This year’s event marks the 11th anniversary of the Ocean Exchange Collegiate awards, which recognize emerging innovators developing solutions for healthy oceans and a sustainable blue economy. The 10 finalists represent universities and post-secondary institutions across North America, with solutions spanning clean energy, data generation, water management, fishing, autonomy and robotics, and aquaculture.

The five winners will be chosen—based on the impact, level of innovation, and the ability to execute the presented solution—by delegates representing business, academia, government, and nonprofits.

For more information about the event and Ocean Exchange’s mission, visit the Ocean Exchange website.