Blue Economy Podcast
Business og økonomiPolitikk og nyheterTeknologiPresented by Rhode Island, the Ocean State: The Blue Economy Podcast dives deep into every aspect of the world's burgeoning ocean economy.
Siste episoder av Blue Economy Podcast podcast
- Growing America's ocean-based community, with 'Possibility Ocean' (00:21:48)
Set for March of 2025, Possibility Ocean is gathering 50 top leaders and change-makers from science, policy, corporations, innovation, conservation, culture, and design for a one-day summit. Here to tell us more is Tino Chow, a member of the event's founding team.
- The economic and environmental potential of cultured seafood (00:26:11)
Cellular agricultural expert Michael Saad joins us to discuss the many economic and environmental possibilities found in lab-grown fish muscle.
- Building the 'International Space Station of the Ocean' (00:27:57)
We were thrilled to be joined by Lisa Marrocchino, the CEO of Proteus Ocean Group, to discuss their mission of building a state-of-the-art modular underwater habitat observatory.
- Discussing the '100% Fish' initiative (and more) with the Iceland Ocean Cluster (00:25:55)
In this episode we learn about how bluetech innovation is advancing in other parts of the world. We spoke with Alexandra Leeper, PhD, who is managing director for innovation at Iceland’s Ocean Cluster in Reykjavik, which has been bringing together diverse companies that are creating value in the ocean ecosystem. She told us about the Cluster’s growing “100% Fish” initiative, which is dedicated to supporting startups that find uses for fish material and byproducts that were formerly disp...
- Shipping, manufacturing and offshore wind, with Waterson Terminal Services (00:14:27)
Chris Waterson of Waterson Terminal Services, LLC joins the Blue Economy Podcast to discuss the rapid increase in vessel traffic at PROVPORT INC.
- The $300B economic potential of Ocean Technology (00:17:28)
Continuing our series of interviews highlighting the Ocean Tech Hub of Southeastern New England, on this episode we take a look at the economic potential of the ocean technology sector at large, which is poised to grow by $300 billion in the next decade.Featuring:- Pete Rumsey, chief business development officer, URI Research Foundation- Ian Estaphan Owen, founder/CEO, Jaia Robotics
- Exploring the #OceanTechHub: Digital Twin Technology (00:21:16)
Presented by the Ocean Tech Hub of Southeastern New England, we take a close look at the value "Digital Twin Technology" can have when it comes to advancing ocean research to new heights.Featuring:Christian Cowan, executive director, URI Research FoundationJeffrey Wilhelm, CEO, Infused InnovationsStephen Piper, Lead Client Partner, State of Rhode Island, IBM
- Talking oyster trends (and safe shucking tips) with East Hampton Shucker (00:16:04)
We spoke this week with John Nicholas, the CEO of East Hampton Shucker. John transformed his family's Long Island marina into an oyster pond, and has created a new device that takes some of the danger out of opening up live oysters. His device clamps down on the oyster, allowing the shucker to safely open an oyster with a knife (without worrying about slicing open their hand). We caught up with John recently to talk about his new product and the state of the union for o...
- The Great Underwater Boulder Walk, with Damian Ewens (00:26:04)
We're joined by Damian Ewens, the founder of Ocean State of Mind as well as a new consulting business focused on supporting the Blue Economy. He told us about an unusual project he’s been working on this summer.
- Ocean exploration with Victor Vescovo (00:27:28)
We were thrilled to join famed undersea explorer Victor Vescovo to discuss his Five Deeps expedition; his thoughts on the future of ocean exploration; and more.
- Miniature undersea autonomous vessels, with Advanced Navigation (00:27:03)
Peter Baker, subsea product manager, with Australia-based Advanced Navigation, called in from Sydney to talk about HYDRUS – Advanced Navigation’s new “miniature undersea autonomous vessel” product that's small enough to serve as a carry-on item on most flights.
- Crunching seven years of fish population data, with INSPIRE Environmental (00:38:00)
Drew Carey, co-founder and CEO of INSPIRE Environmental, joined the program to discuss INSPIRE Environmental’s recent study regarding fish population and catch activity near and around the Block Island Wind Farm. The study is the result of more than a decade of work and *seven years* of data collection.
- 'Demystifying' bluetech investing, with Investable Oceans founder (00:25:54)
Ted Janulis, the founder and principal of Investable Oceans (and a former president of the New York Explorers Club), joins us on this episode to discussion his "obsession" with the ocean -- and how it's helped him figure out the ins and outs of investing in ocean-based ventures. Learn more about Ted's project at www.investableoceans.com.
- URI President Parlange discusses Build Back Better challenge (00:30:13)
On our first episode of Season 3, University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange joined us to tell us about the Build Back Better Regional Challenge -- and discuss how Rhode Island is working to redefine the nation's Blue Economy.
- Predicting and solving for aquaculture disease (00:24:19)
On this episode, we spoke with Tony Chen, the co-founder of Manolin. Manolin is a data analytics company focused on helping aquaculture farmers combine human and artificial intelligence to better predict and solve for aquaculture disease.
- Discussing naval defense innovation with 401 Tech Bridge (00:22:54)
401 Tech Bridge was the first entity to partner with the NavalX Tech Bridge initiative, creating a national collaborative model for naval defense innovation. Executive Director Christian Cowan joined the podcast to tell us more.
- Talking ocean/coastal policy with U.S. Senate staffer (00:18:26)
Dr. Elle Wibisono, a John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellow with the United States Senate, joined us to talk about her experience working on ocean and coastal policy issues.
- 11th Hour Racing on grant-making, ocean sustainability and competitive sailing (00:30:48)
11th Hour Racing's president and co-founder Rob MacMillan, and grant program director Michelle Carnevale, covered ocean stewardship and sustainability, grant-making, and the future of competitive sailing as a 'mainstream' sport.
- How San Diego is turning its ports into Blue Economy incubators (00:26:52)
Port Commissioner Rafael Castellanos and Jason Giffen with the Port of San Diego joined us to tell us how they're trying to build on their city's Blue Economy leadership.
- Building a 'virtual ocean' with Terradepth (00:29:51)
Judson Kauffman, co-CEO and co-founder of Terradepth, joined us to discuss how his company is using autonomous submersibles to collect data and "drain the ocean of ignorance."
- How do we power offshore/undersea technology? (00:13:48)
Dr. Yi Chao, CEO and founder of California-based Seatrec, joined the podcast to discuss how his company's thermal energy technology is powering everything from sensors to underwater robots.
- Back to School: Spotlighting URI's Graduate School of Oceanography (00:33:49)
Dr. Paula Bontempi, the dean of University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography, joined us to discuss how the world of academia is preparing students to take ocean exploration and research to the next level. [Programming note: This interview was taped in October of 2020]
- Discussing the 'Blue Ocean of Opportunities,' featuring theDOCK (00:35:34)
Nir Gartzman, co-founder of Israel-based venture capital firm theDOCK, joined us to discuss his thoughts on maritime investment opportunities.
- The future of autonomous ships, with Sea Machines Robotics (00:38:41)
Based in Boston, Sea Machines specializes in advanced control technology for workboats and other commercial surface vessels. CEO Michael Johnston joined us to discuss which industries are currently using this technology... and what could be possible in the future.
- Event preview: Oceanology International 2020 (00:35:09)
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Oceanology International is the largest ocean technology conference in the world... and this year, you don't need to travel to London to take it all in. Event director David Ince joined us to discuss how his team moved an exhibition featuring hundreds of global leaders in the Blue Economy onto an entirely online platform.