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Ocean Innovation Highlighted at COP28 in Shared Commitment Between Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, OceanX, and the World Economic Forum's 1000 Ocean Startups

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, OceanX, and the World Economic Forum's 1000 Ocean Startups Coalition today celebrated two partnerships promoting ocean innovation during the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, UAE.

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  • The World Economic Forum and OceanX's collaboration provides OceanXplorer's cutting-edge technology to ocean start-ups, supported by the Forum's 1000 Ocean Startups coalition (1000OS) to promote blue technology.
  • We are very honored to be joined in our mission by the World Economic Forum's 1000 Ocean Startups coalition.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with the World Economic Forum's 1000 Ocean Startups coalition to support and promote ocean technology and innovation that furthers our shared goal of creating global change for the ocean."
  • "OceanX and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation are early champions in the field of ocean innovation.

OceanX Launches Mission in the United Arab Emirates in Partnership with The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD), G42 and Bayanat

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global ocean exploration nonprofit OceanX will embark on a first-of-its-kind mission to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in partnership with The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), G42 and Bayanat. Alongside these partner organizations, OceanX will develop a comprehensive map of the UAE's ocean environment for the first time in history and conduct fishery assessments to create environmentally sustainable fishing tools and methods. The mission will bookend the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, with the first half taking place from November 14 - 23 and the second half from December 15 - 24 in UAE waters.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global ocean exploration nonprofit OceanX will embark on a first-of-its-kind mission to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in partnership with The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) , G42 and Bayanat .
  • This baseline will reveal the most complete picture of the UAE's deep-sea environment ever.
  • "Embarking on this groundbreaking mission with our esteemed partners in the United Arab Emirates marks a milestone in our pursuit of oceanic understanding and conservation," said Vincent Pieribone, co-CEO of OceanX.
  • For media inquiries regarding OceanX, please contact Adriana Torres Plaza at [email protected] and regarding EAD, please contact [email protected]

OceanX Partners with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO to Implement Ocean Decade Goals

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global ocean exploration nonprofit OceanX has signed a historic letter of cooperation with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC/UNESCO) in a monumental effort to support and encourage the implementation of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030), or 'Ocean Decade'. To kick off the partnership, OceanX and IOC/UNESCO will be collaborating on a joint pavilion in the Blue Zone at COP28, the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global ocean exploration nonprofit OceanX has signed a historic letter of cooperation with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC/UNESCO) in a monumental effort to support and encourage the implementation of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030), or 'Ocean Decade'.
  • The Ocean Decade is a convening framework for a range of stakeholders to identify, generate, and use science research and solutions to sustainably manage marine ecosystems and connect people to the world's ocean.
  • OceanX and IOC/UNESCO also will collaborate on trainings and workshops for Ocean Decade partners, and OceanX will apply Ocean Decade goals to planned OceanX missions and geographies, the Research Vessel Initiative, and the Philanthropic Foundations dialogue.
  • For media inquiries regarding IOC/UNESCO and the Ocean Decade please contact Aya Khalil, Ocean Decade Communications and Science Outreach Manager at [email protected] .

OceanX Hires Nonprofit Consultant Nicole Kidston Thomson to Lead Partner Engagement

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global ocean exploration nonprofit OceanX announced today that seasoned nonprofit strategy consultant Nicole Kidston Thomson has joined the organization in the newly created role of vice president of partnerships. As the lead of the partnerships pillar at OceanX, Thomson will work to further establish OceanX as a collaborator and partner with governments, corporations, academia, philanthropists, and funds around the globe to advance science, media, and education objectives in support of the ocean.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global ocean exploration nonprofit OceanX announced today that seasoned nonprofit strategy consultant Nicole Kidston Thomson has joined the organization in the newly created role of vice president of partnerships.
  • As the lead of the partnerships pillar at OceanX, Thomson will work to further establish OceanX as a collaborator and partner with governments, corporations, academia, philanthropists, and funds around the globe to advance science, media, and education objectives in support of the ocean.
  • Thomson comes to OceanX after an 18-year career in nonprofit fundraising and strategy.
  • "I'm incredibly honored to join the OceanX team to build synergistic partnerships across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors," said Nicole.

VideoRay Acquires Blue Ring Imaging's AI Capabilities to Vastly Improve the Efficiency of Unmanned Systems

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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POTTSTOWN, Pa., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- VideoRay, the producer of the Mission Specialist Defender robot recently selected by the US Navy for underwater mine detection and disposal, announced today that it has successfully acquired Blue Ring Imaging, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based innovator in 3D visualization, multi-view perception, and simulation for unmanned systems.

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  • Blue Ring Imaging, known for its OctoView™ cutting-edge mixed reality software and OctoCAM™ multi-view 360°camera, will improve situational awareness and object detection capabilities of the Defender.
  • Chris Gibson, CEO of VideoRay, shares: "VideoRay is eager to tap into Blue Ring Imaging's impressive capabilities.
  • VideoRay will use Blue Ring's technology and expertise to transform the way operators interact with and control their unmanned vehicles."
  • Casey Sapp, CEO of Blue Ring Imaging, reports: "Blue Ring is excited about the acquisition and the work ahead.

