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🚀 Time for Your Weekly Ocean Innovation Roundup!💡 Let's dive in 🔍 🌊 Tidal Vision has secured $140 million in Series B funding to scale its innovative process of transforming discarded crab shells into eco-friendly chemicals. https://lnkd.in/gSG6xkHn 🌊 Shift4Good has secured €220 million to back innovative startups decarbonizing transport, with 13 investments already made. https://lnkd.in/eR_mzDKe 🌊 A new study categorizes AI + IoT (AIoT) applications into 10 key areas, from smart feeding and water quality management to disease detection and fish tracking. https://lnkd.in/g8J7siVJ 🌊 Backed by £471,000 from Innovate UK, a groundbreaking project led by Esox Biologics is using whole-genome metagenomics to detect all pathogens in farmed fish, improving disease management while cutting costs. https://lnkd.in/d3y-G3hn 🌊 Los Angeles-based accelerator Braid Theory has chosen Barcelona for its first European headquarters, aiming to supercharge ocean and environmental technology startups. https://lnkd.in/dKq4htD9 🌊 Startups like Brilliant Planet are revolutionizing climate solutions by supercharging algae to capture carbon and clean water, with a breakthrough growth rate that filled 77 Olympic pools in a month. https://lnkd.in/dsR-UYa5 🌊 German scientists have developed an "artificial gills" fuel cell system that lets deep-sea robots extract oxygen from seawater, unlocking limitless underwater exploration. https://lnkd.in/dvT9kDfc 🌊 CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency is turning bold maritime innovations into reality, spotlighting four groundbreaking projects. https://lnkd.in/d-G97BRR 🌊 Petgas, based in Boca del Río, Mexico, is revolutionizing waste management by converting 1.5 tons of plastic waste into 365 gallons of fuel each week—enough to power a car for over 9,000 miles. https://lnkd.in/dJewcqbi 🌊 Can shipping go emissions-free? These four groundbreaking startups are leading the charge to revolutionize the industry and pave the way for a decarbonized future. https://lnkd.in/e9NfgZ7M 🌊 The ocean economy is set to double by 2030, but continued exploitation is rapidly depleting marine resources and threatening coastal communities. https://lnkd.in/dSVQjCAN 👉 Don't want to miss out on the latest Ocean Innovation News? Sign up for our weekly newsletter and we'll take care of the rest. https://lnkd.in/dp8CxUpa OCEANOVATION Team #OCEANOVATION #WeeklyRoundup

🌊 Exciting News from the World Ocean Council! 🌍   We are thrilled to announce that Jenny Krusoe, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, has joined the World Ocean Council's Board of Directors, effective January 22, 2025!   ✨ Jenny brings extensive experience in ocean sustainability, innovation, and economic development. As a co-founder of AltaSea, she has been instrumental in establishing it as a global epicentre for ocean technology, research, and education. In 2024, she was recognized on The Ocean Opportunity Lab’s Global 500 List, highlighting top female founders in the ocean and energy industries.   🌟 Donna Lanzetta, WOC Board Chair, shared: "Jenny’s expertise, vision, and passion for the ocean make her an important addition to our board. Her leadership at AltaSea and dedication to advancing the blue economy will strengthen our efforts to protect and sustainably manage ocean resources worldwide."   Jenny joins ocean experts from around the world on our board, and we are confident that her insights will be invaluable as we continue to foster collaboration and innovation across the global ocean business community. 🌊   👏Please join us in welcoming Jenny Krusoe to the World Ocean Council's Board of Directors! 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/d_jxPmk5

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! AltaSea’s very own COO, Jenny Krusoe, has joined the Board of Directors of the World Ocean Council (WOC). The World Ocean Council is a global organization that brings together the diverse ocean business community to collaborate on a shared vision of a healthy and productive ocean, as well as its sustainable use and stewardship by responsible businesses. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/g-SsTHTt #BlueEconomy #OceanInnovation #Leadership #Sustainability #WorldOceanCouncil #AltaSea

