The ocean is not only our planet’s largest carbon sink – absorbing 30 times more CO2 than all forests combined – but also a vital resource feeding 3 billion people and generating $2.5 trillion in economic value annually. At 2050, we’ve developed a comprehensive approach to ocean investment that addresses both the challenges and opportunities presented by this critical system to our capacity to live on planet Earth.
The four pillars of Ocean investment
Understand ocean system, increase awareness and inspire behavioral change
Our journey begins with knowledge. We’re committed to making ocean scientific knowledge accessible, highlighting the complex systems at work and the changes caused by human activity. By broadcasting these insights to decision-makers, investors, educators, and policymakers, we help shape informed choices. We also focus on inspiring action by showcasing ocean beauty and successful role models, while researching and sharing the latest discoveries and learnings from regenerative practices around the world.
Build a common sustainable Ocean intelligence infrastructure & blue credits markets
Data and financial mechanisms are essential to scaling solutions. We invest in building interoperable data infrastructure to track fishing activities, biodiversity metrics, pollution levels, and acidification trends. This connects to our efforts in co-developing an open Ocean Finance Tracker that identifies promising solutions, potential funders, and market gaps. We actively advocate for Blue Carbon and Blue Biodiversity Credits Markets while sharing sustainable ocean financial practices and systemic impact indicators to accelerate the blue shift.
Restore & respect biodiversity in the Ocean for a healthy Ocean & human resilience
Direct intervention in marine ecosystems is a central part of our strategy. This includes supporting regenerative aquaculture for seaweed, algae, shellfish, and fish production systems that enhance rather than deplete ocean health. We focus on coastal fishing approaches that respect protected marine areas and wildlife lifecycles, alongside climate resilience solutions through ocean alkalinisation, oxygenation, and sustainable marine CO2 removal. Our investments target healthy ecosystems through depollution efforts, keystone species protection, and comprehensive ecosystem restoration.
Partner with the Ocean sustainably to improve human lives & economic resilience
Harnessing ocean resources responsibly completes our framework. We explore technologies that leverage ocean water to augment drinkable water supplies and ensure low-carbon marine transportation of people and goods. Our focus includes developing resilient coastal habitats and sustainable tourism models, exploring diverse marine energy sources from osmotic to wind, tidal, and wave, and advancing sustainable marine bioprospecting and materials development through responsible practices.
2050 in action
Our commitment to this holistic strategy is taking shape through two recent investments and a collaborative initiative we look forward to announcing soon.
Marine restoration pioneer
We’ve partnered with a company positioned at the intersection of climate resilience, biodiversity restoration, and coastal protection. This aligns perfectly with our third pillar of restoring ocean biodiversity and our fourth pillar of developing resilient coastal areas.
Operating in a rapidly growing market driven by increasing commitments from governments, corporations, and conservation organizations, this venture is developing scalable solutions for marine ecosystem restoration that enhance biodiversity while strengthening coastal defenses.
Regenerative seaweed cultivation leader
Our second investment exemplifies our focus on regenerative aquaculture under our third pillar. This company brings over a decade of experience in sustainable seaweed cultivation with exclusive rights in their home territory and expansion plans in California.
With a fully integrated model from hatchery to product sales and operating in the fastest-growing segment of aquaculture, they represent the future of sustainable marine biomass production. Their recent strategic acquisition further strengthens their market position and diversifies their product offerings.
A 360° ecosystemic learning platform for private, public & philanthropic investors
We are championing a broader initiative for the regenerative blue economy through a collaborative platform uniting ocean experts and stakeholders with three key goals:
First, to help decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and investors understand the ocean’s importance to our planet, societies, and economies. This includes its current state, opportunities within the Blue Economy, and risks of “business as usual” approaches.
Second, to foster shared understanding of actions, stakeholders, and roles, enabling better coordination and empowering the Sustainable Ocean ecosystem while addressing critical gaps.
Third, to inspire action by highlighting role models, practical Sustainable Ocean solutions, and innovative financial tools like blue bonds, debt-for-nature swaps, and blended finance initiatives.
This platform guides private, public, and philanthropic investors toward a transformative partnership with the ocean for a fertile future.
The road ahead for a fertile future
These investments illustrate how private capital can strategically support ocean health while generating sustainable returns. The blue economy is still in its early stages, with immense potential for growth and innovation across multiple sectors.
As marine ecosystem restoration and regenerative ocean farming continue to scale, they offer pathways to address multiple global challenges simultaneously: climate change mitigation, food security, coastal protection, and biodiversity preservation.
With increasing recognition from policymakers, scientists, and businesses about the critical role oceans play in planetary health, we expect to see an acceleration of collaborative efforts and investment opportunities in this space.
The ocean economy of tomorrow will be built on respect for natural systems and innovative approaches that work with, rather than against, marine ecosystems. The companies highlighted here represent early pioneers in what promises to be one of the most important economic and environmental developments of the coming decades.
