Daniel, SOA’s Regional Rep for Hispanoamérica, leads deep-sea mining advocacy across Latin America, helped secure Peru’s new marine reserve, launched La Academia, and now works to protect the Southern Sea.

Cruz Foam is a circular materials company that produces compostable protective packaging products and other eco-friendly solutions that offer a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic products.

Reef Support, a Dutch social enterprise, developed Open Coral AI, an image-based coral health tool, trained locals in Indonesia, Colombia, and Cuba, and enhanced the platform for large-scale reef monitoring and real-time risk alerts.

Blue Latitudes, a women-led enterprise, is advancing offshore reefing through FishLAT, a decision-support tool helping stakeholders evaluate and guide Rigs to Reefs conversions.

Koarï supports the private sector in regenerating marine biodiversity by providing strategy consulting and leading marine restoration initiatives in Africa.

Eugenia has been part of SOA since 2018, founding SOA Ocean Hub Portugal and serving as the Regional Representative for Lusofonia and Europe. She actively contributes to various environmental initiatives.

Sway develops seaweed-based, home-compostable packaging that decomposes into healthy soil, providing a sustainable alternative to plastic by utilizing abundant, regenerative resources.

Coral Vita grows climate change resilient coral up to 50x faster to restore dying reefs using a land-based farming model to scale up restoration, selling this service to customers who depend on the ecosystem services that reefs provide.

The Women Fisherfolk Leadership Corps empowers fisherfolk in Palawan through education, training, and media outreach to promote sustainable fishing and conservation, led by community leader and marine advocate Mark Joseph Laceste.

Tahi Tonga, co-founded by Kaylie Tongia and Tomasi in 2024, is restoring a yacht to boost eco-tourism in Tongatapu through sustainable trips, youth ocean awareness, and coral gardening with Reefs of Hope.

Dispatch Goods is a women-founded circular commerce platform that recaptures the value of >$1T worth of residual value left in consumers’ homes in the post-purchase environment.

At OLMCHS, Pohnpei, students lead recycling and cooking initiatives turning waste into products and food sales to support school programs, fostering environmental responsibility and entrepreneurship.

Ama Earth Group launched a project in Puerto Rico to address dredging debris at a key leatherback turtle nesting site. In partnership with Chelonia PR, they removed debris, restored dunes, trained volunteers, and monitored the area.

Isabela Watler, a marine biology and agroecology student, partnered with Sustainable Cayman to promote local conservation by conducting surveys and creating videos showcasing Cayman’s natural spaces and ecosystems.

rePurpose Global is the world's leading Plastic Action Platform. They are pioneering solutions that enable organizations to take action on their plastic footprints and support waste entrepreneurs to recover plastic from nature.

SOA Hong Kong supports innovative solutions to local marine-related issues. They worked local fishermen to upcycle discarded fishnets and shellfish shells and turn them into restoration units.

Kensy Ismael led an initiative to improve ocean conservation education by developing a marine curriculum, hosting workshops, beach cleanups, and recreational activities.

The TransforMAR program, led by Associação TransforMAR (SOA Campinas Hub) and endorsed by UNESCO as part of the UN Ocean Science Decade project, has been transforming marine education in Southwest Brazil since 2018.

Reefgen has developed robotic nearshore restoration platforms to plant coral and seagrasses, with the ability to develop the required 30x-75x productivity-rate enhancements over manual planting.

OnDeck Fisheries AI provides real-time reporting of catch and bycatch using cloud-based AI to review videos from fishing vessels to enhance electronic monitoring and thereby improve the policy and action the data inform.

Led by Hugh Cipparone, this project educates Florida fishermen with written, audiovisual materials, and a workshop to boost resilience and improve access to disaster relief resources amid hurricane threats.

SOA Ecuador empowers young leaders to protect and restore the ocean and its biodiversity, supporting vulnerable coastal communities through Ocean Literacy and conservation initiatives.

Ocean Purpose Project uses seaweed and mussel farming to combat harmful blooms, cut CO2, and protect fish stocks. Led by Mathilda D'Silva, OPP is building a research facility and involving communities in these efforts.

Forbi Perise, an environmental advocate, began as a SOA Hub leader in 2019 and now coordinates SOA Hubs across Africa, leading impactful community conservation initiatives focused on plastic pollution and beyond.

