European Comission (2019)
This report analyses the scope and size of the Blue Economy in the European Union, solidifying a baseline to support policymakers and stakeholders in the quest for a sustainable development of oceans, sea and coastal resources. It describes the most recent trends in several socioeconomic indicators and analyses the drivers behind such trends. Analyses are provided for the EU as a whole and by sector and industry for each Member State.
It intends to serve as a useful step in assessing the potential of oceans and coasts in leading to sustainable economic growth and seeks to support the development of management policies that will ensure this.