DOI: 10.5061/dryad.63xsj3v1h
title: Enabling conditions for an equitable and sustainable blue economy

description: The future of the global ocean economy is currently envisioned as an
 advancement towards a ‘Blue Economy’—socially equitable, environmentally
 sustainable, and economically viable ocean industries. However, there are
 current tensions between development discourses from perspectives of
 natural capital versus social equity and environmental justice. Here we
 show there are stark differences in Blue Economy outlooks when social
 conditions and governance capacity beyond resource availability are
 considered, and highlight limits to establishing multiple overlapping
 industries. The key differences in regional capacities to achieve a Blue
 Economy are not due to available natural resources, but include factors
 such as national stability, corruption, and infrastructure, that can be
 improved through targeted investments and cross-scale cooperation.
 Knowledge gaps can be addressed by integrating historical natural and
 social science information on the drivers and outcomes of resource use and
 management, thus identifying equitable pathways to establishing or
 transforming ocean sectors. Policy-makers must engage researchers and
 stakeholders to promote evidence-based, collaborative planning that
 ensures that sectors are chosen carefully, local benefits are prioritized,
 and the Blue Economy delivers on its social, environmental, and economic
 goals. 
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 level for an academic paper, and should not be used for other geographic
 scales or purposes. Assumptions, indicators, data sources, and weighting
 of indicators must be specifically discussed and selected in context for
 results to be meaningful. Please contact the corresponding author
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