This brief reflective text addresses the importance of the sea for countries that have few land resources. The central question raised by the title is how much of this maritime potential has already been lost or underutilized.
The article states that, for nations with scarce land resources, the sea should represent a significant source of wealth and power. It then lists the various resources and development opportunities that the sea can provide, including food, energy, minerals, scientific research, ports, cables and industry, among other areas.




