Mediterranean focus on Blue Economy: possible needs in terms of blue careers

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1 Workshop: Blue Economy needs Ocean Literate Citizens Thursday 18th May 2017 Poole European Maritime Day 2017 Mediterranean focus on Blue Economy: possible needs in terms of blue careers Manel

2 Marine Consultancy Marine Environmental Services Environmental NGO Study, Conservation, Awareness

3 Marine Consultancy Marine Environmental Services Environmental NGO Study, Conservation, Awareness bachelors degree Biology Environmental Sciences Biotechnology Marine Sciences Master degrees Biodiversity Oceanography and Marine Environmental Management

4 Marine Consultancy Marine Environmental Services EIA Mitigation measures - off shore Oil & Gas Ind. Provision certified MMO, PAM, PSO Pre-evaluation and Monitoring programs for seismic studies Mapping uw habitats Action and management plans (MPAs, Threatened species) Environmental NGO Study, Conservation, Awareness bachelors degree Biology Environmental Sciences Biotechnology Marine Sciences Master degrees Biodiversity Oceanography and Marine Environmental Management

5 Marine Consultancy Marine Environmental Services EIA Mitigation measures - off shore Oil & Gas Ind. Provision certified MMO, PAM, PSO Pre-evaluation and Monitoring programs for seismic studies Mapping uw habitats Action and management plans (MPAs, Threatened species) Environmental NGO Study, Conservation, Awareness Species monitoring Abundance estimates Conservation actions Conservation Medicine Ocean Literacy Responsible Marine Tourism bachelors degree Biology Environmental Sciences Biotechnology Marine Sciences Master degrees Biodiversity Oceanography and Marine Environmental Management

6 Marine Consultancy Marine Environmental Services EIA Mitigation measures - off shore Oil & Gas Ind. Provision certified MMO, PAM, PSO Pre-evaluation and Monitoring programs for seismic studies Mapping uw habitats Action and management plans (MPAs, Threatened species) Environmental NGO Study, Conservation, Awareness Species monitoring Abundance estimates Conservation actions Conservation Medicine Ocean Literacy Responsible Marine Tourism bachelors degree Biology Environmental Sciences Biotechnology Marine Sciences Master degrees Biodiversity Oceanography and Marine Environmental Management

7 #OceanLiteracy

8 Blue Growth current scenario European coasts and seas have the potential to deliver growth and jobs in the coming years. In order to achieve Blue Growth, highly qualified and skilled professionals are needed. Blue Economy sectors are experiencing difficulties in finding the right employees and most sectors expect these difficulties to continue in the near future. Already identified gaps and needs a skills gap between education offer and labour market needs, especially with regards to technological developments and innovation a lack of communication and cooperation between education and industry a lack of attractiveness and awareness of career opportunities in the blue economy lack of ocean literacy culture

9 5 sectors with high potential for sustainable Blue Growth Ocean energy (renewable: wind, waves, tides) Marine Biotechnology (medicines, industrial enzymes) Coastal & Maritime Tourism (coastal tourism, cruise tourism, yachting) Aquaculture (farming of fish, shellfish, marine plants) Seabed Mining (mineral resources) Ship Building & Ship Repair Fisheries Off Shore Oil &Gas Transport Cargo & ferry

10 Focusing on the Mediterranean 22 countries 1/3 of the world maritime traffic (+4% expected by 2025) EU Spain France Italy Malta Slovenia Croatia Greece Cyprus 1st tourist destination in the world (343 millions arrivals in 2014, +40% expected by 2025)

11 Focusing on the Mediterranean 22 countries 1/3 of the world maritime traffic (+4% expected by 2025) EU Spain France Italy Malta Slovenia Croatia Greece Cyprus 1st tourist destination in the world (343 millions arrivals in 2014, +40% expected by 2025) Current and increasing exploration and extraction of hydrocarbons Resources overexploited. 85% of fish stocks overfished Land-based pollution has marked effects on biodiversity and coastal water quality Arrival of non-native marine species (>900). Being 40 of them invasive species affecting local communities and marine habitats FAO The state of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries. General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean. Rome, Italy.

12 Focusing on the Mediterranean 22 countries 1/3 of the world maritime traffic (+4% expected by 2025) EU Spain France Italy Malta Slovenia Croatia Greece Cyprus 1st tourist destination in the world (343 millions arrivals in 2014, +40% expected by 2025) Current and increasing exploration and extraction of hydrocarbons Resources overexploited. 85% of fish stocks overfished Land-based pollution has marked effects on biodiversity and coastal water quality Arrival of non-native marine species (>900). Being 40 of them invasive species affecting local communities and marine habitats FAO The state of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries. General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean. Rome, Italy.

