Conservation International

Abalobi is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering small-scale fishing communities through a co-designed mobile app suite that enhances fisheries governance from catch to consumption. The organization focuses on social justice and poverty alleviation within the small-scale fisheries sector by promoting sustainable fishing practices and facilitating market access. Abalobi collaborates closely with fishers to improve data collection, enabling them to manage their marine resources effectively. By promoting traceable and responsibly sourced seafood, the organization aims to build resilience in the face of climate change while ensuring that the fishing communities achieve social, economic, and ecological well-being.

Wittaya Aqua International Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2017 that operates the Wittaya AquaOp platform. This platform is designed to enhance the operational efficiency of aquaculture farms by aggregating and analyzing production data, which is often underutilized in the industry. Many aquaculture operations still rely on outdated paper or spreadsheet methods for management, hindering their ability to effectively benchmark, forecast, and optimize their processes. Wittaya Aqua addresses this gap by utilizing mathematical and nutritional models to optimize feeding practices and compute performance metrics. The platform enables farmers to automate and monitor their operations, ultimately supporting the growth of aquaculture, the fastest-growing food sector globally, while promoting data-driven decision-making for improved productivity and cost efficiency.

Feedvax is an innovative company based in Argentina, established in 2018, focused on developing a platform for oral vaccines aimed at improving animal health in aquaculture. Its primary product is an oral vaccine designed to protect farmed tilapia from streptococcosis, a common disease affecting this widely farmed species. Feedvax's platform not only delivers vaccines but also provides a smart feeder that ensures nutritional and health treatments are administered automatically and individually to each animal. The company's solution is environmentally safe, cost-effective, and easy for farmers to use, promoting greater efficiency in animal production while helping to eliminate the need for antibiotics and reducing stress on the fish. By transforming traditional aquaculture practices, Feedvax aims to make a sustainable impact on the industry.

Blue Ocean Gear designs and manufactures rugged GPS tracking buoys for fixed gear fishers. Their patented SmartBuoy suite enables real-time monitoring of gear location, enhancing operational efficiency by reducing fuel costs and lost equipment. Additionally, their 'IoT for the oceans' approach helps mitigate environmental impacts from lost gear.

SafetyNet Technologies designs and manufactures light-emitting devices to increase the selectivity of commercial fishing. Its Pisces kit attaches to fishing gear and uses artificial light to influence the behavior of fish and other marine species, with the aim of reducing bycatch and improving sustainability. Founded in 2011 and based in London, United Kingdom.