With 95 per cent of the ocean still unexplored by humans, we are only just beginning to understand its profound influence on life on earth, including its effect on global climate and ecosystems.
As we do so, more and more countries are exploring the immense potential of the 'blue economy' to build wealth, create jobs and improve lives, and how this can be done in ways which protect ocean health and promote sustainability.
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