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FIGURES

■ Ranked amongst national GDP, the ocean is the
world’s 7 biggest economy, between the United
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Kingdom and Brazil.
■ $2.5 trillion/year: gross marine product. However, due
to exploitation and global environmental effects, this
asset is losing its value. (source: World Wildlife Fund et
Boston Consulting Group, 2015)

BLUE ECONOMY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

“Investment in the sustainable blue economy allows a manager to diversify
their portfolio (sea products, maritime transport, renewable energies or
maritime tourism, etc.), and to have a positive impact on the environment. It’s
a potential win-win scenario. We are entering a new era of finance. The ocean
can drive the transition, notably for food and energy. The transition is highly
risky, but it could pay off for investors, who must keep this balance in mind.
Also, new financial resources are emerging. That’s a great sign. The first “blue
funds” came from fishing companies, and were only created last year! ”

John Willis, Director of Research at the financial think-tank Planet Tracker.