Stakeholders in the Maritime and shipping industry have been challenged to work closely with the local media in order to sentisize the youths on the opportunities available in the industry.

Speaking during the Mombasa Youth dialogue on Maritime and shipping industry, the media Council of Kenya (MCK) Coast regional Coordinator Maureen Mudi regretted that the media has not been highlighting more stories on the opportunities in the industry.

"We have alot of opportunities in the Maritime, shipping and blue economy industry but sadly not many locals know about them" argued Mudi.

Adding " As stakeholders in the industry you need to work closely with the media so that our people can get  know about this opportunities. Be available to share information with journalists. We have alot of stories from the industy that need to be told".

Mudi noted that many journalists have faced the challenge of accesing the right information and resources from the stakeholders.

Mudi further challenged on journalists across the Coast region to specialise more on underwater videography and photography.

"There's one missing element when it comes to Blue Economy in media. There's no underwater photography or videography. It is very rare & I want you guys to take it as a challenge. We have alot of people who want to see the underwater life and the different creatures found there" said Mudi.

She further revealed that MCK is planning to develop a curriculum on blue economy for journalists, noting "We shall be reaching out and collaborate with different experts in that field, to have an inclusive perspective on the issue."

The event organised by  Blue radio  was attended by the Permanent Secretary ministry of Maritime and Blue economy Shadrack Mwadime among other stakeholders.