Carbon Ethics is a social enterprise that SOA has supported since 2020 for their work to restore mangrove and seagrass ecosystems, and provide training and education to community groups and young people.

Glass Half Full recycles glass into sand and gravel for coastal restoration and new glass products, addressing Louisiana’s coastal erosion and lack of recycling. Since 2020, they’ve recycled over 150,000 pounds monthly.

Hohonu offers real-time water level data and user-friendly sensors, enabling agencies to monitor floods and make informed decisions, improving public safety across multiple states.

Noble Ocean Farms, a female-founded kelp farm near Cordova, Alaska, planted 11,200 feet of kelp in 2024, creating a 5-acre forest and tripling productivity from 2023 by adopting new cultivation methods.

Blue Ocean Gear’s Smart Buoys help commercial fishers track gear in real time, reducing lost equipment and environmental harm, while also collecting valuable ocean data for multiple industries.

Beach Collective and conservationist Barbie Lyra Pitogo piloted using $BEACH cryptocurrency to reward mangrove restoration, with local businesses accepting the currency in the community.

Light For Nature (LINAT) has planted over 13,000 mangroves on 11 hectares in southwestern Cameroon since 2021, aiming for carbon offset accreditation with strong local community support.

Vlinder is a climate tech company delivering high-quality blue carbon removal by restoring mangrove forests in Africa and Asia, financing projects through voluntary carbon credits.

Allois Malfitani, founder of Pohnpei Surf Club, has promoted sustainable tourism for 20 years through beach cleanups and is expanding his impact by enhancing the website, marketing, and participating in a dive trade show.

SOA UMD partnered with University Dining Services to reduce single-use plastics and hosts ongoing community clean-ups and sustainability events.

Navier is revolutionizing the maritime industry by developing clean, efficient technology that makes small vessels environmentally friendly, efficient, and easy to operate.

Desolenator uses a fully circular Zero Liquid Discharge system to produce high-quality drinking and ultrapure water for green hydrogen, returning nothing to the ocean and generating pharmaceutical-grade salt as a byproduct.

SeaVoir, founded by Ashlan and Philippe Cousteau, is a wellness brand offering a plant-based Omega-3 supplement that promotes human health and supports ocean restoration as an eco-friendly alternative to fish oils.

ARC Marine develops Reef Cubes—patented eco-friendly building blocks that create sustainable marine habitats and spawning grounds while protecting subsea and coastal assets.

Seawater Solutions creates wetland farming systems using aquaculture and saline agriculture to address salinization and climate threats, boosting coastal resilience and supporting local communities.

SOA Zanzibar restores mangroves and empowers communities by planting seedlings, training locals, and promoting beekeeping as an alternative livelihood to reduce reliance on mangrove firewood.

TONTOTON is an environmental program in Cambodia that collects and treats mismanaged, hard-to-recycle plastic from highly polluted coastal villages to reduce plastic pollution.

SOA Tanzania advanced marine conservation by restoring 0.5 km² of seagrass, building a nursery, establishing seaweed demo farms, piloting a Blue Market, and training youth to create seaweed-based products like soap, oil, and shampoo.

Photon Marine develops electric outboard motors and smart fleet software for commercial boats, offering a drop-in replacement for gas engines with features like energy management, predictive maintenance, and smart routing.

SOA Ibadan empowers youth and coastal communities with ocean education, cleanups, and creative projects like school plastic campaigns, deep-sea mining awareness, and the Ocean Symphony project.

Coastal Carbon AI, co-founded by Forbes 30 Under 30 Kelly Zheng, uses AI and remote sensing to automate underwater seaweed biomass mapping, replacing manual sampling and enhancing ocean restoration monitoring.

Oceanworks® helps brands combat plastic pollution by measuring plastic footprints, funding waste removal, sourcing sustainable materials, and tracking supply chains.

Phycolabs creates sustainable textile fibers and yarns from cultivated seaweed, aiming to drive systemic change in the fashion industry.

INVERSA transforms invasive species such as lionfish, carp, and python into sustainable leather for fashion, helping combat biodiversity loss.

SOA Dominican Republic advances ocean conservation through climate education, advocacy against deep-sea mining, beach cleanups, research support, and community events promoting sustainability.

