What We Do

AltaSea is a unique model for ocean-related solutions.

Through a bold plan conceived in concert with the community, AltaSea is making a lasting mark on the future of Los Angeles and the planet through a unique public-private ocean institute that joins together the best and brightest in exploration, science, business and education.  The emphasis on creating public-private collaborations sets the organization apart.  It is from these intersections that innovation is born, and from innovation comes groundbreaking impact.

Science

AltaSea convenes and supports the world’s finest marine scientists as they conduct breakthrough research and discover solutions such as energy supply, climate change and global food security.

Business

AltaSea nurtures new and existing businesses that commercialize scientific breakthroughs and emerging technologies to create ocean-related products, services and jobs.

Education

AltaSea ignites passion and learning with pioneering programs that immerse children and adults in the critical role that the ocean has for our planet.

Areas of Engagement

AltaSea will create focal points of collaboration by initially focusing on the oceanic fields of Regenerative Aquaculture, Renewable Energy, and Blue Technology & Underwater Robotics.  This approach allows a cluster of business, science and education to be formed at AltaSea around each category.

Regenerative Aquaculture

With a global population expected to reach nine-billion by 2050, it is imperative that we develop responsible, sustainable food sources that do not deplete natural resources or damage the environment.  Aquaculture, or aquatic farming, is a growing sector poised to generate valuable solutions for the planet and humankind.  The Sustainable Aquaculture Cluster at AltaSea will be at the forefront of developing ocean-related solutions to the critical challenges of food security and environmental sustainability.  Within this cluster, scientists, entrepreneurs and educators will work together to conduct scientific research, explore emerging technologies, nurture both knowledge and action among the next generation and cultivate the development of commercial sustainable aqua-farms in United States waters.

Renewable Energy

Greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution are having a disastrous effect on our ecosystem.  When it comes to production and efficiency, relying on one source of energy is not sustainable. The developing Renewable Energy Cluster will focus on diversifying our energy supply and hoping to reduce our dependence on single, nonrenewable sources.  This Cluster will focus on different forms of energies such as kinetic wave energy and algae fuel technologies.  As a result of research and commercialization of viable technologies, nations will be able to design energy systems that are long-lasting and have low carbon impact.  AltaSea has partnered with experts within these fields so that we can share and disseminate knowledge through our various networks.

Blue Tech & Underwater Robotics

Solutions to global challenges such as energy supply and climate change will be found in the ocean and our need to comprehend it has never been greater.  However, experts say only five percent of the ocean has been adequately studied.  The Blue Tech Cluster at AltaSea will help advance solutions to a wide range of ocean challenges where experts utilize underwater robotic technology for remote monitoring, sensing and ocean exploration.  Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomously operated vehicles (AOVs) will be developed, built, tested and launched at AltaSea.  The impact of these technological advances will be extended even further through unique STEM education programs and internships for students, the commercialization of scientific breakthroughs and advisement to policymakers on relevant issue areas.

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