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This perspective analyzes the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on India's Blue Economy, highlighting vulnerabilities and challenges.

June 17, 2026Open Access

Unprecedented Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Sustainability in the Blue Economy: A Perspective on Indian Policy

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This perspective analyzes the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on India's Blue Economy, highlighting vulnerabilities and challenges.
Examined multifaceted impacts of pandemic on marine industries like fisheries and tourism.
Proposed governance approaches for enhanced resilience in the Blue Economy.
Recommended strategies for climate-resilient marine resource management.
Identified significant disruptions to fisheries, tourism, transport, and energy sectors.
Highlighted the need for integrated governance and community participation in managing coastal resources.
Emphasized the importance of data transparency and cross-sector collaboration for sustainability.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted India’s Blue Economy, revealing vulnerabilities in marine industries such as fisheries, tourism, transport, and energy, and exacerbating existing coastal challenges. This perspective examines the multifaceted impacts of the pandemic on India’s Blue Economy, focusing on economic, ecological, and social dimensions. It suggests an integrated, multi-sectoral governance approach to foster post-pandemic resilience and sustainability. The study recommends adopting inclusive, climate-resilient, and ecosystem-based marine resource management, proposing enhanced cross-sector collaboration, data transparency, strengthened coastal governance, and community participation in future strategies and crisis management.

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