Can maritime regions go green and digital at once? 🌊

INNO2MARE is testing it in Slovenia & Croatia with €5M EU funding—focusing on skills, safety & energy.

Which matters most right now?

#INNO2MARE #HorizonEurope #BlueEconomy

Big News for the Blue Economy: #BigelowLab has taken ownership of the National Ocean Economics Program (NOEP), the nation’s first dataset tracking the value and health of ocean and coastal resources. Read more https://www.bigelow.org/news/articles/2026-03-24.html

#maine #noep #blueeconomy #ocean

Parallel Sessions - One Ocean Summit - One Ocean Week ­

Then at #OneOceanWeek (20-24 April), EPOC researcher Hjalmar Hatun presents on ocean productivity, fisheries & #blueeconomy alongside @oecd-ocde.bsky.social & @mercatorocean.bsky.social.

Do we have the data we need to make decisions about climate change?

oneoceanweek.no/en/arrangeme...

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Applications closed for Ireland’s Edge: Aquahack 2026!

Thanks to all applicants across Europe & Ireland. Submissions now under review - successful candidates will be contacted soon.

Thanks to our partners & supporters - see you in Carna this May 🌊

#Aquahack #Aquaculture #Innovation #BlueEconomy

Join us at the 2026 Brilliant Blue National Challenge on April 17-18!

Support the next generation of innovators and experience the energy of the challenge.

Register to attend virtually or in person: brilliantlabs.typeform.com/to/FkKVNN6k

#Ocean #Innovation #UNOceanDecade #BlueEconomy

RFP: Pacific Northwest Sustainable Maritime Fuels Impediments & Policy Analysis

maritimeblue.org/wp-content/u... #RequestForProposals #SustainableMaritimeFuels #BlueEconomy #Decarbonization #MaritimeInnovation #PacificNorthwest #CleanEnergy

Make a splash at the 2026 Brilliant Blue National Challenge!

Join us April 17-18 to see student teams turn bold ideas into real solutions for our oceans.

Register to attend virtually or in person: brilliantlabs.typeform.com/to/FkKVNN6k

#Ocean #Innovation #BlueEconomy

China Is Dominating The Deep Sea - and Everyone Else Just Realized Plus: Singapore’s otters and how Japan is leading the world in ocean carbon credits.

Also in this issue:
💴 Japan’s $133B "Blue" bet & carbon markets.
🚀 A preview of my new Ocean Carbon Removal Watch database
🦦 Singapore’s $64k koi-eating otters.

taltysoceandispatch.substack.com/p/china-is-d...

#ClimateTech #BlueEconomy #MaritimeSecurity #Journalism

#bioeconomy #blueeconomy #biotechnology #marine #newzealand #australia | Florian Graichen A privilege for the Bioeconomy Science Institute to contribute to shaping a thriving, resilient Blue Economy for New Zealand and Australia. The opportunity is massive: ✅Australia’s blue economy alre...

A privilege for the @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social to contribute to shaping a thriving, resilient Blue Economy for New Zealand and Australia.
#bioeconomy #blueeconomy
www.linkedin.com/posts/floria...

« La panique est générale » : les services d’assistance aux marins submergés par les appels depuis le début de la guerre L’équipe d’assistance aux gens de mer de la Fédération internationale des ouvriers du transport (ITF) a reçu plus de 1 000 messages de marins bloqués dans le détroit d’Ormuz depuis le début de la guer...

4/4 Navigating the Strait now requires extreme protocols. Security systems are overwhelmed. Uncertainty regarding insurance coverage and physical ship protection further deepens the economic deadlock in this vital maritime corridor.
#MaritimeSecurity #BlueEconomy

[8/8] Le modèle se diffuse déjà dans le monde, avec plus de 1,5 milliard de dollars de dettes restructurées. L’étude montre ainsi qu’un territoire peut changer de statut en mobilisant ses ressources spatiales. L’océan devient ici un levier majeur de puissance. #geography #blueeconomy #Seychelles

From ‘Small Island Developing State’ to ‘Big Ocean State’: The Blue Economy and the Improvised (Re)Scaling of an Ocean Country This paper tracks the recent performative (re)scaling that state actors in the Republic of Seychelles, an archipelagic state in the Western Indian Ocean, have been articulating with the early adoptio....

