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🚀 Time for Your Weekly Ocean Innovation Roundup!💡 Let's dive in 🔍 🌊 Marine robotics startup EyeROV (IROV TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED) has secured $1.2 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Unicorn India Ventures. https://lnkd.in/dUNd8XsC 🌊 Seven companies are leading the charge with innovative solutions like seaweed paper and repurposed waste plastic. https://lnkd.in/e8h7Xcxi 🌊 Three African seafood startups received funding to support climate-resilience efforts. https://lnkd.in/dAe6mChp 🌊 Scientists at Binghamton University have developed a bacteria-powered robotic "bug" that uses biobatteries to operate and can skim across water surfaces, potentially revolutionizing ocean exploration. https://lnkd.in/dhG6WyGP 🌊 Nexus Ocean AI secured US$400,000 from Tradeworks. vc to enhance its AI solutions for the maritime sector. https://lnkd.in/d6xnsZRZ 🌊 Innovation Norway has provided funding to Ocean Sun, a Norwegian floating solar company, to develop a system that combines renewable energy generation with freshwater collection. https://lnkd.in/dra3HaaA 🌊 A US research collaboration involving Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering and Portland State University aims to revolutionize floating offshore wind farms by improving our understanding of wind, wave, and turbine interactions. https://lnkd.in/dfntRtJX 🌊 Nova Scotia's Glas Ocean Electric unveiled "The Sea Cucumber," a diesel-electric hybrid lobster boat designed to save 50-70% on fuel. https://lnkd.in/dRKHkG8S 🌊 Despite rising interest in sustainable investments, asset owners are underinvested in marine conservation due to a lack of scalable, profitable opportunities. https://lnkd.in/dUQxvut7 🌊 Turkish shipyards have showcased their commitment to sustainability by producing over half of their total tonnage in 2023 with "green ships," reflecting the industry's adaptation to global trends in renewable energy. https://lnkd.in/dBTmab23 🌊 The EU’s Horizon Europe program is launching an €8 million funding call to enhance ocean energy devices, focusing on sustainability, reliability, and cost-efficiency. https://lnkd.in/d78srVJt 🌊 Researchers from the Australian Institute of Marine Science have developed an advanced remote sensing model that uses Sentinel-2 satellite data to enhance coral reef restoration efforts. https://lnkd.in/dJq6ntrA 👉 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 Have a Great Weekend! The OCEANOVATION Team 🌊 #OCEANOVATION #WeeklyRoundup #OceanInnovation

🚀 Time for Your Weekly Ocean Innovation Roundup!💡 Let's dive in 🔍 🌊 Regenics AS, an Oslo-based biotech company, raised NOK 20.4 million to start trials of its marine-based wound dressing, Collex. https://lnkd.in/d7RSqD4M 🌊 Researchers from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Sciences have developed an innovative method to capture microbial compounds directly from the ocean. https://lnkd.in/dN78Ksmp 🌊 Pegasus Capital Advisors plans to invest in nature-related companies through its land and ocean funds, aiming to improve the sustainability of entire economic systems. https://lnkd.in/dVcTBbTk 🌊 Norwegian wind energy developer Wind Catching Systems is moving forward with its innovative "floating wall of wind" concept. https://lnkd.in/g2BcdxYC 🌊 Tidal, Google's aquaculture AI spin-off, is expanding to Australia and Chile with new funding. https://lnkd.in/dPPnGw8R 🌊 Seaworthy Collective a Miami-based non-profit, unveiled its fifth cohort of seven innovative #BlueTech startups focused on ocean and climate impact. https://lnkd.in/dCbzwaxG 🌊 An ecoSUBm25-Science autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) successfully completed a 2,000-meter ocean mission during deep-water trials in Madeira. https://lnkd.in/d_MEUewa 🌊 Engineering students at Switzerland's ETH Zürich have developed "Eve," a robotic fish designed to collect DNA samples from aquatic environments. https://lnkd.in/d9vjRetB 🌊 DRIFT Energy Ltd has secured £5 million from Octopus Ventures and Blue Action Accelerator to start producing high-tech sailing vessels next year. https://lnkd.in/eA3NBpy8 🌊 Pew marine fellows are using cutting-edge tools to address environmental challenges, from coral reef conservation to sustainable aquaculture. https://lnkd.in/dgxbQwPK 🌊 The Ocean Startup Project | Projet Startup Des Océans has launched its fourth Ocean Startup Challenge, inviting Canadian innovators to turn their ocean-related ideas into scalable businesses. https://lnkd.in/d5xt9aud 👉 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 Have a Great Weekend! The OCEANOVATION Team 🌊 #OCEANOVATION #WeeklyRoundup #OceanInnovation

