Estonia is a country by the Baltic Sea with the largest island Saaremaa. Saaremaa has a growing blue economy potential that is based on its history of maritime industries and coastal resources including fishing, maritime technology, coastal tourism, and aquaculture. Estonia is known for its novel solutions in digitalisation, has a highly educated workforce and a strong innovation culture. With the government support the sustainable blue economy is important for the regional economy, providing opportunities to sustain the rural life.
Despite the long history in traditional maritime activities the development of blue economy in Saaremaa faces certain challenges that include:
Blue bioeconomy in the regional level can only be fostered by the collaboration and support of all interested stakeholders that include:
