PARIS – Covering more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, the ocean is indispensable for global health, climate regulation, and, crucially, economic stability. It absorbs about 30% of the world’s greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions and hosts diverse ecosystems that sustain countless livelihoods. Pursuing a sustainable blue economy thus creates an opportunity to harmonize ocean conservation with economic growth in critical sectors like fisheries, tourism, and renewable energy.