Integrating Artificial Intelligence in the Blue Economy: A Case-Based Study of Smart Marine Ecosystems for Climate Change Mitigation and Circular Economy
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.
creator: Balaji, K.
source: AI and Climate-Smart Policies for Blue Economy: Eco-Digital Futures;pp.153-179
publisher: IGI Global Scientific Publishing
date: 01-01-2026
rights: Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
relation: ISBN: 979-833735240-4; 979-833735238-1; 979-833735239-8;
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Balaji K., Christ University, Bengaluru, India