Marine Research Hub

Connecting the dots of Florida's Blue Economy to be resilient and sustainable!

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  • Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Logo
  • Nova southeastern University Logo

Our Mission

Headquartered in South Florida, the mission of the Marine Research Hub is to raise the visibility, reputation, and prestige of South Florida's oceanographic research institutions and facilitate the transfer of technology into marketable goods and services, resulting in talent attraction and retention and job creation to build our Blue Economy.

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Objective

The objective of the Marine Research Hub is to foster collaboration among research, education, business, and economic development organizations to establish the region as a global leader in the Blue Economy.

The Marine Research Hub is building the NEW Blue Economy of South Florida with engagement from all these sectors working together to drive growth, create jobs, and create positive impact on the health of the oceans bringing substantial benefits to the global population.

Connecting the dots of Florida Blue Economy!

  • Economic Development
  • Funding, Investors, & Partnerships
  • Incubator/Accelerators Blue Tech Development
  • Academic & Research
  • Outreach & Education
  • Port Connections
  • Government & Policy
  • Industry and Workforce
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Members

In 2017, the South Florida Marine Research Hub® Consortium was founded to foster collaboration among research, education, business and economic development organizations. A 501(c)(3), the Marine Research Hub establishes the region as a global leader in oceanographic research, while helping to commercialize and monetize the innovative research-based solutions in the Blue Economy.

The Marine Research Hub consortium includes respected leaders from economic development, universities, research firms, marine industries, business sectors and philanthropic foundations to brand the area as a world-class marine research corridor and collaborator, enhancing ocean health and delivering critical benefits to the global population.

Founding Members

  • Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
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  • Florida Atlantic University Logo
  • The Beacon Council Logo
  • Marine Industries Association of South Florida Logo
  • Nova Southeaster University Logo
  • Florida International University Logo
  • university of Miami Logo

Partners/Sponsors

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  • Broward County logo
  • FPL logo
  • JM Family logo
  • Port Everglades logo 4c with teal Florida
  • Water Taxi Logo High Res Eps
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Impact

South Florida now derives

$18.5 billion In Economic Impact
142,000 Jobs

From our reefs and marine industry. “We've just splashed the surface of what's possible,” said Bob Swindell, President/CEO Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance. “Our region has the expertise and track record to earn global respect - but it's up to us to make sure everyone knows it.”

Solution-Based Start-ups

Investable solution-based blue economy companies.

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2022 Ocean Exchange Neptune Winner

Biotech transforming food waste to aquaculture feed

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2022 Ocean Exchange finalist

Phosphorus absorbing pellets Both logo and video attached

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2022 Ocean Exchange finalist

Seaweed-based plastic packaging

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2022 Ocean Exchange applicant

Living SeaWall

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2019 Ocean Exchange Neptune winner

Carbon transformation

ecoSPEARS
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Eliminates PFAs, PCBs, Dioxions, & other persistent toxins from soil & water

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ECOncrete offers high performance environmentally sensitive marine infrastructure solutions that enhance biodiversity

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A nature-based cement replacement, added during the manufacturing process, transforming concrete into an impactful & permanent solution to CO2 pollution.

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2018 Ocean Exchange Neptune Winner & 2022 Earth Shot Winner

Large scale coral restoration company growing diverse & resilient corals for transplanting onto threatened reefs.

Smart Sea Wall Technologies
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2023 Ocean Exchange semi-finalist

Smart Seawall's patented and patent-pending wave diversion design and technology is a holistic seawall systems for shoreline infrastructure.

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3D concrete printing company specializing in printing shoreline infrastructure, both nearshore and offshore.

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Events, Press & Photos

Upcoming Event

Connect the Dots - Waterlogged Series

Part 1: What’s Beneath the Surface - Water Quality Webinar

Thursday, Feb 22, 2024 - 7pm Reserve your Spot

Highlights from

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - FLIBS 2023

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Connecting the Dots - Aquaculture

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 Click here to View Flyer Click here to RSVP

Connecting the Dots - Shoreline Infrastructure

March 28, 2023 Click here to View Flyer Click here to See Highlights

MRH at Aspen Climate Miami 2022

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Press

Global and Local, FLIBS Dazzles on First Two Days

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Marine Research Hub presents first Innovation and Sustainability Awards at FLIBS 2023

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Marine Research Hub honors innovation, sustainability at FLIBS

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Our Goals

  • Facilitate collaborative research among university partners.
  • Attract capital investment for the commercialization, monetization, technology transfer, spin-offs, and job creation opportunities research offer.
  • Build a local talent pool to support the growth of the marine research industry and Blue Economy businesses.
  • Become a magnet for student attraction and retention.
  • Be recognized globally as the premier geographic location for marine research & development of research-based solution companies.
  • Establish South Florida as the Blue Economy Hub.

Contact Us

For more information about becoming a supporter or partner of the Marine Research Hub, contact Katherine O'Fallon.

Katherine@marineresearchhub.org

786-778-4453

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