👏🌊🌍The #MEDSEAPLAN project has officially kicked off! Over the course of 3 years, we will focus on improving Data and Scenarios for a Sustainable #Mediterranean #BlueEconomy - with a specific emphasis on #MaritimeSpatialPlanning 👏🌊🌍 Our funder:🙏🌞 Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Our partners:⛵️🌊 World Ocean Council Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) Cerema Cohabys Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University Bursa Teknik Üniversitesi Elkon Elektrik San. ve Tic. A.Ş. Karadeniz Technical University Centro Tecnológico Naval y del Mar - CTN Institut de Ciències del Mar - CSIC MCAST ISSNOVA CMMI - Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute University of Twente Ocean Ecostructures Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon

🚀 Time for Your Weekly Ocean Innovation Roundup!💡 Let's dive in 🔍 🌊 France-based D-ICE ENGINEERING, a deep tech company from Nantes focusing on energy transition and decarbonisation in the maritime and offshore industries, has raised €6 million in a Series A funding round. https://lnkd.in/g-grZekk 🌊 A $1 billion initiative aims to catapult the US marine energy industry into the spotlight alongside wind and solar. https://lnkd.in/dd_7re-X 🌊 Hamburg-based startup Planeteers has secured seed funding to advance its technology, which transforms CO2 into mineralized water for safe storage in the ocean. https://lnkd.in/g7dRqvXm 🌊 Chinese researchers have developed a dolphin skin-inspired propeller coating that can reduce cargo ship fuel consumption by 2%, potentially cutting harmful emissions by over 900 tons. https://lnkd.in/dR8AiPRr 🌊 An offshore electric power grid could solve transmission line challenges and reduce costs by coordinating offshore wind energy. https://lnkd.in/dE8wdcBY 🌊 Anemos, the world's largest sailing cargo ship, has set sail on its inaugural journey from Concarneau, South Brittany, marking a major milestone in maritime history. https://lnkd.in/d7DpECX5 🌊 Dutch Wave Power has created a wave energy converter that harnesses the natural movement of ocean waves to generate clean, renewable energy. https://lnkd.in/drVtZhVb 🌊 High-tech yacht made from scrap metal features solar-electric technology that could make waves in ocean research. https://lnkd.in/dxYmDkw5 🌊 New technology by Calcarea aims to trap CO2 from cargo ships and store it in the ocean. https://lnkd.in/dEfaFSmN 🌊 Researchers at the University of Limerick have developed a robotic solution for inspecting floating offshore wind farms, tested successfully at WindFloat Atlantic in Portugal. https://lnkd.in/dnzbwKPY 👉 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 Have a Great Weekend! The OCEANOVATION Team 🌊 #OCEANOVATION #WeeklyRoundup #OceanInnovation

🚀 Time for Your Weekly Ocean Innovation Roundup!💡 Let's dive in 🔍 🌊 University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers found nature-based solutions (NBS) more cost-effective than engineering methods for mitigating disaster risks like floods and hurricanes. https://lnkd.in/gFU3H_hs 🌊 An eco start-up, collaborating with the University of Edinburgh's Sadler Lab, is converting waste sails into valuable chemical compounds. https://lnkd.in/diuMMGG2 🌊 The "Ocean of Things" robotic technology will transform ocean data collection by creating a network of interconnected devices transmitting vast amounts of data globally. https://lnkd.in/dKgcKNrF 🌊 Tech company unveils the world’s first hydrogen-powered crane at the Port of Los Angeles, marking a major advancement in port technology. https://lnkd.in/dcY7z3Sf 🌊 Marine hydrokinetics pioneer Ocean Energy USA has deployed what is said to be the world’s first electricity grid-scale wave energy device at the U.S. Navy’s test site in Hawaii. https://lnkd.in/eE2ixzVj 🌊 Singapore-based Silvestrand Capital has announced a cohort of eight companies for its Biodiversity Accelerator, aimed at scaling nature-positive businesses. https://lnkd.in/d4XV2gF2 🌊 Urchinomics, an aquaculture company focused on "ranching" sea urchins, has partnered with a major capital investor and one of Japan's leading sushi chain owners.https://https://lnkd.in/dskDuPEv 🌊 Panos Koutsourakis, Vice President of Global Sustainability at the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), provides insights from a recent survey on port decarbonization. https://lnkd.in/d7XgrupR 🌊 Solar geoengineering is gaining traction as a potential method to temporarily reduce global temperatures. https://lnkd.in/gYcueXwg 🌊 NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration has announced nearly $220 million in funding to boost habitat restoration and coastal resilience projects. https://lnkd.in/dV2Sq56v 🌊 Seawater air-conditioning (SWAC) technology offers a sustainable cooling solution by using cold, deep seawater to reduce energy consumption by up to 90%. https://lnkd.in/e-d7_ZAB 🌊 Clarksons Research has published its latest Green Technology Tracker, detailing significant advancements in adopting alternative fuels and energy-saving technologies within the global shipping industry during the first half of 2024. https://lnkd.in/dgsUGEmA 👉 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 Have a Great Weekend! The OCEANOVATION Team 🌊 #OCEANOVATION #WeeklyRoundup #OceanInnovation

