About SAFET
Our Mission
A future where technology empowers seafood and fisheries to sustainably manage marine resources.
Who We Are
The Seafood and Fisheries Emerging Technologies – SAFET is a U.S. non-profit initiative founded in 2014 that serves as an impartial global platform bridging the gap between technology solution providers and the needs of the seafood and fisheries sector. We convene fishers, regulators, industry leaders, scientists, and technology providers to accelerate solutions that drive sustainable fishing, build healthy oceans, strengthen resilient communities, and ensure transparent, trusted supply chains.
Why SAFET Matters
The global seafood and fisheries sector faces mounting challenges: overfishing, illegal and unreported fishing, climate change, and opaque supply chains that undermine both ecosystems and livelihoods. At the same time, emerging technologies are opening opportunities to reduce seafood fraud, cut carbon footprints, protect habitats, improve climate resilience, and strengthen market access. These innovations create fairer, more profitable outcomes for fishing communities while supporting long-term ocean health.
While innovation is advancing, progress in reaching sustainability goals is still slow, with adoption of new tools often fragmented and uneven. SAFET works to speed this transition by connecting providers and users, ensuring that solutions are accessible when and where they are needed, and scaling impact across the sector.
What We Do
A global online community (500+ members) sharing knowledge, showcasing technologies, hosting events, and driving collaboration.
A convening of 200+ stakeholders with panels, workshops, demonstrations, and networking to accelerate adoption.
An interactive, AI-driven project map of technology success stories, revealing gaps and guiding strategic investment.
A central hub to find and connect with solution providers across regions and needs.
Who Benefits
Practical tools that improve incomes, resilience, and ocean health.
Better data and monitoring for evidence-based decisions and accountability.
Stronger supply-chain integrity, trusted sustainability claims, and market access.
Richer, real-world datasets that improve research and management insights.
User-led pathways to wider adoption and scale.
Identify systemic gaps and find aligned solutions looking for funding.
Our Goals
Inga Wise, Executive Director
Inga Wise brings over 30 years of experience across non-profits, start-ups, and multinational organisations, with a career built on turning vision into action and creating environments where people and ideas can thrive.
Since stepping into the role of Executive Director in 2024, Inga has driven the expansion of SAFET’s global community, introduced new ways to share practical technology solutions, and positioned SAFET as the go-to platform for scaling innovations in sustainable fishing.
In her leadership roles, Inga has consistently focused on building strong organisations and partnerships that deliver practical innovation and long-term impact. She is known as a collaborative and listening leader who values inclusivity and shared learning, ensuring solutions are grounded in real-world needs and deliver impact for people as well as the planet.
Guided by a lifelong commitment to conservation and fairness, Inga combines strategic clarity with empathy and curiosity, helping to lead SAFET’s mission.
SAFET Advisory Board
Esther Wozniak
Mark Michelin
Sarah Lenel
Christopher Cusack
Bubba Cook
Support SAFET's Mission
The future of seafood depends on innovation that is practical, scalable, and fair. SAFET is a global platform connecting the seafood and fisheries sector with existing and emerging technologies that strengthen sustainability, transparency, and resilience. We bring together regulators, industry leaders, scientists, NGOs, and fishers to accelerate solutions that can be implemented and scaled worldwide.
Your support enables us to expand our programmes, strengthen and advance collaboration, and close the gap between technology development and adoption. With it, SAFET helps ensure seafood and fisheries remain a trusted, sustainable source of food, livelihoods, and economic opportunity.
SAFET is a project of Multiplier, a nonprofit umbrella organization with 20 years of experience growing a dynamic portfolio of innovative programs focused on cross-sector impact-driven strategies in public health, environmental education, economic development, clean energy, climate resilience, sustainable food systems, social and environmental equity, and more. As a project of Multiplier, SAFET has strong fiduciary oversight and robust financial, human resources, and operational systems designed to manage and safeguard its funding while ensuring compliance with complex nonprofit laws.
