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Many of most pressing issues impacting the ocean today relate to energy: electricity from offshore renewables; fuels from offshore drilling; food from fisheries; and facilitating global commerce through maritime transport. They all produce, consume, store, or transport energy.

There are a variety of tools, fuels, and technologies that are being used to mitigate ocean stressors. The wide range of innovative technologies and practices used to reduce the environmental impact of maritime activities are referred to as marine clean technologies

The Liquid Grid was founded in 2016 to study the interrelationships between the ocean, energy, and sustainability. Its mission is to facilitate the transition to a sustainable blue economy by educating businesses, communities, and entrepreneurs on the latest issues, trends, and opportunities of marine clean technologies. Through education we build awareness and accelerate climate progress. The ocean doesn’t have to be a victim of climate change, it could be the solution. 

What we Do

Blog

Original articles, in-depth research, and analyses on marine clean technologies and interviews with leaders from across the blue economy.

Ocean Start-up Resources

Data, tools, funding, and other resources for businesses and entrepreneurs working on marine clean technologies.

Marine Clean Tech Briefs

Concise summaries on marine clean technologies, blending theory, market research, and real world data.

Consulting and Advising

The Liquid Grid is available for pro-bono and paid consulting and advisory services on marine clean tech.

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David Hume

Founder,
Editor-in-Chief

David’s work experience covers numerous sectors within the blue economy including: maritime transport, defense, ocean observation, tourism, marine robotics, offshore energy, and fisheries.  He’s spent years at sea working aboard large commercial vessels as a shipboard engineer and has visited every continent and every ocean by ship. When he’s not online, you can find him windsurfing in the San Francisco Bay. 

He holds a BS in Marine Engineering Systems from the US Merchant Marine Academy, an MS in ocean engineering systems management from the MIT School of Engineering, and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management with a focus on energy and sustainability. He is a US Coast Guard licensed marine engineering officer and a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He serves as a mentor and advisor for several ocean tech investment funds and innovation hubs.

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