sf blue tech is a san francisco blue economy professional group and networking ecosystem for ocean tech startups and stewards
we are developing innovative climate solutions for:
marine science, aquatic biology, oceanography
submersibles and AUVs
mCDR, ocean acidification
data science, ocean AI
water, tidal energy, wave power
aquaculture, oyster, seaweed, fisheries
ocean, coastal, estuary regeneration
sailing, maritime port trades
ocean investment, blue economy funds
education, civic leadership
upcoming events:
september 19
ulysses: the ocean company
november 12
go fish!
december 10
holiday mixer scientists vs. sailors
california coastal cleanup
september 19
treasure island
We took part in the annual cleanup on Treasure Island–a spot we’re been tidying since 2018. Left to right are James Hancock, founder of Sailing Science Center; a representative from Mayor Daniel Lurie’s office; Martha Blanchfield of SF Blue Tech; Tomasz Mierzwa, founder and CEO Myco Renew; Tyrone Jue, director of SF Environment Department.
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determining the value of the blue economy
- 4 in 10 Americans are employed in coastal counties, with 53 million jobs contributing $7 trillion to the national economy, Center for the Blue Economy/NOAA
- 37% of U.S. employment is located along American shorelines, Center for the Blue Economy / NOAA
- Globally, more than 30 million ocean jobs contribute to this sector, London School of Economics and Political Science
- The Blue Economy accounts for 2.5% of added world gross value, OECD
- The ocean economy is expected to grow to $3 trillion (USD) in 2030, OECD
- Demand for maritime commerce is expected to double by 2025, US Coast Guard
contributes up to
$51bn
each year to California’s GDP,
per NOAA Office of Coastal Management
An advanced sector of the maritime industry, blue tech helps drive sustainable ocean innovation, remediation and regeneration. This segment includes technologies, systems and platforms designed for application or use on, above or within the ocean.
Blue Tech is a broad business vertical comprised of entities and companies working on everything from AI-driven ocean mapping to sustainable wave energy, from fisheries and aquaculture to maritime data and sensors, and more. Blue economy firms pledge to protect and responsibly make use of marine resources, while adhering to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.