Orbiventure is an early-stage company developing tools that track whale migrations using satellite Earth Observation and citizen science. We work with fisheries, regulators, and conservation partners in Canada and the UK to reduce whale entanglements and create safer, more sustainable oceans.
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Helping fishing communities thrive with satellites, AI, and user-driven design.
What we do
We work with researchers, universities, and industry partners to track whale and basking shark movements using Earth Observation data and AI. Our aim is to integrate this information into existing navigation systems and mobile apps, offering risk maps, alerts, and planning tools. This helps reduce by-catch costs, equipment loss, and safety risks for crews.
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At the heart of our approach are partnerships with fishers and coastal communities. We avoid “parachute design” by co-creating solutions with the people who know the sea best. By fostering open communication and shared input, Orbiventure develops tools that are practical, relevant, and shaped by those who use them every day.
1. Community Co-Design
We work hands-on with fishers and stakeholders, embedding their expertise into every step.
2. Whale Tracking & Prediction Partnerships
We fuse satellite and acoustic data with machine learning to detect whales and predict their movements.
2. Operational Tools for Fishers
We implement risk maps, alerts, and planning support integrated into navigation systems, logbooks, and mobile apps.
​4. Sustainable Fisheries
We enable insights that reduce by-catch, guide gear placement, and minimize unnecessary closures.
Our Values
By embedding whale awareness and environmental intelligence into existing systems, we help reduce by-catch, prevent unnecessary closures, and strengthen sustainable fisheries while protecting endangered species.
We base our work on our values:
Community partnership with fishing and coastal industries
Localised solutions tailored to real world operations
Better information for better management
Measurable impact for both ecosystem and people
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Currently looking for...
Orbiventure is in an exciting time of business model refinement and user understanding. If you are interested in contributing towards our vision, we are very much open to collaborators!
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Fishing, Creel and Crabbaries within UK and Canada
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Partnerships with Universities regarding the adoption of EO-AI whale migrations
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Advisors
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Currently backed by...
Coming Soon...
We are working closely with local fishing and marine industries to explore how new technologies can be adopted effectively. Through our collaborations with EO-AI providers, we aim to publish and share best practices in service design for the Earth Observation and conservation sectors.
Stay tuned or follow our LinkedIn for more updates coming soon!
