Ocean Exchange Names Collegiate Finalists for 2025

Three $10,000 prizes to be conferred: The Guy Harvey Foundation and 2 Ocean Exchange Collegiate Awards

Your Voice Shapes Our Society: A Note from the MTS President

As summer draws to a close, I’m excited to share a few important updates and opportunities for you to connect, contribute, and celebrate as part of the global MTS community. 

Ocean Exchange Names Finalists for Three $100,000 Non-Dilutive Awards

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, September 23, 2025 - With its 2025 event set for October 26-28, Ocean Exchange has named the finalists for their three $100,000 awards, which will be conferred on October 28th. Ocean Exchange is a leader in supporting the acceleration of innovative solutions for healthy oceans, coastlines and the sustainable blue economy. 

Meet the 2025 MTS Awardees

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2025 MTS Awards! Each year, we celebrate the outstanding accomplishments and dedication of the marine technology community. This year's awardees represent a diverse range of expertise and serve as inspiring examples of excellence across various areas, from technological innovation to volunteerism and mentorship. We are also proud to recognize a company that has made an extraordinary contribution to advancing marine technology. Our awardees exemplify a steadfast commitment to tackling challenges that have a lasting and meaningful impact on our interconnected global community. 

Oceans In Action and Advanced Naval Technology Exercise Coming to the Mississippi Coast

Biloxi, Mississippi – August 21, 2025 – Oceans In Action (OIA) 2025 will take place at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center from August 26-28. OIA is hosted by the Marine Technology Society (MTS) Gulf Coast Section and the Mississippi Enterprise for Technology and is the Gulf Coast’s premier showcase for the latest in marine science and technology. Attendees will discover cutting-edge advancements designed for applications across government, research, and commercial industry.

The Power of Collaboration

By: Millicent Pitts, Executive Director of Ocean Exchange

MTS Summer Workshops Empower the Next Generation of Marine Tech Talent

Every summer, the Marine Technology Society (MTS) partners with leading institutions to run immersive, hands-on training programs that get students out of the classroom and into the field. In 2025, the tradition continues—with both the Rutgers University Glider Technology Workshop and the Northwestern Michigan College ROV and Sonar Workshop at full capacity. 

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Underwater Drones Take the Spotlight: Students Innovate at 2025 MATE ROV World Championship

Mid-Year Momentum: Where We Are, Where We're Going

A few weeks ago I had the good fortune to join ocean leaders, innovators, and champions from across our community to participate in official programming and multiple side events to the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC). Reflecting on the conversations from that week, I’m struck by how powerfully it underscored both the urgency of global ocean challenges and the rising influence of the marine technology sector in addressing them. For MTS, our participation as a side event host and convenor wasn’t just a moment in time – it was a marker of how far we’ve come as a convener, amplifier, and catalyst within the ocean community.

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Reflections from the MTS VP of Education

Exciting News from the MATE ROV Competition! 

We're gearing up for an incredible 2025 MATE ROV Competition World Championship next month in Alpena, Michigan! From exploring the Great Lakes to diving into maritime history at the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, this year's event is shaping up to be unforgettable. 

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Strengthening Your Network Through the Power of MTS

As we navigate our careers in marine technology, and especially during uncertain times, one truth remains clear: connectivity is key. Whether you’re just starting out or well into your journey, being part of a strong professional network can open doors to new opportunities, collaborations, and friendships. That’s why, as MTS’s new VP of ECOPs (Early Career Ocean Professionals), I am excited to invite you to engage with the MTS ECOP Community – agrowing, informal space within MTS designed to help you build those critical connections.

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MTS Member Spotlight: CTS Corporation

Navigating Change: MTS Leadership in a Shifting Ocean Economy

The last month has come with a whirlwind of activity from the new US Administration. Like many around the world, I've been watching the news with equal parts interest and surprise. Each new administration, in any nation, comes into power with a mandate to make change, to build a legacy, and to set policy priorities that resonate with the voice of the electorate. The second Trump administration is certainly no exception to this rule—though the pace at which they are driving change has caught many in the US, and around the world, by surprise.