🚀 Time for Your Weekly Ocean Innovation Roundup!💡 Let's dive in 🔍 🌊 Investable Oceans has joined forces with ARPA-E to explore how climate and energy VCs can accelerate investment in the blue economy. https://lnkd.in/gYdbWJGq 🌊 NISSHA has invested in Swedish startup Blue Ocean Closures to help scale its fiber-based, recyclable packaging solutions. https://lnkd.in/e9X6mhuG 🌊 Cornell engineers have developed a snail-inspired robot designed to remove microplastics from oceans, lakes, and seas. https://lnkd.in/dJE-Ewxu 🌊 Netherlands-based NextOcean - Increasing Operational Windows has secured angel investment, led by Arches Capital, to scale its predictive Vessel Motion Radar technology. https://lnkd.in/dZKZTdBB 🌊 France-based startup AMPHITRITE is using AI and satellite data to optimize maritime shipping and ocean cleanup. https://lnkd.in/dYQsURzb 🌊 Banks and insurers are investing in coral reef protection, recognizing their $9.9 trillion annual value in ecosystem services. https://lnkd.in/dnUusBew 🌊 Dubai Investment Fund (DIF) is investing in innovative technologies and forming strategic partnerships to remove plastic waste from the world's oceans, these collaborations support research, technology sharing, and educational programs. https://lnkd.in/djB8d-bY 🌊 Lithuania's first green hydrogen and electricity-powered ship has been launched by the Klaipeda State Seaport Authority, marking a major step in sustainable maritime innovation. https://lnkd.in/dTaGP9bR 🌊 Researchers have created a knittable yarn battery that uses seawater as an electrolyte, offering a sustainable power source for marine devices. https://lnkd.in/dsVQYcp7 🌊 The Port of Amsterdam has set an ambitious goal to transform into a hub for clean shipping, renewable energy, and circular industry by 2040. https://lnkd.in/dQ6ueGdH 🌊 OCN.ai and RTS Labs have joined forces to leverage AI in monitoring vast marine data, identifying nature-based assets, and fostering sustainable ocean economies. https://lnkd.in/duFuWV-i 👉 Don't want to miss out on the latest Ocean Innovation News? Sign up for our weekly newsletter and we'll take care of the rest. https://lnkd.in/dp8CxUpa OCEANOVATION Team #OCEANOVATION #WeeklyRoundup

🚀 Time for Your Weekly Ocean Innovation Roundup!💡 Let's dive in 🔍 🌊 H2SITE, a Spain-based hydrogen solutions provider, has raised €36 million in a Series B funding round to expand the deployment of its proprietary hydrogen technology. https://lnkd.in/dwYndSik 🌊 The Iceland Ocean Cluster has launched Blue Nova Ventures, an investment fund focused on supporting blue economy startups. https://lnkd.in/d6rnJdUA 🌊 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched the $25 million HAEJO program to develop large-scale deep-water seaweed farming for energy and industrial products. https://lnkd.in/dXCxjtty 🌊 Canada's Ocean Supercluster is investing $330,560 in a $940K project to advance the deployment of the Amphibian UWILD robotic platform for hull cleaning and inspections. https://lnkd.in/dRy23D2S 🌊 Partially funded by the EU and Icelandic institutions, GreenFish has developed an AI-powered program that predicts prime fishing spots, offering fishermen valuable insights to improve their efficiency. https://lnkd.in/dybRpWF2 🌊 Marine Thinking has secured two major projects from Canada's Ocean Supercluster, including a $3.8-million initiative to develop an AI-powered vessel automation toolkit. https://lnkd.in/dnScRJu9 🌊 Business engagement with nature is growing as companies recognize their reliance on ecosystems, and investor interest in the blue economy is accelerating. https://lnkd.in/eHUR7Xxj 🌊 South Florida-based startup Kind Designs is revolutionizing seawall construction with eco-friendly, pH-neutral concrete made using 3D printing technology. https://lnkd.in/dCFUJGBA 🌊 Damen’s fully electric seagoing vessel, the E-Kat, has completed trials and is ready for deployment. https://lnkd.in/dpxJNC6x 🌊 A surge in sustainable seafood financing could transform aquaculture into a climate solution, alleviating pressure on fish stocks and enabling carbon-sequestering seaweed farming. https://lnkd.in/e9upiHaQ 🌊 The TOME Aquaculture Centre, launched by Latvia's Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment “BIOR” and supported by EU funding, aims to advance sustainable aquaculture practices through expert training and knowledge sharing. https://lnkd.in/dfusfUxF 👉 Don't want to miss out on the latest Ocean Innovation News? Sign up for our weekly newsletter and we'll take care of the rest. https://lnkd.in/dp8CxUpa OCEANOVATION Team #OCEANOVATION #WeeklyRoundup

