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| Ballast Water Treatment and beyond: How UV Technology is scaling across the Blue Economy | 27 mars 2026 | 00:49:56 | |
Ballast water is one of the most overlooked challenges in the maritime industry, yet one of the most impactful for ocean ecosystems. Every year, ships transport billions of tons of water across the globe, carrying microscopic organisms that can disrupt biodiversity, damage local fisheries, and spread invasive species. Since the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention, treating ballast water is no longer optional, it’s mandatory. So how does it actually work? In this episode of BlueTech Around the World, we dive into ballast water treatment technologies, with a focus on UV disinfection systems, now used on the majority of ships worldwide. With Maxime Dedeurwaerder (BIO-UV Group), we explore how these systems work, the real challenges of installation and maintenance, and how the market is evolving beyond compliance. But this conversation goes further. From aquaculture (RAS systems) to floating offshore wind and industrial water treatment, discover how one technology is scaling across the entire blue economy. 👉 A must-listen for anyone interested in: maritime innovation, water treatment, aquaculture, offshore wind, and ocean sustainability. Key question : How can a regulation-driven technology like ballast water treatment evolve into a multi-sector solution across the blue economy? Thank you for listening to BlueTech Around the World! 🌊 💡 Resources and Links:
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| From space to sea: How digital technologies are transforming fisheries | 26 janv. 2026 | 01:06:29 | |
Fisheries are at a turning point. Yet fisheries are also one of the most data-poor sectors of the ocean economy. In this episode of BlueTech Around the World, we explore how digital technologies, from satellites and connectivity to AI and data platforms, are reshaping fisheries management, from small-scale fishers to national authorities. My guest, Hervé Galabert, Director of Sustainable Fisheries Applications at CLS, takes us on a journey from space to fishing boats, showing how satellite-based Earth observation, vessel tracking, and data integration are becoming essential tools to build more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive fisheries. From making small-scale fishers visible, to fighting illegal fishing, improving safety at sea, reducing ghost gear pollution, and supporting better decision-making, this conversation reveals how technology becomes powerful only when it serves people and ecosystems. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: • What “digitalization of fisheries” really means and how it differs from digital transformation
Key question How can digital technologies, from space-based observation to real-time data, help fisheries remain productive, fair, and sustainable in a rapidly changing ocean? Thank you for listening to BlueTech Around the World! 🌊✨ 💡 Resources and Links:
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| Saving coral reefs with AI & Sound : The Reef Pulse revolution | 08 déc. 2025 | 01:02:40 | |
Coral reefs are the rainforests of the sea. Now imagine this: under the pressure of climate change, pollution and human activity, up to 90% of coral reefs could disappear by 2050. In this episode, we explore a different kind of ocean innovation: listening to the reef. From decoding the “orchestra” of reef life to using underwater speakers to guide coral larvae back to degraded reefs, this conversation is about how sound + science + entrepreneurship can become a powerful tool for regeneration. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
Key question: How can we use AI and sound to listen to coral reefs, protect them in real time, and even help bring them back to life—without adding new pressure on the ocean? Connect with our guest: Resources and Links:
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| Can AI save lives at sea? Born from a real Mayday call. | 23 oct. 2025 | 00:47:44 | |
A voice crackles over the radio. Panic. A fire onboard. No location. No number of people. Silence. In this episode, we explore how a distress call during a sailing trip became the starting point of a deeptech journey aiming to transform VHF, the “walkie-talkie of the ocean”, into a real-time intelligent safety assistant powered by AI. From hackathon to mission-critical deployment with the French Coast Guard (CROSS), discover how maritime safety may be on the verge of a leapfrog moment. