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Apr 16, 2024
Julie Angus & OOR featured in Victoria Rising
Today, Open Ocean Robotics is in the global spotlight for its autonomous energy-harvesting boats that collect information from the oceans and instantly relay it. The goal? Nothing less than protecting the oceans, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building an Internet of Things for the ocean.
Mar 25, 2024
Julie Angus featured on The Underwater Technology Podcast
Martin Stemp from the Society for Underwater Technology interviews Julie Angus: "As well as being Co-founder and CEO of Open Ocean Robotics, Julie was also the first woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean from mainland to mainland."
Jan 4, 2024
Solve for X: "Beast mode: How technology can help preserve biodiversity"
In the latest episode of the podcast Solve for X, we explore the latest innovations that are transforming conservation efforts — everything from eavesdropping on whale songs using robot boats to monitoring walruses from space.
Sept 29, 2023
OOR featured on "Data Pickers of the Ocean" Cover Story on JOT
Marine vehicles have changed a great deal since I was first introduced to them. Technology has significantly improved, allowing us to see the underwater world in ways veterans of the industry would never have expected. Technology is improving everyday thanks to dedicated innovators, and I am happy to showcase a few such people and their technologies within these pages.
Sept 21, 2023
NOAA Awards Open Ocean Robotics & the 1stMission Team Multiple Award IDIQ Contracts for Uncrewed Maritime Systems Services
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has chosen Open Ocean Robotics, in collaboration with the 1stMission Team, as one of the awardees for all three Multiple Award IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity) contracts.
Dec 2, 2022
OOR Named One of Canada’s Most Investable Cleantech Ventures by Foresight Canada
For the second year in a row, Open Ocean Robotics – a leader in marine robotics and data analytics with proprietary technology in autonomous vessel design, machine learning, and software development – has made this prestigious list because they are changing the way we understand our oceans.
Sept 22, 2022
Innovation Economy Council Panel: How Canadian Innovators Can Reduce Maritime Waste
A discussion with several young companies working to innovate in the ocean waste space—producing biofuels, reducing shipping pollution, sequestering carbon, collecting data about ocean conditions and more