July 2026 Edition
A monthly round-up of news and trends important to the AltaSea community.
AltaSea Community Spotlight
One of the greatest privileges of my career is having the opportunity to learn from extraordinary people around the world.
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Many developing nations are united by two truths—the immediacy of the climate emergency and the necessity of the oceans.
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A new hybrid, 350-passenger vessel is now in operation at the Port of Los Angeles, the result of a Port-led partnership with Harbor Breeze Cruises, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the Port of Long Beach.
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In a new Series B funding round, Captura has secured $12.5 million to expand the production of its bipolar membrane electrodialysis platform in the United States.
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We talk constantly about the future of the Blue Economy — offshore wind, marine robotics, sustainable aquaculture, ocean restoration, underwater infrastructure, marine carbon removal.
But we rarely talk about the people who will actually build it.
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Early Bird Pricing Won’t Last!
Savor an inspiring evening where culinary excellence meets ocean innovation. Join acclaimed chef Andrew Zimmern and leaders from across the blue economy at AltaSea’s annual Blue Hour gala. Early bird tickets are available for a limited time.
Come see where innovation meets reality!
A field trip to AltaSea isn’t just a day by the ocean — it’s a chance for students to see the
future of sustainability in action and imagine their own place in it.
Become a member today!
AltaSea remains committed to supporting science-based solutions to climate change—solutions that both protect the oceans and benefit local communities. But we can’t do it without your support. Please make a tax-deductible donation and join UrgentSEA, our new membership campaign, today.
Welcome New Members!
Matt A. | Gail B. | Dylan C. | Kavita L. | Yvonne R. | Christina C.| Evan T.
RSVP today!
Join us for our AltaSea Open House: Hydrogen at Sea — a free public event. As the maritime industry works toward a more sustainable future, hydrogen is emerging as a key solution for reducing emissions, advancing renewable energy, and transforming port operations.
Global Call for Applications!
Applications are open from April 1 to August 31, 2026, with submissions accepted through the OceanLove website (www.oceanlove.news). Winners will be revealed on October 11, 2026, during the third OceanLove Innovation Awards Ceremony which will take place in AltaSea’s venue, at the harbor of Los Angeles, USA.
Further Reading
Marine Science
Sea ice is melting fast, worsening the climate crisis, but a bold attempt to rethicken it is showing early signs of success.
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Marine Science
From their amazing minds to spectacular color-changing shows, giant Pacific octopuses are truly a marvel of our oceans.
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Sustainable and Innovative Business
PLANTS DIDN’T EVOLVE to grow in plastic, as Emily Power likes to say, but the material is hard to avoid in garden gear and goods. That’s why Power created Kelp Pots — biodegradable seed starting pots that she says boost growth and reduce transplant shock while helping growers ditch plastic.
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Sustainable and Innovative Business
North Carolina’s 320 miles of coastline offer a rich maritime history and unique ecosystems—from expansive wetlands and barrier islands to forests and estuaries.
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Sustainable and Innovative Business
The ocean is our most powerful and most undervalued ally in the fight against climate change. It has also never been more politically contested.
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Education
The vast waters of the Pacific, while known to and sailed by Pacific Islanders for millennia, were not widely navigated by the rest of the world until half a millennium ago.