Part 9: Marine Resources
Ocean Wealth
The ocean provides essential resources: food, energy, minerals, and pharmaceuticals. Sustainable management of these resources is critical for both human welfare and marine ecosystem health.
Topics in This Part
9.1 Fisheries Science
Stock assessment, maximum sustainable yield, aquaculture
9.2 Marine Minerals
Manganese nodules, seafloor sulfides, rare earths
9.3 Energy Resources
Offshore oil/gas, wind, wave, tidal energy
9.4 Marine Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals, enzymes, biomaterials
9.5 Conservation
Marine protected areas, ecosystem management
Ocean Economy
$3T+
Global ocean economy
3B+
People depend on seafood
90%
Global trade by sea