Tech Solutions Related To UN SDG 14: Life Below Water

IUE creates customized 3D software applications with multiple layers of Geospatial Information. IUE provides tools to help people and organizations move from data warehousing, to information management, with decision support tools related to the ocean, energy and conservation industries.

ITHACA's cleantech solutions enable cost-effective green energy development. Our interactive solution, WATERFRONT, increases connectivity between offshore wind projects and sea-users, while our AI-driven Data Analytics Platform, ODISY, informs decisions throughout an offshore wind farm's lifecycle.

Ocean Motion Tech is blazing a new path to sustainable, scalable and more efficient marine hydrokinetic energy by focusing on small-scale applications. At Ocean Motion, we are fabricating several innovative small-scale generation and storage devices for marine applications. Our devices are plug-and-play independent power and energy storage units that can be installed on most oceanographic buoys.

SeaAhead supports new venture development at the intersection of innovation + sustainability + the oceans. Our ecosystem includes technologists, scientists, startups, corporations, governments and other ocean stakeholders that are coming together to create impact in areas including greener shipping and ports, aquaculture and fishery processes, offshore alternative energy and smart cities.

At Project Vesta, we want to help reverse climate change by turning a trillion tons of CO2 into rock. We will do this using the power of natural wave energy at green sand beaches. We know that reducing carbon dioxide emissions alone will not be enough to solve the climate crisis: we need to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Sway is on a mission to replenish the planet by supporting healthy ocean ecosystems, eliminating plastic waste, and creating a more inclusive climate movement. Sway makes home-compostable packaging derived from seaweed, a naturally abundant and regenerative resource.

Coastal Quest is a 501(c) 3 non-profit working collaboratively with partners to build resilient coastal communities. Healthy coasts support diverse and rich habitats that provide great economic and cultural value including shoreline protection, recreation, and abundant natural resources.

NatureServe, a non-profit organization, provides high-quality scientific expertise for conservation. Our dynamic and impactful data, tools, and resources help guide conservation action where it’s needed most. We envision a world where decision-makers fully understand the importance of science in identifying and protecting our precious animals, plants, and ecosystems.