13 Working in the blue economy also requires familiarity with aspects such as environmental issues

14 125 proposals submitted. BBMBC: A Blue Biotechnology Master for a Blue Career ASSESS: Advanced skills in safety, environment and security at sea BLUE SMART: Blue education for sustainable management of aquatic resources ENTREFISH: Sustainable entrepreneurship for stronger skills and new employment CETBC: Cooperation in education and training for blue careers MENTOR: Blue Career Centre of Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea PROCREW: Professional Crew training For Super Yachts

15 ASSESS: Advanced skills in safety, environment and security at sea. Training, professional profiles, safety and security for ships and off-shore structures BLUE SMART: Blue education for sustainable management of aquatic resources new skills and competences, higher and vocational education sustainable aquaculture sector. Focused on Croatia ENTREFISH: Sustainable entrepreneurship for stronger skills and new employment Entrepreneurs and SMEs. New opportunities and managerial skills in aquaculture and fisheries MENTOR: Blue Career Centre of Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea Guidance and training for employability in the region: maritime transport, cruise and nautical tourism, aquaculture an offshore oil and gas. PROCREW: Professional Crew training For Super Yachts Educational up-skilling. Increase of valued employment in the Blue Economy, yachting

16 coastal tourism, cruise tourism, yachting

17 coastal tourism, cruise tourism, yachting Redefine coastal tourism? Add other values Integrate sustainability Marine Nature 2000 sites

18 Coastal & maritime tourism in Europe Key challenges for Coastal & Maritime Tourism in Europe The case for Ecotourism in Coastal Destinations Ecotourism operators: Drive up daily expenditure at destination by 30% Bring in new skills and product innovation Rooted in local communities: create wealth & jobs Support environmental conservation & outreach

19 MedPAN, RAC/SPA The 2016 status of Marine Protected Areas in the Mediterranean 2017 (in prep.). MedPAN & UNEP-MAP-SPA/RAC Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs). 73% of the area covered is Located in the Western Mediterranean. 90% of the total area covered by MPAs and OECMs are found in EU waters. 898 Marine Natura 2000 sites (!)

20 Coastal tourism images from the 8 EU Mediterranean countries Perhaps the need is to prepare professionals to explain that we still have this marine natural heritage

21 Coastal & Maritime Tourism Responsible Marine Tourism Target Stakeholder Training provide Tourist operators Best practices /Citizen Science / Ocean Literacy/ engage natouralistas Entrepreneurs Blue growth/business gap/ Marine Nat 2000 Scuba Tourist Operators /UW Guides Environmental legislation/ Best Practices Environmental Sustainability

22 EMPOWERING ECOTOURISM OPERATORS IN EUROPEAN COASTAL DESTINATIONS Tourist Operators Technical formation Business Targeting customers Sustainability Environmental issues (legislation) Added value Marine nature heritage Best practices Citizen Science

23 Entrepreneurs Motivation / Willingness Tourist profile Local infrastructure Natural heritage values Protected sites in their area Types of professionals need

24 BUCEO RESPETUOSO LOW IMPACT DIVING Spanish Mediterranean MPAs Tourist Operators / UW Guides Technical formation UW security Navigation Material care Navigation best practices Sustainability of their operations MPA, Natura2000, Natural Parks Ecobriefings Protected species Biological, ecological topics

25 Other identified gaps High school University Marinising the curriculum Gaining on site skills Ocean Literacy Blue School initiatives MSFD Nat2000

26 Other identified gaps High school University Labour Market Marinising the curriculum Gaining on site skills Ocean Literacy Blue School initiatives MSFD Nat2000 Core competences Experience Fieldwork Certifications Sustainability MSFD

27 Other identified gaps High school University Labour Market Marinising the curriculum Gaining on site skills Ocean Literacy Blue School initiatives MSFD Nat2000 Core competences Experience Fieldwork Certifications Sustainability MSFD EU directives/roadmaps /strategies

28 Other identified gaps High school University Labour Market Marinising the curriculum Gaining on site skills Ocean Literacy Blue School initiatives MSFD Nat2000 Sea turtles "lost years" EU directives/roadmaps /strategies Core competences Experience Fieldwork Certifications Sustainability MSFD

29 Faculty of Biology Bachelor's degree in: 1. Biology 2. Environmental Sciences 3. Biotechnology 4. Biomedical Sciences 5. Biochemistry 6. Bioinformatics 7. Marine Sciences master s degrees 1. Advanced Immunology 2. Advanced Microbiology 3. Aquaculture 4. Biodiversity 5. Bioinformatics and Biostatistics 6. Bioinformatics for health sciences 7. Biological Anthropology 8. Ecology, Environmental Management and Restoration 9. Environmental Agrobiology 10. Genetics and Genomics 11. Integrative physiology 12. Neurosciences 13. Oceanography and Marine Environmental Management

30 filling the gap Specific training courses aside of formal education. Stakeholders create their own specific training careers. Establish alliances between conservation/environmental groups and touristic operators.. Find a meeting point between EU directives/roadmaps and the Academic sector that develops curricula and core competences (Teaching plans). Accommodate timings of establishment of new degrees, masters and careers according to EU Blue Growths focus sectors.

31 Thank you for your attention Rabassa Barcelona Catalonia