Although Estonia is a maritime country, our people still prefer meat or imported salmon and trout over domestic fish on their plates. Local fish rarely reaches store shelves and even less frequently the dining table – for several reasons: availability, quality, price, prejudices about Baltic Sea pollution, and even the lingering smell of fish in the kitchen.
maritime economy
The global shipping industry stands at the crossroads of sustainability and profitability, grappling with emissions cuts, new technologies, and the monumental costs of going green. Sina Atari, who recently defended his PhD thesis at TalTech, has dived deep into the financial undercurrents of this sector – uncovering surprising gaps, challenges, and opportunities that could reshape maritime investment strategies.