[1/8] Carlo Ceglia, chercheur à la University of Leeds, analyse la manière dont les #Seychelles repensent leur territoire. L’étude montre comment cet État insulaire redéfinit sa place dans le monde en faisant de l’océan un levier central de développement et de puissance. #geography #blueeconomy

Ukraine Launches “Unprecedented” Attacks on Russia’s Baltic Oil Terminals Russia’s oil exporting capabilities at its two main Baltic Sea terminals have been reportedly significantly impacted by a sustained series of attacks...

5/5 - These strikes mark a strategic shift: by targeting critical #BlueEconomy infrastructure, Ukraine is directly attacking the conflict's funding, despite existing international sanctions. 🌍🥇
#MaritimeSecurity #EnergyWar #BalticSea #Shipping

Ukraine Launches “Unprecedented” Attacks on Russia’s Baltic Oil Terminals Russia’s oil exporting capabilities at its two main Baltic Sea terminals have been reportedly significantly impacted by a sustained series of attacks...

5/5 - Ces frappes marquent un tournant stratégique : en ciblant les infrastructures critiques de la #BlueEconomy, l'Ukraine s'attaque directement au financement du conflit, malgré les mécanismes de sanctions internationales existants. 🌍🥇
#MaritimeSecurity #OilGas #Geopolitique

The 2026 Brilliant Blue National Challenge is looking for judges!

We are looking for individuals ready to share their expertise and support the next generation of innovators.

Get involved today: brilliantlabs.typeform.com/to/faawy0RZ

#Ocean #Innovation #BlueEconomy #science #engineering

Pakistan’s Blue Economy: From Neglect To Opportunity For Pakistan, reclaiming space in its own maritime domain is not merely an economic ambition; it is a strategic necessity dictated by the realities of the new

Expanding national shipping can boost Pakistan’s blue economy, secure energy flows, and strengthen resilience against global disruptions.
By Anwaar Nizami

Read more: thefridaytimes.com/26-Mar-2026/...

#PakistanMaritime #security #blueeconomy #ShippingIndustry #EnergyStocks #imports #trade

Pakistan’s Blue Economy: From Neglect To Opportunity For Pakistan, reclaiming space in its own maritime domain is not merely an economic ambition; it is a strategic necessity dictated by the realities of the new

Pakistan’s reliance on foreign shipping exposes its trade and energy to risk, highlighting the urgent need for maritime sovereignty.
By Anwaar Nizami

Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/26-Mar-2026/...

#PakistanMaritime #security #blueeconomy #ShippingIndustry #EnergyStocks #imports #trade

Keleni Servatu of #Fiji highlights women's vital role in ocean conservation & #BlueEconomy. Stressing that our oceans' future depends on women's leadership, she urges to:

🔹embed women leadership in all levels of ocean governance
🔹scale up investments in women-led initiatives

Providing opening remarks, H.E. Amb. Antje Leendertse of #Germany underscores the need to celebrate the vital contributions of women, especially in marine conservation, research & #BlueEconomy, with a gender inclusive perspective to recognize them as agents of change.

Volunteers needed!

The Brilliant Blue Challenge 2026 is looking for passionate volunteers to help make this year’s National Challenge a success!

Get involved now: brilliantlabs.typeform.com/to/SSjot46A

#Ocean #Innovation #FutureReady #STEAM #Education #Sustainability #Challenge #BlueEconomy

An aerial view of small boats in a translucent ocean. Text reads: New report - partnering to build resilient oceans and blue economies

🌊 How can we build resilient oceans and blue economies for Small Island Developing States (SIDS)?

Our report explores ocean governance, the #BBNJ Agreement & practical financing, centring SIDS leadership.

🤝 @odi.global I UK FCDO I RESI

🔗 www.wiltonpark.org.uk/reports/part...

