The For Blue - Phase 1 Report drew on hundreds of sources to research the growth potential of Western Australia's Blue Economy. It highlighted opportunities for WA institutions to enrich ocean health and human wealth across the Indian Ocean.

The Facing our Future - Prospectus drew on input from one hundred and twenty stakeholders to present a vision, focus and five areas of action. The projected benefits of pursuing this vision include an additional $25 billion Gross State Product and creating 50,000 more jobs by 2030.

For Blue sponsored the inaugural State of the Blue Economy Forum which bought together more than one hundred leaders from government, industry, research and civil society. The forum discussed key themes affecting WA's Blue Economy.

The original research report put forward nine propositions, each being a potential theme for an industry 'cluster'. Each cluster represents the intersection of WA's unique assets, global trends, and opportunities to lead in the Indian Ocean.  

The opportunities described in the report are relevant to audiences who are willing to act immediately, looking internationally, and thinking strategically. 

The report starts with observations from the interacting domains of human conceptions and relations, oceanographic and ecological systems, and industrial and economic activities. Observing the dynamics and effects within each of those domains identified conflicts, unresolved tensions, gaps, and inviting opportunities. Interviews, research, analysis and inquiry resulted in a range of relevant, significant and important propositions.

Nine propositions are presented in this report along with the observations that gave rise to them, actions to advance them, and examples of inspiring initiatives. Common themes across the propositions include: finding our opportunities in others' challenges, growing new industries from existing world-class capabilities, and intending that we, others, and our oceans all benefit from their enaction.