The Blue Economy — comprised of economic activities that create sustainable wealth from the world’s oceans and coasts — is valued at over $24 trillion. Last week, a gathering of scientists and technologists gathered in San Diego for the Oceanology International conference to discuss ways of preserving and growing this sizable economy. In its summary of the event, GritDaily reports that “the marriage of science with technology” is key to ensuring humans interact with the oceans in positive economic ways.

Don’t miss this article, which explores this concept and credits The Blue Industry’s leaders, including Sea Machines, for driving it forward. Read the article here.