SeaCras Featured in Cruising Journal for Its AI-Powered Marine Preservation Solutions

SeaCras Featured in Cruising Journal for Its AI-Powered Marine Preservation Solutions

We’re extremely proud that SeaCras has been featured in the latest edition of Cruising Journal, one of the world’s most-read magazines in the cruising industry, with the article Protecting the Seas for a More Sustainable Future, and recognized for our AI-powered Coastal Intelligence solution that helps promote the marine preservation efforts!

Ocean pollution is a worldwide problem with far-reaching economic, ecological, and social consequences. The absence of early warning systems and unmonitored pollution lead to over €20 billion in losses within the EU alone. In addition, 79% of coastal seabeds are considered physically disrupted, leading to substantial biodiversity loss.

Satellite image of Malaga port taken with the aim of better marine preservation in passenger ports across the globe.

The impact of the cruising industry on the marine environment of many destinations and cities has yet to be fully assessed in order to enable preventive measures and optimize operations for a long-term sustainable business model.

Our project, Coastal Intelligence, addresses key challenges faced by stakeholders in the blue economy:

  • affordable and ecological monitoring of vast sea areas
  • alignment of company operations and business practices with ESG standards (according to GRI and ESRS guidelines)
  • prevention of pollution and avoidance of greenwashing through transparent disclosure of human impacts on the marine environment

SeaCras’s satellite imaging analysis plays a crucial role in advancing marine preservation within the cruising industry. By providing data-driven insights, we enable cruise lines and port operators to closely monitor ecosystems, prevent their negative environmental impact, and adhere to international sustainability standards — which was also highlighted in the latest online Cruising Journal article, where SeaCras was mentioned as one of the global innovators in the blue economy.

Measuring the impact of the cruise industry on the marine environment is crucial from the perspective of coastal destination tourism management, as numerous stakeholders involved in the value and supply chain drive the economy, especially in less developed regions.

Protecting the seas, oceans, and coastal communities isn’t just something we aim for – it’s at the core of what we do.

Want to learn how we can support your sustainability efforts? Let’s connect and explore ways to shape the future of cruising together.

SeaCras Among the Winners in the Regenerative Blue Economy Challenge

SeaCras Among the Winners in the Regenerative Blue Economy Challenge

The World Economic Forum included SeaCras among the top global innovators in the field of blue economy sustainability as part of the Regenerative Blue Economy Challenge initiative!

In competition with 200 shortlisted companies, and after multiple rounds of evaluation, our ‘Coastal Intelligence’ project was recognized as one of the most comprehensive and innovative solutions intended for users in coastal tourism, aquaculture, maritime transport and the energy sector.

SeaCras solution 'Coastal Intelligence' among the winners in the Regenerative Blue Economy Challenge

The participating companies were supposed to offer solutions to problems such as pollution of coastal waters, harm to marine habitats, lack of data on the state of the marine ecosystem, the impact of climate change, uncontrolled maritime traffic, overfishing and restoration of coral reefs.

Overview of the top 5 companies in the Regenerative Blue Economy Challenge by UpLink – WEF

Coastal Intelligence, as an award-winning project, includes integrated monitoring and surveillance of the state of the coastal waters, a sustainability demonstration application, and the measurement of the performance and recovery goals of the marine environment for ESG reporting purposes.

List of partners of the Regenerative Blue Economy Challenge by UpLink - World Economic Forum

The Regenerative Blue Economy Challenge by UpLink – World Economic Forum is funded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Economy and Planning, led by WAVE and Friends of Ocean Action, with contributions by ecosystem partners: Builders Vision, Fauna & Flora, G20 CORDAP (Coral Research & Development Accelerator Platform), Global Fund for Coral Reefs, NCECKSA, Red Sea Global, SVCL, OceanX, AVEVA.

The World Economic Forum presented the winning cohort at the Climate Week NYC 2024 in New York.

Needless to say, we’re extremely proud of this recognition and it drives us forward to continue working on integrated development and monitoring of the state of the sea, and ultimately, more effective environmental protection.