Many of the blue economy sectors have a strong potential to contribute to a sustainable future, in line with the European Green Deal. A few examples

maritime renewable energy
food from the sea
sustainable coastal and maritime tourism
blue bio-economy

However, the optimal development of all sea-related activities in a sustainable manner calls for a coherent policy framework based on proper involvement of all stakeholders. Seas are shared among different countries so regional cooperation, including with non-EU countries, is important.

Moreover, each sea basin is different. There are specific conditions, opportunities and challenges for each sea basin, which require a targeted approach. The European Commission recognises this

it has developed 3 sea basin strategies: for the Atlantic, the Western Mediterranean and the Black Sea
it is closely involved in two macro-regional strategies with a strong maritime character, in the Baltic sea and in the Adriatic and Ionian regions
it supports the Outermost Regions in developing their own blue economy strategies