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: · The origin story: a real Mayday call that sparked an innovation journey · Ocean Hackathon → prototype: 48 hours together, pure focus, and nonstop feedback loops · Why it was hard at first: Big Tech overlooked maritime, no relevant data to train models · Why VHF fails under stress (no replay, accents, missing info) and how AI helps operators capture the essentials · From B2C to B2B/B2G: co-developing with CROSS for mission-critical use, on-site immersion in operations · The smartphone effect at sea: “rent a boat with an app” → more people, less trained VHF users → too many distress calls · The tech, simply: speech-to-text with domain models, call classification, searchable logs, supervisor overview · Data, not hype: why general AI fails at sea and why annotated maritime data (from CROSS) wins · Dual-use angles: from safety to security, piracy comms, multilingual signals, and situational awareness · Data protection done right: on-prem vs EU cloud, GDPR, certifications & sovereign choices · Go-to-market reality: competitors, differentiation, and value-based licensing. · Founder lessons: team fit, funding via contests, patience, and momentum
Key question: 🔗 LinkedIn: Vaiata Dynamics 💡 Resources and Links:
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| Beyond digital twins: How shared data is transforming aquaculture with AquaCloud | 29 sept. 2025 | 00:56:40 | |
Are digital twins enough to revolutionize aquaculture? Not quite. The real power lies in shared ocean data , and Norway’s AquaCloud is proving it. In this episode, we dive into the story behind AquaCloud, the industry-led “love child” of Norwegian aquaculture that is breaking down data silos to unlock collaboration, sustainability, and smarter decision-making. Discover how over 60 data parameters (from fish welfare to oceanographic conditions) are transformed into actionable insights that help fish farmers anticipate sea lice outbreaks, researchers accelerate innovation, and the entire industry move from digitization to true digital transformation. We also explore the challenges of data governance, privacy, and standardization, and look ahead to what’s next: federated AI, remote operations, robotic swarms, and a new mindset for the future of aquaculture. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
Key question: 🎧 If you’re passionate about blue tech, aquaculture innovation, or ocean AI, hit subscribe and share this episode with someone who should hear it. Connect with our guest: Thank you for listening to BlueTech Around the World! 🌊✨ 💡 Resources and Links:
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| Next-gen antifouling solutions: Biopolymers, biomimicry and hybrid coatings | 25 juin 2025 | 00:50:01 | |
Can we protect ships, offshore wind, and aquaculture without harming marine ecosystems? In this episode of BlueTech Around the World, we dive into the hidden yet costly challenge of marine biofouling. The build-up of algae, barnacles, and other organisms on underwater surfaces. This natural process drastically increases fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and maintenance costs for the entire maritime industry. Yet, traditional antifouling paints often come with toxic side effects for marine life. So how can we innovate smarter, greener solutions? To unpack this complex topic and share real-world insights, I’m joined by Professor Christine Bressy, a leading scientist in antifouling innovation and head of the MAPIEM laboratory in Toulon, France. With over 28 years of experience bridging chemistry, environmental science, and industrial applications, Christine shares how her team is developing biocide-free coatings, biomimetic surfaces, and integrated cleaning technologies to protect vessels and structures while respecting ocean health. 🔹 In this episode: • What is marine biofouling and why it costs billions every year Key question: Thank you for listening to BlueTech Around the World! 🌊✨ 💡 Resources and Links:
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| How to fight underwater noise pollution ? Discover the SubSea Quieter, a blue champion in marine noise mitigation. | 28 mai 2025 | 00:50:13 | |
In this episode of BlueTech Around the World, we dive deep into the rising issue of underwater noise pollution, a silent but widespread threat caused by human activities like shipping, port construction, and offshore energy. Beneath the waves, what was once called the “silent world” is now buzzing with noise that disrupts communication, navigation, and survival for marine species. To unpack the challenge and explore cutting-edge solutions, I’m joined by Gwenaël Desse, Chief Business Officer at Greenov, the French startup behind the SubSea Quieter, a patented mitigation system that reduces noise and turbidity during offshore and coastal operations. With a unique path from naval defense to ocean protection, Gwenaël shares how Greenov’s patented technology reduces harmful noise from pile driving, port works, and vessel operations while offering measurable business and environmental benefits.
