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.
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!
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.
South Florida now derives
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.”
Investable solution-based blue economy companies.
2022 Ocean Exchange finalist
Phosphorus absorbing pellets Both logo and video attached
ECOncrete offers high performance environmentally sensitive marine infrastructure solutions that enhance biodiversity
A nature-based cement replacement, added during the manufacturing process, transforming concrete into an impactful & permanent solution to CO2 pollution.
2018 Ocean Exchange Neptune Winner & 2022 Earth Shot Winner
Large scale coral restoration company growing diverse & resilient corals for transplanting onto threatened reefs.
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.
3D concrete printing company specializing in printing shoreline infrastructure, both nearshore and offshore.
Upcoming Event
Connect the Dots - Waterlogged Series
Part 1: What’s Beneath the Surface - Water Quality Webinar
Thursday, Feb 22, 2024 - 7pm Reserve your SpotHighlights from
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - FLIBS 2023
Click here to See HighlightsConnecting the Dots - Aquaculture
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 Click here to View Flyer Click here to RSVPConnecting the Dots - Shoreline Infrastructure
March 28, 2023 Click here to View Flyer Click here to See HighlightsMRH at Aspen Climate Miami 2022
Click here to See HighlightsPress
Global and Local, FLIBS Dazzles on First Two Days
Click here to Read MoreMarine Research Hub presents first Innovation and Sustainability Awards at FLIBS 2023
Click here to Read MoreMarine Research Hub honors innovation, sustainability at FLIBS
Click here to Read MoreFor more information about becoming a supporter or partner of the Marine Research Hub, contact Katherine O'Fallon.