Develop innovative technologies and foster industry and business engagement to support sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, offshore energy production, maritime transport, carbon sequestration, and recreation

Background

The UK’s ambition is for sustainable growth and to manage the impact of COVID-19 on the wider marine economy.

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Source

This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:

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