SHAPING THE

OCEANS

OF THE FUTURE

OUR

Impact

World-class, industry-focused research that underpins the growth of the blue economy through increased offshore renewable energy and sustainable seafood production.

OUR

Global Network

Bringing together 43 industry, government, and research partners from 9 countries with expertise in aquaculture, marine renewable energy, and maritime engineering.

OUR

Research

Industry-led, world-class, internationally connected and focused on practical, commercially relevant outcomes that address real-world challenges.

Transforming how Australia’s ocean industries operate and grow.

Global demand for secure, low-emissions energy and sustainable seafood is growing rapidly and competition for ocean space is intensifying.

We are tackling the challenges of operating in high-energy, offshore environments through new technologies, robust infrastructure, and innovative systems that are commercially viable, environmentally sound and socially responsible.

Sustainable Legacy

Global Leadership

Economic Value Creation

Return on Investment

OUR

IMPACT

Our five Impact Pillars ensure our research creates lasting value – supporting industry growth, informing policy, and strengthening Australia’s position as a global leader in the sustainable blue economy.

Impact
Pillar 1

Developing Open Ocean Aquaculture

Impact
Pillar 2

Accelerating Decarbonisation in the Blue Economy

Impact
Pillar 3

Scaling Offshore Energy Developments

Impact
Pillar 4

Integrating Ocean Use

Impact
Pillar 5

Optimising Ocean Governance & Stewardship

Growing a sustainable blue economy represents one of the greatest opportunities of our time.

Together with our global partner network, we bring together expertise, investment, and world-leading research to accelerate innovation, reduce risk, and build capability across emerging blue economy sectors.

EXPLORE THE MAP TO VIEW OUR CURRENT DEMONSTRATIONS

TASSIE

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BASS STRAIT

Blue Economy Zone Bass Strait Aquaculture Research Trial

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ALBANY

Seeding Marine Innovation in WA

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FREMANTLE

Moorpower & CETO

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EDEN

Regenerative Aquaculture

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HOBART

Hydrogen Production & Research Facility

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LAUNCESTON

Fish Pen Design & Testing

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TINDERBOX

Kelp Mariculture

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TOWER BAY

Kelp Mariculture

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Cook Strait

Blue Endeavour

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Taranaki

Future Bull Kelp Research

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EDUCATION

& Training

Developing a skilled workforce of innovators and leaders designed to support the growth of the blue economy.

NEWS & EVENTS

Latest from the Blue Economy CRC

November 26, 2025

Derwent Kelp Research Trial Research Trial Wrap Community Event

The Blue Economy CRC and IMAS have completed the research project on developing technologies for offshore mariculture of giant kelp in the Derwent

November 24, 2025

New PhD Opportunity: Co-located hydrogen production with offshore wind

November 19, 2025

2025 – 2029 Strategic Plan Unveiled

November 17, 2025

Join our Team: Director, Blue Policy and Planning

October 30, 2025

A Wealth of Experience Joins our Blue Economy CRC Board

October 29, 2025

2024 – 2025 Annual Report Release

October 20, 2025

October Quarterly Highlights

October 3, 2025

University of Wollongong and Blue Economy CRC Win Major ASEAN Project

October 3, 2025

Historic Milestone for Commonwealth Waters Aquaculture

August 28, 2025

Blue Economy CRC Appoints New CEO Following International Search

August 8, 2025

Green Hydrogen Powering Metro Tasmania Zero Emission Bus Trial

August 5, 2025

Bridging Research and Practice with Industry Internship Experience