Reports & Studies

TMA BlueTech supports groundbreaking reports in Blue Economy and BlueTech

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TMA has led or participated in groundbreaking studies where we provide special expertise. Learn about the growth potential and impact of the Blue Economy.

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Published reports & studies

IOOS - The Ocean Enterprise

“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.

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San Diego Maritime Industry Report

“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;

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Marine Spatial Planning in San Diego

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.

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2016 San Diego County Labor Market Analysis: Blue Economy

“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.

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The EU Blue Economy Report 2019

The EU Blue Economy Report illustrates the size and impact of the Blue Economy in the European Union.

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Maritime Center at Fisherman’s Terminal

Port of Seattle hired TMA BlueTech to develop a business plan for the proposed Maritime Innovation Center.

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OECD - The Ocean Economy in 2030 Rethinking Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean Economy -

This new OECD report on the ocean economy emphasizes the growing importance of science and technologies in improving the sustainable economic development of our seas and ocean.

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Norwegian Ministries Blue Opportunities

In 2019, The Norwegian Government released an update to the Ocean Strategy. Report notes nation’s blue economy has been important for centuries.

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Rethinking Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean Economy – Policy Note

STI Policy note and summary of the OECD report published in 2019 on the importance of science and technologies in improving sustainable economic development of our seas and ocean.

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