🌊 REMINDER: Still time to register for our next Blue Glue Virtual Roundtable: Innovative Solutions for Shaping Resilient Coastal Futures 🌊 📅 Event Details: Date: 31 July Time: 17:30 CEST / 11:30 EDT / 8:30 PDT Duration: One hour Registration: https://lnkd.in/d-MJ4GpP We look forward to seeing you tomorrow! World Ocean Council | The Center for Sea Rise Solutions | Barcelona City Council | Barcelona Activa Port de Barcelona

🚀 Time for Your Weekly Ocean Innovation Roundup!💡 Let's dive in 🔍 🌊 Climate-tech startup CarbonBlue has raised $10 million to scale up and deploy its innovative water-based Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technology. https://lnkd.in/da3ftHiS 🌊 Scientists have successfully converted the sea's energy into electricity for the first time, providing a renewable energy source that could last for millennia. https://lnkd.in/dVntce-8 🌊 Alaska-based Sitkana has received a grant for their innovative floating power generators, designed to harness energy from tidal or river currents using idle fishing vessels. https://lnkd.in/dx35F2ij 🌊 NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration will provide $54 million in new funding to address marine debris, supported by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. https://lnkd.in/d2MDZV8A 🌊 CMA CGM is launching the CMA CGM Startup Awards, an international competition to support innovative maritime transport, logistics, and media startups. https://lnkd.in/dj9paTB5 🌊 Portuguese seafood company Oceano Fresco has secured €17 million for sustainable aquaculture. https://lnkd.in/dQRtYbe6 🌊 STAX Engineering has secured $40 million to bring the three largest shipping vessel classes into compliance with California Air Resources Board regulations. https://lnkd.in/dpNvh4kq 🌊 BlueGreen Water Technologies Raises Millions In Series B Funding To Accelerate Water-Based CO2 Removal At Scale. https://lnkd.in/gwW8Hkpp 🌊 3D printing provides precise, eco-friendly solutions for ocean conservation by minimizing waste and enabling customized production. https://lnkd.in/d_5iaH6Y! 🌊 Halifax-based BlueGrid and UK’s Aqua superPower Limited are leading a consortium for a transatlantic pilot project that demonstrates how electric marine vessels can exchange energy with the grid. https://lnkd.in/deeaf_KF 🌊 Scottish subsea company Sulmara has received funding from the Net Zero Technology Centre to develop an over-the-horizon uncrewed surface vessel (USV). https://lnkd.in/dBuwt_Ax 👉 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 Have a Great Weekend! The OCEANOVATION Team 🌊 #OCEANOVATION #WeeklyRoundup #OceanInnovation

Eurostat ranks Turkey as the second European country in terms of the gross weight of goods handled in all ports and the first European country in terms of the gross weight of goods transported by short sea shipping. This is not surprising as the country has around 100 ports, almost 200 shipyards and hundreds of shipping companies. Two weeks ago I was invited to a maritime event in the Bay of Tuzla, which has one of the highest densities of shipyards in the world. There were about forty of us, but only Lisa Simone de Grunt, coordinator of the European Union-funded GREEN MARINE MED project, and I were from abroad. I felt like I had been invited to a secluded Turkish gathering. The event was organised by the Turkish Shipbuilders’ Association (GISBIR)' and NAVTEK Naval Technologies Inc. Three other EU-funded projects were also presented: RESTORE Project, BASE and NEMOSHIP. The focus was on Green Marine Med, which was later discussed in working groups from a Turkish perspective. Green Marine Med aims to provide a Mediterranean contribution to the decarbonisation debate. The project aims to provide a clear assessment of the status quo of green shipping in the Mediterranean and to create a strong and sustainable network of key players in the Mediterranean green shipping ecosystem. It will also look at how to improve access to finance for green shipping and how to promote and facilitate innovation. And, of course, it aims to secure a legacy so that the network can continue for years to come. To this end, a consortium of 19 members from seven countries, led by the renowned World Ocean Council and the innovative Centro Tecnológico Naval y del Mar - CTN, was established in 2023. Some of the other members are: Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, CENIT, IMPACT2DAY, Maritime Technology Cluster FVG - mareFVG, NAVTEK Naval Technologies Inc., and Port de Barcelona. One of the many contributions that will come out of the project is a Turkish-Spanish collaboration between NAVTEK and the Port of Barcelona, which will jointly develop a pre-feasibility study for the decarbonisation of the port, as the authorities are now focusing on sustainability and promoting a wide range of measures, including the development of alternative fuels and shore power for cruise ships and port vessels. The event was attended by representatives of GİSBİR and several shipyards, maritime universities, companies and NGOs. I emphasised that Turkey has impressive comparative advantages for its maritime industry: highly educated naval architects and marine engineers; highly qualified shipyards for building, refitting and scrapping ships; competitive wages; proximity to the EU and other European countries, etc. The event concluded with a visit to the multi-award-winning ZEETUG designs, a silent 45BP all-electric tug that spun in the bay like a skater on ice thanks to its 360 azimuth stern drive. Disclosure: Pablo Rodas-Martini is a Contributor to NAVTEK Projects. WaterborneTP #maritime

