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Integrating Artificial Intelligence in the Blue Economy: A Case-Based Study of Smart Marine Ecosystems for Climate Change Mitigation and Circular Economy

Title
Integrating Artificial Intelligence in the Blue Economy: A Case-Based Study of Smart Marine Ecosystems for Climate Change Mitigation and Circular Economy
Creator
Balaji, K.
Description
The Blue Economy represents a critical pathway toward sustainable development, balancing economic growth with the conservation of marine ecosystems. This chapter explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in advancing sustainable practices within the Blue Economy through a series of global case studies. It examines how leading companies and initiativessuch as Sinay, Saildrone, Sea.AI, Buffalo Automation, IBM, Microsoft, Ocean Cleanup, and Veolia Groupleverage AI-driven solutions for real-time environmental monitoring, predictive climate modeling, autonomous navigation, and circular waste management. Key insights reveal that AI enables data-driven decision-making, reduces carbon emissions, enhances operational efficiency, and supports closed-loop recycling systems, while confronting challenges related to data integration, regulatory frameworks, and economic viability. Policy implications highlight the urgent need for adaptive regulations, open data ecosystems, and public-private partnerships to scale smart marine ecosystems globally. Copyright 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global Scientific Publishing is prohibited. Use of this chapter to train generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is expressly prohibited. The publisher reserves all rights to license its use for generative AI training and machine learning model development.
Source
AI and Climate-Smart Policies for Blue Economy: Eco-Digital Futures;pp.153-179
Date
01-01-2026
Publisher
IGI Global Scientific Publishing
Coverage
Balaji K., Christ University, Bengaluru, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 979-833735240-4; 979-833735238-1; 979-833735239-8;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Balaji, K., “Integrating Artificial Intelligence in the Blue Economy: A Case-Based Study of Smart Marine Ecosystems for Climate Change Mitigation and Circular Economy,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24821.

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