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Design for Oceanic Health & Wellbeing Through Sustainable Practices. An Online Platform for Educational Content Creation and Incentivising Innovation, Driven by Open Science and Blockchain Technology
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The health of our oceans is under threat from climate change, ecosystem degradation, and pollution,
posing significant risks to global human health and well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted
the consequences of environmental mismanagement, underscoring the urgency of sustainable practices.
This study explores the potential for building environmentally sustainable and regenerative foundations
for society, fostering green growth.
New ocean farming technologies and algae research hold immense promise across various domains,
including health, biomaterials, medicine, ecosystem services, food production, circular economies, global
industries, and design applications to name a few. By sequestering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere,
the oceans mitigate climate change, supply food, and support vital economic sectors like tourism and
fishing, while nurturing diverse ecosystems.
In the pursuit of environmental sustainability, the world needs eco-friendly and sustainable industries like
regenerative ocean farming and land-based sustainable agriculture. Additionally, the oceans’ economic
value, stemming from their rich biodiversity, underscores their importance.
This thesis addresses a critical need for an accessible online platform that consolidates information on
ocean-related innovations. The platform aims to inspire individuals to develop solutions, fostering
innovation in environmental recovery, healthcare, design, food production, industry, and the ocean
economy. By providing an Open Educational Resource (OER) integrated with crowdfunding capabilities,
users can learn, share, fund, and innovate, thereby advancing sustainable economic and environmental
solutions. Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies offer the potential for decentralized governance,
increasing user engagement and trust within the platform. The envisioned platform seeks to empower
individuals to drive sustainable change and contribute to a healthier planet.
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Sustainability UX design Blockchain Health Ocean Education