Coral reefs are the rainforests of the sea. They cover less than 0.1% of the ocean surface, yet support up to 30% of all marine life, protect coasts, feed millions of people, and fuel tourism and local economies. 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. My guest, Yann Bayle, PhD in Artificial Intelligence applied to sound analysis and co-founder & CTO of Reef Pulse, is turning coral reefs into data using AI-powered passive acoustic monitoring to understand, protect, and even restore these critical ecosystems. 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: The origin story of Reef Pulse: from Reunion Island to AI for the ocean Why coral is an animal, how bleaching works, and what threatens reefs today The key ecosystem services coral reefs provide to people and coastal communities The limits of traditional monitoring (divers, satellites, eDNA) and how ecoacoustics changes the game How Reef Pulse uses AI to record, clean and analyze underwater soundscapes The difference between healthy vs degraded reef soundscapes What acoustic restoration is and how underwater speakers can help larvae settle faster How Reef Pulse balances impact, business models (B2G/B2B) and low-footprint technology Yann’s advice for young innovators building marine projects with new technologies   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: 🔗 Reef Pulse : https://reef-pulse.com/en/index.php 🔗 Yann Bayle : https://www.linkedin.com/in/yannbayle/ Resources and Links: Follow us on LinkedIn: BlueTech Podcast (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluetech-podcast) Connect with us on Instagram: @bluetechpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/bluetechpodcast) Watch our episodes on YouTube: BlueTech Around the World (https://www.youtube.com/@BlueTechAroundTheWorld) Visit our Website: https://www.bluetech-podcast.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share your favorite episodes to help us spotlight the incredible innovations shaping our oceans. 🌊 Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and cutting-edge blue technologies! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

A voice crackles over the radio. Panic. A fire onboard. No location. No number of people. Silence. Now imagine if AI could step in, capture the message, fill in the gaps, call for help, save lives. 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: How do you turn noisy VHF distress calls into life-saving decisions without overwhelming operators or compromising data security?Thank you for listening to BlueTech Around the World! 🌊✨ 🔗 LinkedIn: Vaiata Dynamics 🔗 Guest: Édouard Vallet 💡 Resources and Links: Follow us on LinkedIn: BlueTech Podcast (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluetech-podcast) Connect with us on Instagram: @bluetechpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/bluetechpodcast) Watch our episodes on YouTube: BlueTech Around the World (https://www.youtube.com/@BlueTechAroundTheWorld) Visit our Website: https://www.bluetech-podcast.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share your favorite episodes to help us spotlight the incredible innovations shaping our oceans. 🌊 Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and cutting-edge blue technologies! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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: Why shared data matters more than digital twins AquaCloud’s journey from idea to startup Governance, anonymization, and GDPR in aquaculture Accelerating research through standardized data How small farms benefit as much as big players The future: AI, robotics, and dynamic offshore farms   Key question: How do you design a neutral, trusted data platform that protects company-sensitive information yet delivers shared value, for farmers, researchers, and the ocean? 🎧 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: 🌐 Website: AquaCloud (aquacloud.ai (http://aquacloud.ai)) 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorgolfurhavardsson/ Thank you for listening to BlueTech Around the World! 🌊✨ 💡 Resources and Links: Follow us on LinkedIn: BlueTech Podcast (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluetech-podcast) Connect with us on Instagram: @bluetechpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/bluetechpodcast) Watch our episodes on YouTube: BlueTech Around the World (https://www.youtube.com/@BlueTechAroundTheWorld) Visit our Website: https://www.bluetech-podcast.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share your favorite episodes to help us spotlight the incredible innovations shaping our oceans. 🌊 Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and cutting-edge blue technologies! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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 • The environmental impact of biocidal coatings and global regulations • How antifouling technologies work: biocidal vs. fouling-release paints • Challenges for static infrastructures like offshore wind and aquaculture • Emerging innovations: smart polymers, shark-skin inspired surfaces, robots & real-time monitoring • What’s next: biopolymer-based, biodegradable, silicone-free coatings • Advice for young ocean innovators entering this critical field Key question: How can we balance efficient maritime operations with ocean health, using new antifouling technologies that prevent biofouling without harming marine ecosystems? Thank you for listening to BlueTech Around the World! 🌊✨ 💡 Resources and Links: Follow us on LinkedIn: BlueTech Podcast (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluetech-podcast) Connect with us on Instagram: @bluetechpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/bluetechpodcast) Watch our episodes on YouTube: BlueTech Around the World (https://www.youtube.com/@BlueTechAroundTheWorld) Visit our Website: https://www.bluetech-podcast.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share your favorite episodes to help us spotlight the incredible innovations shaping our oceans. 🌊 Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and cutting-edge blue technologies! BlueTech Around the World — the Blue Connection Podcast. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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 • How the SubSea Quieter works • Business case: reduced operational costs, emissions, and acoustic risks • Integrating noise mitigation in a broader ecosystem of marine protection • What’s next in innovation: real-time monitoring, deep-water adaptation, and metamaterials [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 (https://business.nicecotedazur.org/nice-ocean-business-forum-us)   Connect with our guest: Website: www.greenov.green (http://www.greenov.green) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwenael-desse-364b4482/    Resources and Links: Follow us on LinkedIn: BlueTech Podcast (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluetech-podcast) Connect with us on Instagram: @bluetechpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/bluetechpodcast) Watch our episodes on YouTube: BlueTech Around the World (https://www.youtube.com/@BlueTechAroundTheWorld) Visit our Website: https://www.bluetech-podcast.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share your favorite episodes to help us spotlight the incredible innovations shaping our oceans. 🌊 Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and cutting-edge blue technologies! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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: 🎙️ Magali Mouriès, Deputy Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, and 🎙️ Laurent Verdier, Commercial Director. 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: • Floating wind 101: How does it work, and how is it different from fixed-bottom? • Why floating wind unlocks deeper, windier offshore sites. • The engineering behind BW Ideol’s damping pool foundation. • How ports and shipyards play a key role in the floating wind supply chain. • Scaling challenges: manufacturing, logistics, and global deployment. • Environmental monitoring and eco-design approaches in floating wind. • The economics of floating wind: cost trajectories and market competitiveness. • The future of hybrid offshore platforms: combining wind, solar, hydrogen, and aquaculture. • Advice for young professionals entering marine renewable energy. 💡 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: 🌐 Website: www.bw-ideol.com (http://www.bw-ideol.com) 🔗 LinkedIn: Magali Mouriès | Laurent Verdier Thank you for listening to BlueTech Around the World! 🌊✨ 💡 Resources and Links: Follow us on LinkedIn: BlueTech Podcast (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluetech-podcast) Connect with us on Instagram: @bluetechpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/bluetechpodcast) Watch our episodes on YouTube: BlueTech Around the World (https://www.youtube.com/@BlueTechAroundTheWorld) Visit our Website: https://www.bluetech-podcast.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share your favorite episodes to help us spotlight the incredible innovations shaping our oceans. 🌊 Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and cutting-edge blue technologies! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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: • Why start with salmon? The strategic logic behind launching in Norway. • How underwater AI and real-time monitoring are transforming fish farming. • Smart feeding, sea lice detection, and fish welfare insights, powered by machine learning. • Designing tech that survives the harshest ocean conditions. • Collaborating with farmers and respecting traditional expertise. • Expanding beyond salmon: seabream, tilapia, algae, and new global markets. • The Moonshot mindset: from Alphabet’s X to aquaculture impact. • Advice for ocean innovators: when to think 10x , and when a pencil is better than a pen in space. 🚀 💡 The key question: What happens when we apply moonshot thinking to the world’s oldest form of farming?Thank you for listening to BlueTech Around the World! Want to connect with Kira or learn more about TidalX? 🌐 Website: www.tidalx.ai (http://www.tidalx.ai) 🔗 LinkedIn: Kira Smiley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kira-smiley-global/) Resources and Links: Follow us on LinkedIn: BlueTech Podcast (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluetech-podcast) Connect with us on Instagram: @bluetechpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/bluetechpodcast) Watch our episodes on YouTube: BlueTech Around the World (https://www.youtube.com/@BlueTechAroundTheWorld) Visit our Website: https://www.bluetech-podcast.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share your favorite episodes to help us spotlight the incredible innovations shaping our oceans. 🌊 Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and cutting-edge blue technologies! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

