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.