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🚀 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 [email protected]. #BlueEconomy #OceanSustainability #SOS2024 #BlueFIN2024

🚀 Time for Your Weekly Ocean Innovation Roundup!💡 Let's dive in 🔍 🌊 Wittaya Aqua has raised $2.8M to elevate aquaculture production through feed-to-farm analytics. https://lnkd.in/dusiC7Na 🌊 Innovations make an impact at the 11th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, organized by Yacht Club de Monaco. https://lnkd.in/daPyPcH8 🌊 The world's first hydrogen-powered commercial ferry, MV Sea Change, will begin free service on San Francisco Bay starting July 19. https://lnkd.in/dBbGjgU6 🌊 Vancouver's ACEL POWER raises $10M to enhance production and launch new motors for greener marine propulsion systems. https://lnkd.in/dYXp34G4 🌊 The Government of Canada invests $1.7 million in 14 projects to advance green ship technology. https://lnkd.in/dNiav4Tf 🌊 The Ocean Startup Project | Projet Startup Des Océans enters its third phase with $8 million in funding, aiming to grow Canada's ocean economy by fivefold by 2035. https://lnkd.in/dAM4dbr8 🌊 On July 11th, Dutch students from the TU Delft Hydro Motion Team made history by completing the first-ever hydrogen-powered vessel crossing from the Netherlands to England. https://lnkd.in/dh_PGufV 🌊 OceanX and Indonesia unveiled important findings from the "Indonesia Mission 2024." https://lnkd.in/dYzTH2pV 🌊 Innovate UK is offering £3 million in funding for maritime projects, with up to £100,000 available per company. https://lnkd.in/dcWXB2gS 🌊 The second edition of #BlueInvestAfrica, held on July 3-4, 2024, in Kwale County, showcased the blue economy's potential. https://lnkd.in/d4aDndKM 🌊 Tech is transforming ocean science by offering a bird’s-eye view of penguin foraging in Antarctic waters. https://lnkd.in/dvWXEaHp 🌊 Hamburg-based start-ups are leading the charge against plastic pollution with innovative solutions. https://lnkd.in/davSChk8 👉 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/etdwZtNf. Have a Great Weekend! The OCEANOVATION Team 🌊 #OCEANOVATION #WeeklyRoundup #OceanInnovation

BBC PARTNERS WITH WORLD OCEAN COUNCIL ON BLUE ECONOMY SERIES BBC turned to WOC to collaborate in developing a special series on the Blue Economy and human-ocean interactions that are addressing and advancing responsible, sustainable ocean use. The result is #BlueHorizons.

WOC and Partners Work with Industry to Advance Clean Shipping and Ports in the Med: Turkiye National Stakeholder Event

🚀 Time for Your Weekly Ocean Innovation Roundup!💡 Let's dive in 🔍 🌊 The Global Fund for Coral Reefs has approved over US$25 million in additional funding for resilience action. https://lnkd.in/dtKeJ35x 🌊UK startup Oshen is revolutionizing marine science with tiny autonomous sailboats designed to democratize ocean research.https://https://lnkd.in/ehbU826i 🌊Ørsted is collaborating with Danish company Wavepiston to explore integrating wave energy into offshore wind farms in Denmark. https://lnkd.in/d4de2Erx 🌊A Nordic cohort, including OX2, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), has launched a project to develop a biodiversity credit methodology for the offshore wind sector in the Baltic Sea. https://lnkd.in/dPjdE3qK 🌊Scottish tidal energy developer Nova Innovation and RSK Group have launched Aquagen365, a joint venture to design, build, and install floating solar power stations globally. https://lnkd.in/dvdZdpbe 🌊Bluekali combines cutting-edge technology with a commitment to social impact, aiming to clean Latin America’s rivers and oceans.https://https://lnkd.in/gr6sB-_j 🌊The Moored MultiModal Multibody (M4) wave energy prototype, developed by The University of Western Australia (UWA), SMC Marine, and Everett Consulting NT, funded by local and national entities, is set for deployment in King George Sound, Western Australia for the 2024-2025 summer. https://lnkd.in/dpcMHVVg 🌊Save Da Sea, founded by Aki Kaltenbach, specializes in plant-based seafood, offering innovative alternatives like their first product, a plant-based smoked salmon made from carrots. https://lnkd.in/dkCqRcZa 🌊The Eco-Maestro, Europe's first methanol-powered ship, launched in Rotterdam, aims to reduce the shipping industry's carbon footprint by operating on bio-methanol or conventional fuel. https://lnkd.in/dtVMq-pU 🌊Singapore-based Hann-Ocean Energy has completed two and a half years of sea trials for its wave energy generation project on Shengsi Island, Zhejiang Province. https://lnkd.in/d6ZUWJP3 🌊SBM Offshore and Ocean-Power AS have partnered to explore the development of a floating power generation hub equipped with CO2 capture and storage, aiming to advance sustainable energy solutions in offshore environments. https://lnkd.in/ef3bPYwU 🌊NatureMetrics, in collaboration with Dartmouth Ocean Technologies (DOT), has introduced an autonomous system for sampling environmental DNA (eDNA) in marine and freshwater environments. https://lnkd.in/dURirAJg 👉 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/etdwZtNf. Have a Great Weekend! The OCEANOVATION Team 🌊 #OCEANOVATION #WeeklyRoundup #OceanInnovation

Our connection with the ocean is profound. It has shaped life on Earth and continues to influence our daily lives in visible and invisible ways. While humanity has thrived thanks to the ocean, we've also significantly altered it. How can we protect our seas while using them responsibly? #BlueHorizons, a new branded series presented by the World Ocean Council and produced by BBC StoryWorks, dives into our intrinsic connection with the ocean. Through human-led stories, the series explores how the ocean is connected with each and every one of our lives – be it the ecosystem feeding livelihoods, the production and transport of products we use everyday, or the water we need to stay alive. Featured series include contributions from: everwave, Odfjell SE, Aga Khan Foundation, Nestlé Purina PetCare Europe, The Aspen Institute, Science Foundation Ireland, Coral Reef Alliance, Arup, Acadian Seaplants, High Seas Alliance, RightShip, Sustainable Surf, Bloomberg Philanthropies Ocean Fund, ICEYE, Ørsted 👉 Watch the full series here : https://lnkd.in/e6mqZBJX

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