 The Monterey Bay's marine science expertise includes oceanography, climate and weather forecasting, fisheries, remote sensing, marine ecosystems, environmental monitoring, cellular and molecular marine biology, instrument/sensor/mooring development, underwater vehicles technology, ocean currents and acoustics, marine policy and education.Other marine science sectors of leadership include abalone farming, marine aquaculture for food and energy, kelp farm production, climate change, sea level rise research and water quality analysis.The Monterey Bay 'Blue Silicon Valley' is supported by the business communities of Silicon Valley and the Monterey Bay and is now being promoted to the Blue Economy around the world.