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Israel Invests $2M in Ocean-Based Clean Energy Innovation
Innovation4d ago

Israel Invests $2M in Ocean-Based Clean Energy Innovation

Israel is putting $2 million into developing cutting-edge renewable energy technologies designed specifically for ocean environments. The initiative aims to transform marine spaces into clean energy powerhouses while strengthening the nation's climate goals.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Africa's Ocean Summit Charts Sustainable Blue Economy Path
Planet WinsMar 25

Africa's Ocean Summit Charts Sustainable Blue Economy Path

Leaders and innovators gathered in Durban to chart a future where ocean resources create jobs while protecting marine life. The Ocean Innovation Africa Summit wrapped up with concrete plans to build a thriving blue economy across the continent. #

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
Kia and The Ocean Cleanup Partner to Remove Ocean Plastic
Planet WinsJul 3

Kia and The Ocean Cleanup Partner to Remove Ocean Plastic

Kia just renewed its electric vehicle partnership with The Ocean Cleanup, helping the nonprofit tackle ocean plastic pollution while turning recovered waste into car parts. The collaboration shows how corporate partnerships can drive real environmental progress.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Ocean Cleanup Removes 53 Million Kg of Plastic from Seas
Planet WinsMay 14

Ocean Cleanup Removes 53 Million Kg of Plastic from Seas

A Netherlands-based nonprofit has achieved the largest ocean cleanup in history, pulling over 53 million kilograms of plastic from the world's oceans. Their innovative system targets both ocean gyres and river sources to reduce plastic pollution by 90% by 2040.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup3 min read
Ocean Cleanup Claims It Can Save Oceans for $100M a Year
VideosMay 29

Ocean Cleanup Claims It Can Save Oceans for $100M a Year

A young engineer who saw more plastic than fish while diving as a teenager has now removed 50,000 tonnes of trash from waterways and says he can clean the world's oceans in just ten years. His solution targets the 1% of rivers responsible for 80% of ocean plastic.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup3 min read
450 Innovators Gather in LA to Solve Climate Challenges
Planet WinsJun 19

450 Innovators Gather in LA to Solve Climate Challenges

More than 450 ocean and climate innovators came together in San Pedro this week to showcase real-world solutions to environmental challenges. The event featured everything from cutting-edge ocean intelligence tools to technologies helping communities adapt to changing climate conditions.

Google News - Climate Solution2 min read
Durban Summit Turns Ocean Ideas Into Real Business Deals
SolutionsApr 1

Durban Summit Turns Ocean Ideas Into Real Business Deals

Africa's Ocean Innovation Summit in Durban just shifted from talk to action, connecting global investors with local entrepreneurs to build a thriving blue economy. Workshops and face-to-face meetings are turning ocean opportunities into jobs and businesses for South African communities.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
Teen's Ocean Cleanup Idea Now Tackles Plastic Worldwide
Acts of KindnessMar 19

Teen's Ocean Cleanup Idea Now Tackles Plastic Worldwide

What started as a 16-year-old's frustration with ocean plastic has grown into a global movement deploying innovative technology to clean our waters. Boyan Slat's vision is now removing tons of waste from oceans and rivers before it reaches the sea.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
India Takes 120 Ocean Tech Startups to France Summit
Planet WinsJun 12

India Takes 120 Ocean Tech Startups to France Summit

India is bringing 120 deep-tech ocean ventures to France in June 2026, showcasing how its 11,000-kilometer coastline is becoming a launchpad for marine innovation. From underwater robots to wave-powered energy, India's Blue Economy is turning saltwater into solutions.

YourStory India3 min read
Hawaii Fishermen Paid to Pull 84 Tons of Nets from Ocean
Planet WinsMar 13

Hawaii Fishermen Paid to Pull 84 Tons of Nets from Ocean

Commercial fishermen in Hawaii have hauled 185,000 pounds of abandoned fishing gear from the Pacific Ocean in just over three years, getting paid to clean up while they work. The innovative program turns routine fishing trips into ocean rescue missions, preventing deadly ghost nets from strangling marine life and destroying coral reefs.