📢 Join Us for the Next Blue Glue Virtual Roundtable: 🌊  “Blue Glue” is a new term we, The Center for Sea Rise Solutions and World Ocean Council (WOC), are nurturing to describe how our ports and harbors can bring together surrounding communities, the maritime industry and coastline stakeholders to explore new opportunities to create jobs, tackle the climate crisis, and address equity and inclusion goals - all to advance holistic coastal resilience and blue economy. We launched this concept in Barcelona at the UN Ocean Decade conference in April 2024 and we are hosting a series of virtual sessions in advance of our event on 4 November to kick off the WOC Sustainable Ocean Summit and BluFin Ocean Finance Summit within the Smart Cities conference in Barcelona. We are always looking to expand our knowledge and network, and we invite you to join the next Blue Glue Webinar: " Blue Glue: Innovative Solutions for Shaping Resilient Coastal Futures". 📅 Event Details: Date: 31 July Time: 17:30 CEST / 11:30 EDT / 8:30 PDT Duration: One hour Registration: https://lnkd.in/d-MJ4GpP  Why Attend? Our key objective is to continue to test the theory of change for greater impact on coastal resilience and blue economy goals and whether ports and harbors can serve as a model for creating jobs, tackling the climate crisis, and addressing equity and inclusion goals (like those of Justice 40 and others globally) collectively.  Join us on 31st of July to: 🌟 Gain Insights 🤝 Network across sectors 💡 Discover Innovations and new Solutions 🚀 Pitch US! A highlight of our session is the dynamic "pitches" segment, where visionary participants will unveil their cutting-edge solutions and key “ingredients” for crafting Blue Glue. This segment is an open floor for showcasing :  - Groundbreaking projects - Transformative programs - Forward-thinking policies and research - Trailblazing start-ups - Revolutionary innovations These initiatives aim to forge “waterways” that unite sectors and break down silos, fostering novel partnerships and funding within the blue economy and coastal resilience. By spotlighting these pioneering ideas, we aim to ignite collaboration, spark actionable change, and propel our coastal communities towards sustainable development, climate resilience, and inclusive prosperity. 👉  Sign up to present here https://lnkd.in/d-MJ4GpP.    We look forward to seeing you all on 31 July! World Ocean Council | The Center for Sea Rise Solutions | Barcelona City Council | Barcelona Activa The Port of Barcelona

🌊 Save the Date for the Premier Global Blue Economy Business and Finance Events! 🌊 The World Ocean Council invites you to join us in Barcelona from 5-7 November 2024 for WOC’s Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS) and Global Blue Finance Summit (BlueFIN). These flagship events will again bring together the global blue economy business and investment community to shape the future of ocean sustainability and responsible economic growth. 📅 Dates: •  Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS) | 5-6 November 2024 •  Global Blue Finance Summit (BlueFIN) | 7 November 2024 📍 Location: Barcelona, Spain ✨ Highlights: • Understand the latest development and opportunities regarding global ocean business, finance and sustainability. • Network with over 350 global business and finance leaders, government officials, and ocean stakeholders. • Build relationships for strategic collaborations and define future actions for ocean sustainability. This is your chance to collaborate with top executives and thought leaders dedicated to advancing the sustainable blue economy . Together, let's continue fostering business leadership, collaboration, and action for a thriving, sustainable blue economy at the premier global ocean private sector events, celebrating 14 years of impactful change. 📢 Stay tuned for more updates. Interested in sharing your insights on stage, exploring partnerships, or becoming a sponsor? Contact us at info@oceancouncil.org. #BlueEconomy #OceanSustainability #SOS2024 #BlueFIN2024