TMA has led or participated in groundbreaking studies where we provide special expertise. Learn about the growth potential and impact of the Blue Economy.
In this report, the Mission Board on Healthy Oceans, Seas, Coastal and Inland Waters proposes a Mission Starfish 2030: Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030. Inspired by the shape of the starfish, the Mission has five overarching objectives for 2030: (i) Filling the knowledge and emotional gap, (ii) regenerating marine and freshwater ecosystems, (iii) zero pollution, (iv) decarbonising our ocean, and waters (v) revamping governance. These five objectives are mutually supportive and taken together, the Mission Starfish 2030 will enable the restoration of the water cycle as a whole. For each of the five objectives, a set of ambitious, concrete and measurable targets has been defined. They specifically address the actors, activities, tools and systems that all need to be called upon to reach each objective. These targets are considered the indispensable components of a holistic approach to systemic change.
In 2019, The Norwegian Government released an update to the Ocean Strategy. Report notes nation’s blue economy has been important for centuries.
The 2014 “Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) in San Diego & Stakeholder Overview” provides insight to MSP implications for existing and future ocean users and gives a voice to ocean stakeholders.
“2016 San Diego Blue Economy Labor Market Analysis”, which TMA co-sponsored available here. This report provides insight into workforce development needs in order to better serve the growing demands of the Blue Economy. We are seeking partners and funding for an update.