TMA has led or participated in groundbreaking studies where we provide special expertise. Learn about the growth potential and impact of the Blue Economy.
“IOOS Ocean Enterprise Industry Study”, in partnership with TMA and ERISS, available here. The first national-level assessment of the scale and scope of the “ocean enterprise. Firms that support ocean measurement, observation, and forecasting accounts for $7B USDos US economy and 30,000 jobs.
“San Diego Maritime Industry Report 2012”, which TMA co-sponsored available here. This is a 1st of its kind report in the U.S. We are raising money for a 2019 update and hope similar studies can be prepared in other regions of the U.S. and internationally;
The 2014 “Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) in San Diego & Stakeholder Overview” provides insight to MSP implications for existing and future ocean users and gives a voice to ocean stakeholders.
“2016 San Diego Blue Economy Labor Market Analysis”, which TMA co-sponsored available here. This report provides insight into workforce development needs in order to better serve the growing demands of the Blue Economy. We are seeking partners and funding for an update.