Marulho removes abandoned fishing nets, transforming them into artisan crafts that preserve local culture and provide income for artisans.

PierSight Space is deploying all-weather imaging satellites to continuously monitor oceans, track human activity at sea, combat illegal fishing, aid oil spill response, and improve ship navigation to reduce emissions.

Sulubaai Environmental Foundation supports local fisherfolk by promoting community-driven aquaculture to improve food security and create alternative livelihoods.

SOA Brazil unites young ocean leaders to promote ocean awareness, leadership, and sustainable actions, connecting diverse communities and fostering innovative solutions for the preservation of Brazil’s coastal and marine ecosystems.

Sinara Kaimana will restore two coral reef sites, enhance Sasi resource management with science and collaboration, and engage local communities through coral transplantation, and outreach.

Bicho Raro is an indigenous-led initiative creating sustainable fish feed from insects and native superfoods, aiming to reduce overfishing and promote regenerative aquaculture through a replicable model, supported by SOA grants since 2021.

SINAY is a plug-and-play big data platform with a comprehensive maritime database and AI, enabling the creation of data-driven apps for actionable maritime insights.

Novoloop transforms hard-to-recycle plastic waste into high-performance, upcycled thermoplastic polyurethane materials for industries like footwear and automotive, offering sustainable, competitively priced solutions.

CalWave develops reliable, cost-effective wave energy converters that operate fully submerged, ensuring high performance and storm resilience, to provide sustainable ocean-based energy and support a clean energy future.

FlyWire uses onboard cameras and AI to monitor and verify fishing catches, enabling faster, more accurate sustainability reporting and helping fisheries adopt verifiable, efficient, and profitable sustainable practices.

Whale Seeker uses AI to automate whale detection from remote images, helping industries comply with marine regulations, improve efficiency, and protect marine life by providing fast, accurate environmental data.

Planblue enhances blue carbon monitoring with advanced seafloor imaging, providing faster, higher-resolution data to validate aerial and satellite imagery.

B’ZEOS develops sustainable, home-compostable seaweed-based packaging without harsh chemicals or land crops.

Tēnaka restores blue carbon sinks by creating custom corporate responsibility programs and impact measurement technologies.

microTERRA develops sustainable functional ingredients using Lemna, an aquatic plant that purifies water. Their first product, MASK, is a natural extract that masks unwanted aftertastes in foods and beverages, with more ingredients in development.

Alora, formerly Agrisea, addresses world hunger by developing sustainable ocean agriculture, enabling crops to grow in high-salt environments like salt soils and coastal waters.

SeaForestation uses deepwater solar irrigation to grow seaweed at scale, enhancing food security, ecosystem restoration, and carbon capture, while producing seaweed products for agriculture, food, feed, and biostimulant markets.

Agriloops creates innovative saltwater aquaponic systems to sustainably produce eco-friendly shrimp and vegetables, promoting healthy and responsible food production.

OCEANIUM creates seaweed-based ingredients and materials for food, health, and packaging, using proprietary technology to maximize seaweed value and promote regenerative aquaculture and ocean sustainability.

Muuse provides a smart, tech-enabled reusable packaging service for to-go food, using a mobile/web app to manage a global network of cups and containers.

bound4blue develops the autonomous eSAIL® wind propulsion system for ships, reducing fuel costs and emissions. Installed on multiple vessels, it suits all ship types and sizes, with agreements signed with major shipping companies worldwide.

Genevos provides scalable hydrogen fuel cell power systems for marine vessels, offering integrated, eco-friendly solutions with full management and maintenance services for reliable, sustainable maritime power.

PlanetCare’s external microfiber filter for washing machines captures over 90% of fibers of all sizes. Used cartridges are collected and reused or recycled, creating a closed-loop system to reduce microfiber pollution.

Oneka Technologies creates modular, wave-powered desalination systems that provide off-grid clean water, lowering costs and emissions. Their sustainable technology supports coastal communities and improves water access.

Salty Gold Uni transforms invasive purple sea urchins into gourmet products, restoring kelp forests and supporting climate-resilient fisheries through sustainable supply chains.

The AIAM project uses AI to classify marine animal tracking data and forecast movements, optimizing data collection and generating synthetic datasets. It will provide an open-source toolkit for the marine ecology research community.

