The Future of the Ocean Starts Here.
Blue Hour 2026
Oct 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Land’s End, Berth 60 at AltaSea, 2451 Signal St, San Pedro, CA 90731
AltaSea’s annual fundraiser, Blue Hour, is an immersive culinary and cultural experience that brings together world-renowned chefs, ocean advocates, and changemakers to reimagine how food can protect our planet.
All event proceeds will fund AltaSea’s Education Programs, which offer students a voice in supporting LA as the center of the Blue Economy through education, career opportunities, and access to arts and culture.
Scientists, entrepreneurs, educators, and students come together at AltaSea to develop solutions for climate, food, energy, and ocean exploration.
Science
Breakthrough research tackling climate, food, and ocean health.
Innovation
Helping blue economy companies scale technologies that matter.
Education
Preparing the next generation of ocean leaders.
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles is dedicated to accelerating scientific collaboration, advancing an emerging Blue Economy through business innovation, and job creation, and inspiring the next generation, all for a more sustainable, just, and equitable world.
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Areas of engagement
Regenerative Aquaculture
AltaSea is advancing the future of sustainable seafood. Through our Sustainable Aquaculture Cluster, researchers, entrepreneurs, and educators work together to develop innovative ocean farming technologies that improve food security while protecting marine ecosystems. As the global population approaches 9 billion by 2050, these solutions will play an increasingly important role in feeding the world responsibly.
Renewable Energy
AltaSea is uniquely positioned to accelerate the future of renewable ocean energy. By bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and strategic partners on our waterfront campus, we are advancing technologies that reduce carbon emissions and diversify our energy future. From wave energy to algae-based fuels, the Renewable Energy Cluster supports the research, testing, and commercialization of innovative solutions that help build a more resilient, low-carbon world.
Blue Technology
The future of ocean discovery starts at AltaSea. Our Blue Tech Cluster unites innovators, scientists, and entrepreneurs to develop next-generation technologies that expand our understanding of the ocean and address global challenges. From underwater robotics to advanced sensing and exploration systems, AltaSea provides the collaborative environment where breakthrough ideas become real-world solutions—while inspiring the next generation through STEM education and hands-on learning.
James Cameron
Explorer and Filmmaker
“The ocean is essential for our planetary health and our long-term survival. That’s why AltaSea’s work is so important. Its vision to combine the talents of science and business sets us on a fresh path for the future.”
Location
2451 Signal Street San Pedro CA 90731
Our Hours
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday – Friday
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