Sustainable Blue Economy Value Chain and Water Resources Management System Series
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Description
The vastness of the ocean and its life-supporting systems remain both a wonder and a challenge for humanity. With over 40% of the global population living in coastal areas, more than 3 billion people depending on marine ecosystems for their livelihoods, and over 80% of global trade occurring via sea routes, oceans and coastal zones are critical to sustainable development. These regions offer the potential to bridge global goals with local impacts, supporting food security, poverty reduction, employment, and economic resilience. The OECD projects the ocean economy could be worth over USD 3 trillion by 2030. Despite breakthroughs in logistics, information technology, multimedia, and sensing systems, humanity still has much to learn about ocean systems. Modern challenges span from renewable energy and environmental protection to marine spatial planning, advanced materials, and ocean sensing technologies. This book presents recent studies and innovations in maritime research aimed at advancing the blue economy. It is organized into eight thematic series, each covering essential topics across disciplines and industries. Series I examines climate change control systems, measurement tools, and maritime technologies. Series II explores marine design and sustainable development practices. Series III highlights scientific and engineering innovations in marine energy and environmental systems. Series IV focuses on safety, risk management, and system reliability for sustainable marine operations. Series V discusses the role of coastal and inland waterways in reducing environmental impacts near population centers. Series VI introduces offshore aquaculture models and sustainable farming techniques. Series VII addresses human factors in maritime operations and the adoption of new technologies. Series VIII presents marine pollution issues and offers mitigation strategies. This volume contributes to the dissemination of maritime knowledge, supporting both academic research and practical action toward a more sustainable blue economy.