These Tech Companies are Making Waves in Ocean Conservation and Hiring Now
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The world is in the midst of an “ocean emergency", and the United Nations is urging countries to do more to restore ocean health. Many tech companies are heeding the call and hiring top tech talent to take on this global blue challenge.
Sea level rise, ocean heating, ocean acidification, and greenhouse gas concentrations all reached record levels last year. Nearly 80% of the world’s waste water is still discharged into the sea without treatment. Without drastic action, plastic could outweigh all the fish in the sea by 2050, as millions of tons of plastic get dumped into the oceans each year.
There is a critical need for more scientific knowledge and marine technology to build ocean resilience. Sofar Ocean Technologies produced two tools for exploring uncharted waters: Sensors that can measure the surface conditions of the ocean and an underwater drone that allows anybody to explore beneath the surface.
Companies like Flexport are developing platforms for global logistics to help in that work. Nyshex is focused on providing technologies for managing ocean freight contracts that will unite shippers and carriers with a predictable, efficient, and accountable system for global commerce—and reduce environmental impacts along the way.
Around 3B people rely on seafood as their primary source of protein. Running Tide is taking a hands-on approach to growing and deploying kelp micro forests in the deep ocean to sequester carbon. The company also design automated systems for farming oysters and clams in an attempt to produce high-quality protein while restoring coastlines.
The world's oceans—if strongly protected—can be key to addressing many of the world’s most pressing challenges. Sustainable management could help the ocean produce 6x more food and generate 40x the renewable energy, all while protecting the oceans and the people in coastal areas from the impacts of climate change.
If you love the ocean and are passionate about protecting our planet, check out our list of top companies hiring now.
- B2B
- Growth StageExpanding market presence
- Website
- http://nyshex.com
- Employees
- 51-200
- Locations
- New York City, Singapore, Ipswich
- About
Nyshex exists to help restore trust and reliability and make global trade work so everyone wins. We are the leader in two-way committed contracts, underpinned by a technology platform for managing ocean freight contracts as well as getting insights into overall contract performance. Our neutral exchange unites shippers and carriers with a predictable, efficient, and accountable system for global commerce.
- Industries
We use the ocean to create a better world through decarbonization and food production51-200 Employees- B2B
- Growth StageExpanding market presence
- Top InvestorsThis company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
- Website
- https://www.runningtide.com/
- Employees
- 51-200
- Locations
- Portland
- About
We grow and deploy kelp micro forests in the deep ocean to sequester carbon. Kelp is the fastest growing plant and the most efficient carbon storage solution. We build automated systems that will scale with the size of the problem and allow us to change the world. We grow oysters and clams in our automated systems to ensure the highest quality output at scalable volumes. Our vision is to feed the world the best protein you could possibly eat, all while restoring ecosystems and coastlines.
- Industries
Aquaculture
- B2B
- Growth StageExpanding market presence
- Top InvestorsThis company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
- Website
- http://www.sofarocean.com
- Employees
- 51-200
- Locations
- San Francisco
- About
We currently have two public products, Spotter and Trident. Spotter is an ocean sensor that can measure surface conditions of the ocean. Trident is an underwater drone that allows anybody to quickly feel comfortable piloting and exploring beneath the surface.
- Industries
- Ocean Economy
Jobs
- B2B
- Scale StageRapidly increasing operations
- Top InvestorsThis company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
- YC FundedStartup funded by Y Combinator
- Valuation $1B+This company has a valuation of $1B or more
- Website
- https://www.flexport.com/
- Employees
- 1001-5000
- Locations
- Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, New York City, Seattle, San Francisco, Vancouver, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Shanghai, New York, Shenzhen, Playa Vista
- About
Flexport is building the platform for global logistics, empowering buyers, sellers, and their logistics partners with the technology and services to grow and innovate.
- Industries
- Trade Platform
Jobs
Mill IndustriesImpact climate change by bringing user-centered design and technology to reducing waste51-200 EmployeesActively Hiring- Website
- https://www.chewielabs.com/
- Employees
- 51-200
- Locations
- San Bruno
- About
Chewie Labs is an early-stage start-up whose mission is to impact climate change by bringing user-centered design, technology, & magic to reducing waste.
- Industries
Jobs
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