BRIDGING ocean SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY

for a Sustainable Blue Economy

Ocean science is generating critical knowledge about our planet from climate change and ecosystem dynamics to new technologies for observing the ocean. Yet much of this knowledge struggles to reach the industries shaping the future of the ocean.

Organizations in the Blue Economy sectors often face challenges in:

  • Navigating complex environmental data
  • Understanding rapidly evolving scientific knowledge
  • Aligning scientists, engineers, policymakers, and investors
  • Translating research findings into practical decisions

Bridging ocean science and industry enables informed action –

a critical step toward a sustainable blue economy.

how i support organizations

Services

I work at the intersection of science, industry, and strategy, helping organizations navigate environmental complexity and translate ocean science into practical insight.

To help bridge the gap between science and industry in practice, I offer services in three areas:

Aligning scientific knowledge with real operational and innovation needs.

  • Analysis of environmental and research trends
  • Decision support for innovation initiatives
  • Strategic advice on ocean and climate challenges

Helping organizations make sense of evolving ocean and climate information.

  • Translating scientific reports into clear practical implications
  • Identifying how research findings can be relevant for industry
  • Synthesizing complex environmental information

Creating productive conversations across sectors and disciplines.

  • Designing and leading strategic workshops
  • Supporting dialogue between researchers, industry, and policymakers
  • Helping build effective research-industry collaborations

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I work with organizations shaping the future of the blue economy

  • Ocean and climate technology companies
  • Environmental data platforms
  • Research institutions and consortia
  • NGOs and foundations
  • Public sector innovation initiatives

types of engagement

Advisory engagement

Ongoing strategic discussions and external perspective on complex environmental or ocean-related issues.

Focused
Projects

Short-term work addressing a specific challenge, such as scientific landscape analysis or workshop facilitation.

Long-Term Collaboration

Partnership on larger initiatives involving research-industry collaboration, strategic programs, or innovation projects.

About Dr Anna Silyakova
Founder, BluConsulting AS

I am a curious and structured problem solver with a PhD in ocean science and over 16 years of experience working across research, industry, and non-profit sectors.

My work has focused on complex ocean and climate challenges, environmental data, and collaboration across disciplines and stakeholder groups. I am particularly interested in helping organizations translate scientific knowledge into practical insight and build stronger connections between ocean science and industry.

More details about my professional background can be found at annasilyakova.com.

let’s explore collaboration

Contact

If your organization is working with complex environmental challenges or ocean-related innovation, I would be glad to explore how I can support your work.

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