?? SAVE THE DATE: Join Nature Tech Collective on 3/27 at 8 am PDT for their next Ocean Series webinar! Founders focused on ocean tech and the blue economy will have the opportunity to connect with leading programs designed to turn their vision into reality. You’ll hear from a few of the funds backed by Sea Forward, including Blue Action Accelerator, Hatch Blue, and Katapult Ocean. Plus, learn more about Sustainable Ocean Alliance's ecopreneur network. ?? Register now to discover how the right accelerator program could drive the results you’re looking for. #ImpactInvesting https://lu.ma/5qbkb3da
Sea Forward Fund
非盈利组织
Santa Barbara，CA 940 位关注者
Improving ocean health through everblue impact investing and nonprofit grantmaking
关于我们
Sea Forward Fund strives to improve the health of our oceans. We do this by providing grants to nonprofits and impact investing into companies and venture funds that support a sustainable blue economy. Our Sea Forward Ocean Health (SFOH) Fund, at ImpactAssets, is a collaborative multi-donor fund that supports innovative and effective solutions in the ocean space with a focus on sustainable aquaculture, science-based monitoring tools, biodiversity, and climate and regenerative nature-based solutions. Contact us at: [email protected] Cover Photo Copyright Sally Bartel
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When ocean advocates come together, incredible progress is possible. ? Learn more about the Global Fund for Coral Reefs’ recent workshop in Zanzibar, Tanzania designed to further mobilize groundbreaking science and financial solutions to accelerate coral reef conservation. They are also seeking data contributions for their “Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2025” report — download the guide for data contributors and find details about the report here. https://lnkd.in/gdk3eMPj
?? Last week, the Global Fund for Coral Reefs welcomed over 40 participants to a regional convening for the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) and Red Sea regions in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The workshop brought together experts, partners, and practitioners to accelerate coral reef conservation through science-based monitoring and innovative finance solutions. In collaboration with UN Environment Programme, UNDP, CORDIO East Africa and the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN), an operational network of International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI), the two simultaneous workshops included a Global Fund for Coral Reefs / Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network Workshop and a REEF+ Regional Convening. The workshops focused on: ???Reviewing preliminary reef health data for the WIO & planning for the 2025 GCRMN global coral report ???Strengthening monitoring & evaluation protocols ???Capacity building on using MERMAID to measure GFCR’s portfolio-wide impact ???Showcasing best practices in blended finance, reef-positive enterprises & conservation finance ???Promoting regional collaboration & peer learning through REEF+ The REEF+ workshop was thrilled to welcome GFCR programme partners from Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Maldives, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania. The GFCR / GCRMN side included representatives from Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, and French territories. Hon. Minister Shaaban Ali Othman, Minister of Ministry Blue Economy & Fisheries, Tanzania, opened the workshop. This joint workshop built momentum for cross-programme learning and South-South cooperation, ensuring finance solutions #ForCoral are scalable and impactful. ???Submit your contributions for the upcoming “Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2025”:?https://lnkd.in/gdk3eMPj? ???Stay connected with the GFCR REEF+ Community of Practice for ongoing learning and collaboration:?https://gfcr.ubuntoo.com/ UNDP Egypt, UNDP Jordan, Wildlife Conservation Society,UNDP Maldives, SeyCCAT (Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust), IUCN, Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas
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?? Funding opportunity alert! Hatch Blue teamed up with Conservation International and The Nature Conservancy to launch the Blue Carbon Plus Challenge: From May 5-9, early-stage projects and businesses will have the chance to join an immersive program in Singapore where they’ll be mentored and connect with a global network of blue carbon experts, investors, and partners. The experience will culminate in a pitch and demo day, with $150,000 in grant funding up for grabs across three categories. Apply before Tuesday, April 1 to participate.?
?? Calling all Blue Carbon Innovators! ?? 1000OS member Hatch Blue, in collaboration with Blue Carbon Plus (BC+), Conservation International and The Nature Conservancy, has launched the BC+ Challenge! This programme supports early-stage projects and businesses with $150,000 in grant funding across three categories: ? Pilot Stage: Early-stage start-ups with innovative ideas. ?? Scaling Stage: Fully launched businesses ready to scale. ?? Community-Led Enterprises: Community-owned or managed initiatives. What's in it for you? ?? An immersive, week-long programme in Singapore featuring experts from government, climate-tech investors, NGOs, financial institutions and corporations, sharing insights on blue carbon coastal ecosystems. ?? Exposure to a global network of blue carbon investors and partners. ?? Hands-on coaching and mentorship from industry leaders. ?? Technical assistance from experts. ?? ?? The programme culminates in a finale demo day and pitch competition where the grants will be decided for one company within each category. ?? Programme Dates: 5-9 May 2025 ? Application Deadline: 1 April 2025 ?? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eCbX43fy #BlueCarbon #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Innovation #Challenge #Startups #Conservation #HatchBlue #BCPlusChallenge
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What a beautiful way to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay! Dive into the powerful stories of these purpose-driven women who are leading the charge for a healthier ocean. Catch Sea Forward Fund Director Laura Francis on Episode 24: Ocean Philanthropy 101 to learn more about her personal journey, the inspiration behind Sea Forward, and how we're building a community of changemakers to tackle critical ocean issues.
