Blue Innovation is an event for those who love our blue origins: water & ocean. Join us for a day at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center to experience workshops, exhibits, and talks showcasing solutions and innovations for addressing ocean and water stewardship. 35+ companies organizations, researchers, and artists will exhibit their solutions ranging from ocean-safe alternatives to plastics, sea wall restoration, transportation, healthy sustainable seafood, exhibits for surfing, kayaking, and sailing, and artists with a unique focus on love for the ocean. Plus food trucks, lightning talks, live music, outdoor scavenger hunt, geocache, workshops*, tours, and MORE*!

*Outdoor exhibits are free to attend! Workshops, tours, and entry to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center exhibits require seperate admission fees.

See ALL event details and full agenda on our website.

Limitied parking available. Carpooling and biking is strongly encouraged. Secure bicycle valet provided.

Want to help at our event? Email Sarah Groff sgroff@ucsc.edu with the subject line: Blue Innovation 2024 Volunteer

Blue Innovation is sponsored by the UC Santa Cruz Center for Coastal Climate Resilience, Ocean Film Festival, and the O’Neill Sea Odyssey.

Interested in being a sponsor? Reach out to us.