44 Introduction

Ocean equity refers to the concept of ensuring fair and just access to and benefits from the world’s oceans and marine resources for all people, regardless of their nationality, socio-economic status, or geographical location. Achieving equity of ocean resources requires ensuring that everyone has equal access to the benefits of these resources. To address ocean equity, socio-economic disparities need to be addressed, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture practices need to be adopted globally and biodiversity needs to be preserved.