Interested in hearing the stories of women-founded, impact-driven businesses??We’ve got an incredible lineup for you! ?? Emily Power - OceanMade (New episode coming out on March 11th!) ?? Ellie Morris - Blusink ?? Felicia Neuhof - CEO Shellf Life ?? Stephanie J. Rousso, MSc - Director Oceans at Duke ? Aurora S. - The Ocean Globe Race ?? Ashley Noseworthy - CEO EDGEWISE Environmental ?? Rebecca Daniel - The Marine Diaries ?? Marla Tomorug - Freelance Designer ?? Laura Francis - Sea Forward Fund ?? Bonnie Monteleone - Co-Founder Plastic Ocean Project ?? Alexia Akbay - CEO at Symbrosia ?? Andi Cross - Edges of Earth Collective ?? Aleks Gosiewski - Co-Founder and COO at Keel Labs ?? Karine Toumazeau - Founder Moshun.Earth ?? Melissa ?? Hobson - The Ocean Writer Ltd ?? Julia Marsh - CEO and Co-Founder Sway ?? Emily Charry Tissier - CEO and Co-Founder Whale Seeker ?? Ines Schiller ? - Founder Vyld ?? Amanda Horn - Founder (TBC ?? ) ?? Natalie Gilson - Owner Pisces RPM Dive into their journeys and be inspired. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gJwnEyie At Seaze, we aim to shine a light on everyone working toward healthier oceans—especially those who might not always have the platform to share their stories. For many of our guests, speaking on the podcast was their first media appearance, and we’re honored to be trusted in amplifying their voices. Since 2022, we've been committed to creating a safe, inspiring, and accessible space for all. Satruday, as we celebrate International Women's Day, we reaffirm our dedication to building a community of founders who uplift and support each other. Here’s to the women leading the way in ocean innovation! ???? - Marianne, Antonia & Aurora #womeninocean #womenfounders #iwd
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Check out the latest edition of 1000 Ocean Startups’ #TheRipple to catch up on some of the remarkable work being done across the ocean impact space to protect our planet and nurture the #BlueEconomy. In addition to a spotlight on our recent investment in Circulate Capital, their newsletter covers an eye-opening investor survey by 1000OS member Investable Oceans and the Department of Energy’s ARPA-E that explores strategies for unlocking more funding for the blue economy. Their findings show that despite a 300% surge in VC investment over the past five years, the blue economy remains undercapitalized, relying on enhanced education around ocean solutions to build stronger networks for connecting funds to high-impact opportunities. Read on to learn more. ?? ??
?? ?? This February's edition of #TheRipple, the monthly ocean innovation newsletter from 1000 Ocean Startups, is off the press and in your inboxes! In this edition we cover: ?? Updates from the Lighthouse, including announcing EnviroStrat as the 49th member of 1000OS. ?? Inspiring coalition wins including, low-cost commercial sensors to monitor ocean alkalinity (Aquatic Labs), an equity funding raise for the United States’ largest seaweed producer (Atlantic Sea Farms) and underwater drones powered by ocean temperature differences (SEATREC). ?? Upcoming ocean innovation opportunities and events, including 6?? accelerator programmes, 3?? challenges and 1??1?? upcoming events. ?? Round-up of ocean innovation news, including analysis of “cross investment” into the blue economy, a podcast exploring the Trump Administration’s impact on seafood, why 2025 could mark a breakthrough year for the blue economy and how scientists are using elephant seals to improve understanding of ocean health. ??? ? Read the edition in full here: https://lnkd.in/e6Nc7sBw ?? Subscribe to make sure you catch all future editions here: https://lnkd.in/eUs4qHjn ?? Have some ocean innovation news to share? Send it through here: https://lnkd.in/epjY6mkN This month's opportunities are from: ?? Members: Israeli National Center of Blue Economy, Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge, Ocean Impact Organisation, Ocean Community, Hatch Blue, Braid Theory ?? Beyond the Coalition: VentureWell, Offshore Wind Innovation Hub #Ocean #Innovation #Newsletter #Accelerator #Events #Opportunities #BlueEconomy #BlueTech
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“The circular economy works to transform conventional ways of production and consumption to avoid depleting natural resources and promote regeneration of natural ecosystems.” Our latest investment in Circulate Capital will help combat plastic pollution at the source by supporting companies and projects that advance the #CircularEconomy in Latin America and the Caribbean. IFC Climate & Sustainability’s circular economy expert Lisa Da Silva explores why a circular economy is a win-win-win for the planet, for profit businesses, and emerging markets and discusses its role in accelerating the #GreenTransition. ?? ?? ??
