Thursday
May 14
2026

7 Shifts That Could Unlock Millions of Blue Jobs in the Ocean Economy

By  Katie WoodOliver Ashford and Judy Kildow

A healthy ocean is critical to modern society. More than 3 billion people depend on fish for at least one-fifth of their animal protein intake, while the ocean also supports mental and physical health, inspires cultures and traditions, and offers climate solutions that could help close the global emissions gap.

Photo courtesy of Francesco Ungaro.

Source: World Resources Institute (link opens in a new window)

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blue economy, climate change, climate health, employment, research