FOUNDER · Aquatic Monitoring & Microbial Ecology Specialist

Maria holds a PhD in aquatic microbial ecology, with expertise in cadmium and oil pollution in tropical and Arctic ecosystems and contributions to over 40 peer-reviewed publications. During five years at the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, she led work on several environmental descriptors within national monitoring programmes, gaining extensive regulatory and governmental expertise. She specialises in autonomous marine sensors for oxygen, nitrate and organic matter, and aquatic flow cytometry. Her teaching and outreach experience includes fisheries biology and management in Nuuk.

OWNER · Hydrocarbons in Aquatic Environments

Friederike holds a PhD in environmental microbiology and specialises in hydrocarbon tracing, environmental toxicity and microbial responses to oil pollution. Her expertise includes assessing the presence, fate and biological effects of hydrocarbons in aquatic environments, as well as nature-based approaches to remediation. She also has extensive fieldwork experience in Arctic regions working alongside geologists in interdisciplinary investigations. Friederike contributes specialist knowledge to environmental assessments, monitoring, data interpretation, sustainability and public outreach.

OWNER · Energy & Environmental Engineer

Håkon holds an MSc in Energy and Environmental Engineering from NTNU, with expertise in environmental technology and pollutant removal using activated carbon. Alongside his current work as a service technician, he brings extensive practical skills in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, equipment repair, and the design and assembly of battery and solar-energy systems. At BlueArc, Håkon leads equipment development, pilot testing and water-treatment projects, translating environmental needs into reliable technical solutions—from design and construction to installation and maintenance.

COLLABORATION PARTNER - Environmental Data Scientist

Silvia combines expertise in environmental chemistry, ecosystem monitoring and systems modelling with data science, machine learning, data engineering and visualisation. As a freelance consultant, she develops data-driven solutions for environmental monitoring, climate resilience and sustainable development, and works with the Danish Technological Institute (DTI) on data stewardship, integration and AI-supported data discovery in agriculture. She connects fragmented data and systems to turn complex information into practical decision support.