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VOL. 12, ISSUE 7 (2025)
The ocean as a nation: Achieving blue economic stability
Authors
Ebenezer Teigaga, Eliyusta Haule
Abstract
This article explores the concept of blue economic stability through
the metaphor of the ocean as a sovereign nation. Building on the framework
established in The Ocean as a Nation: Reimagining the Blue Economy through
Sovereignty (Teigaga & Haule, 2025) [28], it examines how marine
ecosystems, governance structures, and economic systems intersect to support or
undermine the long-term resilience of ocean-based industries and communities.
The discussion follows a thematic approach, organized around three pillars of
stability: ecological integrity, institutional coherence, and economic
diversification. It identifies key fault lines, including environmental
degradation, fragmented regulation, and uneven access to resources; and
proposes principles for a more stable and inclusive blue economy. Rather than
offer prescriptive solutions, the article presents a conceptual narrative for
understanding ocean resilience through interdependence and governance. By
treating the ocean as a nation with its own citizens, infrastructure, and
diplomatic presence, the article offers a novel lens through which to
understand the risks and responsibilities of marine stewardship. Stability, in
this view, is not a static condition but an ongoing process of regeneration,
cooperation, and foresight. The ocean’s future, like that of any nation, will
depend on how well it governs its strengths and withstands its storms.
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Pages:43-47
How to cite this article:
Ebenezer Teigaga, Eliyusta Haule "The ocean as a nation: Achieving blue economic stability". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 12, Issue 7, 2025, Pages 43-47
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