Building multidisciplinary collaboration in coastal and ocean modelling and observation in Australasia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmarsys.2020.103319
Abstract: Australia has the third-largest ocean territory on Earth, with 85% of Australians living within 50 km of the coast. As a result, coasts and ocean matter to Australia and are integral to the use of… read more here.
Keywords: blue economy; collaboration coastal; building multidisciplinary; multidisciplinary collaboration ... See more keywords
Social equity and benefits as the nexus of a transformative Blue Economy: A sectoral review of implications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2019.103702
Abstract: Abstract The term ‘Blue Economy’ is increasingly used in various marine sectors and development frameworks. For it to be a truly useful approach, however, we argue that social benefits and equity must be explicitly prioritized… read more here.
Keywords: blue economy; social equity; equity benefits; economy ... See more keywords
The blue economy as a boundary object for hegemony across scales
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2021.104673
Abstract: Abstract The blue economy has become an influential concept in international and national marine governance discourse. Various contested interpretations exist, and different actors choose to emphasise different aspects of the triple goal of environmental, economic,… read more here.
Keywords: blue economy; economy boundary; boundary object; object hegemony ... See more keywords
Enabling conditions for an equitable and sustainable blue economy.
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DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-03327-3
Abstract: The future of the global ocean economy is currently envisioned as advancing towards a 'blue economy'-socially equitable, environmentally sustainable and economically viable ocean industries1,2. However, tensions exist within sustainable development approaches, arising from differing perspectives… read more here.
Keywords: blue economy; equitable sustainable; capacity; enabling conditions ... See more keywords
Ecosystem services approach for community-based ecotourism: towards an equitable and sustainable blue economy
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DOI: 10.1080/09669582.2020.1747475
Abstract: Abstract This paper examines the role of community-based ecotourism within the developing market dynamics of the blue economy. The blue economy has become synonymous with generating wealth from ocean-related activities while protecting and supporting marine… read more here.
Keywords: blue economy; community based; community; ecotourism ... See more keywords
Oceans economy, blue economy, and security: notes on the South African potential and developments
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DOI: 10.1080/19480881.2018.1410962
Abstract: ABSTRACT The oceans economy is a crucial factor in global economic growth and development, offering not only great opportunities but also challenges and risks. Most activities related to our economic exploitation of the maritime environment,… read more here.
Keywords: blue economy; growth development; oceans economy; south african ... See more keywords
Harnessing Kenya’s Blue Economy: prospects and challenges
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DOI: 10.1080/19480881.2020.1825199
Abstract: ABSTRACT Kenya enjoys a marine coastline of about 640 km giving a total area of territorial waters of 9700 km2 while the EEZ is 142,400 km2. She further lays claim to an extended EEZ of approximately 103,320 km2… read more here.
Keywords: blue economy; economy prospects; harnessing kenya; kenya blue ... See more keywords
Including the Khoisan for a more inclusive Blue Economy in South Africa
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DOI: 10.1080/19480881.2021.1935523
Abstract: This article proposes that including the Khoisan will produce a more inclusive Blue Economy in South Africa. Presently, economistic perspectives of the ocean, low regard for knowledge pluralism and... read more here.
Keywords: blue economy; south africa; including khoisan; inclusive blue ... See more keywords
Events and the blue economy
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DOI: 10.1108/ijefm-09-2017-0055
Abstract: The Rolex Middlesea sailing event takes place in Malta on an annual basis. The race forms part of a number of new tourism initiatives supported by the Maltese Government. These aim to diversify the Maltese… read more here.
Keywords: tourism; blue economy; research; sailing yachting ... See more keywords
Water pollution and its Impact on the Blue Economy Initiative: A Lesson Learned from the Kenyan Coast
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DOI: 10.14321/aehm.025.04.12
Abstract: Water, sediment and biota samples were collected from selected locations along the Kenyan Coast. The nutrient levels in surface water were relatively elevated as a result of sewage and riverine inputs. As, Cd, Pb, Hg… read more here.
Keywords: blue economy; water; impact; kenyan coast ... See more keywords
Networking the Blue Economy in Seychelles: pioneers, resistance, and the power of influence
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DOI: 10.2458/v26i1.23102
Abstract: The Blue Economy has gained traction as a key concept that seeks to stem biodiversity loss whilst stimulating economic development, thereby integrating environmental and economic interests. Although the Blue Economy builds on the more familiar… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; economy; blue economy; influence ... See more keywords