Beyond the Beach soft cover is a carefully curated anthology and photo essay using an ethnographic lens to highlight how islanders seek connection with the ocean, and how these relationships foster agency for sustainability and well-being. The main narrative on the blue economy is usually bound up in technical/scientific jargon.
Beyond the Beach (Soft cover)
Beyond the Beach: Conversations on the Blue Economy is a stunning anthology that blends powerful storytelling, striking photography, and deep reflection on oceanic life and livelihoods. This coffee table book explores the lived experiences of Caribbean islanders, reframing the blue economy through a human-centered, culturally rich lens. A must-have for ocean lovers, policy thinkers, and art enthusiasts, it invites readers to engage with the sea not just as a resource, but as a space of memory, meaning, and sustainability.
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Published in Barbados.