Blue economy is a term in economics relating to the exploitation, preservation and regeneration of the marine environment. Its scope of interpretation varies among organizations. However, the term is generally used in the scope of international development when describing a sustainable development approach to coastal resources. This can include a wide range of economic sectors, from the more conventional fisheries, aquaculture, maritime transport, coastal, marine and maritime tourism, or other traditional uses, to more emergent activities such as coastal renewable energy, marine ecosystem services (i.e. blue carbon), seabed mining, and bioprospecting.
The blue economy refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystems. For Tanzania, a nation blessed with a vast coastline along the Indian Ocean and significant inland water bodies, the blue economy...
THE TANZANIA WE WANT: A VISION FOR SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES
Introduction
- Tanzania’s magnificent aquatic ecosystems, encompassing the vast Indian Ocean and the vibrant freshwater lakes of the Rift Valley, are not only a source of breathtaking beauty, but also a fundamental of the nation’s food...