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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA – Ocean Exchange, a leader in supporting the acceleration of innovative solutions for healthy oceans and the sustainable blue economy, announces the selection of 8 collegiate finalists who will be vying for three $10,000 awards at the organization’s upcoming event, which takes place October 26-28 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

South Florida’s marine industry is a cornerstone of the Florida economy, driving significant economic output and job creation. But it’s also a hotbed of marine innovation.

The staff at Ocean Exchange recently connected with Ben Zehr and Karine Yuki of Reciprocal Studio. They are identifying and energizing ocean based innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). We've long sought a wider network in Latin America and welcome this new connection. Read their business case for all of us to take…

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 highly competitive awards from the National Science Foundation and a contract with the U.S. Air Force.

CarbonBridge converts gas into marine energy, cleanly, using microbes. This ultra low carbon methanol allows for highly economical compliance through blending. This enables a constant decrease in carbon footprint, down to net-zero.

Oyster Heaven is honoured to have received the 2024 Neptune Award, recognising our innovative solution to accelerate oyster reef restoration and our contribution to healthier, more resilient oceans with our unique methodology and impact-based business model.