Mission Statement and Goals
Marine Design and Build Mission Statement
Marine D&B has three parts to it's mission statement:
Develop robust, cost-effective tools and technologies for the regenerative mariculture industry, centered around kelp and seaweed farming
Support community engagement in the development process to ensure systems are useable across working groups
Apply socially and culturally sensitive lenses to the development of projects to promote diverse participation in mariculture production
Marine D&B will work to ensure that all projects align with these statements.
Marine Design and Build Goals
Marine D&Bs goal is to develop tools, technologies, and systems that increase productivity, reduce producer burden, and support an industry that has a positive impact on the global climate. We will do this by developing partnerships with farmers, engaging with local communities and tribes near farm sites, and asking lots and lots of questions.
Marine D&B will seek private and public funding to support the development of these technologies. Private funding through partnerships with farmers, companies, and product sales. Public funding will be through Federal and Local government entities to support small business technological development (SBIR, Blue Tech Grants, Etc.)
When applicable Marine D&B will share findings, technology, process improvements, and any other support to help build the knowledge base of the mariculture community and increase access to information. At this stage our progress will be shared through personal contact as well as through the Forums below. Please feel free to reach out!