Sea of Opportunity: Developing Jamaica's Blue Economy

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This study delves into Jamaica's expansive maritime potential and its adoption of the blue economy concept—a comprehensive approach integrating economic activities related to oceans and coastal areas. With a focus on artisanal fishers, sustainable fisheries, ecotourism, and blue finance, the research aims to explore opportunities for economic diversification and the equitable distribution of social and environmental benefits. Emphasizing long-term social, economic, and environmental outcomes, the report analyses potential growth areas within Jamaica's blue economy, highlighting sustainable management practices in the fisheries and tourism sectors, as well as the role of blue finance and its interlinkages with the local economy.

Researchers: Asia Williams, Reanne McKenzie