Enhancements to data platform aimed at advancing ocean health by 2050

[Montreal – March 3, 2026] – Collective action platform Wave, powered by the Future Investment Initiative Institute, has unveiled its next-generation Ocean Central – oceancentral.org – representing a significant leap in tracking and advancing global ocean health.

The platform offers an unprecedented depth of data on ocean health and how our actions affect it, and has enhanced its user experience by integrating an AI tool to guide users through their queries. It also includes an ocean news section, which provides summaries in English of the latest ocean-related news and reports from around the world.

Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Founder of Wave, said: “The evolution of Ocean Central moves us a step closer to our collective goal of ‘Ocean Regeneration within a Human Generation’.

“The future of our oceans depends on advances in accurate data, allocating resources more strategically and making informed decisions that protect marine environments – and Ocean Central plays an important role in enabling us to focus efforts.”

The enhanced Ocean Central will be showcased during the 13th annual World Ocean Summit by Economist Impact, held in Montreal from March 4-5, 2026, attended by international government ministers, policymakers, investors, and business leaders from shipping, energy, and tourism.

Offering actionable insights aimed at a global community of stakeholders, Ocean Central is built on the belief that understanding the complexities of the ocean is the first step to restoring it.

Integrating global targets from the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and the Paris Agreement, Ocean Central monitors progress towards goals, highlights successful initiatives and exposes critical knowledge gaps.

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About Wave
Founded by HRH Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Wave is a Collective Action Platform dedicated to restoring a thriving ocean by 2050. Powered by the Future Investment Initiative Institute, Wave delivers impactful interventions across the foundational pillars of Engagement, Insights, Sectorial Activation, and Innovation, in order to achieve its objectives. For more information, visit thewave.global and data platform oceancentral.org. Get in touch at info@thewave.global.