Founded in Baltimore in 2018, Minnowtech develops sonar-based aquaculture technology that helps shrimp farmers measure pond populations and biomass. Its BRS-1 sits below the water’s surface, sending data to the cloud so farmers can track shrimp in real time rather than estimate through turbid water. The company grew from a collaboration between fisheries scientist Dr. Suzan Shahrestani and startup studio Early Charm, with operations also reported in Hawaii.
Microwave Telemetry, IncBiologists founded and operate Microwave Telemetry, Inc., a Columbia, Maryland company incorporated in 1991 to advance conservation research through animal-movement technology. Its hand-built tracking devices are made to order for researchers studying birds and fish, continuing a history that began with Paul W. Howey’s first satellite PTT under 100 grams and included the first pop-up satellite archival tag for marine life in 1997.COLUMBIA, MD
Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems, IncPentair Aquatic Eco-Systems is an Apopka, Florida-based specialist serving the commercial aquaculture industry with equipment and technical support. Its team of technicians, engineers and biologists works with customers around the globe, including through services related to water management and fish-production systems.POTTSTOWN, PA
Sea-Gal Technologies IncFounded by Lehigh University professor and IEEE Fellow Yahong Rosa Zheng, Sea-Gal Technologies turns university research into fieldable underwater acoustic communication products. The Bethlehem startup develops high-data-rate MIMO modems, acoustic-system components and software, while helping integrate them with AUVs, robots and other underwater platforms. Its work recently received an Ocean Enterprise Accelerator Award for low-cost acoustic imaging focused on biofouling detection and NSF SBIR/STTR support for MIMO underwater communications.541330BETHLEHEM, PA
Maker Buoy ShopMaker Buoy Shop grew out of a 2016 experiment with an Arduino-based buoy launched off Norfolk, Virginia, reflecting its practical interest in applying the Internet of Things to the ocean. The shop develops low-cost, solar-powered drifting buoys for users who need inexpensive ocean tracking, and its design is now used to provide information on ocean currents. It also adapts buoy systems for remote terrestrial monitoring.