The Blue Economy: Enhancing Marine Economic Security for Sustainable Development
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Oceans and Coastal Zones".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 May 2025) | Viewed by 1998
Special Issue Editors
Interests: marine economics; environmental economics; marine ranching
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Interests: marine economic management; management decision making
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Marine Economic Security is integral to achieving a balance between exploiting ocean resources for economic gain and ensuring their long-term sustainability. In the context of the Ocean Decade, the ocean is considered a part of the larger Earth system stretching from the coast to the open sea and from the ocean surface to the deep ocean seabed. Maintaining a clean, healthy, and resilient ocean is fundamental to supporting the economic activities reliant on these ecosystems. Understanding and preserving this balance is essential for addressing the impacts of environmental changes and human activities. In this Special Issue, we seek to understand and report on innovative approaches and best practices for enhancing marine economic security within the framework of the Blue Economy. We will focus on sustainable strategies across key sectors such as fisheries, marine transportation, tourism, and coastal development. Topics of interest include the impact of economic activities on marine biodiversity, sustainable resource management practices, and the socio-economic benefits of robust marine environments. This issue will provide valuable insights into fostering a sustainable Blue Economy that secures human prosperity and ocean health for future generations.
Prof. Dr. Shuhong Wang
Guest Editor
Dr. Ye-Cheng Wang
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- blue economy
- marine economic security
- ocean governance
- fisheries
- marine transportation
- coastal development
- marine biodiversity
- ocean health
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