🔹 In this episode: • Why ocean noise matters and how it impacts whales, dolphins, fish, and marine ecosystems [sponsoring] This episode is proudly supported by Team Nice Côte d’Azur, the agency supporting business establishment and growth on the French Riviera. Nice Ocean Business Forum, June 9–11 2025. June 9 – Economic Attractiveness & Investment Day 👉 Register now (free & open to all): business.nicecotedazur.org/nice-ocean-business-forum-us
Connect with our guest: Website: www.greenov.green
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| Floating Offshore Wind: How this breakthrough technology is expanding renewable energy. | 05 mai 2025 | 00:57:58 | |
Can we generate clean energy further offshore, in deeper waters, and with less impact on coastal landscapes? In this episode of BlueTech Around the World, we explore how floating offshore wind is unlocking new areas for renewable energy where traditional fixed-bottom turbines can’t go. Joining me are two experts from BW Ideol, a global leader in floating wind technology: Together, they unpack the engineering behind BW Ideol’s unique “damping pool” foundation, the challenges of scaling floating wind farms, and what it takes to build a supply chain capable of delivering floating foundations at industrial scale. We also explore the broader impacts of floating wind, from reducing visual footprint to creating opportunities for ports, shipyards, coastal industries, and co-uses like aquaculture and hydrogen.
🔹 In this episode: 💡 The key question: Can floating offshore wind scale up as a core clean energy solution while minimizing environmental impacts and creating value for coastal communities?
Connect with our guests: Thank you for listening to BlueTech Around the World! 🌊✨ 💡 Resources and Links:
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| Inside Google’s Ocean Moonshot : How TidalX is disrupting aquaculture. | 14 avr. 2025 | 00:48:11 | |
Can disruptive innovation help us feed the planet without harming the ocean? Aquaculture already feeds over 3 billion people. But with a growing global population and increasing environmental pressures, fish farming needs more than incremental change. It needs a radical upgrade. In this episode of BlueTech Around the World, we explore how TidalX, a company born from Alphabet’s Moonshot Factory (X), is bringing AI-powered underwater cameras, real-time monitoring, and predictive tools to reinvent aquaculture. One fish at a time.
My guest, Kira Smiley, Global Director of Sales & Marketing at TidalX, walks us through the bold vision behind the tech, the challenges of building innovation that works underwater, and how aquaculture can scale sustainably. 🔹 In this episode: 💡 The key question: Want to connect with Kira or learn more about TidalX? Resources and Links:
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| The most efficient way to farm seafood? How RAS, AI & bluetech are reinventing aquaculture | 23 mars 2025 | 00:49:17 | |
🎧 Can smart RAS systems revolutionize aquaculture? 🐟
But how can we scale aquaculture while reducing its environmental impact? In this episode of BlueTech Around the World, we dive into Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and explore how they can support sustainable food production, climate resilience, and digital innovation, with Cristóbal Aguilera, Innovation Manager at IRTA and long-time leader in aquaculture innovation. 🔹 In this episode: What is RAS, and why is it so important? A simple explanation of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems and their key benefits for modern fish farming. Water quality matters: How controlling temperature, oxygen, ammonia and pH keeps fish healthy and growth efficient. Smart aquaculture with AI & sensors: How real-time monitoring and artificial intelligence are transforming aquaculture management. Adoption & innovation culture: Why scaling RAS isn’t just about tech, it's also about trust, training, and building an innovation mindset across the industry. What’s next for RAS? Circular systems, modular platforms, and the integration of RAS with IMTA, biofilters, algae, and even insects. 💡 The key question: 🌟 Want to connect with Cristóbal Aguilera? Find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristobalaguilera/ And IRTAmar : https://irtamar.irta.cat/ 👉 Join NOWA – the Network of Women in Aquaculture, and be part of a growing community driving change across the sector: www.nowaquaculture.org Thank you for listening to BlueTech Around the World! 🌊✨ 💡 Resources and Links:
