What is Blue Economy?

Blue economy is a popular concept as a strategy to preserve marine ecosystems, aiming to achieve a balance between economic activities and the long-term capacity of marine ecosystems to support those activities sustainably (Lee et al. 2020).

In Indonesia, the blue economy is a highly beneficial strategy to enhance National Income and promote sustainability, also contributing to national defense through the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA). The Blue Economy captures the attention of all IORA member countries due to the increasing global interest and potential, recognized as a primary priority in job creation, economic growth, poverty alleviation, and ensuring the sustainability of business and economic models in the Indian Ocean (Duha and Saputro 2022).