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The blue economy: What is it and can it make ocean use sustainable?

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Video. The blue economy: Can it make ocean use sustainable?

Updated: 26/03/2025 - 15:56 GMT+1

In partnership with the European Commission

The ocean plays a vital role in the world’s economy. But it is threatened by climate change and overexploitation. Could the blue economy help?

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