Seaweed farming offers solutions to global problems like climate change and is one of the few realistically scalable ways to reduce ocean acidification.
The world’s oceans drive global systems that make the Earth habitable for humankind. How we manage this vital resource is essential for humanity as a whole, and to counterbalance the effects of climate change.
Innovation in marine transport and shipping is key to reducing emissions and building a resilient blue economy.
Aquaculture, when done responsibly, is a powerful tool to meet global demand for protein while protecting wild ecosystems.
Sustainable fisheries are essential to preserve marine biodiversity, secure livelihoods, and ensure future food security.
The mission of Ocean’s Oasis is to improve the health of oceans by pioneering initiatives and igniting businesses which are profitable, regenerative and socially inclusive.
About us
Ocean’s Oasis is a non-profit organization committed to driving the growth of the blue economy in Costa Rica and extending its reach throughout Latin America. We work at the intersection of environmental sustainability, innovation, and community development.
In partnership with the University of Costa Rica (UCR) and fishing communities in El Jobo, Guanacaste, we explored the commercial potential of native macroalgae. This experience revealed a key challenge: without market access and entrepreneurial support, it is difficult for innovations to grow into scalable, sustainable ventures.
To address this gap, Ocean’s Oasis has evolved into an innovation platform that supports startups and sustainable solutions with impact on the oceans and coastal communities. We developed a blue economy acceleration program and Aquapark, an aquaculture innovation center, both designed to connect innovators with expert guidance, investment, and the resources needed to succeed.
Our Team
Stefan Hatvany
Co-founder & Advisor
Alvaro Terán
Co-founder & Advisor
Miguel Carmona
Co-founder & Advisor
Alejandra Terán
Managing Director
Alvaro Peralta
Innovation Director
Jose V. Barbosa
Technical Manager
Our Partners
Impact
Oceans
When we equip innovative blue-economy projects with the tools they need, we’re actively protecting the ocean that sustains life on our planet. By supporting ventures that produce sustainable feeds and aquatic solutions on land — instead of relying on extractive methods at sea — we help preserve fragile marine and coastal ecosystems.
This mission energizes us every day.
Through the Aquapark, we offer fully funded pilot programs, reserving 5% of the budget for NGOs and academic institutions dedicated to open-access research. It’s our way of ensuring that ocean innovation remains a public good.
People
None of this would be possible without the people who live and work along our coasts. At Ocean’s Oasis, we believe that ocean protection begins with supporting the communities that safeguard it daily.
Through the Aquapark and our innovation programs, we:
• Employ local talent, prioritizing opportunities for coastal communities.
• Provide technical training in aquaculture, system operations, and project management.
• Strengthen local economies by integrating communities into high-impact sustainable initiatives.
Our commitment is simple: grow the blue economy while caring for the ocean — and for its guardians.
Nature
Everything that happens on land echoes into the sea. That’s why we also support projects creating sustainable, land-based solutions.
From initiatives that reduce direct extraction from mangroves — our living reservoirs of oxygen — to natural fertilizers that protect soils and waterways, every intervention matters.
We work with teams developing nature-positive innovations, and we’re committed to measuring and quantifying their environmental impact with rigor and transparency.
Let’s unlock ocean innovation.
Costa Rica is the natural home for our Blue Economy acceleration program and aquapark. Ocean’s Oasis – Blue Startup Innovation. It shelters over 5% of global biodiversity, with nearly 92% of its territory made up of ocean waters.
Around a third of those waters and a quarter of its land are protected, making it one of the world’s leaders in conservation.
With a highly educated technical workforce and a national grid powered by 98% renewable energy, Costa Rica offers the perfect conditions to build one of the most sustainable aquaparks in the world.
Here, we aim to position the country as the living laboratory of the tropical Blue Economy and a hub for ocean innovation in Latin America.
