The Blue Economy
WHAT IS THE BLUE ECONOMY?
The Blue Economy is the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, and ocean ecosystem health. [It is important to the Town of Barnstable….]
Sectors Encompassed by the Blue Economy
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Maritime Transportation
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Fisheries & Aquaculture
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Tourism & Recreation
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Wastewater Management
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Applied Coastal Resilience
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Shipbuilding
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Marine Science & Biotechnology
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Marine Robotics
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Renewable Energy
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Adaptation to Climate Change
Barnstable’s Blue Economy
Local Success Stories
Applied Coastal Resilience Innovation Center
Info here about this.
Cape Cod Blue Economy Project

Vision: The Cape Cod region is driven by the water that surrounds us, steeped in maritime tradition and dedicated to innovation. We are a modern water-based economy that connects people to their environment, inspires learning, and exports our knowledge to the world.
Cape Cod by the Numbers
Maritime Businesses: 1,872
Maritime Employees: 20,530
Annual Revenues: $1.4 Billion
(source: Cape Cod Blue Economy Project Report 2017)