Why We Say “Ocean Economy”
At WaveWorks, we use “ocean economy” because it reflects the full spectrum of opportunity, innovation, and impact connected to our oceans. It includes everything from traditional maritime and marine trades to emerging sectors like offshore wind, ocean tech, marine robotics, and coastal tourism. It also highlights the interconnectedness of workforce development, education, sustainability, and industry partnerships, which are core to the WaveWorks mission.
We believe “ocean economy” better represents the diverse, dynamic, and growing career pathways that WaveWorks is helping to unlock. By choosing this we’re embracing a holistic, inclusive vision of what the ocean offers, and who can be part of it.
WaveWorks Alliance’s focus includes the following key sectors of the ocean economy:
