Recognition for data platform’s contribution to advancing ocean health by 2050
[Riyadh – 22 April 2026] – Collective action platform Wave, powered by the Future Investment Initiative Institute is excited to announce that its data platform Ocean Central – oceancentral.org – has won a trophy in the annual awards that recognize the best of the internet.
Ocean Central, developed by Ode Partners, won The Webby People’s Voice Award in the Websites & Mobile Sites, Sustainability & Environment category, reflecting its efforts to track and advance Wave’s goal of ocean regeneration within a human generation.
Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Founder of Wave, said: “We’re delighted to be recognized for our work on Ocean Central.
“To achieve ocean regeneration within a human generation, it is imperative that we act on dependable data and transform insight into action. If we all come together, Ocean Central can offer a roadmap to protect and restore marine ecosystems.”
Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards, now in its 30th year, is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet. With more than 13,000 pieces of work submitted from over 70 countries, and over 4.6 million votes cast by 940,00-plus people in this year’s Webby Awards, Ocean Central’s win is a significant accomplishment.
Ocean Central is modelled around the study co-authored by Wave Chief Scientist Professor Carlos Duarte entitled “Rebuilding Marine Life”. The study lays out a high-level roadmap of how the ocean can be regenerated within a human generation if collective action is taken in specific areas.
Using an unprecedented depth of data, geospatial visualizations, and contextual information, Ocean Central tracks ocean health, while providing actionable insights for positive interventions.
ENDS.
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, 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.