🚀 Time for Your Weekly Ocean Innovation Roundup!💡 Let's dive in 🔍 🌊 Gigablue's four-year agreement with SkiesFifty to remove 200,000 tons of CO2 marks the largest marine carbon removal deal to date, supporting SkiesFifty’s goal of advancing scalable net-zero aviation technologies. https://lnkd.in/egHphPCs 🌊 NatureMetrics has raised $25 million in Series B funding to accelerate its biodiversity monitoring technology, and also support AI, geospatial, and bioacoustics data advancements, enabling better biodiversity tracking worldwide. https://lnkd.in/eUHFW3dX 🌊 The ocean is vital for climate regulation and the global economy, yet ocean-focused climate technology received less than 3% of total climate tech investment last year. https://lnkd.in/dQDFbCd8 🌊 Innovative insurance solutions could help bridge the funding gap for nature-based climate projects, which need $542 billion annually by 2030. https://lnkd.in/e-fmkHPs 🌊 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $25 million investment to advance deep-water seaweed biomass production for energy and industrial use. https://lnkd.in/g9p2NUJq 🌊 The Inter-American Development Bank, in partnership with USAID has announced the results of the Sargassum Innovation Quest, selecting five projects to address the environmental and economic challenges posed by sargassum in Latin America and the Caribbean. https://lnkd.in/emk7r_Mr 🌊 NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration scientists leverage advanced technologies to explore remote ocean areas, study endangered species, and manage vital marine resources. https://lnkd.in/diQUkhHp 🌊 Amogy has secured $56 million in venture financing to advance its ammonia-to-power technology for maritime and stationary power markets. https://lnkd.in/dZZ64S3F 🌊 A Chinese research team at Jiangsu University of Science and Technology has made a major breakthrough in floating solar technology, developing a system that withstands waves up to 13 feet. https://lnkd.in/d5jsD7DV 🌊 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) has awarded $800,000 to eight projects to drive hydropower and marine energy innovation. https://lnkd.in/d84MssaC 👉 Don't want to miss out on the latest Ocean Innovation News? Sign up for our weekly newsletter and we'll take care of the rest. https://lnkd.in/dp8CxUpa OCEANOVATION Team #OCEANOVATION #WeeklyRoundup

🚀 Time for Your Weekly Ocean Innovation Roundup!💡 Let's dive in 🔍 🌊 XOCEAN, a leader in ocean data solutions, has raised €115 million to drive its global expansion and innovation across offshore wind, asset integrity, CCUS, and civil hydrography. https://lnkd.in/d4iQWnpK 🌊 Wind technology could play a key role in reducing emissions from cargo shipping, an industry responsible for 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. https://lnkd.in/dcsNMFg7 🌊 Blue Action Canada has been launched by collaborating with COAST (Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies), Founders Factory, and Blue Action. https://lnkd.in/eSBXsFwA 🌊 The TEAMER program, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and managed by the Pacific Ocean Energy Trust has awarded $1.9 million to 15 marine energy projects to accelerate renewable technology development. https://lnkd.in/dRjgQRTF 🌊 Scientists are investigating how fish farms can actively capture carbon to help offset their emissions, using a novel approach that enhances water alkalinity and CO2 absorption through iron sulfide reactions. https://lnkd.in/dZ6YiX6S 🌊 Researchers from The University of Manchester and the University of Leeds have uncovered hidden mechanisms that enhance the ocean’s ability to store carbon, revealing that its preservation efficiency is nearly three times higher than previously estimated. https://lnkd.in/dSxj4kK7 🌊 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is investing over $18 million in 27 university-led projects to advance marine energy and offshore wind technologies. https://lnkd.in/ddDVJyBF 🌊 Scientists from the University of Minnesota have developed a remote sensing technology that detects and removes plastic debris from rivers before it reaches the ocean. https://lnkd.in/ev8XiCsm 🌊 The University of Maryland is leading a groundbreaking project to develop a bacteria-powered fuel cell, PODPower, designed to provide consistent energy for ocean sensors for over a year, with $7.8 million granted for Phase 1. https://lnkd.in/exiCB74n 🌊 The Port of Tacoma in Washington is pioneering a net-zero future by growing a zero-emission fleet, including electric yard trucks, SUVs, and charging stations, as part of its goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040.  https://lnkd.in/dwkaSAgh 🌊 The European Investment Bank (EIB) is backing CorPower Ocean’s wave energy project in Portugal, recognizing it as an innovative solution with the potential to revolutionize renewable energy. https://lnkd.in/dyRDqpzR 👉 Don't want to miss out on the latest Ocean Innovation News? Sign up for our weekly newsletter and we'll take care of the rest. https://lnkd.in/dp8CxUpa OCEANOVATION Team #OCEANOVATION #WeeklyRoundup

