Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (2019)
This report emphasises the growing importance of science and technology in managing the economic development of our seas and ocean responsibly. Marine ecosystems sit at the heart of many of the world’s global challenges: food, medicines, new sources of clean energy, climate regulation, job creation and inclusive growth. But we need to safeguard and improve the health of these ecosystems to support our ever-growing use of marine resources. Innovation in science and technology will play a key role in reconciling these two objectives.
In this context, new thinking and fresh approaches are required in many areas, placing innovation at the heart of society’s response to the challenges facing the development of a truly sustainable ocean economy.