, so too do the impacts on the #marine environment & on people, with #HumanRights violations - from labour abuses to overfishing & #IUU fishing - taking a huge toll on the welfare & wellbeing of #CoastalCommunities.
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Growing global demand for resources & declines in land based resources have seen an unprecedented increase in the scale & speed of development of the #OceanEconomy, incl. expansion into new areas, intensification of economic activities, & emergence of new ocean industries.
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🌊 Did you know? Between 2022 and 2024, the number of Canada’s Ocean Enterprise companies grew from 160 to 209—a 31% increase! 📈 Canada’s ocean sector is expanding rapidly, creating new opportunities!

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

#OceanEconomy #ICPP #Maritimes #Oceans #Economy

Each Centre will address pressing safety and sustainability challenges specific to their national ocean economy, advancing resilient, people- and nature-positive development. Read more: loom.ly/9qQf1no

#UNOceanConference #OceanEconomy

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#callao #peru #chrisnsue #random #picoftheday #travelphotography #FishingHarbor #DocksideLife #Seabirds #PortScene #MaritimeCulture #HarborWork #OceanEconomy #SeasideMood #CoastalLiving #IndustrialBeauty #cruiseport #port #seagulls #tractortrailer #containerport

Blue Wink-E 2025 Join industry leaders, researchers, and innovators to explore circular solutions for a sustainable ocean economy. Be part of the change shaping the future of our oceans!

CIIMAR, as an associate of B2E Blue Bioeconomy CoLAB, is excited to share the upcoming Blue Wink-E 2025 event!

📅 June 6
📍 Porto Cruise Terminal

👉 More info: b2e.pt/blue-wink-e-...

#BlueBioEconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #OceanEconomy #BlueWinkE2025

📣The time is NOW - and we, the Association of British Columbia Marine Industries (ABCMI) is proud to be a part of the Ambition 2035 Summit in Ottawa, May 21-23 at the Delta Hotel.

#Ambition2035 Summit

🔗 Register now: oceansupercluster.ca/ambition-2035/

#OceanNation #OceanEconomy #EconomicGrowth

Over 100 million jobs depend on the ocean economy — here's where and why New OECD data shows that over 100 million full-time equivalent jobs are sustained by the global ocean economy, with tourism and Asia-Pacific leading the charge. But the future of ocean work depends on...

New OECD data shows that over 100 million jobs depend on the #OceanEconomy. But the future of #ocean work depends on how we prepare for automation and skills transitions. Our blog takes a look at the data and explores what the future holds: oe.cd/5-Z

#BlueEconomy #UNOC3 #oceans

World’s first offshore platform to produce green hydrogen, ammonia and methanol completed in China The self-contained pilot project will prove that the clean fuels can be produced off grid to refuel ocean-going ships at sea

For the #oceaneconomy people - interesting offshore Chinese pilot rig producing hydrogen, ammonia and methanol from “found” inputs www.hydrogeninsight.com/innovation/w...

World’s first offshore platform to produce green hydrogen, ammonia and methanol completed in China The self-contained pilot project will prove that the clean fuels can be produced off grid to refuel ocean-going ships at sea

For the #oceaneconomy people - interesting offshore Chinese pilot rig producing hydrogen, ammonia and methanol from “found” inputs www.hydrogeninsight.com/innovation/w...

Blog: 10 ocean economy facts you need to know

If the #ocean economy were a country, it would be the 5th largest economy in the world.

It's a vital force that faces mounting environmental and economic challenges. Our blog explores 10 facts about the #OceanEconomy shaping action to secure its future: oe.cd/5Ze

#UNOC3 #SOSocean #OneOceanScience

The Ocean Economy to 2050 The ocean economy has long been a powerful driver of global growth, creating jobs, fuelling development, and ensuring food security for millions worldwide. If the ocean economy were a country, it woul...

The #ocean economy represents 3 to 4% of the global economy and has experienced sustained economic growth for decades.

Our new, free report provides data, analysis & insights to help policymakers build a sustainable & resilient #OceanEconomy.

🌊 oe.cd/ocean2050

#UNOC3 #SOSocean #OneOceanScience

The Ocean Economy to 2050 The ocean economy has long been a powerful driver of global growth, creating jobs, fuelling development, and ensuring food security for millions worldwide. If the ocean economy were a country, it woul...

Published today, the OECD report "The Ocean Economy to 2050" is available for free at oe.cd/ocean2050. It provides groundbreaking data, analysis and insights to support policymakers in fostering a sustainable and resilient #OceanEconomy.