The extent of sea economy

The sea economy includes several sectors

Established industries

  • Capture fisheries
  • Seadfood processing
  • Offshore oil and gas in shallow water
  • Shipping
  • Ports
  • Shipbuilding and repair
  • Coastal construction
  • Maritime and coastal tourism
  • Maritime business services

Emerging industries

  • Maritime safety and surveillance
  • Marine biotechnology
  • High-tech marine products
  • Marine aquaculture
  • Ultra-deep and deep water oil and gas
  • Offshore wind energy
  • Ocean renewable energy
  • Marine and seabed mining