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Should You Recruit Internationally in the Blue Economy?

31/03/2026

The sea has never been local For an industry built on routes, ports, coastlines and offshore infrastructures, the blue economy still hires with a surprisingly narrow map in mind. Many companies continue to recruit as if talent should come from the nearest city, the nearest region, or at most the nearest country. But the reality of the sector says otherwise. The sea does not operate within neat national boundaries. Shipping...

How to Manage Hundreds of Applications Without Losing Your Mind

15/03/2026

Posting a job and receiving hundreds of applications may look like success from the outside. In reality, it often creates a different problem: too much volume, too little signal, and a hiring team stuck reviewing people who were never a serious fit in the first place. The solution is not to read faster. It is to design a better filter. A high-volume recruitment process should reduce noise early, protect your team’s time, and...

Retaining Women in the Blue Economy: Why Work–Life Policies Matter More Than Ever

11/03/2026

International Women’s Day and International Day of Women and Girls in Science often triggers a familiar conversation: how do we get more women into blue economy careers? In 2026, the sharper question is different: how do we make sure they can stay? Because the blue economy’s retention problem isn’t just a pipeline issue. It’s a job-design issue . When work is structured around long rotations, irregular shifts, remote...

EU Pay Transparency Directive 2026: What Employers and Jobseekers Must Know

10/03/2026

From June 2026, pay transparency will become a legal obligation across the European Union. With the application of the EU Pay Transparency Directive , employers will face new requirements on how salaries are defined, communicated and reported, while workers and job candidates will gain stronger rights to understand and challenge pay differences. For the blue economy, where teams are often international and recruitment highly competitive,...

The Future of Blue Biotechnology

04/03/2026

Blue biotechnology is moving from a “promising niche” to an enabling pillar of the blue economy—because it converts aquatic biodiversity and biomass into high-value products and services while supporting Europe’s climate, resilience, and competitiveness objectives. At its core, blue biotechnology applies science and technology to living aquatic organisms —including microalgae, bacteria, fungi, algae and marine invertebrates—to...

Exploring Careers in the Blue Economy: Interview with Janina Rossiter - Ocean Artist & Activist

24/02/2026

The Blue Economy is not only driven by research vessels, policy frameworks, and scientific reports. It is also shaped by those who translate complex environmental challenges into stories that move people to care. Creativity can be just as powerful as data when it comes to protecting the ocean. In this edition of our interview series, we’re speaking with Janina Rossiter — a freelance illustrator and ARTivist whose work brings together...

10 Mistakes to Avoid in Blue Economy Job Interviews

02/02/2026

Interviews in the blue economy differ significantly from standard recruitment processes. As highlighted in The EU Blue Economy Report 2024 , the sector is characterised by high levels of regulation, technical specialisation, internationalisation and increasing pressure to integrate sustainability and innovation into daily operations. Recruiters therefore assess candidates not only on experience, but on sector awareness, regulatory...

How to create a video presentation that stands out in blue economy recruitment

14/01/2026

Video presentations are no longer a novelty in recruitment processes — they are becoming a standard tool in sectors where digital skills, communication clarity and motivation matter. In blue economy roles, where projects are often international, multidisciplinary and mission-driven, video formats allow recruiters to assess candidates beyond the traditional CV. As highlighted by LinkedIn’s Future of Recruiting reports, video-based...

Exploring Careers in the Blue Economy: Interview with Carlos Mallo Molina - Founder of Innoceana

13/01/2026

Protecting the ocean often means working at the crossroads of science, leadership, and difficult decision-making. In the Blue Economy, change doesn’t happen in isolation — it requires persistence, collaboration, and the courage to challenge established systems. In this edition of our interview series, we’re speaking with Carlos Mallo Molina — environmental activist, marine conservation leader, founder of Innoceana , and Goldman...

Exploring Careers in the Blue Economy: Interview with Carla Henriquez - Environmental Communicator

05/12/2025

Across the world, more and more professionals are bringing together science, creativity and a deep personal connection to the ocean. Some do it through research, others through policy — and some through communication that helps people see the marine world with new eyes. In this edition of our interview series, we’re speaking with Carla Henriquez — an agricultural engineer, environmental communicator, surfer, diver, and current Master’s...

Exploring Careers in the Blue Economy: Interview with Lau Corredor - Marine Environmental Scientist

04/11/2025

From fieldwork beneath the waves to policy reports shaping the future of ocean protection, careers in the Blue Economy are as diverse as the ocean itself. In this series, we continue to spotlight professionals whose work is driving change across the blue sectors—sharing their journeys, insights, and advice for those inspired to make a difference. Our next guest is Lau Corredor , a Spanish marine biologist whose career reflects a deep and...

Exploring Careers in the Blue Economy: Interview with Gillian Shark - Underwater & Shark Photographer

24/09/2025

The Blue Economy is not only about science and policy—it’s also about storytelling . Through photography, film, and communication , professionals are shaping how the world understands and engages with the ocean. To highlight these creative career paths, we continue our series of interviews with ocean professionals who are making a difference in unique ways. Our next guest is Gillian Shark , an award-winning Swiss underwater and shark...

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