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2026: A Year of Growth, Innovation and Impact
Ocean Exchange celebrated its 15th year in 2026 with another outstanding international competition, attracting 391 applications from innovators around the…
Ocean Exchange Awards $450,000 in Prizes to Blue Economy Startups
The Ocean Exchange, a leader in accelerating innovative solutions for healthy oceans and a sustainable Blue Economy, announced the recipients…
Ocean Exchange Names Collegiate Finalists for 2026
Five $10,000 prizes to be conferred to Collegiate finalists at Ocean Exchange 2026: The Guy Harvey Foundation Award, the Oceaneering…
Ocean Exchange Names Finalists for $400,000 in Non-Dilutive Awards
With its 2026 event set for October 25-27, 2026, Ocean Exchange has named the finalists for its three $100,000 awards…
BLOG: Why I Show Up for Ocean Exchange — And Why You Should Too
Conservation doesn't move forward on good intentions alone. It moves forward when young innovators get funding, a stage, and a…
BLOG: Backing the Next Generation of Ocean Innovators
Conservation doesn't move forward on good intentions alone. It moves forward when young innovators get funding, a stage, and a…
BLOG: Catalyzing the Blue Economy in Southeast Asia: Insights from the Seaweed Value Chain
Coastal communities in Southeast Asia contribute to nearly a third of the world's seaweed production, and the region has massive…



