{"id":1070,"date":"2025-12-09T18:00:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T18:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/currents.bigelow.org\/?p=1070"},"modified":"2025-12-09T18:00:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T18:00:30","slug":"converting-waves-into-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/currents.bigelow.org\/?p=1070","title":{"rendered":"Converting Waves into Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a092f9352cac&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a092f9352cac\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/currents.bigelow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-12-09-BETF-2-0-Report-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/currents.bigelow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-12-09-BETF-2-0-Report-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/currents.bigelow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-12-09-BETF-2-0-Report-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/currents.bigelow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-12-09-BETF-2-0-Report-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/currents.bigelow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-12-09-BETF-2-0-Report-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/currents.bigelow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-12-09-BETF-2-0-Report-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/currents.bigelow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-12-09-BETF-2-0-Report-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/currents.bigelow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-12-09-BETF-2-0-Report-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Blue biotechnology, seaweed farming, shellfish aquaculture, and ocean data and forecasting are emerging economic engines in Maine \u2014 and areas that <strong>Bigelow Laboratory<\/strong> understands deeply.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest report from <strong>Maine\u2019s Blue Economy Task Forc<\/strong>e outlines recommendations for creating a blue economy center in the state. Proposed functions of the center include synthesizing ocean economy data, tracking trends, coordinating networking and events, supporting innovation, and attracting investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are proud to be part of this important work through the efforts of our Vice President for Research, <strong>Beth Orcutt<\/strong>, working with <strong>Maine Technology Institute<\/strong> and Maine Department of Economic and Community Development to help expand high-paying jobs in rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/decd\/business-development\/blue-economy\">Read the Full Report<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blue biotechnology, seaweed farming, shellfish aquaculture, and ocean data and forecasting are emerging economic engines in Maine \u2014 and areas that Bigelow Laboratory understands deeply.\u00a0 The latest report from Maine\u2019s Blue Economy Task Force outlines recommendations for creating a blue economy center in the state. 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