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🌊🐟 Good Catch! 🐟🌊 When Pete Kibel, a marine scientist, and his engineer brother Ben Kibel teamed up nearly 20 years ago to tackle the issue of bycatch in the fishing industry, they developed some truly life-saving solutions. Their UK company, Fishtek Marine, continues to bring forward revolutionary products that protect ocean life and promote sustainable fishing globally. 💡🌎 Fishtek has invented an acoustic pinger and a net light that alerts dolphins and turtles to the presence of gill nets in the water, preventing them from drowning.🐬 Another innovation, SharkGuard, is an induction charged, Electric Pulsed Device that repels sharks from baited hooks in pelagic longline fisheries targeting tuna. By keeping sharks and rays away from these hooks, SharkGuard reduces bycatch in longline fishing without affecting target catches like bluefin tuna. In June 2025, they'll test a new Induction Charged SharkGuard "bin" in a real commercial setting in New Caledonia.🦈 "It’s such an exciting time to be in this space," said Pete Kibel, Fishtek Manging Director and Co-Founder. "We're surrounded by some brilliant minds and as a team, we are all driven by the common goal of achieving conservation outcomes in new and innovative ways.” 🌟 In yet another shining example, Fishtek is working to perfect "scallop discos"—illuminated crab pots that attract scallops. The scallops are drawn to the light and jump into the nets, offering fishermen, marine managers, and consumers a low impact alternative to damaging dredge caught scallops. We're thrilled to see Fishtek Marine, a Schmidt Marine grantee, continue making waves with innovative solutions that benefit marine life and fishers alike. 🌊⚖️ #SustainableFishing #MarineConservation #OceanConservation #FishtekMarine #SchmidtMarine

🐟 Join the webinar, 'Unlocking the Power of Harmonized Data: Co-Designing Tools for Seafood Traceability, Maritime Intelligence and Research' with Celeste Leroux, CEO of Goldfish, on Feb 19th. The webinar is part of the FISH-TECH-CONNECT community platform. 💻 Learn more and register for free: https://safet.mn.co/ #sustainablefishing #fishtechconnect Seafood and Fisheries Emerging Technology (SAFET) #goldfishio #safet

How does science form the basis of Africa's Regenerative Blue Economy? From accessible ocean technology for coastal communities to high-tech seaweed solutions, Regenerative Ocean Week is empowering entrepreneurs and innovators to drive sustainable change in Africa's marine sector. 🌍💙 Join us and catch these insightful and collaborative plenary sessions, workshops and #B2B matchmaking sessions! 🤝 Day 2: Science to Business & Technology. 🌊 Wavemaking, innovative solutions through storytelling sessions featuring Youth & Early Career Ocean Professionals. 🌊 Interactive chat: Market Systems Change for a Regenerative Blue Economy. 🌊 Ocean Innovation Africa Pitch Competition, where Blue Champions showcase their groundbreaking innovation to the African Blue Economy ecosystem. 🌊 Workshops on nature-positive small-scale fisheries and seaweed innovation. 🌊 Curated B2B matchmaking sessions with potential partners, investors, and industry experts. Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of ocean technology innovation and sustainable business development in Africa. Tickets available now! https://lnkd.in/ddSqrz9U #ReverseTheStripes #OceanTech #BlueInnovation #MarineTechnology #AfricanInnovation OCEAN INNOVATION AFRICA Ocean & Climate Platform Catalyze IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa The Great Blue Wall Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH SPARK Mission inclusion Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada ECOP Kenya Node (Early Career Ocean Professionals) Early Career Ocean Professionals, Nigeria Node Vikāra Institute Wordfish Translations Conservation International Wildlife Conservation Society Fauna & Flora C-WEED Mwani Corporation, LTD Schmidt Marine Technology Partners