#blueeconomy

“At Africa’s First Our Ocean Conference, a Test of Global Will on High Seas Protection and Deep-Sea Mining” VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 23 (IPS) - When the 11th Our Ocean Conference opens in Mombasa and Kilifi, Kenya, from June 16-18, 2026, it will mark the first time this influential meeting has been held on African soil. For coastal and island nations across the continent and the wider Indian Ocean – and for the Global South more broadly – the stakes could not be higher: the promises and commitments made there will help decide whether the ocean becomes a source of justice and resilience, or deepens existing inequalities.

At Africa’s First Our #Ocean Conference, a Test of Global Will on High Seas Protection and Deep-Sea Mining

Despite ocean protection pledges Global South fishing communities struggle with depleted fish stocks and #climate impacts. Profits from the #blueeconomy flow to rich countries and corporations

FSI participated in the E3F event at ICAR-CIFE! 🌊 Dr. Manas Kumar Sinha briefed stakeholders on #PMMSY, #FIDF & #PMMKSSY schemes to empower farmers, SHGs & start-ups. From policy roundtables to student pitches, we're scaling the #BlueEconomy! 🇮🇳🐟 #Fisheries #Innovation

Attention Fisher Communities! ⚓🐟

📍 East Coast: April 15 – June 14 📍 West Coast: June 1 – July 31
The ban applies to all fishing vessels in the Indian EEZ beyond territorial waters. Traditional non-motorized boats are exempt and may continue operations
#GoI #SeaSafety #BlueEconomy #India #Fisheries

© 2026 Fédération Française de Voile - Tous droits réservés

6/6 This mutation redefines sponsorship value. Partners are no longer just seeking speed, but proof of controlled impact. The race against climate change has officially begun for the entire French Blue Tech sector.
#OffshoreRacing #Sustainability #BlueEconomy

Voile. Renforts internationaux et aquitains dans le défi français pour tenter de remporter la Coupe de l’America Le champion olympique espagnol Diego Botin, le coach arcachonnais Philippe Presti et la Rochelaise Amélie Grassi intègrent l’équipe française en vue de conquérir le graal, la Coupe de l’America, en 2027

7/7 Conclusion : En 2024, les Français manquaient de temps. Pour 2027, ils achètent de l'expérience. La Coupe de l'America n'est plus un sport de marins, c'est une guerre de systèmes où l'humain est le processeur final. 🏁 #BlueEconomy #KChallenge #Sailing

WASZP All-Stars Invitational Preview - Things are heating up in Pensacola The inaugural WASZP All-Stars Invitational launches tomorrow in Pensacola, bringing together the very best foiling sailors on the planet for what promises to be one of the most exciting and progressiv...

7/7 Conclusion: Competitive sailing is moving from contemplation to surgical execution. Perpetual flight comes at a price: a perfect fusion of data, machinery, and human metabolism. ⚓ #BlueEconomy #Sailing #Foiling #WASZP

WASZP All-Stars Invitational Preview - Things are heating up in Pensacola The inaugural WASZP All-Stars Invitational launches tomorrow in Pensacola, bringing together the very best foiling sailors on the planet for what promises to be one of the most exciting and progressiv...

7/7 Conclusion : La voile de compétition quitte l'ère de la contemplation pour celle de l'exécution chirurgicale. Le vol permanent est à ce prix : une fusion parfaite entre la data, la machine et le métabolisme humain. ⚓ #BlueEconomy #Foiling #Performance

🌊 Can Africa’s oceans power the continent’s future?

The Blue Economy already supports millions of jobs across Africa, yet much of the continent’s marine potential remains untapped.

📘 Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4mEZuVP

#BlueEconomy #Africa #Ocean

🌊SUNBIO was presented during the final Project Meeting of ecoRoute project in Martinique, highlighting strong synergies between the two initiatives.

🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/3mmhs5sp

#SUNBIO #BlueEconomy #ecoRoute #HorizonEU #OceanMonitoring #MissionOcean