🎧 Can smart RAS systems revolutionize aquaculture? 🐟 Aquaculture already produces over 50% of the seafood we eat, and by 2050, we’ll need it to feed billions more. 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: Can we build a smarter, scalable, and more inclusive aquaculture industry, from hatchery to harvest? 🌟 Want to connect with Cristóbal Aguilera? Check out his blog ACUITOPIA : https://cristobalaguilera.com/ 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 (http://www.nowaquaculture.org) Thank you for listening to BlueTech Around the World! 🌊✨ 💡 Resources and Links: Follow us on LinkedIn: BlueTech Podcast (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluetech-podcast) Connect with us on Instagram: @bluetechpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/bluetechpodcast) Watch our episodes on YouTube: BlueTech Around the World (https://www.youtube.com/@BlueTechAroundTheWorld) Visit our Website: https://www.bluetech-podcast.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share your favorite episodes to help us spotlight the incredible innovations shaping our oceans. 🌊 Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and cutting-edge blue technologies! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

🎧 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: From land to sea: The evolution of solar, from rooftops to lakes and now offshore waters. Riding the waves: How offshore solar panels withstand extreme marine conditions. Synergy with offshore wind: Leveraging existing infrastructure for offshore solar growth. Designing for nature: Smart designs to minimize environmental impact. Regulatory challenges: Why long-term planning and flexible authorizations are crucial for integrating multiple marine renewables. Scaling success: Insights from the Sun’Sète project and its vision for large-scale deployment. The future of blue energy: Key advancements in materials, anchoring, and solar efficiency, plus a global outlook on promising markets from Europe to Asia and the Caribbean.   💡 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: Follow us on LinkedIn: BlueTech Podcast (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluetech-podcast) Connect with us on Instagram: @bluetechpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/bluetechpodcast) Watch our episodes on YouTube: BlueTech Around the World (https://www.youtube.com/@BlueTechAroundTheWorld) Visit our Website: https://www.bluetech-podcast.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share your favorite episodes to help us spotlight the incredible innovations shaping our oceans. 🌊 Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and cutting-edge blue technologies! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

🎧 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: Coastal resilience: What does it really mean, and why is it more than just reacting to disasters? Nature-based solutions: Can mangroves, seagrass, and kelp farms replace concrete seawalls? The power of geodata: How high-resolution mapping is transforming climate adaptation and risk prediction. Blue finance & carbon markets: Is the rise of blue carbon a real climate solution or just another wave of greenwashing? Future innovations: From AI-powered risk models to marine carbon removal—what’s next for coastal resilience?   💡 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: Follow us on LinkedIn: BlueTech Podcast (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluetech-podcast) Connect with us on Instagram: @bluetechpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/bluetechpodcast) Watch our episodes on YouTube: BlueTech Around the World (https://www.youtube.com/@BlueTechAroundTheWorld) Visit our Website: https://www.bluetech-podcast.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share your favorite episodes to help us spotlight the incredible innovations shaping our oceans. 🌊 Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and cutting-edge blue technologies! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.