Transformative Ocean Investment Opportunities 2025

9 Making Waves in the Regenerative & Sustainable Ocean Economy: Transformative Ocean Investment Opportunities 10. Coastal Risk Index 11. The Forum – The Business Case for a Sustainable Blue Economy 12. IbidSCALING UP: UNLOCKING INVESTMENT IN THE REGENERATIVE & SUSTAINABLE BLUE ECONOMY We make the case that investing in the regenerative and sustainable blue economy, including through Nature- based Solutions like mangroves, seagrasses, and coral reef protection, offers among the most cost-effective infrastructure defenses available. ORRAA’s Coastal Risk Index (CRI) estimates that USD$363 billion worth of coastal assets would be at risk of flooding without the protective benefits of mangroves and coral reefs. The CRI has also calculated that 14.2 million more people would be flooded annually without these ecosystems providing the first line of defence against coastal flooding and storm surges 10. This is the value of blue nature on our doorstep. At a macro level, transitioning to a regenerative blue economy could mitigate over USD$5 trillion in economic losses globally11, while simultaneously unlocking new economic opportunities and strengthening financial system resilience12. To showcase tangible and actionable opportunities for investors, this report is structured into two parts. Part 1 Showcases several blue finance vehicles and investment platforms designed to aggregate capital and deploy it efficiently into high-impact ocean-positive solutions. These funds and financial instruments are primed to attract larger investors and capital providers and are essential to mobilize the billions needed for the transition to a regenerative ocean economy. Together, these examples illustrate the breadth and depth of opportunity across the ocean finance spectrum – from early-stage, community-driven projects, to mature, large scale financial products. Part 2 Highlights projects, initiatives and Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) that have already demonstrated financial viability and delivered meaningful nature and economic outcomes. These initiatives highlight the diversity of the regenerative and sustainable blue economy and offer exciting opportunities for additional investment now. From regenerative aquaculture, ocean conservation and the circular economy, to renewable energy solutions, these examples underscore the opportunities that could unlock further innovation and growth by elevating ocean-positive business models.Two persistent challenges have prevented greater capital flow into a regenerative and sustainable blue economy First, the perceived lack of bankable, investable project pipelines and a resulting reluctance by large capital providers to consider ocean-positive investment opportunities.Second, a lack of knowledge and clarity around what constitutes the regenerative and sustainable ocean economy, and how it intersects with core financial risk and return considerations. This report directly addresses both.