Blue growth is a European strategy that aims to develop the economy by tapping the potential of unexploited oceans, seas and coastal areas. The political agenda of blue growth focuses on the development of several economic sectors, such as marine renewable energy and aquaculture. In France, the development of these two sectors is impeded by the resistance of citizen movement within the communities in which such projects are planned. These citizens’ movements question the legitimacy of the state to implement economic developments that are deemed beneficial to communities and seek greater participation in this decision-making process. Nowadays, citizens’ involvement during the implementation phase of the projects, called participatory democra...