Ancient Amphora Recovered by Nonprofit OceanX Delivered to the Republic of Malta

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 18, 2023, global exploration nonprofit OceanX delivered an ancient amphora to Maltese heritage authorities that was discovered by chance on the Mediterranean seafloor during a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) dive in the summer of 2022. This handover is an example of a non-governmental research entity executing the delivery of a discovered artifact through the appropriate channels according to rules laid out by UNESCO. A handover ceremony was held at Fort St. Angelo in Malta and attended by Dr. Owen Bonnici, The Minister for Cultural Heritage of Malta, along with representatives from OceanX, Heritage Malta, and the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage.

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  • A handover ceremony was held at Fort St. Angelo in Malta and attended by Dr. Owen Bonnici, The Minister for Cultural Heritage of Malta, along with representatives from OceanX, Heritage Malta, and the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage.
  • OceanX immediately declared the amphora's discovery to authorities at the nearby port of Malta.
  • Since then, OceanX has collaborated with heritage authorities in Malta to follow best practices to preserve, desalinate, and hand off the artifact.
  • "The handing over of the amphora by OceanX to Malta is an excellent example of best practice in the area of underwater cultural heritage and its management.

Global Ocean Exploration Nonprofit OceanX Embarks on Second Mission to Research the Azores' Uncharted Seafloor

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This August, ocean exploration nonprofit OceanX returned to the Azores to research the seafloor's topography and ecosystem. This marked OceanX's second mission in the region in collaboration with the Okeanos Marine Research Institute at the University of the Azores. The mission ran from August 24 to September 8, 2023, and focused on data collection of the Azores' deep-sea ecosystems and wildlife.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This August, ocean exploration nonprofit OceanX returned to the Azores to research the seafloor's topography and ecosystem.
  • This marked OceanX's second mission in the region in collaboration with the Okeanos Marine Research Institute at the University of the Azores.
  • The mission ran from August 24 to September 8, 2023, and focused on data collection of the Azores' deep-sea ecosystems and wildlife.
  • OceanX's mission in the Azores leveraged the cutting-edge scientific research, media production, and exploration vessel, OceanXplorer, to survey unexplored seamounts and ridges.

Flowspace Elevates Executives to Key Roles Leading Supply Chain SaaS and Fulfillment Operations

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Flowspace , the platform powering independent fulfillment, announced today key executive promotions that further its continued acceleration in best-in-class supply chain software and solutions for the enterprise.

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  • Flowspace , the platform powering independent fulfillment, announced today key executive promotions that further its continued acceleration in best-in-class supply chain software and solutions for the enterprise.
  • Frank Garcia has been named SVP, Operations, overseeing logistics network operations, client experience, and customer success.
  • Garcia brings extensive logistics experience to the role, having served in client-side roles as Director of Supply Chain at Lakeshore Learning and supply chain-side roles at organizations including McMaster Carr and OceanX.
  • “Flowspace has built the very best software and solutions for brands seeking to leverage their supply chain as a competitive advantage in today’s market.

OceanX Hires Emmy-Nominated Connor Boals and Impact Marketing Maven Amy Freeland to Leadership Positions

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global ocean exploration nonprofit OceanX announced today that Emmy-nominated producer and internationally recognized digital storyteller Connor Boals has joined the organization as vice president of digital media. Boals will oversee content strategy and production at OceanX. He joins the team alongside impact marketing expert and OceanX's vice president of marketing and communication, Amy Freeland, who brings nearly 20 years of experience in public relations, marketing and brand strategy, and 360-campaign development for major consumer brands and impact-centered organizations to the group.

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  • "At OceanX, we connect people to the wonders of the world's oceans through scientific research and stunning multimedia," said Mark Dalio, founder and co-CEO of OceanX.
  • Boals has over 15 years of creative brand-building and multimedia production experience honed across high-level roles in broadcast and digital media.
  • Amy Freeland joined OceanX in September 2022 as the organization's first vice president of marketing and communication, leading OceanX's brand, marketing, and public relations strategy.
  • Both Boals and Freeland report to OceanX co-CEOs, Mark Dalio and Vincent Pieribone.

OceanX Announces 4th Voyage of Flagship Educational Program, Young Explorers, Fostering Next Generation of Marine Scientists and Activists

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global ocean exploration nonprofit OceanX announced today that its flagship educational program, Young Explorers, will embark on its fourth mission hosting 15 university and college students aboard OceanXplorer, the advanced research and filmmaking vessel used by OceanX to explore the ocean and bring it back to the world. Students will have the unique opportunity to explore and map two shipwrecks, the HMCS Athabaskan and USS Bonhomme Richard, using OceanXplorer's cutting-edge science and media technology and learn under the mentorship of expert scientists and faculty from top educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. Young Explorers 2023 will travel from Bergen, Norway, to Brest, France, from August 8th to 18th.

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  • Young Explorers 2023 will travel from Bergen, Norway, to Brest, France, from August 8th to 18th.
  • Since launching in 2021, the Young Explorers program has offered learning and career opportunities to young people, particularly those underrepresented in STEAM, marine science, and exploration fields.
  • "Young Explorers is the culmination of OceanX's educational effort to cultivate a passion for marine science and exploration in the next generation," said Mark Dalio, co-founder and co-CEO of OceanX.
  • For media inquiries regarding OceanX or the Young Explorers program, please contact Rida Bint Fozi at [email protected] .