SOA Barranquilla trained students on ocean conservation, organized local cleanups, and empowered communities in Barranquilla through webinars, workshops, and stakeholder collaborations.

Noelle Young leads a project to conserve Spiny Lobster populations through data collection, stakeholder engagement, and public education, aiming to enhance conservation with citizen science and local involvement.

Aqua-Farms Organization will restore Buyuni reef in Tanzania by replanting 1,000 coral fragments over 400 sq. meters, aiming to restore 1 sq. km by 2030.

SOA Austria empowers Austrians to protect oceans through events, education, and community, highlighting Austria’s role in global ocean conservation despite being landlocked.

The Summit for Ocean Stewards (SOS) at SOA Duke unites diverse participants for ocean conservation, featuring student research, a panel of ocean stewards, and a keynote by Dr. Sylvia Earle.

SOA Zanzibar planted 2,000 mangrove seedlings and trained 60 locals in planting and beekeeping, providing tools and workshops to promote sustainable livelihoods and reduce mangrove cutting.

Carolina Ocean Alliance worked to restore Halsey Creek’s tidal salt marsh by reintroducing native plants and raising awareness through a film screening, with proceeds funding native vegetation for ongoing community-led ecological restoration.

"Ecos of the Sea" hosts stand-up style cafés where researchers share marine biology topics in an engaging, accessible way, making science communication enjoyable and understandable for all age groups.

West Coast Kelp (WCK) is expanding its innovative kelp nursery and farming operations in British Columbia, piloting advanced restoration methods, and training Toquaht youth to restore kelp sites.

The Madeira Reusable Cups Initiative promotes reusable cup rentals at events to reduce plastic waste. Led by marine biologist Melanie Magnan, the project pilots at select events and aims to expand to more vendors.

SOA Iceland collaborated with partners to raise awareness on marine conservation and deep sea mining, publishing a policy handbook, hosting events, launching campaigns, and informed public discourse in Iceland.

The Reng Ocean Initiative empowers Palauan youth in ocean advocacy, climate action, and cultural preservation through workshops and beach cleanups, fostering passionate, local leaders for sustainable tourism.

Agora Solutions will pilot kelp farming research in Mulroy Bay, Ireland, developing a predictive model for seaweed farmers to monitor environmental impacts and carbon reduction, with field testing of their demo in 2023.

SOA Panama's Deep Dive Debate project uses film screenings, curriculum, and MUN-style debates to engage students in structured discussions on deep sea mining, fostering critical thinking and diplomatic skills.

Faka’anaua Ahohako expands her Vavaʻu pearl farm with eco-friendly reef structures, crafts unique pearls, showcases them at industry events, and offers educational tours.

This project in Utwe, Kosrae, combats overharvesting and water quality decline by restoring clam populations, engaging the community, establishing clam farms, and promoting sustainable sales.

SOA Canada trains early career professionals through hands-on workshops on water quality and microplastics, empowering communities with practical skills to restore watersheds and raising awareness about efforts in ocean-climate action.

Piula Fonokalafi in Vava'u, Tonga, is expanding her clam farming by boosting oyster spat production and offering ecotourism experiences, inviting visitors to her family property and guided snorkeling or diving near the aquaculture site.

Ali Boutros will conduct a comparative case study of two community-led kelp restoration projects in California to identify key lessons and inform the state’s Kelp Restoration & Management Plan.

KMFRI will plant 5,000 mangroves and install efficient stoves in 50 households, studying carbon emissions avoided to include these reductions in accredited carbon offsets for Mikoko Pamoja and Vanga Blue Forest.

SOA Spain is launching a campaign to educate the public on shark meat consumption, using scientific analysis and social media to advocate for a ban on shark meat sales and raise awareness about shark conservation in Spain.

SOA American Samoa empowers youth and communities to protect oceans through education, advocacy, and workshops, blending Indigenous knowledge with innovation to inspire future ocean advocates in American Samoa.

Appescar will expand its app to include a “diver” user, enabling artisanal divers in northern Peru to report catches, improving monitoring and traceability in small-scale fisheries by complementing data from existing user groups.

A community center on Nuku Hiva was built, serving as a hub for revitalizing Marquesan language, culture, and ocean conservation, benefiting locals and visitors from all six inhabited Marquesan islands.