The blue economy covers activities that are related to the seas and oceans. It is hard to estimate its size:
- not everything at the coast is related to the blue economy
- not all of the blue economy is at the coast
- traditional classification of industries such as tourism or energy generation do not distinguish between what is marine or maritime and what is not
- in many maritime sectors such as oil and gas exploration, most of the employment is generated by equipment suppliers and other upstream activities rather than by the industry itself
Nevertheless, it is clear that the maritime economy is a significant and strategic industry for the EU and has the potential to grow even further. A number of studies have therefore aimed to capture its current extent and growth rate.
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DEEP DIVE INTO MARINE CONSERVATION: JOIN THE NAUTILOS SUMMER SCHOOL ON MARINE LITTER Nautilos Summer School is a four-day course designed for early career scientists and marine technicians who are interested in the blue economy and open data sharing. The main goal of the course is to improve professional skills and competences related to marine litter. Start date: 04/09/2023 - 01:00 Last update: 04/04/23 |
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Live Discussion: Promoting apprenticeships to SMEs On 14 December, from 14:00 until 15:30 CET, the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) will organise a live discussion on how to promote apprenticeships to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). |
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Message on Mediterranean Coast Day (25 September) The public has an important role to play. Thanks to the rise of mobile broadband, today’s “Mediterraneans” are better informed and more organized than any other generation. Simple purchasing decisions taken at the supermarket and online clicks matter greatly. Businesses spend vast amounts to understand their customers’ preferences in order to tailor products and services accordingly. Observation shows that sustainable options will rise on the market if there is demand for it. |
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Bio-economy 2016 report produced by JRC |
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Potential areas of cooperation EU China on observation and data an initial event identified 9 potential areas of collaboration Start date: 03/03/2017 - 00:00 Last update: 03/05/17 |
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STUDY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FRAMEWORK FOR PROCESSING AND ANALYSING MARITIME ECONOMIC DATA IN EUROPE this revised version takes into account comments on the first draft and also includes reaction to those comments |
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Comments invited on draft report on size, nature and dynamics of blue economy The study suggests indicators that provide an understanding of how the very diverse activities that make up the blue economy contribute to the EU's overall economy |
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Presentation of results of a study on size, nature and trends of blue economy in Europe interim results will be presented together with other analyses Start date: 08/11/2016 - 00:00 Last update: 01/02/18 |
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3rd Black Sea Stakeholder Conference, 14-15 June 2016 in Odessa, Ukraine The Third Black Sea Stakeholder conference in Odessa took stock of the work carried out during last year and outlined further steps in the process towards a common maritime agenda in the Black Sea. Start date: 14/06/2016 (All day) Last update: 25/08/16 |
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List of studies and reports on economic characteristics of blue economy List is not complete. suggestions for additions are welcome |
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