BlueActionMatch

The people and ideas shaping the future of our oceans, seas, and waters are more powerful in connection than in isolation. BlueActionMatch was built to make that connection possible, spanning generations and professions to bring together innovators, scientists, creatives, ocean advocates, and public servants committed to oceans and waters that sustain both life and livelihoods. What began in 2023 as a matchmaking hub for the blue bioeconomy has grown into something broader. Today, more than 1,800 members from over 80 countries connect on BlueActionMatch, working across industries such as blue economy innovation, marine & freshwater restoration, coastal resilience, sustainable fisheries, offshore energy, aquaculture, ocean literacy, advocacy, and many more. The platform is built for meaningful connection and actionable progress. Members find collaborators and mentors through dedicated one-to-one matchmaking, contribute to groups, showcase products and services to a global blue audience, and access a continuous stream of events, funding calls, and career opportunities. Managed by the SUBMARINER Network and aligned with the priorities of the European Ocean Pact and the Water Resilience Strategy, BlueActionMatch is anchored in Europe and open to the world. Whether you are an established professional, an emerging researcher, or a creative practitioner bringing new perspectives to the blue, this community is built to transform individual commitment and ideas into collective momentum and real-world action.