??A thriving circular economy isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for business. Our investor and partner,?IFC - International Finance Corporation,?is helping drive this transition, and in this piece, their circular economy expert,?Lisa Da Silva,?highlights how the private sector can turn waste into value. At Circulate Capital, our entire investment thesis is built on this principle. We invest in circular solutions because we see firsthand how they can create value—helping to address plastic pollution and climate change while also presenting market opportunities. ?? https://lnkd.in/eXupb9Vt #CircularEconomy #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance
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Have you explored Hatch Blue’s Seaweed Insights platform? In 2022, the Hatch team set out to understand existing seaweed supply chains and market opportunities, visiting hundreds of seaweed farms, laboratories, research institutes, processors, and more. The result? The first comprehensive knowledge hub for the global seaweed industry — full of interactive data and insights to unpack. Check it out. https://lnkd.in/dNsR9hHU Sea Forward invests in the Hatch Blue Revolution Fund, supporting sustainable aquaculture farms, technologies, and seafood alternatives to deliver competitive returns and create a healthier ocean. Watch their video below to learn more about the Seaweed Insights platform.
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In addition to investing in funds and projects working to address ocean and climate challenges, Sea Forward believes in supporting and empowering the next generation of environmental leaders. ?? ?? Through our internship program, graduate students from the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management - University of California, Santa Barbara gain hands-on experience in the ocean impact space, arming them with skills and knowledge to drive meaningful change in their future careers. #SustainableFuture
?? What makes the Bren School special? It’s more than a graduate program—it’s a launchpad for environmental leaders. Located in beautiful Santa Barbara, the Bren School offers: ?? Two professional master’s programs designed to fast-track careers ?? A research-focused PhD program tackling global challenges ?? A tight-knit community of students, professors, and alumni driving real change At Bren, collaboration isn’t just encouraged—it’s essential. Students work closely with faculty, peers, and industry leaders to develop innovative solutions to today’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our graduates leave with the knowledge, skills, and network to lead the way in sustainability and environmental problem-solving. Ready to take the next step? #BrenSchool #EnvironmentalLeadership #SustainableSolutions #GradSchoolLife #UCSantaBarbara #SustainableFuture
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Winter is the perfect time to cozy up with a good book, catch up on your favorite podcast, or finally dive into that documentary you’ve heard so much about. For those who share our passion for #OceanConservation, the Sea Forward team rounded up some of our favorite must-sees, must-reads, and must-listens to inspire and inform you as we navigate these critical ocean issues together. ?? ?? Chasing Coral / Directed by Jeff Orlowski ?? My Octopus Teacher / Directed by James Reed and Pippa Ehrlich ?? Patrick and the Whale / Directed by Mark Fletcher ?? Mission Blue / Directed by Robert Nixon and Fisher Stevens ?? Blue Mind / Written by Wallace J. Nichols ?? All We Can Save / Co-edited by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Dr. Katharine Wilkinson ?? The Hungry Tide / Written by Amitav Ghosh ?? Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life / Written by William Finnegan ?? The Gentle Goliaths of the Ocean / Written by Gaelin Rosenwaks ??? Ologies / Hosted by Alie Ward (Episode: Oceanology with Ayana Johnson) ??? NOAA Ocean Podcast / Hosted by Marissa Anderson ??? Water Women Podcast / Hosted by Jill Corey
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Coral reefs are in crisis — what we do next will define their future. ?? The world is witnessing the most extensive coral bleaching event ever recorded, impacting nearly 80% of reefs. Coral bleaching happens when rising ocean temperatures stress corals, causing them to expel the algae that give them color and life. Without these algae, corals turn white, and if high temperatures persist, they can die. This threatens marine species, as well as the food security and economies of billions of people. ?? Without funding and action, coral reefs could disappear within decades. That’s why Sea Forward is proud to support the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR)—a U.N.-backed coalition driving innovative finance solutions to protect reefs and coastal communities. GFCR has already: ?? Supported community-based aquaculture and sustainable fisheries in 75 reef-rich marine protected areas, spanning nearly 1M hectares in the Philippines ?? Redirected $35M in debt payments toward reef conservation in Indonesia ?? Funded sustainable tourism and mooring systems in Raja Ampat The U.N. Secretary General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean Peter Thomson took to Reuters to emphasize the urgent need for increased funding and a global commitment to protect these ecosystems. https://reut.rs/4gBwoDo
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