This includes: o Shared and improved port-side infrastructure o Advances in research and development which allow Scottish fishing businesses develop electric fishing vessels o Blue clusters which allow knowledge exchange and expertise development for example, a mackerel processor in Peterhead has invested in technology originating from the aquaculture sector which will allow them to automate parts of the process which previously could only be done by hand. • However, the blue economy also comes with challenges as other blue sectors grow and expand there is increased competition for space. • From a fishing perspective this is worrying.