planblue

PlanBlue, founded in 2017 by two former marine scientists and two engineers in Bremen, Germany, is dedicated to enabling high-quality seabed mapping using technologies inspired by satellite technology.

PlanBlue combines hyperspectral imaging, precise underwater navigation, and AI-based automated data processing to create detailed and accurate maps of the seabed. This technology allows for the validation of satellite, aerial, and hydrographic images, providing comprehensive insights into the health of the seabed. The company produces orthoimagery, visualizes the coverage and biomass of benthic organisms, creates eutrophication maps, and estimates the health and carbon stock of nature-based solutions[1][3].

The mission of PlanBlue is to preserve the value of the oceans and particularly to protect the seabed, as it reflects the health of the oceans. Healthy oceans are crucial for the nutrition, employment, and climate regulation of billions of people. The company believes that threats such as climate change and plastic waste must be addressed through real-time, objective, and meaningful data. PlanBlue does not engage in projects that unnecessarily harm or exploit the seabed[1].

PlanBlue is committed to sustainability by utilizing innovative technologies to conduct environmental impact assessments, monitor biodiversity, and investigate the impacts of pollution, such as plastic waste or oil spills. The company also supports the observation of coastal protection measures and the development of ecosystems. By providing objective and detailed data, PlanBlue helps ensure that future generations can use this data for their analyses[2][3].

PlanBlue won the coveted Overall Space Award in 2018 as part of the European space competition "Galileo Masters." The company also collaborates with renowned partners such as Fugro to scale the mapping of underwater habitats and has been recognized by Salesforce as a leading "AI for Good" solution[2][3].

Through its innovative technology and commitment to sustainability, PlanBlue makes a significant contribution to the protection and exploration of the oceans, promoting a blue-green economy and securing the future of our seas.

• 1 - https://www.planblue.com/about-us
• 2 - https://www.aviaspace-bremen.de/2020/09/07/planblue-das-unsichtbare-sichtbar-machen/
• 3 - https://www.planblue.com
• 4 - https://goodjobs.eu/company/planblue-gmbh
• 5 - https://www.xing.com/pages/planblue