THE GLOBAL OCEAN TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
Connecting the People, Ideas, and Technologies Shaping Our Ocean Future
MTS connects and amplifies people, ideas, and technologies to strengthen the global ocean technology ecosystem—creating opportunities for collaboration, innovation, workforce development, and lasting impact.
How We Strengthen the Ocean Enterprise
MTS is more than a professional society—we're the platform that connects and amplifies the global ocean technology enterprise. By bringing together people, ideas, technologies, and opportunities, we create the conditions for innovation, workforce development, knowledge exchange, and cross-sector collaboration that move our industry forward.
Accelerate Innovation
Support the development and adoption of new technologies by connecting entrepreneurs, researchers, industry, investors, and strategic partners.
Develop Talent
Create pathways for students, early career professionals, educators, and mentors to build the workforce that will shape the future of our ocean.
Advance Knowledge
Share technical expertise through publications, conferences, standards, webinars, and communities that strengthen the global ocean technology ecosystem.
Foster Collaboration
Bring together industry, academia, government, nonprofits, and innovators to solve complex ocean challenges through meaningful partnerships.
Platforms Powering the Ocean Technology Enterprise
MATE ROV Competition
Building tomorrow’s workforce.
Ocean Enterprise Initiative
Connecting market intelligence with action.
Ocean Exchange
Accelerating breakthrough marine innovation.
A Global Ecosystem. One Connected Community.
Different roles. Shared mission. Greater Impact Together.
Discover Your Path
Explore opportunities tailored to your role in the global ocean technology community.
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