What It Means to Build a Truly Sustainable Ocean Economy The ocean's economic importance is not new; coastal regions have long been hubs of growth, generating a significant portion of global GDP.
Our understanding of what it means to thrive in these ecosystems has evolved, however. We can no longer afford to extract from the ocean without giving back – literally.
With more than three billion people depending on marine activities for their livelihoods, it's clear that the future of humanity is being written in blue ink. Over 2.