Announcing the winners of the Imagine H2O Coastal Innovation Challenge! The Coastal Innovation Challenge gives new coastal solutions a powerful opportunity to shine on a global stage—and provides communities with tested solutions that can make their cities more efficient, equitable, healthy and resilient. The four winners of the Challenge were chosen for their innovative approaches, real-world applicability, and potential for meaningful impact—standing out in a highly competitive pool of applicants. Each winner will receive financial awards, access to showcase events for visibility, and introductions to potential partners and investors over the next two years. Learn more about the winners of the Challenge: https://lnkd.in/grSExQzj Follow the finalists: Nucleic Sensing Systems, OceanWell, PolyGone, WaiHome LLC Thank you to our Challenge judges: Jason Thompson, Lloyd Lee, Allegra Gordon, Erika Montague, Ph.D., Kelly Trott, Millicent Pitts, Susan Zellers, Will Lutz, Caroline Zepecki, Chris Fortunato, Jay Bernas, PE, Caleb Powers, Margaret B. Bowman, Neil Jeffery, Matt Rea, Jake Reznick #WaterInnovation #ClimateAction #Water #Sustainability #CoastalInnovationChallenge #ImagineH2O

🎬 Take a journey below the surface. Watch Marine Applied Research & Exploration (MARE)'s new short film, 'Eyes on the Seafloor,' directed by Natasha Benjamin, now on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gE6i99cy

Some good news from the ocean 🌊💙 #FathomVerse allows anyone with a smartphone to contribute to ocean discovery! Learn more in this new video ✨ https://lnkd.in/gC2Q4MGq MBARI Monterey Bay Aquarium Schmidt Marine Technology Partners Schmidt Ocean Institute

🚀 Want to work with underwater robots that explore the ocean? Join the Rutgers University MTS Summer Workshop (June 9-13) and get hands-on experience with ocean gliders—autonomous vehicles used for long-term monitoring and research. You’ll: ✅ Pilot and program gliders to navigate the ocean ✅ Learn mission planning and data analysis from experts ✅ Explore real-world applications in climate science and marine research 🔹 Scholarships available! Apply by March 28 → https://hubs.ly/Q035_r920 #MarineTech #OceanExploration #GliderTechnology #MTSWorkshop #STEM

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝗨𝗽 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (𝗥𝗢𝗪) 🚀 At ROW, start-ups take center stage in two incredible sessions showcasing entrepreneurial spirit in the Blue Economy: 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation Start-ups from OceanHub Africa’s 5th Cohort will present their latest advancements in ocean sustainability and innovation. These companies are developing impactful solutions to drive a more sustainable Blue Economy. Join us to learn about their progress and future plans. 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 Schmidt Marine Technology Partners Five finalists will take the stage to pitch their transformative solutions to a panel of industry experts and event delegates. The winner will receive cash prizes and additional support to accelerate their venture, while investors gain direct access to promising start-ups poised for growth. This year, the Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge is bringing a unique addition to the competition. The winning start-up will have the chance to fast-track into the technical assistance stage of the challenge, putting them one step closer to competing live on stage in Monaco - with a fully sponsored trip - for an even bigger prize and international recognition. Both sessions highlight the future of Africa’s blue economy, offering inspiration, opportunity and an inside look at the solutions shaping tomorrow. Get a glimpse of our ocean future at the Ramada Resort by Wyndham Dar es Salaam in Tanzania from 24th - 28th February 2025. 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 - 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄! https://lnkd.in/ddSqrz9U #OIA2025 #ROW #ReverseTheStripes #BlueEconomy #StartUps

🌊 Fresh posts on the ocean job board. Pass it on: https://lnkd.in/dWpGE72r 🌊 The San Francisco Estuary Institute is hiring a Program Manager Conservation International is looking for a Manager for Human Rights and Pacific Fisheries The National Geographic Society is seeking a Coral Reef Ecologist Sustainable Seas Trust is hiring an African Marine Network Coordinator The National Oceanography Centre is recruiting for an Applied Scientist The Virginia Institute of Marine Science has openings in its Oyster Aquaculture Training Program State of Washington is hiring a seasonal Coastal Marine Fish Scientific Technician Oceana is recruiting an Ocean Science & Impact Fellow The Greater Farallones Association needs a Kelp Restoration Technician SWEN Capital Partners seeks an Investment Director The California Marine Sanctuary Foundation is looking for a Chief of Staff

✨Professional Development Opportunity✨ The Center for Coastal Climate Resilience and the Coastal Science and Policy Program at University of California, Santa Cruz, are leading a course through UCSC Extension in Spring 2025. A hybrid program with virtual and in-person sessions, the curriculum is designed for those actively working in the field who can implement practical solutions for coastal adaptation to climate. The course begins March 20th. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gAksHy4A #climateresilience #coastalresilience #professionaldevelopment