The Business of Oceans: Sustainable companies & innovative financing

Ocean conservation has historically been the responsibility of governments with environmental non-governmental organizations playing critical roles as alarmists, activists, and often funders. As the value of increasingly threatened marine goods and services has been recognized, the scope of stakeholders has broadened to include the businesses whose behavior policies aim to shift toward sustainability. Fishing industries now recognize that their stocks require healthy nursery grounds and catch-limits ensure the long-term sustainability of their businesses. Coastal developers see that their shoreline properties benefit from the protection offered by healthy reefs and mangroves and the market value of vibrant reefs and clean seawater. And redesign, reuse, and recycling companies see the business opportunities from reducing plastic pollution, which also benefits ocean health.