Global fish production peaked at about 171 million tonnes in 2016, with aquaculture representing 47% of the total. Ocean forecasting and monitoring are paramout tools to manage risks and optimize this growing industry. 

Worldwide production of crude oil rose from a little over 63 million barrels per day in 1988 to about 92.6 million barrels daily in 2017. Globally, some two billion metric tons of crude oil was transported via waterways in 2017.

The ocean and the marine ecosystems supporting the blue economy are shifting with potential to trigger catastrophic consequences. New risk modelling solutions to support the blue economy are business opportunities for this industry.