إتجاهات الطلبة العمانيين نحو دور الاقتصاد الأزرق في تحقيق الاستدامة البحرية في سلطنة عمان
The study seeks to reveal the trends of Omani students towards the role of the blue economy in achieving marine sustainability in the Sultanate of Oman. To achieve this goal, the descriptive curriculum was used by applying a trend scale to a sample of (120) students, in order to find out their trends, extent and willingness to participate in activities related to the blue economy. The results showed that students have high positive attitudes towards the concept and importance of the blue economy and its impact on marine sustainability, reflecting a growing awareness supported by educational curricula and national initiatives focused on the sustainability of marine resources and balanced economic development. The study also showed that there were statistically significant differences in the attitudes of students based on their direct association with maritime professions in their families, while no differences by gender were shown. These results reflect the great national support that the Sultanate attaches to the blue economy through fish farming projects, port development, and investment in renewable energy, which enhances sustainable development opportunities and stimulates the participation of young people in this vital sector. The study recommended several recommendations to enhance the role of the blue economy in education and society, including investing family backgrounds in the design of educational and training programs targeting students directly related to maritime professions, and enhancing educational and awareness programs in schools and universities about the blue economy and its importance in maritime sustainability. (Published abstract)