Good News Network3 min read
Durban Summit Unlocks Investment in Africa's Ocean Economy
Planet WinsMar 25

Durban Summit Unlocks Investment in Africa's Ocean Economy

Five hundred innovators, investors, and leaders gathered in Durban to transform Africa's blue economy from conversation into action. The three-day summit is connecting global capital with local ocean businesses that protect marine life while creating jobs.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
Durban Hosts 59-Country Summit on Africa's Ocean Economy
InnovationMar 21

Durban Hosts 59-Country Summit on Africa's Ocean Economy

South Africa's coastal city is bringing together innovators from across the globe to unlock sustainable ocean solutions. The three-day summit focuses on turning Africa's blue economy into a driver of prosperity and community resilience.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
Durban Hosts 500 Leaders to Unlock Africa's Ocean Economy
InnovationMar 25

Durban Hosts 500 Leaders to Unlock Africa's Ocean Economy

South Africa's coastal city just wrapped a groundbreaking summit connecting investors with ocean innovators, turning Africa's blue economy from talk into real action. The three-day gathering focused on creating jobs and protecting marine life while building a sustainable future.

Google News - Africa Innovation3 min read
Durban Hosts Ocean Summit to Unlock Africa's Blue Economy
Planet WinsMar 21

Durban Hosts Ocean Summit to Unlock Africa's Blue Economy

South Africa's coastal city of Durban welcomes 59 countries for a groundbreaking summit focused on transforming Africa's ocean resources into sustainable prosperity. The three-day gathering connects innovators, investors, and policymakers to turn marine potential into real economic opportunity for coastal communities.

Google News - Africa Innovation3 min read
$1,000 Drone Tracks Ocean Pollution in 30 Seconds
InnovationJan 27

$1,000 Drone Tracks Ocean Pollution in 30 Seconds

Texas researchers discovered a breakthrough way to track ocean currents using affordable drones and wave patterns, making oil spill response faster and safer. The innovation costs 90% less than traditional methods and works without touching contaminated water.

Phys.org3 min read
Kia Donates 4 EVs With Ocean Plastic Parts to Cleanup Crew
Planet WinsJul 3

Kia Donates 4 EVs With Ocean Plastic Parts to Cleanup Crew

Kia just gave four electric vehicles to The Ocean Cleanup, and two come with trunk liners made from the very plastic waste the nonprofit pulls from the sea. It's a partnership turning ocean trash into tools for saving the ocean.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup3 min read
Tiny Ocean Creatures Defy Evolution Across Two Oceans
InnovationFeb 11

Tiny Ocean Creatures Defy Evolution Across Two Oceans

Colorful zoantharians look identical in Brazil and Okinawa despite being separated by thousands of miles, puzzling scientists who discovered they may be nature's ultimate ocean travelers. As climate change threatens traditional coral reefs, these resilient creatures are thriving and offering hope for the future of our oceans.

Google News - Scientists Discover2 min read
Kia and Ocean Cleanup Turn Trash Into Car Parts
VideosJun 9

Kia and Ocean Cleanup Turn Trash Into Car Parts

Automaker Kia is partnering with The Ocean Cleanup to transform recovered ocean plastic into vehicle components. The collaboration tackles marine pollution while proving waste can become valuable resources.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Scientists Find 31 New Ocean Species Off Brazil Coast
Planet WinsJun 5

Scientists Find 31 New Ocean Species Off Brazil Coast

Researchers discovered 31 previously unknown ocean creatures during a two-week expedition in the South Atlantic Ocean near Brazil. The Schmidt Ocean Institute captured stunning images and created 3D models of these deep-sea species.

Google News - Scientists Discover2 min read
Hyundai Glovis Extends Ocean Cleanup Partnership to 2030
Planet WinsMay 22

Hyundai Glovis Extends Ocean Cleanup Partnership to 2030

A South Korean shipping company has extended its partnership with The Ocean Cleanup through 2030, building on efforts that have already removed 50,000 tons of plastic from the world's waters. Their camera-equipped ships are mapping ocean trash to make cleanup faster and smarter.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read

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