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| Offshore floating solar: The future of energy at sea? | 02 mars 2025 | 00:43:08 | |
🎧 Floating solar takes the plunge offshore! 🌊☀️ As land becomes scarcer and the demand for clean energy grows, floating offshore solar is emerging as a game-changing solution, capturing sunlight on open waters to fuel millions of homes sustainably. But what makes this technology so promising? How can it coexist with offshore wind farms and protect marine ecosystems? And what are the challenges to scaling it globally? In this episode of BlueTech Around the World, we sit down with Aurélien Croq, an expert in offshore solar technologies from SolarinBlue, to uncover how this innovation can reshape the future of renewable energy. We explore the innovative Sun’Sète project in the Mediterranean, a demonstrator showcasing the potential of floating offshore solar to scale: independently or relying on existing offshore wind infrastructure. 🔹 In this episode:
💡 The key question: Is floating offshore solar the missing piece of the clean energy puzzle? And how soon can we harness its full potential? 🌟 Want to connect with Aurélien Croq ? Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aur%C3%A9lien-croq-1b52432b/ And SolarinBlue : https://www.linkedin.com/company/solarinblue/posts/?feedView=all Thank you for listening to BlueTech Around the World! 🌊✨ 💡 Resources and Links:
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| Rising seas, sinking cities: can geodata save our coasts? | 10 févr. 2025 | 00:46:02 | |
🎧 Are we ready for rising seas? 🌊 Coastal communities are on the frontlines of climate change, facing rising sea levels, extreme weather, and disappearing ecosystems. But how do we make smarter, data-driven decisions to protect our shores? In this episode of BlueTech Around the World, we explore the intersection of geodata, nature-based solutions, and financial innovation with Greg Murphy, Coastal Resilience Lead at Fugro. 🔹 In this episode:
💡 The key question: Will we invest in resilience today, or pay for disaster recovery tomorrow? Thank you for listening to BlueTech Around the World! 🌊✨ 💡 Resources and Links:
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| The revolution of ocean observation 4.0 | 20 janv. 2025 | 00:39:38 | |
🎧 Welcome to the new episode of BlueTech Around the World! 🌊 In this episode: Meet Dominique Durand: An expert in marine technologies, Dominique brings decades of experience in ocean observation and monitoring innovation. What is ocean observation?: Learn the basics of how we monitor our oceans and how Industry 4.0, with digitalization, IoT, AI, and automation, is revolutionizing this field. Big Data and the Digital Twin: With oceans generating massive amounts of data, we’ll dive into how digital twins of the ocean help analyze, predict, and simulate "what if" scenarios, bridging the gap between physical, biological, and chemical data. The ocean as a sensor: Discover how marine life itself can serve as a biosensor, with groundbreaking advancements in eDNA and bacterial factoring redefining biodiversity tracking and ocean monitoring. Learn how emerging technologies like microfluidics and lab-on-chip solutions are poised to be game-changers in the adoption and scalability of these blue biotechnologies. A view from space: Discover how satellites provide a global perspective, complementing in-situ sensors to give a comprehensive view of ocean health. Challenges and enablers: From ensuring data consistency across systems to leveraging AI-enabled IoT, we’ll discuss the critical factors driving or holding back these advancements. What’s next?: Get insights into the emerging trends and potential game-changers that will shape the future of ocean observation in the coming years. 🌟 Want to learn more about our guest, Dominique Durand? Check out Dominique’s LinkedIn profile to dive deeper into his expertise and professional journey in marine technologies and innovation. : https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominique-durand-bb2a129/ 💡 Resources and Links:
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| Exploring ocean innovation 🌊 | Welcome to "BlueTech Around the World" Podcast | 06 janv. 2025 | 00:09:18 | |
🎧 Welcome to the first-ever episode of "BlueTech Around the World"! 🌊 If you're passionate about ocean innovation, cutting-edge technology, and bold ideas transforming our blue planet, you’re in the right place. 🔹 In this episode:
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