Introduction to the Blue Economy

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dc.contributor.authorHoareau, Kelly
dc.contributor.authorCommonwealth of Learning
dc.contributor.authorVirtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC)
dc.date.accessioned2018-06-05T21:47:07Z
dc.date.available2018-06-05T21:47:07Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.description.abstractOceans are vital, not only to a wide array of biodiversity and ecosystems, but also to the food chains, livelihoods and climate regulation for a human population heading towards nine billion people. That is why this short course is essential because it introduces the concept of the blue economy and explores how countries can benefit from it thus the livelihoods and well-being of people living on coastal areas and islands. // Upon completion of this course you should be able to: 1. Explain The Blue Economy concept. 2. Recognise the importance to sustainably manage the marine resources. 3. Identify ways in which entrepreneurs can create innovative business opportunities. 4. Describe the economic benefits of the Blue Economy. 5. Describe the relationship between the Blue Economy and sustainable development.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11599/2986
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherCommonwealth of Learning (COL)en_US
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/en_US
dc.subjectEnvironmenten_US
dc.subjectFisheriesen_US
dc.subjectHospitality and Tourismen_US
dc.subjectSustainable Developmenten_US
dc.titleIntroduction to the Blue Economyen_US
dc.typeCourseen_US
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