The oceans are increasingly viewed as a new frontier for economic development. Yet, as companies and governments race to capitalize on marine resources, substantial risks can arise for people and the environment. The dominant discourse that frames blue growth as beneficial for the economy, developing nations, and coastal communities risks downplaying the uneven distribution of benefits and potential harms.
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Nathan James Bennett, Jessica Blythe, Carole Sandrine White, Cecilia Campero, Marine Policy, Volume 125 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2020.104387