7. Conclusion

This chapter summarizes the main findings presented in this book. It emphasizes that the blue economy includes many facets—ranging from coastal tourism to deep-sea mining—which have only been partly covered here, yet should be investigated for an analysis on the national level. That might be particularly useful because policymakers and academics alike have concentrated on few aspects of maritime security in recent years, especially piracy and armed robbery at sea. An increasing amount of research about IUU fishing is also available, but links between these two and other issues posing a challenge for good order at sea have not received much attention. Some recommendations for further research are also provided, including topics such as marine spatial planning or environmental aspects. These may not be directly relevant for maritime security, but they can help to solve long-term challenges and should therefore be an essential aspect during the development of any maritime strategy.