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Podcast: American Shoreline Podcast Network
Episode: Understanding the Working Waterfronts' Contribution to the Blue Economy | Working Waterfronts
Description: Individuals have been drawn to the coastline for centuries, evident by the number of thriving metropolitan cities located adjacent to waterfronts all over the world. In the United States, 40% of the population resides near the water. Not to mention, the blue economy has grown at a rate that is faster than the overall GDP for the country, as it has proven to be a primary driver of jobs, innovation and economic growth. Â Our strong desire to be near the water might be simple to see, but quantifying this importance is no easy task. The Blue economy is a vast n...