From Guest Editor Dr. Paula Mendonca: Ocean innovations are addressing some of the world’s biggest challenges, including energy transition, food security, the decarbonization of maritime
transportation, and the ocean-climate nexus, while creating significant economic opportunity. Innovation is clearly gaining traction in the sustainable ocean economy, and the main agents of innovation are startups.

Click on the cover image above to read the full editorial from Guest Editor Dr. Paula Mendonca of the Ocean Startup Project.

Would you like to share your research and experiences in the areas listed below with our readers? We are inviting the submission of technical papers, essays, and short articles for these issues. Contact info@thejot.net for details.

2026

Fall – Youth and the ocean

Winter – Citizen science

2027

Spring – Floating laboratories: research at sea [research vessels]

Summer – Dual-use technologies: defence in the North Atlantic

Fall – Harsh environment technology: working in the cryosphere

Winter – Maritime transport: moving people and goods

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