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From Video to Living Data: Using Artificial Life Simulation to Make the Ocean Measurable
Despite decades of progress in ocean science, one fundamental challenge remains unresolved: the ocean is still largely unmeasured at biological…
Ocean Exchange Awards $330,000 in Prizes to Blue Economy Startups
Fort Lauderdale, FL November 11, 2025 - The Ocean Exchange, a leader in supporting the acceleration of innovative solutions for…
Ocean Exchange Names Finalists for Three $100,000 Non-Dilutive Awards
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, September 23, 2025 – With its 2025 event set for October 26-28, Ocean Exchange has named…
Ocean Exchange Names Collegiate Finalists for 2025
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA – Ocean Exchange, a leader in supporting the acceleration of innovative solutions for healthy oceans and…
South Florida’s Marine Industry: A Hub of Innovation and Impact in the Blue Economy
South Florida’s marine industry is a cornerstone of the Florida economy, driving significant economic output and job creation. But it’s…
Unlocking Blue Economy Innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean
The staff at Ocean Exchange recently connected with Ben Zehr and Karine Yuki of Reciprocal Studio. They are identifying and…
Phoenix Waste Solutions — Winner of the 2024 Neptune® Award for $100,000 USD
Since winning one of Ocean Exchange’s $100,000 grants in 2024, Phoenix Waste Inc. has secured nearly $2 million in non-dilutive funding, including…
CarbonBridge — winner of the 2024 Orcelle® Award for $100,000 USD
CarbonBridge converts gas into marine energy, cleanly, using microbes. This ultra low carbon methanol allows for highly economical compliance through…
Oyster Reef Restoration – A Smart Investment
Oyster Heaven is honoured to have received the 2024 Neptune Award, recognising our innovative solution to accelerate oyster reef restoration…
The Continuum Launches with 13.3M NOAA Grant to Advance BlueTech Solutions in Florida and Beyond
Ocean Exchange, a leader in supporting the acceleration of innovative solutions for healthy oceans and the sustainable blue economy, announces…
Where are they now? Following up with our 2023 winners one year later
As we finish up our 2024 award cycle, we take a look back at our 2023 winners with an update…
Ocean Exchange Awards $320,000 in Prizes to Blue Economy Startups
Ocean Exchange, a leader in supporting the acceleration of innovative solutions for healthy oceans and the sustainable blue economy, announces…
