International capital markets are increasingly prioritizing ocean health. According to the World Bank, the blue bond and blue Sukuk market has expanded exponentially, with global issuances surpassing billions of dollars to fund conservation, sustainable aquaculture, offshore renewable energy and green port infrastructure [2]. That blindness in Pakistan is finally beginning to lift. The Ministry of Maritime Affairs’ Maritime @100 vision, aiming to transform the economy into a $100 billion contributor by 2047, and the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy 2025–2035 represent important steps [3].
