word
blue economy
BLOO ih-KON-oh-mee
bluː ɪˈkɒnəmiListen
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blueeconomy
Dictionary meaning
the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystems; encompasses established industries such as shipping, fisheries, aquaculture, and coastal tourism alongside emerging sectors including offshore renewable energy, marine biotechnology, deep-sea mining, and desalination; increasingly prominent in the development strategies of island nations, coastal states, and international organisations committed to SDG 14 on life below water
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