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An Ocean of Opportunity

Explore Mississippi’s Blue Economy

The global Blue Economy will generate $3 trillion in revenue by 2030 according to The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The Mississippi Gulf Coast is uniquely poised as your entry point to opportunity. 

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$ 29.7B

Gross Regional Product

Mississippi’s Blue Economy is booming. Our businesses produced $29.7B GRP in 2024 – and a rising tide lifts all boats.

6,254

Companies in our Blue Economy

There is a collective momentum in Mississippi, pushing the Blue Economy forward with innovation and collaboration.

42,877

Blue Economy Workforce

You’ll find an ecosystem of expertise already in place, ready to get to work and rapidly scale up your business.

Mississippi boasts the nation’s third highest concentration of Blue Economy jobs. Our strengths in maritime industries like shipbuilding, fishing and seafood processing, combined with university-based research and development, advanced technology and business incubators, help you scale up rapidly to realize potential – and revenue.

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Mississippi’s Blue Economy: Bob Merchant of VT Halter Marine 

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