🚀 Time for Your Weekly Ocean Innovation Roundup!💡 Let's dive in 🔍 🌊 Norwegian startup FLOCEAN has secured $9 million in Series A funding to scale its subsea desalination technology. https://lnkd.in/egPy5QwB 🌊 Eco Wave Power has announced a $3 million direct offering to advance commercial-scale wave energy technology. https://lnkd.in/dtjFFZb9 🌊 The Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new ocean-friendly startup label and a cohort of innovative “ecopreneurs.” https://lnkd.in/gbYpT-vU 🌊 ACUA Ocean has raised £5.5 million to develop advanced autonomous USV technology, including £1.5 million in pre-seed funding led by StealthPoint and Britbots. https://lnkd.in/ex4j2naJ 🌊 Applications are now open for the OceanHub Africa Acceleration Program 2025/2026, which supports up to 24 impact-driven, for-profit African startups focused on ocean health. https://lnkd.in/dy2CAGbK 🌊 The BOxHy project leverages offshore wind power to produce green hydrogen and reoxygenate deoxygenated coastal areas, addressing environmental challenges in the Baltic Sea. https://lnkd.in/deutfNn2 🌊 After a boat strike left her paralyzed, Charlotte the sea turtle can now swim with a custom 3D-printed harness designed by Adia, New Balance's computational design team, and Formlabs. https://lnkd.in/ekGbuf_c 🌊 The Port of Seattle and Washington Maritime Blue have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue advancing maritime innovation and environmental stewardship. https://lnkd.in/dgn3vmwY 🌊 Nerth Ltd, a marine and offshore solutions provider, has secured funding from The Crown Estate to develop a dedicated servicing hub in Cornwall, strategically positioning itself for future Celtic Sea wind farm projects. https://lnkd.in/diW95AkV 🌊 Real Ice , a UK start-up, is testing a controversial method to refreeze the Arctic by pumping seawater through sea ice and freezing it to thicken the ice sheet. https://lnkd.in/dbEaWiaR 👉 Don't want to miss out on the latest Ocean Innovation News? Sign up for our weekly newsletter and we'll take care of the rest. https://lnkd.in/dp8CxUpa Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄 🥂 OCEANOVATION Team #OCEANOVATION #WeeklyRoundup

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🚀 Time for Your Weekly Ocean Innovation Roundup!💡 Let's dive in 🔍 🌊 The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $54.3 million in funding for four business accelerators to support small businesses and entrepreneurs driving innovations in the Blue Economy. https://lnkd.in/eBvfKQgA 🌊 The shipping industry faces mounting pressure to decarbonize as net-zero regulations tighten, making the transition to greener fuels essential. https://lnkd.in/eusdNWCT 🌊 FLOCEAN has secured 100M NOK in Series A funding, led by Burnt Island Ventures, Nysnø Climate Investments, and Freebird Partners LP, to advance its sustainable subsea desalination technology. https://lnkd.in/e3ry_q29 🌊 Aikido Technologies, a startup supported by Bill Gates’s Breakthrough Energy Fellows program, is set to launch the first demonstration of its folding floating wind platform, designed to enable faster and more cost-effective offshore wind deployment. https://lnkd.in/dg4Me6-k 🌊 AIZIP and SoftBank Group Corp. have partnered to bring AI solutions to aquaculture, earning a CES® 2025 Innovation Award for their groundbreaking technology. https://lnkd.in/dhHf6uQj 🌊 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded over USD 18 million to 27 R&D projects to advance offshore wind and marine energy technologies. https://lnkd.in/dSdKnV3Z 🌊 DMEC (Dutch Marine Energy Centre) projects tidal and wave energy as key drivers of Europe’s green transition, with billions in market value by 2050. https://lnkd.in/dP4sgzb4 🌊 Katalist, a registry launched in November, allows companies like IKEA and Amazon to support low-emission maritime shipping through environmental attribute certificates. https://lnkd.in/dzZEqVys 🌊 Hapag-Lloyd AG has successfully reduced emissions and fuel costs using Shipshave's ITCH solution, with results independently verified by DNV. https://lnkd.in/dSFqhQ6t 🌊 Researchers in Edinburgh have developed autonomous robots capable of performing maintenance on offshore wind farms and tidal turbines, offering a safer and more cost-effective alternative to traditional methods that rely on helicopters, ships, and hoisting equipment. https://lnkd.in/dm8v-Asf 🌊 A new study by UCL and UMAS reveals that optimizing port arrivals to address congestion and waiting times could reduce voyage emissions by up to 25% for certain vessel types. https://lnkd.in/d_7uU_jw 🌊 Despite significant investment in clean energy generation, there is a lack of capital targeting first-of-a-kind (FOAK) projects, with existing funding not suited to the unique needs of these early-stage innovations, creating a "missing middle" in energy transition investment. https://lnkd.in/g7eWz5dg 👉 Don't want to miss out on the latest Ocean Innovation News? Sign up for our weekly newsletter and we'll take care of the rest. https://lnkd.in/dp8CxUpa #OCEANOVATION #WeeklyRoundup